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Carmen Daniels DBA Carmen Tender Care
- licensed capacity
- 9
- a week, county median
- $182
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About
About Carmen Daniels DBA Carmen Tender Care
Carmen Daniels DBA Carmen Tender Care is a licensed home daycare in Bear, 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 7 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
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) 322-2969 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 Daniels DBA Carmen Tender Care 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 Daniels DBA Carmen Tender Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Family Child Care
- Capacity
- 9 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #208366
Summary
5 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Aug 13, 2026
7 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
- Food and nutrition 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Aug 13, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
51P Feeding of Infants
“Ensure infant feeding schedules are completed. Send the completed infant feeding schedule for Child #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2026
22P Children's Files
“Ensure children's files are complete. -Send signed permission for Child #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2026
- Feb 26, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 24, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Aug 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
22P Children's Files
“Ensure children's files are completed. Emergency card with date of enrollment, hours and days attending for Child #1 and Child #4. Updated health appraisal with immunizations for Child #6.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025
Aug 9, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
44P First Aid Kit
“Ensure the first aid kit is complete. Add a first-aid guide to the first-aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2024
42P Administration of Medication
“Ensure MARs are completed for all children receiving over-the-counter ointments.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2024
29P Indoor Space
“Ensure electrical inspection is completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2024
22P Children's Files
“Ensure children files are complete. Health appraisal for Child #4. Blood Lead screening results for Child #1, #3, and #4. Parent right to know log and screen permission for Child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2024
Aug 7, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
38P Hand Washing
“Ensure there are paper towels in bathroom. -Fill paper towel dispenser.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2023
35P Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
“Ensure all nap equipment is labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2023
29P Indoor Space
“Ensure plug-in air fresheners are removed and not used in child care. -Corrected at visit”
Corrected during the visit
22P Children's Files
“Ensure children files are completed. Child #4 needs an updated health appraisal with blood lead screening results.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2023
20P Parent/Guardian Communication
“Ensure parent right-to-know log is completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2023
13P General Requirements
“Ensure fingerprints are completed every five years.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2023
Feb 6, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on January 26, 2023, regarding lack of supervision and not completing an accident report as required for an injury to a child while in care. An investigation was conducted on January 27, 2023. This complaint is substantiated for lack of supervision because [name] stated she places the three younger children in their cribs and the other two children sit at the table or center while she retrieves food from the kitchen. [name] is unable to visually supervise the children in the child care area while she is retrieving food from the kitchen. This complaint is substantiated for not completing an accident report because [name] stated she did not complete a report for the injury to Child #1. Findings:”
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FAQ
Questions about Carmen Daniels DBA Carmen Tender Care
Is Carmen Daniels DBA Carmen Tender Care licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Carmen Daniels DBA Carmen Tender Care last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on August 13, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Carmen Daniels DBA Carmen Tender Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Daniels DBA Carmen Tender Care care for?
9, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Carmen Daniels DBA Carmen Tender Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Carmen Daniels DBA Carmen Tender Care's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 322-2969 to confirm.
How much does Carmen Daniels DBA Carmen Tender Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 322-2969 to ask.
What is Carmen Daniels DBA Carmen Tender Care's phone number?
(302) 322-2969.
Where is Carmen Daniels DBA Carmen Tender Care?
Bear, DE 19701. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.