Rebekah Mercer
New Castle, DE 19720 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Bernadette Townsend
- licensed capacity
- 9
- a week, county median
- $182
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About
About Bernadette Townsend
Bernadette Townsend 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 28 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
- 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) 898-0937 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
Bernadette Townsend 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 Bernadette Townsend
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Family Child Care
- Capacity
- 9 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #191517
Summary
4 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Dec 17, 2025
28 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 7
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Safety and hazards 5
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Other rules 3
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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Dec 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
21P Parents Right to Know Act
“Send the completed Parent Right to Know log to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026
Nov 5, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
8P License Renewal
“Submit renewal application to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2025
56P Training
“Training hours will be non-compliant if not completed by Dec 1st.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026
51P Feeding of Infants
“Infant needs monthly feeding statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025
44P First Aid Kit
“Roll gauze needed for first aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025
42P Administration of Medication
“Child #1 needs medication box w/prescription information for current medicine and return expired medications to family.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026
36P Equipment
“Infant needs highchair or feeding chair. Send picture.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025
35P Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
“*Infant needs crib/pack-n-play for nap. *Label all rest equipment. Send photos to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2025
31P Kitchen and Food Preparation
“Ensure there is a thermometer for freezer. Send picture of temp reading 0 or lower to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025
29P Indoor Space
“*Ensure water temperature reads 120 or lower. Temp read 141 at visit. Send picture to OCCL. *Ensure evacuation drills are completed monthly. Send Nov and Dec 2025 completed logs to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025
25P Infants' Records
“Send completed Infant Daily Logs for November 10 and 11, 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025
24P Daily Attendance of Children
“Send attendance records for week of November 10, 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2025
Nov 12, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
8P License Renewal
“Submit the renewal application 60 days prior to license expiration.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024
56P Training
“Submit documentation of current CPR/FA certification. Submit documentation of completion of annual training by 11-30-24.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2024
44P First Aid Kit
“Submit photo documentation of an eye patch and safety pins in the first aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024
40P Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“Ensure the presence of a foot activated trash can within arm's reach of the diaper changing area. Send photo.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024
35P Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
“Ensure sleep mats/cots have top and bottom covering. Send photo to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024
30P Fire Safety
“Ensure the care area has two unobstructed exits. This was corrected during the visit.”
Corrected during the visit
27P Hazardous Materials
“Submit documentation of a current radon test reading 4.0 or below.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024
22P Children's Files
“Submit the following to complete children's files: an updated health appraisal for child #6; blood lead test results for child #5, #6.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024
Nov 15, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
8P License Renewal
“Submit a renewal application 60 days prior to license expiration. Provide documentation of the 2024 DE business license. This was cited in January of 2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2024
56P Training
“Submit documentation of 12 hours of annual training (with two in health and safety) prior to November 30th when it will become non-compliant.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2024
45P Emergency Planning
“Conduct and documents monthly evacuation drills. Submit to OCCL one for November and one for December.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2023
30P Fire Safety
“Move the trash can to create a clear walkway to the secondary exit. (this was done during the visit) Conduct and document monthly fire safety checks. Submit to OCCL one for November and one for December. Submit documentation of a currently tagged fire extinguisher.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2023
26P Health Observations
“Submit two weeks worth of attendance with daily health observations.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
24P Daily Attendance of Children
“Submit two weeks worth of attendance with daily health observations.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
22P Children's Files
“Submit the following to complete children's files: A complete file for child #8; blood lead test results for Child #7.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2024
21P Parents Right to Know Act
“Submit completed 2023 annual parent's right to know log.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023
Nov 23, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
8P License Renewal
“Submit renewal application with supporting documentation 60 days prior to license expiration.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2022
56P Training
“Submit documentation of 12 hours of annual training prior to license expiration. This will become non-compliant if not received prior to license expiration. T”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2023
45P Emergency Planning
“Submit documentation of additional emergency food and water.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2023
38P Hand Washing
“Provide paper towels in the bathroom.”
Corrected during the visit
31P Kitchen and Food Preparation
“Submit documentation of the refrigerator's temperature being 41 degrees F or below.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2023
22P Children's Files
“Submit the following to complete children's files: Blood lead test results for child #2; and monthly feeding schedule for child #6; current health appraisals w/ immunizations for child #3 & #4; a complete file for child #7.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2023
Jan 1, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
56P Training
“Complete 12 hours of annual training, of which 2 must be in health and safety. This was not determined at the time of the visit but became non-compliant at annual license expiration 12-31-21.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2022
Nov 30, 2021Inspection11 rules cited
8P License Renewal
“Submit a notarized renewal application 60 days prior to license expiration.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2021
6P License Requirements
“Post the OCCL license.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2022
46P Transportation
“Provide documentation of the presence of a fire extinguisher in the vehicle. Provide documentation of current auto insurance. (The insurance was presented at the end of the visit.)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2022
45P Emergency Planning
“Provide documentation of monthly evacuation drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2022
42P Administration of Medication
“Provide documentation of administration of medication certification (for the provider and non-emergency substitute)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2022
37P Sanitation
“Provide documentation of the presence of sanitizer/disinectant.”
Corrected during the visit
30P Fire Safety
“Remove the obstacle from the rear exit of the home (this was done during the visit); Provide documentation of th monthly fire safety inspections.; Provide documentation of the current fire extinguisher tag.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2022
29P Indoor Space
“Provide documentation of a current eletrical inspection; Provide a picture of repair or replacement of the kitchen floor and the edge of the dining room flooring.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2022
22P Children's Files
“Submit to OCCL the missing elements for the children's files. Health appraisals with immunizations for children 5, 8, 9; emergency card information for child 7; days and hours of attendance for children 7, 8, 9.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2022
15P Use of a Substitute
“Provide documentation of correct training for the non-emergency substitute. Create a file and document attendance for the non-emergency substitute.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2022
13P General Requirements
“Provide documentation of fingerprinting and an adult health appraisal with TB for the curent household member.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Bernadette Townsend
Is Bernadette Townsend licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Bernadette Townsend last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on December 17, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bernadette Townsend had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 28 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 28 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 Bernadette Townsend care for?
9, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Bernadette Townsend accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Bernadette Townsend's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 898-0937 to confirm.
How much does Bernadette Townsend cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 898-0937 to ask.
What is Bernadette Townsend's phone number?
(302) 898-0937.
Where is Bernadette Townsend?
New Castle, DE 19720. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.