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BEAR, DE·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
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
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
- Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- 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
- 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
- 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 - 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.
(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
What parents actually pay
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