Early Learning Center
7250 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE
5.0· 4 reviews
Carmen Barnett
- licensed capacity
- 9
- a week, county median
- $182
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About
About Carmen Barnett
Carmen Barnett is a licensed home daycare in Hockessin, 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 12 rules across 5 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
6 mo
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12 yr
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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) 602-0044 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
Carmen Barnett 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 Carmen Barnett
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Family Child Care
- Capacity
- 9 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #132904
Summary
5 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Nov 4, 2025
12 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 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Background checks 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Food and nutrition 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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Nov 4, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
8P License Renewal
“Ensure state business licenses are updated annually.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025
22P Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Child #7 needs blood lead screening. Child #12 needs the permission sheet signatures completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025
Dec 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
57P Capacity
“Ensure capacity for Level II FCCH is followed. At the time of my visit on 11.8.24, there were 12 children present. Upon my return to the office, where I received the application, all household members were counted. After meeting with supervisor it was determined the provider was over ratio by one child.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2024
Nov 14, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
27P Hazardous Materials
“Ensure Radon testing is completed every 5 years.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024
Nov 8, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
51P Feeding of Infants
“Ensure infant feeding schedule is completed for Child#10.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024
40P Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“Ensure foot activated diaper pail is within arm's reach.”
Corrected during the visit
37P Sanitation
“Ensure soap and water and disinfectant is available & labeled. Soap and water is required in diaper changing area.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024
15P Use of a Substitute
“Ensure substitute is trained in CPR/FA.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024
13P General Requirements
“Ensure all household members are fingerprinted before being present at the home.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025
Nov 22, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
25P Infants' Records
“Ensure all infants have a daily log completed. Send one week's worth of daily logs to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2023
22P Children's Files
“Ensure all child files are complete. Send infant feeding schedule for November and December to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2023
13P General Requirements
“Ensure all household members are fingerprinted and determined eligible.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2023
Nov 3, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
48P Pets
“Ensure rabies vaccination is on file for all animals. Send rabies vaccination for "pan" to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2022
30P Fire Safety
“Ensure up to 3 months of fire drills are documented and posted. Send fire drill for the month of November to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2022
22P Children's Files
“Ensure all child files are complete. Child #1 and 2 need updated health appraisals. Send updated health appraisals to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2022
21P Parents Right to Know Act
“Ensure a parents right to know log is completed yearly. Send parents right to know log to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Carmen Barnett
Is Carmen Barnett licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Carmen Barnett last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on November 4, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Carmen Barnett had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Carmen Barnett care for?
9, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Carmen Barnett accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Carmen Barnett's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 602-0044 to confirm.
How much does Carmen Barnett cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 602-0044 to ask.
What is Carmen Barnett's phone number?
(302) 602-0044.
Where is Carmen Barnett?
Hockessin, DE 19707. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.