The Learning Experience
278 Stanley Plaza Blvd, Newark, DE
4.0· 48 reviews
Barbara Lynne McKinney
- licensed capacity
- 9
- a week, county median
- $182
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About
About Barbara Lynne McKinney
Barbara Lynne McKinney is a licensed home daycare in Newark, 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
6 wk
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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) 266-9594 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 |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 9 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Barbara Lynne McKinney 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 Barbara Lynne McKinney
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Family Child Care
- Capacity
- 9 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #248499
Summary
5 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Jun 11, 2026
5 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.
- Safety and hazards 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Other rules 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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- Jun 11, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Jun 8, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
27P Hazardous Materials
“Ensure radon test is done every 5 years. Send updated test to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2026
22P Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Full file for Child #9. Health appraisal with immunizations for Child #2 and #5. Health appraisal for Child #4. Blood lead screening for Child #6. Infant feeding statement for Child #2. Send to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2026
Jun 11, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
30P Fire Safety
“Ensure fire extinguisher is inspected annually. Send a picture of the tag.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025
23P Children's Health Appraisal
“Ensure child files are complete. Child #2 needs a health appraisal and immunizations. Child #6 needs a blood lead screening. Send to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025
Apr 14, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“On March 10, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding allegations of failing to follow termination policies and failing to release children to an authorized pick-up person. An investigation started on March 20, 2025, and ended on March 21, 2025. This complaint is substantiated for failing to follow termination policies and failing to admit authorized persons into the child care to pick up children from within the home. There was a lack of communication between Parent #1 and Provider #1 as well as other issues, but this reason was not stated in the parent handbook as a reason for terminating a child s care. There is also no statement in the parent handbook about the ability of the provider to not release children to authorized people, as long as those people do not appear intoxicated or under the influence of drugs.”
- Feb 6, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Jun 28, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
42P Administration of Medication
“Medication administration logs are necessary for use of sunscreens, diaper cream, and any other topical medications. Send copies for all children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2023
32P Outdoor Area
“Hazards outside must be put away. -Place power washer, weed whacker, and leaf blower in the shed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2023
22P Children's Files
“All child files must be complete. -An updated child health appraisal, immunization records, and blood lead screening results are needed for Child #9. -Screen time permission, permission to sleep on a mat, and permission to sleep in another area are needed for Child #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Barbara Lynne McKinney
Is Barbara Lynne McKinney licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Barbara Lynne McKinney last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on June 11, 2026. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Barbara Lynne McKinney had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Barbara Lynne McKinney care for?
9, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Barbara Lynne McKinney accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Barbara Lynne McKinney's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 266-9594 to confirm.
How much does Barbara Lynne McKinney cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 266-9594 to ask.
What is Barbara Lynne McKinney's phone number?
(302) 266-9594.
Where is Barbara Lynne McKinney?
Newark, DE 19713. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.