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BEAR, DELicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

3.2based on state inspection data
Capacity115
Hours6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Est. price$797/mo

Contact information

Address1458 BEAR CORBITT ROAD, BEAR, DE, 19701

CityBEAR, DE 19701

CountyNew Castle

Phone(302) 834-5259

Operating details

Hours6:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Capacity115

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 12/4/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High11
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium12
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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Location

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1458 BEAR CORBITT ROAD, BEAR, DE, 19701, BEAR, DE 19701

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
  2. Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
  3. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  4. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 12/4/2025

  • High3
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2025

  1. High riskStandard 3012/4/2025

    30U — Personnel Files

    Ensure all staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs Adult Abuse Registry Check, Release of Employment, Service Letters and OCCL H/S Course Certificate/transcript.

    Corrected at inspection

2024

  1. Medium riskStandard 3812/13/2024

    38U — Parents Right to Know

    Ensure that the program keeps a running Parents Right to Know Log for all newly enrolled families as well as any new prospective families touring the program. Send a log with the two newly enrolled families.

    Corrected at inspection
  2. High riskStandard 3012/13/2024

    30U — Personnel Files

    Ensure that staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs 7 hours of professional development training and Staff #1-4 need to complete skills demonstration for CPR/First Aid (only has certificate of online module completed). Training hours is not determined at this time but will become non-compliant 12/31/2024.

    Corrected at inspection
  3. Medium-Low riskStandard 4012/13/2024

    40U — Child Files

    Ensure children's files are complete. Child #6 needs a blood lead screening result.

    Corrected at inspection
  4. Medium riskStandard 4312/13/2024

    43U — Children's Attendance

    Ensure children's attendance is accurate. At the tie of the visit, the Twaddler class did not have a child checked in. They were checked into the program via ProCare but not on the tracking sheet. Review policy/procedure on signing children into the program--submit a policy signed by all staff members outlining the procedure.

    Corrected at inspection
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 4512/13/2024

    45U — Hazardous Materials

    Ensure Radon results are current and on file. The results on file expired in 9/2024. Testing has been completed and the facility is waiting on results.

    Corrected at inspection
  6. Medium riskStandard 7512/13/2024

    75U — Activity Areas

    Twaddlers need access to children's books at all times. Send pictures of the book shelf with books placed on it.

    Corrected at inspection
  7. Medium riskStandard 7612/13/2024

    76U — Activity Schedule

    Ensure DAily Schedules are posted in all classrooms. Twaddlers and Preschool 1 did not have them posted.

    Corrected at inspection
  8. High riskStandard 812/13/2024

    8U — License Renewal

    Ensure that the renewal application is submitted 60 days prior to the license expiration. OCCL received the renewal application on 12/11/2024.

    Corrected at inspection

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

25Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Review the detailed violations listed above.
  • Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

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Estimated monthly cost

$797/month

This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.

Typical prices in Delaware run about $1,134/month for infant care at a center (federal median)see daycare costs in Delaware by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: BEAR, New Castle County
  • Capacity: 115
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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