KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER (MEADOWOOD)
NEWARK, DE·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address50 SOUTH MEADOWOOD DRIVE, NEWARK, DE, 19711
CityNEWARK, DE 19711
CountyNew Castle
Phone(302) 453-8090
Operating details
Hours6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Capacity109
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/15/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High7
- Medium-High5
- Medium13
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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50 SOUTH MEADOWOOD DRIVE, NEWARK, DE, 19711, NEWARK, DE 19711
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- This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/15/2026
- High6
- Medium-High4
- Medium9
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium riskStandard 746/15/2026
74U — Lesson Plans
Ensure lesson plans are current and complete. -Send one week's lesson plans to be reviewed.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 246/15/2026
24U — Staff Qualifications
Ensure the administrator has the school-age specialized training. -Send updated DEEDS certification for Administrator #1.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 286/15/2026
28U — General Qualifications
Ensure staff are determined eligible before being alone with children. Staff #1 was alone in the three-year-old classroom for 28 minutes.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 306/15/2026
30U — Personnel Files
Ensure staff files are complete. -Orientation for Staff #1, 2, 3, 8, 13, and 15. -OCCL Health and Safety for Staff #1, 3, 5, 13, 14, and 15. -Application or data sheet for Staff #1, 2, 3, 8, 13, 14, and 15. -Declarations and drug and alcohol statement for Staff #1, 2, 8, 13, and 15. -Adult abuse registry check for Staff 3, 8, and 15. -Out-of-state clearances for Staff #1. -Administration of Medication for Staff #1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17. -Professional development plans for Staff # 1-17. -CPR and First Aid for #1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 15, 16, and 17. -Health appraisal with TB for Staff # 13 and 15. -Release of employment history for Staff #8, 15, and 16. Service letters for Staff #1, 3, 8, 15, and 16.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 386/15/2026
38U — Parents Right to Know
Ensure the parents' right to know log is complete.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 406/15/2026
40U — Child Files
Ensure children's files are complete. -Health appraisal with immunizations for Child # 9, #10, #11, #12, and #14. -Blood lead screening results for Child #9, #10, #11, #12, and #14. -Developmental plans for Child #1-#12.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 456/15/2026
45U — Hazardous Materials
Ensure radon testing is completed every five years. Submit updated radon results.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 496/15/2026
49U — Indoor Space
Ensure surfaces are cleanable. Repair/repaint the windowsills in the one-year-old classroom.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 506/15/2026
50U — Kitchen and Food Preparation
Ensure all preparation spaces are cleanable. Kitchen countertops are not cleanable.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 516/15/2026
51U — Toilet Facilities
Ensure all toilets are operational and clean. Clean and repair the toilet in the pre-k classroom.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 536/15/2026
53U — Outdoor Area
Ensure foam mats for the fall zones are hazard-free. Repair or replace the preschool playground foam.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 576/15/2026
57U — Equipment
Ensure equipment is in good condition, and there are adequate materials. -Add books to the two-year-old classroom. -Replace or remove the couch in the two-year-old classroom.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 636/15/2026
63U — Administration of Medication
Ensure MAR's are completed and present. No MARs were available in the two-year-old classroom.
Corrected at inspection
2025
- Medium riskStandard 247/18/2025
24U — Staff Qualifications
Ensure all staff alone with children are qualified through DEEDS. Staff #1 was alone with children with no DEEDS certification and Staff #2 was alone in the infant classroom with an EC Intern certification. -Corrected at Visit-
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 506/6/2025
50U — Kitchen and Food Preparation
Ensure prepared, stored food is labeled with contents, dates, and expiration dates.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 306/6/2025
30U — Personnel Files
Ensure staff files are complete. Annual review of sleep safe for Staff #1-#16. Annual review of child abuse and neglect for Staff #1-#16. OCCL Health and Safety training for Staff #16.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 406/6/2025
40U — Child Files
Ensure children's files are complete. Health appraisal with immunization for Child #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #11, #12, and #13. Blood lead screening results for Child #3, #4, #5, #6, #12, #13.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 576/6/2025
57U — Equipment
Ensure equipment is rip-free. Replace blocks in the one-year-old classroom. Add additional books and blocks in the two-year-old classroom.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 746/6/2025
74U — Lesson Plans
Ensure lesson plans are current and posted. Updated lesson plans in two's classroom.
Corrected at inspection
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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Estimated monthly cost
$752/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: NEWARK, New Castle County
- Capacity: 109
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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