Cornerstone Early Education and Youth Center
3135 Summit Bridge Road, Bear, DE
Bear Early Education
- licensed capacity
- 109
- a week, county median
- $280
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About
About Bear Early Education
Bear Early Education is a licensed child care center in Bear, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 109 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 4 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
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 109 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 836-5000 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 109 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Bear Early Education 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 Bear Early Education
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 109 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1442470
- Also at this site
- Facility #762783: Child care center
Summary
7 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Apr 20, 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.
- Records and paperwork 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Apr 20, 2026InspectionFacility #14424701 rule cited
20U Positive Behavior Management
“A licensee shall ensure the following actions are prohibited. Roughly handling a child or physical punishment inflicted on a child s body, including, but not limited to the following: shaking, grabbing, striking, hairpulling, biting, pinching, plucking, slapping, hitting, kicking, or spanking. Staff member was terminated on 4-7-2026.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026
- Jun 16, 2025VisitFacility #1442470No rules cited
Jun 12, 2025InspectionFacility #14424702 rules cited
51U Toilet Facilities
“Fix ventilation fan in the Pre-K room and send documentation that this was completed to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2025
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Submit health appraisal form for Staff #1, 16 training hours for Staff #2 (not determined), and a DEEDS certificate for Staff #3 (not determined)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2025
- May 28, 2025VisitFacility #1442470No rules cited
Sep 23, 2024Complaint investigationFacility #14424701 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“On August 28, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding improper discipline and safe sleep. An investigation was conducted on August 28, 2024. Based on staff interviews and videotape viewed, this complaint is substantiated for improper discipline. Staff #2 lifted Child #2 using one arm and quickly moved Child #2 to lie down in the crib on the infant s stomach. The center acted quickly to remove Staff #2 from the center, and then terminated employment for Staff #2. Based on interviews and a review of video footage, this complaint is also substantiated for a safe sleep violation. Staff #2 was observed placing an infant down in their crib on their stomach, not on their back. Staff #2 s employment at the center has been terminated.”
- Sep 20, 2024VisitFacility #1442470No rules cited
Jun 7, 2024InspectionFacility #14424701 rule cited
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1, #2, #4, #5, #6, #7 and #9 need updated CPR and first aid cards Send annual training hours for Staff #1 (3 hours) and Staff #4 (18 hours) Staff #1 needs 7-hour OCCL Health and Safety Training Staff #3 needs 4 references or 2 references with a service letter. Staff #8 needs 2 references. Staff #4 needs release of employment. Staff #3 and #4 need service letters. Send documentation to OCCL by July 8, 2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2024
Sep 28, 2023Complaint investigationFacility #14424701 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“On August 1, 2023, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received four complaints regarding concerns of improper security procedures, not following the center s open-door policy, not providing water to the children, not having a posted menu, and not following proper procedures for soiled clothing. This complaint is substantiated for not following proper security procedures based on interviews with staff members. The door to the facility was temporarily unlocked due to work being completed in the building. This was corrected on August 14, 2023, when a new security system was installed. There is no evidence to substantiate water not being available to children because water was observed in each classroom. There is no evidence to substantiate soiled clothing procedures not being followed based on interviews with staff, as they stated soiled clothing is put in a sealed bag, labeled with the child s name, and sent home the same day. There is no evidence to substantiate inaccurate attendance records for staff and children not being kept accurately because all attendance records viewed reflected the correct number of children and staff, and lunch breaks were recorded. There is no evidence to substantiate not following the open-door policy, as all staff interviewed stated parents are permitted in the center and classrooms. There is no evidence to substantiate menus not being posted, as they were observed posted in every classroom.”
Jul 12, 2023InspectionFacility #14424703 rules cited
38U Parents Right to Know
“Ensure Parent Right to Know Log is complete and have new families sign, as well as any new families who tour. Send to OCCL when complete.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2023
36U Staff Attendance
“Ensure staff attendance reflects exact hours worked. Staff in the two's room did not sign out for lunch. this was corrected at the visit.”
Corrected during the visit
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure personnel files are complete. Staff #2,7,9,10,11,12,13, and 14 need OCCL's seven hour Health and Safety Course. Send to OCCL when complete.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2023
Dec 1, 2022InspectionFacility #14424702 rules cited
63U Administration of Medication
“Ensure completed Medication Administration Records (MARs) are on file for each child who has diaper cream. Children #12, #13, #14, and #15 need MARs signed by their parents/guardians on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2022
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure personnel files are complete. Staff #1 needs an Administration of Medication Certification. Staff #1 and Staff #3 need current adult health appraisals and results of TB tests or risk assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2022
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Oct 27, 2022InspectionFacility #14424701 rule cited
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure all personnel files include a Health Appraisal and TB results. Staff # 2, 4, and 5 need a Health Appraisal which includes TB results. Send to OCCL when completed. Staff #3 needs 4 references or two attempts made for Service Letters to be returned to the Center. Send to OCCL. Reference letters were received 10/28 for Staff #3. Staff #4's health appraisal was received 10/28. still waiting for staff #2, and 5's health appraisal.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2022
- Mar 3, 2022VisitFacility #762783No rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Bear Early Education
Is Bear Early Education licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Bear Early Education last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on April 20, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bear Early Education had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 of 7 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 Bear Early Education care for?
109, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Bear Early Education accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Bear Early Education's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 836-5000 to confirm.
How much does Bear Early Education cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 836-5000 to ask.
What is Bear Early Education's phone number?
(302) 836-5000.
Where is Bear Early Education?
2884 Summit Bridge Road, Bear, DE 19701. The nearest other daycare we list is Cornerstone Early Education and Youth Center, under 0.1 miles away.