Kindercare (Casho Mill)
1520 Casho Mill Road, Newark, DE
4.5· 36 reviews
ABC Kids Academy
- licensed capacity
- 101
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $280
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About
About ABC Kids Academy
ABC Kids Academy is a licensed child care center in Newark, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 101 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool. It says it provides meals.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 101 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks through age 12 |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Curriculum | Sunshine Express |
| Enrichment | Arts & crafts, reading programs, group games, educational activities |
| Staff-to-child ratio | 1:4 infant ratio |
| Staff | CPR & First Aid Certified: Every caregiver holds active certification |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 101 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
ABC Kids Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in New Castle County has a median price of $280 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$280
Home daycare$182
Toddler
Center$199
Home daycare$154
Preschool
Center$210
Home daycare$155
School age
Center$106
Home daycare$86
State record
Inspection reports for ABC Kids Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 101 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #887336
Summary
4 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Sep 28, 2026
16 rules cited in those visits. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing publishes only visits where a rule was cited, so this record cannot show how often it was inspected.
- Records and paperwork 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Safety and hazards 3
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Sep 28, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
66U Emergency Planning
“Ensure there is always an emergency supply of water available.”
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs a Health Appraisal with a TB Screener and OCCL Health and Safety training course.”
24U Staff Qualifications
“Ensure staff members have DEEDS certificate on file/issued before operating in the role. A staff member in the Infant Room was by themselves with an ECI DEEDS Certificate. This was corrected immediately.”
Corrected during the visit
Sep 24, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
66U Emergency Planning
“Post the OCCL approved emergency plan in a visible space. Conduct fire drill for September and submit the evacuation log to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025
49U Indoor Space
“-Replace ceiling tiles in the three's and the school aged classroom. - Patch the exposed dry wall spots in the infant classroom (left side) - Remove the carpets in the pre-k classroom (corners are rolling up and fraying)”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Child #1 needs a Health Appraisal, Current Immunizations, Blood Lead.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs Administration of Medication, Staff #2 needs Health Appraisal, TB Screener. Staff #3 needs CPR/First Aid. Staff #4 needs 1 hour of PD training. Staff #5 needs Administration of Medication. Staff #7 needs CPR/First Aid”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025
20U Positive Behavior Management
“Make available the programs Positive Behavior Policy in a public area (front lobby). Send documented evidence to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025
Sep 13, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
53U Outdoor Area
“Repair the section of fence on the playground where the slats are separating.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure that all surface are cleanable and in good repair. The walls in the front preschool classroom need to be repaired and repainted.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024
48U Heating and Cooling
“Ensure that all ceiling vents are cleaned and free from dust build up.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024
40U Child Files
“Ensure children's files are complete. Child #3 needs a Developmental Screener. Child #5 needs a Blood Lead Screener, Developmental Screener, and Mat Permission.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2024
May 24, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
66U Emergency Planning
“Obtain an adequate emergency food supply.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024
49U Indoor Space
“Remove peeling tape from the floor in the School-age room and the 4's/5's room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. A health appraisal with immunizations is needed for six children. Blood lead testing results are needed for one child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2024
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Health & Safety training is needed for one staff. A job description is needed for one staff. An adult abuse registry check is needed for one staff. A current health appraisal with TB is needed for one staff. A release of employment history with service letters is needed for one staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2024
Oct 4, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on August 9, 2023, regarding concerns of insufficient materials, lack of supervision, and the presence of hazards on the playground and indoors, including choking hazards. An investigation was conducted on August 15, 2023. This complaint is substantiated for the toddler classroom having insufficient materials available for the children based on observation of the classroom. This complaint is substantiated for lack of supervision because the Reporter stated staff members left their classrooms on multiple occasions, leaving the Reporter alone with the children. Additional concerns noted at this visit include inaccurate attendance records for staff, improper staff-to-child ratio, failure to permit access to the center, not having infant bottles labeled, and improper diaper-changing procedures. The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on August 9, 2023, regarding concerns of insufficient materials, lack of supervision, and the presence of hazards on the playground and indoors, including choking hazards. An investigation was conducted on August 15, 2023. This complaint is substantiated for the toddler classroom having insufficient materials available for the children based on observation of the classroom. This complaint is substantiated for lack of supervision because the Reporter stated staff members left their classrooms on multiple occasions, leaving the Reporter alone with the children. Additional concerns noted at this visit include inaccurate attendance records for staff, improper staff-to-child ratio, failure to permit access to the center, not having infant bottles labeled, and improper diaper-changing procedures. The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on August 9, 2023, regarding concerns of insufficient materials, lack of supervision, and the presence of hazards on the playground and indoors, including choking hazards. An investigation was conduc ted on August 15, 2023. This complaint is substantiated for the toddler classroom having insufficient materials available for the children based on observation of the classroom. This complaint is substantiated for lack of supervision because the Reporter stated staff members left their classrooms on multiple occasions, leaving the Reporter alone with the children. Additional concerns noted at this visit include inaccurate attendance records for staff, improper staff-to-child ratio, failure to permit access to the center, not having infant bottles labeled, and improper diaper-changing procedures.”
Sep 21, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Child #6,8,10 need blood lead screening results. Send results to OCCL when complete.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2023
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure personnel files are complete. Staff #1-8 need OCCL's 7 hour Health and Safety course. Send a copy of the certificate to OCCL when complete.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2023
28U General Qualifications
“Staff #1 has a pending out of state clearance for the state of Maryland. Ensure Staff #1 has been determined eligible, and send documentation to OCCL of your attempts made to obtain this eligibility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2024
- Jan 13, 2022VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about ABC Kids Academy
Is ABC Kids Academy licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was ABC Kids Academy last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on September 28, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has ABC Kids Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 14 show a correction in the state record. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can ABC Kids Academy care for?
101, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does ABC Kids Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are ABC Kids Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does ABC Kids Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 366-8537 to ask.
What is ABC Kids Academy's phone number?
(302) 366-8537.
Where is ABC Kids Academy?
1098 Elkton Road, Newark, DE 19711. The nearest other daycare we list is Kindercare (Casho Mill), 0.9 miles away.