COLONIAL EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAM
NEW CASTLE, DE·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address12 LANDERS LANE, NEW CASTLE, DE, 19720
CountyNew Castle
Phone(302) 429-4085
Operating details
Hours9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Capacity348
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/5/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High4
- Medium8
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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12 LANDERS LANE, NEW CASTLE, DE, 19720, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- 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: 2/5/2026
- High2
- Medium-High0
- Medium4
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 302/5/2026
30U — Personnel Files
Ensure staff files are complete. 48 staff members had outstanding items as outlined on the staffing sheet provided. Send documents to OCCL as received. 11 staff members need PD plan, 12 need annual review of child abuse and neglect, 12 need signed orientation checklist, 16 need documentation of taking OCCL health and safety training, 2 need application/resume in file, 2 need job descriptions, 3 need references, 8 need employee declaration and drug/alcohol statement, 3 need fingerprinting documentation, 10 need adult abuse registry, 6 need health appraisal and TB screening, 8 need release of employment history form, 2 need service letters or additional references.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 382/5/2026
38U — Parents Right to Know
Ensure Parent Right to Know Log is completed by all families during center enrollment visits/tours. Send photo of completed log.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 492/5/2026
49U — Indoor Space
*Ensure all trash cans are covered. C22, C 24 and boys bathroom had uncovered trashcans. *Ensure there is a foot-activated trashcan within 5 feet of diaper table (needed at changing table in boys bathroom). Send photos
Corrected at inspection
2025
- Medium-Low riskStandard 162/7/2025
16U — Insurance Coverage
Submit documentation of current liability insurance.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 302/7/2025
30U — Personnel Files
Submit the following to complete staff files: Annual abuse and neglect acknowledgement for two staff members.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 362/7/2025
36U — Staff Attendance
Ensure all staff members are signed in and out with each arrival and departure.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 432/7/2025
43U — Children's Attendance
Ensure all children are signed in and out for each arrival and departure.
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
$827/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: 348
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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