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Charmaine Clark
- licensed capacity
- 9
- a week, county median
- $182
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About
About Charmaine Clark
Charmaine Clark 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 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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- 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) 379-3475 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
Charmaine Clark 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 Charmaine Clark
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Family Child Care
- Capacity
- 9 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #71698
Summary
3 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Dec 18, 2025
9 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.
- Safety and hazards 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safe sleep 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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Dec 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
30P Fire Safety
“Ensure fire extinguisher is inspected annually. Send a picture of the tag.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026
Dec 9, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
22P Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Child #2 needs a health appraisal with immunizations. Blood lead screening needed for Child #4 and 5. Monthly infant feeding statement is needed for Child #10.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2025
21P Parents Right to Know Act
“Ensure Parent's Right to Know log is signed by any new or touring family. Send to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2025
Dec 4, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
45P Emergency Planning
“Ensure you have an adequate amount of emergency food. Send a picture to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2024
42P Administration of Medication
“Ensure all creams have a Medication Administration Record (MAR). Send a copy to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2024
35P Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
“Ensure child files are complete with sleep permission. Child #8 needs permission to sleep in another area.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2024
32P Outdoor Area
“Ensure area is free from hazards. Cover drain at the bottom of the outside steps. Remove trampoline. Send pictures to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2024
30P Fire Safety
“Ensure fire extinguisher is inspected annually. Send picture to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2024
22P Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Child #6 needs health appraisal and shot records.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2024
Dec 8, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
22P Children's Files
“All child files must be complete. Send documentation of the completed blood lead screening for one child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2023
21P Parents Right to Know Act
“Send the completed Parent Right to Know Log to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Charmaine Clark
Is Charmaine Clark licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Charmaine Clark last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on December 18, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Charmaine Clark had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Charmaine Clark care for?
9, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Charmaine Clark accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Charmaine Clark's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 379-3475 to confirm.
How much does Charmaine Clark cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 379-3475 to ask.
What is Charmaine Clark's phone number?
(302) 379-3475.
Where is Charmaine Clark?
Bear, DE 19701. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.