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New Castle, DE 19720 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Andrea Gross DBA H.Y.P.E. Early Learning
- licensed capacity
- 9
- a week, county median
- $182
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About Andrea Gross DBA H.Y.P.E. Early Learning
Andrea Gross DBA H.Y.P.E. Early Learning is a licensed home daycare in New Castle, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 9 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-age
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 9 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 357-5463 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 9 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Andrea Gross DBA H.Y.P.E. Early Learning has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in New Castle County has a median price of $182 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 Andrea Gross DBA H.Y.P.E. Early Learning
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Family Child Care
- Capacity
- 9 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #901105
Summary
2 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Oct 7, 2025
3 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.
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Records and paperwork 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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Oct 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
42P Administration of Medication
“Ensure the medication administration record (MAR) is completed for all medications and diaper creams. Child #1 needs MAR for a new medication.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2025
Oct 1, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
30P Fire Safety
“Ensure the fire extinguisher is inspected annually. Send picture to OCCL by November 3, 2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024
22P Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Child health appraisals are to be updated every 13 months. Child #1, # 5, and #9 need updated physicals and immunization records. Child#1 also needs a lead test and results.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024
Oct 18, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
22P Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Child #5 needs a blood lead screening result. Child #6 needs immunizations and blood lead results”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2023
- Feb 10, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Oct 25, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
8P License Renewal
“A renewal application was due to OCCL 60 days prior to license expiration. Send renewal application.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2022
22P Children's Files
“All child files must be complete. -One child needs a blood lead screening result. -One child needs a child health appraisal with immunization records and lead blood screening results.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2022
Mar 3, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
45P Emergency Planning
“An emergency water supply is needed for 24 hours possible shelter-in-place.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Andrea Gross DBA H.Y.P.E. Early Learning
Is Andrea Gross DBA H.Y.P.E. Early Learning licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Andrea Gross DBA H.Y.P.E. Early Learning last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on October 7, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Andrea Gross DBA H.Y.P.E. Early Learning had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Andrea Gross DBA H.Y.P.E. Early Learning care for?
9, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Andrea Gross DBA H.Y.P.E. Early Learning accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Andrea Gross DBA H.Y.P.E. Early Learning's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 357-5463 to confirm.
How much does Andrea Gross DBA H.Y.P.E. Early Learning cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 357-5463 to ask.
What is Andrea Gross DBA H.Y.P.E. Early Learning's phone number?
(302) 357-5463.
Where is Andrea Gross DBA H.Y.P.E. Early Learning?
New Castle, DE 19720. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.