THE LEARNING EXPRESS
NEWARK, DE·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address300 DARLING STREET, NEWARK, DE, 19702
CityNEWARK, DE 19702
CountyNew Castle
Phone(302) 737-8990
Operating details
Hours7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Capacity200
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 9/11/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High7
- Medium4
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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300 DARLING STREET, NEWARK, DE, 19702, NEWARK, DE 19702
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- 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: 9/11/2025
- High1
- Medium-High1
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium riskStandard 309/11/2025
30U — Personnel Files
Ensure staff files are complete. Submit service letter or 2 documented attempts for Staff #4 to OCCL.
Corrected at inspection
2024
- Medium riskStandard 169/19/2024
16U — Insurance Coverage
Submit updated liability insurance.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 309/19/2024
30U — Personnel Files
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs a DEEDS certificate and adult health appraisal. Staff #6 and 10 must be re-fingerprinted. Staff #9 needs their Health and Safety training. Staff #10 needs a DEEDS certificate, Administration of Medication training, and Health and Safety training. Staff #12 needs 2 documented attempts for the service letter.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 409/19/2024
40U — Child Files
Ensure child files are complete. Submit a full health appraisal with immunizations for Child #3 and 11.
Corrected at inspection
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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- 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
$1,527/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: 200
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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