TUTOR TIME CHILDCARE LEARNING CENTER - NEWARK
NEWARK, DE·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address491 SOUTH HARMONY ROAD, NEWARK, DE, 19713
CityNEWARK, DE 19713
CountyNew Castle
Phone(302) 292-3529
Operating details
Hours6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Capacity238
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/15/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High6
- Medium-High5
- Medium12
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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491 SOUTH HARMONY ROAD, NEWARK, DE, 19713, NEWARK, DE 19713
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/15/2026
- High5
- Medium-High3
- Medium8
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 285/15/2026
28U — General Qualifications
Ensure staff members have a comprehensive background check and an eligibility letter or provisional eligibility letter on file before working with children. The staff member has not been working in the center since it was discovered an eligibility letter had not been issued by CHU. The length of time a staff member was employed by the program is undetermined, however, staff file documentation (which was requested by LS) has March 8, 2026 as the staff members orientation date.
Corrected at inspection
2025
- High riskStandard 309/11/2025
30U — Personnel Files
Ensure all staff files are complete. The following is needed: -Start Dates: Staff #4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 18 -CPR/First Aid: Staff #3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 14, 17, 18, 20, 21, 24 -Administration of Medication: Staff #4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 21, 24 -Professional Development Plan: Staff #6, 12, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23 -Annual Review of Safe Sleep: Staff #2, 5, 9, 12, 15, 18, 19, 22, 23 -Annual Review of Abuse and Neglect: Staff #2, 5, 9, 12, 15, 18, 19, 22, 23 -Orientation: Staff #4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 18, 20 -OCCL Health and Safety Training: Staff #5, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14, 18, 19 -Application/Resume/Info Card: Staff #4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 17, 18, 19, 25 -Job Description: Staff #4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 14, 17, 18, 25 -References: Staff #4(2), 5(2), 7(2), 10(1), 11(2), 13(4), 14(4), 18(2), 19(2), 20(1) -Declaration: Staff #4, 5, 10, 18 -Drug and Alcohol Statement: Staff #4, 5, 10, 18 -Adult Abuse Registry Check: Staff #4, 7, 10, 11, 18 -Health Appraisal and TB Screener Results: Staff #4, 5, 7, 8, 10 (has TB needs HA), 13, 14, 18, 19, 20 - Release of Employment: Staff #4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 18, 25 -Service Letters (or 2 documented attempts with 2 additional references if no service letter was obtained): Staff #4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 17, 19, 25 -Training Hours: Staff #1(13), 3(18), 5(1.5), 9(1.5), 12(13), 15(4.5), 16(5.5), 19(12), 21(9), 24(13)
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 249/11/2025
24U — Staff Qualifications
Ensure all staff members have a current DEEDS certificate on file or an application submitted within 60 days of hiring. Staff #10 does not have a DEED certificate and an application has not been submitted.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 409/11/2025
40U — Child Files
Ensure Child Files are complete. Child #3 and #4 need updated Child Health Appraisals and Immunization Records.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 499/11/2025
49U — Indoor Space
Ensure all indoor spaces are clean and in good repair. Infant 1 needs to replace a water-stained ceiling tile. The Two-Year-Old classroom needs to clean/replace the classroom trash can. There is a large patch of blue paint pulled from the wall, exposing the drywall underneath. The classroom sink was backed up and not draining properly. All shelves in the room have excessive tape residue. Send pictures of corrections to OCCL.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 509/11/2025
50U — Kitchen and Food Preparation
Ensure refrigerators and freezers are clean, free from debris and excessive ice build up. Infant 1 and 2 freezers need to be defrosted. Infant 3 and Toddler 3 need to be cleaned and organized.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 569/11/2025
56U — Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Ensure all nap mats are labeled and free from tears. Preschool mats need to be labeled and 8 need to be replaced. Two's need to replace 5. Toddler 3 needs to be labeled. Early Pre-K needs to be labeled.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-Low riskStandard 729/11/2025
72U — Feeding of Infants
Ensure Infant Feeding Schedules are updated monthly. Send all of the Infant 1 and 3 forms for September and the children under 1 in Toddler 2.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 759/11/2025
75U — Activity Areas
Ensure art materials are accessible to the children in the Two-Year-Old classroom.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 89/1/2025
8U — License Renewal
Ensure annual renewal application materials are received 60 days prior to the expiration of the current license. Tutor Time's due date is August 31st, application was received after this date.
Corrected at inspection
2024
- Medium riskStandard 289/13/2024
28U — General Qualifications
Ensure that staff members have current Eligibility Letters. Staff #24 needs to be reprinted, (x--9/2024)
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 619/13/2024
61U — Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Ensure that Diaper Changing Procedures are present in all classroom bathrooms. Two's Room needed a posted procedure.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 499/13/2024
49U — Indoor Space
Ensure that all trash cans have foot operated covers. Multiple trash cans throughout the facility were observed with the lids off and next to the trash can. The NC was corrected at the visit by the administrator, however, ensuring that staff keep the lids on throughout the day needs attention.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 459/13/2024
45U — Hazardous Materials
Ensure that all classrooms have appropriate cleaners present and labeled. Toddler 2 needed Bleach Water. Ensure that Radon Levels are tested within the facility every 5 years. Current Radon Results expired in August 2024.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 409/13/2024
40U — Child Files
Ensure that all child files are completed. - Health Appraisals--Child #2, 3, 11, 17, 18 - Current Immunizations--Child #11 - Blood Lead Results--Child #10, 12, 18
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 389/13/2024
38U — Parents Right to Know
Ensure that the current Parent's Right to Know is kept and updated as new families inquire about the program.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 309/13/2024
30U — Personnel Files
Ensure that all staff files are complete and up to date. The following is needed: - CPR/First Aid--Staff #2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, 14, 19, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27 - Admin of Med--Staff #12, 17, 22, 26 - Training Hours (w/at least 2 in H/S)--Staff #1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 - Professional Development Plans--Staff #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 ,15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 - Annual Review of Safe Sleep--Staff #1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 - Annual Review of Abuse and Neglect--Staff #1, 3, 5, 8, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 - Orientation--Staff #2, 4, 6, 8, 11, 13, 17, 19, 25 - OCCL Health and Safety Training--Staff #9, 17, 22 - Personal Information Sheet--Staff #7, 17, 25, 26, 27 - Job Description--Staff #2, 6, 10, 11, 13, 19, 22, 25, 26, 27 - References--Staff #2, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 13, 17, 22 - Declaration--Staff #4, 6, 13, 22, 25, 26 - Drug and Alcohol Statement--Staff #4, 6, 13, 22, 25, 26 - Adult Abuse Registry--Staff #25, 27 - Health Appraisal/TB Screener--Staff #6, 7, 10, 13, 17, 22, 26, 27 - Release of Employment--Staff #6, 13 - Service Letters (if no previous work history or work history related to education/health field, 2 additional references needed)--Staff #4, 6, 13, 25, 27
Corrected at inspection
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$797/month
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About this daycare
- Location: NEWARK, New Castle County
- Capacity: 238
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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