LINDA LAWRENCE

NEW CASTLE, DELicensed Family Child CareLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity9
Hours8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Est. price$1,086/mo

Contact information

Address208 MANSION PARKWAY, NEW CASTLE, DE, 19720

CityNEW CASTLE, DE 19720

CountyNew Castle

Phone(302) 425-3511

Operating details

Hours8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Capacity9

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 10/24/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High3
  • Medium-High13
  • Medium6
  • Medium-Low3
  • Low0

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Location

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208 MANSION PARKWAY, NEW CASTLE, DE, 19720, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720

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  1. This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  2. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  3. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  4. This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/24/2025

  • High1
  • Medium-High7
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 5610/24/2025

    56P — Training

    Annual training hours needed, CPR and First Aid expired 10/2025, need updated. Send certificates/transcripts to OCCL.

    Corrected at inspection
  2. Medium riskStandard 5110/24/2025

    51P — Feeding of Infants

    Ensure daily logs are completed right after routines (diaper changing, feeding, sleeping, etc.) Please send daily logs for Child #3 for 10/27/25-10/29/25.

    Corrected at inspection
  3. Medium riskStandard 4010/24/2025

    40P — Diapering and Soiled Clothing

    Children need to be diapered on a non-porous washable surface. A travel diaper changing mat is acceptable. Please send picture to OCCL.

    Corrected at inspection
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 3010/24/2025

    30P — Fire Safety

    Batteries in the smoke detector need to be changed- send picture to OCCL.

    Corrected at inspection
  5. Medium-Low riskStandard 2210/24/2025

    22P — Children's Files

    Ensure child files are complete. Child #3 needs an updated Infant Feeding log. Please send pictures to OCCL.

    Corrected at inspection
  6. Medium riskStandard 2110/24/2025

    21P — Parents Right to Know Act

    Ensure Parents Right to Know log is kept up-to-date. Please send a copy with new parents signature.

    Corrected at inspection

2024

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 4510/1/2024

    45P — Emergency Planning

    Submit documentation of a completed monthly evacuation drill for October.

    Corrected at inspection
  2. Medium riskStandard 2110/1/2024

    21P — Parents Right to Know Act

    Submit a current annual parent's right to know log.

    Corrected at inspection
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 2210/1/2024

    22P — Children's Files

    Submit the following to complete children's files: Blood lead test results for two children, a health appraisal w/ immunizations for one child, date of enrollment and transportation permission for one child.

    Corrected at inspection
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 2710/1/2024

    27P — Hazardous Materials

    Submit a current radon test indicating correct levels.

    Corrected at inspection
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 3010/1/2024

    30P — Fire Safety

    Submit documentation of a completed monthly fire safety checklist for October.

    Corrected at inspection
  6. High riskStandard 3110/1/2024

    31P — Kitchen and Food Preparation

    Submit documentation of the thermometer in the refrigerator reading 41 degrees F. or below.

    Corrected at inspection
  7. Medium-High riskStandard 5610/1/2024

    56P — Training

    Submit documentation of 12 hours of annual training with two in health and safety. This was not determined at the visit and became non-compliant on 10-31-24.

    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)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,086/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: NEW CASTLE, New Castle County
  • Capacity: 9
  • Type: Licensed Family Child Care

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