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MS. LINDA'S LARGE FAMILY DAY CARE

NEWARK, DELicensed Large Family Child CareLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity12
Hours7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Est. price$1,027/mo

Contact information

Address21 OKLAHOMA STATE DRIVE, NEWARK, DE, 19713

CityNEWARK, DE 19713

CountyNew Castle

Phone3027503626

Operating details

Hours7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Capacity12

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 9/25/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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21 OKLAHOMA STATE DRIVE, NEWARK, DE, 19713, NEWARK, DE 19713

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Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 9/25/2025

  • High1
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 229/25/2025

    22Q — Children's Files

    Ensure child files are complete. Child #6 needs Blood Lead Screening results. Child #12 and 13 need an Immunization and Blood Lead Screener affidavit for Religious Beliefs.

    Corrected at inspection
  2. Medium riskStandard 329/25/2025

    32Q — Outdoor Area

    Ensure that all playground equirpment is safe/in good repair. The green/tan and red slide has a hole that needs to be repaired (or removed)

    Corrected at inspection
  3. Medium riskStandard 409/25/2025

    40Q — Diapering and Soiled Clothing

    The diaper changing station must move closer to the bathroom. The changing station must have a foot-operated covered trash can within arm's reach of the table and hand-washing sink. The changing station must also have soap/water and disinfectant readily available to sanitize the station after each diaper change.

    Corrected at inspection
  4. High riskStandard 429/25/2025

    42Q — Administration of Medication

    Ensure all medications (including over the counter diaper creams) must have an appropriately filled out Administration of Medication Record. Either obtain MAR's for all creams or return to the family.

    Corrected at inspection
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 449/25/2025

    44Q — First Aid Kit

    Ensure First Aid kit is complete. An eye patch dressing is needed.

    Corrected at inspection
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 699/25/2025

    69Q — Personnel Files

    Ensure staff files are complete. Provider and employee need OCCL Health and Safety course. Staff Member AC needs orientation, OCCL H/S Course, Admin of Med and CPR/First Aid. All substitutes need Health Appraisals with TB Screener and Orientations (Subs KH, AM, AM, AO)

    Corrected at inspection

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

6Total 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.

Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.

Estimated monthly cost

$1,027/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: 12
  • Type: Licensed Large Family Child Care

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