KINDERCARE (NEWARK)

NEWARK, DELicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

2.4based on state inspection data
Capacity165
Hours6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Est. price$752/mo

Contact information

Address100 PAXSON DR, NEWARK, DE, 19702

CityNEWARK, DE 19702

CountyNew Castle

Phone(302) 834-6931

Operating details

Hours6:30 AM - 6:30 PM

Capacity165

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/2/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High6
  • Medium-High8
  • Medium11
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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100 PAXSON DR, NEWARK, DE, 19702, NEWARK, DE 19702

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  1. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  2. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  3. This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
  4. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/2/2026

  • High2
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium riskStandard 746/2/2026

    74U — Lesson Plans

    Ensure lesson plans are completed and dated. -Send one week of lesson plans for all classrooms.

    Corrected at inspection
  2. Medium riskStandard 566/2/2026

    56U — Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments

    Ensure nap equipment is labeled, or the updated cot chart is completed. No cot chart posted in the Preschool 2 classroom.

    Corrected at inspection
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 456/2/2026

    45U — Hazardous Materials

    Ensure Radon testing is completed every five years. -Submit updated Radon results.

    Corrected at inspection
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 406/2/2026

    40U — Child Files

    Ensure children's files are complete. -Current Health appraisal needed for Child #1, 2, 9,13,14,17, and 22. -Immunizations needed for Child # 9, 13, 20. -Blood lead screening results for Child # 1, 9, 13, and 14. -Signed parent right to know needed for Child # 2, 3, 5, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 18, 19, and 22. -Signed screen permission for Child #1, 2, 6, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, and 22.

    Corrected at inspection
  5. High riskStandard 306/2/2026

    30U — Personnel Files

    Ensure staff files are complete. -Annual review of sleep safe for Staff #2, 3, 4, 6, 13, 25, 23, 24. -Annual review of abuse and neglect for Staff #2, 3, 4, 6, 13, 15, 23, 24. -OCCL Health and Safety for Staff # 3, 5, 16, 18, 23. -Adult abuse registry check for Staff #7 and 20. -Health Appraisal for Staff # 5, 16, and 23. -CPR and First Aid for Staff # 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, and 26. -Professional developmental plan for Staff 3, 18, 24, and 25.

    Corrected at inspection

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 306/5/2025

    30U — Personnel Files

    Ensure staff files are completed. -Health appraisal with TB for Staff #2, #3, #8. -OCCL Health and Safety training for Staff #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, and #11.

    Corrected at inspection
  2. Medium riskStandard 366/5/2025

    36U — Staff Attendance

    Ensure staff are signing into classrooms upon arrival. -One staff member was not signed into the classroom. -Corrected at visit.

    Corrected at inspection
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 406/5/2025

    40U — Child Files

    Ensure children's files are complete. -Health appraisal with immunizations for Child #8. -Blood lead screening results for Child #5, #6, #7. -Screen permission for Child #10, #13.

    Corrected at inspection
  4. High riskStandard 506/5/2025

    50U — Kitchen and Food Preparation

    Ensure food is labeled with contents and expiration dates.

    Corrected at inspection
  5. Medium riskStandard 576/5/2025

    57U — Equipment

    Ensure children have access to the equipment. -Move toys to shelves in the twos (2) classroom. -Add additional equipment to one's (1) dramatic play area.

    Corrected at inspection
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 746/5/2025

    74U — Lesson Plans

    Ensure lesson plans are complete and current. The twos (1) classroom did not have food/healthy habits, and the twos (2) classroom had an outdated lesson plan.

    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
5Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$752/month

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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: 165
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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