Rebekah Mercer
New Castle, DE 19720 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Celebree School of Bear
- licensed capacity
- 208
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $280
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About
About Celebree School of Bear
Celebree School of Bear is a licensed child care center in Bear, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 208 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campSecure entryAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 208 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Staff | Certified teachers |
| Safety | Secure entry systems |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 208 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Celebree School of Bear 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 Celebree School of Bear
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 208 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #743596
Summary
10 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent May 5, 2026
20 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 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Food and nutrition 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Other rules 2
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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May 5, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
53U Outdoor Area
“Ensure fall zones are covered on both playgrounds.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2026
50U Kitchen and Food Preparation
“Ensure freezer temperature is 0'F or below. The kitchen freezer is reading 5'F.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2026
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure items in cubbies are labeled and not touching. Infant A and Toddler A's personal bags/items are touching.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2026
40U Child Files
“Ensure children's files are complete. Child #10 needs blood lead screening.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2026
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs TB screening.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2026
- Apr 9, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 4, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 10, 2025VisitNo rules cited
May 9, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
63U Administration of Medication
“Ensure MAR forms are complete for all creams, over-the-counter medications.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2025
50U Kitchen and Food Preparation
“Ensure refrigerators are 41' or colder. Infant A (50'), Infant B (46'), Toddler A (50'), Preschool 2A (44'), Preschool 2B (56').”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2025
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure indoor space is safe and clean. Bathroom stalls need sanded/painted in Pre-K, Preschool 4. Ensure no incense or air fresheners are present when children are. Preschool 3B had their diffuser plugged in.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2025
42U Documenting Children's Progress
“Ensure infant and toddler developmental plans are completed within 45 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2025
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Child #12, 16, 17 need blood lead screening. Child #16, 17 need health appraisal and immunization records.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2025
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs 7-hour OCCL training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2025
- Oct 22, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Aug 9, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“On July 24, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding lack of positive behavior support and diapering and soiled clothing. An investigation was conducted on July 26, 2024. Based on staff interviews this complaint is substantiated for diapering and soiled clothing. The center is responsible for providing extra clothing and changing children when they are found to be wet or soiled. Based on staff interviews, the center did not have extra clothing available for school-age children. Also, clothing must be changed when it is found to be wet or soiled. Child #1 was not changed out of their soiled clothing until a parent arrived. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for lack of positive behavior support because staff stated the other children were guided away from the bathroom area to give Child #1 privacy.”
- Jul 1, 2024VisitNo rules cited
May 1, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
61U Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“Replace the changing table mat in the Toddler A room, Preschool 2A room, and Preschool 2 B room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024
50U Kitchen and Food Preparation
“Clean the refrigerator is the kitchen. Ensure refrigerators have a thermometer that reads 41 degrees or lower. Lower fridge temp is Infant B classroom, Preschool 3 and Preschool 4 classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure all trash cans have lids. Obtain trash can lid for Preschool 2B classroom. Remove air freshener cans from Preschool 2B and Preschool 4. Clean sink area in Pre-K bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024
45U Hazardous Materials
“Label bleach bottle in Preschool 2A.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Blood lead results are needed for 8 children. Health appraisal is needed for three children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2024
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. CPR/FA is needed for two staff. Administration of medication is needed is needed for four staff. A professional development plan is needed for 10 staff members. Safe sleep is needed for four staff members. An annual review of abuse and neglect is needed for four staff members. An orientation is needed for four staff members. OCCL Health and Safety training is needed for seven staff members. A job description is needed is needed for three staff members. Personal references is needed for seven staff members. An adult abuse registry is needed for one staff member. A current health appraisal with TB is needed for six staff members. A release of employment history is needed for three staff members. Service letters are needed for three staff members.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024
24U Staff Qualifications
“Ensure the Early Childhood Administrator has Infant/Toddler Specialized Training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2024
Nov 6, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“On October 13, 2023, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding a lack of supervision, incorrect staff-to-child ratios, not providing an accident/injury report to a parent, and not notifying the parent of an injury to a child. Based on the results of this investigation this complaint is substantiated for not providing a parent with an accident/injury report because Staff #1 was unable to provide this specialist with a copy of an accident/injury report for Child #1. This complaint is substantiated for not notifying a parent of an injury to a child because Child #1 s parent was not notified when Child #1 was punched in the stomach. There is no evidence to substantiate a lack of supervision because Staff #2 stated she was supervising the room at the time of the incident, but was assisting other children when the incident occurred. There is no evidence to substantiate incorrect staff-to-child ratios because attendance records for August 2, 2023, show the school-age classroom was in correct staff-to-child ratio.”
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Sep 11, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“On August 28, 2023, the Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint regarding staff not using respectful communication. An investigation was conducted on September 1, 2023. Based on the results of this investigation this complaint is substantiated because the center administrator and Staff #1 both stated Staff #2 did not use respectful communication with Staff #3.”
May 12, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure floors, walls, and surfaces are cleanable and in good repair. Repair wall in the school-age room and remove tape debris in the toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
43U Children's Attendance
“Ensure children's attendance includes exact arrival and departure times. At the time of the visit, two children were not signed into the Preschool 3 classroom.”
Corrected during the visit
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files contain all required elements. A current health appraisal with immunization is needed for one child. Developmental plans are needed for three children. Blood lead testing is needed for one child.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
36U Staff Attendance
“Ensure staff attendance includes exact arrival and departure times. At the time of the visit, one staff member did not sign out of the preschool 2B classroom.”
Corrected during the visit
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files contain all required elements. Service letters are needed for 16 staff members. Employee declarations are needed for seven staff members. CPR/FA is needed for four staff members. A professional development plan is needed for three staff members. Eligibility letters are needed for three staff members. Health appraisals are needed for three staff members. Medication administration is needed for two staff members.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
Nov 8, 2021Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“On November 3, 2021, OCCL received a complaint regarding failure to immediately notify a parent of a serious injury. An investigation was conducted on November 3, 2021. Based on the results of this investigation, this complaint is substantiated because the center administrator stated Child #1 s parent was not immediately notified of the injury to Child #1 s face. Per DELACARE regulations, any impact to child s head is considered serious and must be reported immediately to a parent or guardian.”
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FAQ
Questions about Celebree School of Bear
Is Celebree School of Bear licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Celebree School of Bear last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on May 5, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Celebree School of Bear had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 5 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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 Celebree School of Bear care for?
208, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Celebree School of Bear accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Celebree School of Bear's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Celebree School of Bear cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 834-0436 to ask.
What is Celebree School of Bear's phone number?
(302) 834-0436.
Where is Celebree School of Bear?
1205 Quintilio Dr, Bear, DE 19701. The nearest other daycare we list is Kidz Choice, 0.3 miles away.