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BEAR, DELicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

4.2based on state inspection data
Capacity161
Hours6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Est. price$797/mo

Contact information

Address14 SAINT ANDREWS DR, BEAR, DE, 19701

CityBEAR, DE 19701

CountyNew Castle

Phone(302) 838-1000

Operating details

Hours6:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Capacity161

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 4/14/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High3
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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Location

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14 SAINT ANDREWS DR, BEAR, DE, 19701, BEAR, DE 19701

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
  2. Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
  3. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  4. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/14/2026

  • High2
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 304/14/2026

    30U — Personnel Files

    Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 and 3 need health appraisals. Staff #1 and 2 need CPR/FA. Staff #1 needs OCCL health and safety training.

    Corrected at inspection

2025

  1. High riskStandard 279/29/2025

    27U — Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision

    Child #1 was left unsupervised in the classroom on September 26, 2025. Both staff members were addressed and placed on a strict probation period and LS #1 received the probation letters.

    Corrected at inspection
  2. High riskStandard 304/3/2025

    30U — Personnel Files

    Staff #1 needs CPR/FA, OCCL health and safety training and Administration of Medication.

    Corrected at inspection

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

6Total Violations
1Recent 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

$797/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: BEAR, New Castle County
  • Capacity: 161
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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