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New Castle, DE 19720 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Barbara Waltz
- licensed capacity
- 9
- a week, county median
- $182
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About
About Barbara Waltz
Barbara Waltz 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 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
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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) 545-7968 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 Waltz 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 Waltz
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Family Child Care
- Capacity
- 9 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #496587
Summary
3 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Sep 10, 2026
8 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 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Sep 10, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
22P Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Complete Emergency Card needed for Child #3 and #5. Parent Acknowledgements and monthly feeding form needed for Child #3. Email docs to OCCL.”
17P Telephones
“Ensure emergency phone numbers are posted. Email photo of posted info to OCCL.”
Sep 26, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
8P License Renewal
“Please submit application 60 days before license expiration.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025
44P First Aid Kit
“Ensure First Aid Kit is complete. Please send picture of: First Aid Guide, Bandage Tape, Roll Gauze, and Tweezers.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2025
22P Children's Files
“Please ensure children have updated health appraisal in their files. Child #3, #4, and #5 need appraisal.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2025
Sep 10, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
30P Fire Safety
“Send documentation of a currently tagged fire extinguisher.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2024
17P Telephones
“Post emergency phones numbers.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2024
15P Use of a Substitute
“Post the substitute's name and phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2024
Sep 8, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
56P Training
“Submit documentation of current CPR/FA certification.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2023
30P Fire Safety
“Submit documentation of the fire extinguisher being mounted in the care area.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2023
22P Children's Files
“Submit the following to complete the children's files: blood lead testing results for one child.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2023
21P Parents Right to Know Act
“Submit the annual parent's right to know log.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2023
Sep 1, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
8P License Renewal
“Submit the renewal application 60 days prior to license expiration.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2023
Sep 9, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
52P Activities and Interactions
“Post a daily schedule.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2022
50P Meals and Snacks
“Post the two-week menu.”
Corrected during the visit
31P Kitchen and Food Preparation
“Ensure the temperature in the freezer is 0 degrees F or below.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2022
30P Fire Safety
“Ensure the fire extinguisher is currently tagged annually. Replace the batteries to ensure the smoke detector and CO detector are working.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2022
26P Health Observations
“Create and implement a system for daily health observations.”
Corrected during the visit
21P Parents Right to Know Act
“Submit the annual updated Parent's right to know log.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Barbara Waltz
Is Barbara Waltz licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Barbara Waltz last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Barbara Waltz had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Waltz care for?
9, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Barbara Waltz accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Barbara Waltz's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 545-7968 to confirm.
How much does Barbara Waltz cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 545-7968 to ask.
What is Barbara Waltz's phone number?
(302) 545-7968.
Where is Barbara Waltz?
New Castle, DE 19720. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.