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1703 Porter Road, Bear, DE
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Colette Cain
- licensed capacity
- 9
- a week, county median
- $182
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About
About Colette Cain
Colette Cain 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 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 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) 836-9585 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
Colette Cain 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 Colette Cain
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Family Child Care
- Capacity
- 9 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #75942
Summary
2 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Apr 13, 2026
3 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 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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Apr 13, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
8P License Renewal
“Renewal Application needs to be sent 60 days prior to expiration (end of March).”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026
30P Fire Safety
“Ensure following fire safety regulation. Send April and May fire drills Get fire extinguisher serviced/tagged.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2026
Apr 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
8P License Renewal
“Please ensure completed renewal application is sent to OCCL 60 days before license expiration (end of March).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2025
Apr 13, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
40P Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“A foot-activated diaper pail is required. Send a picture to OCCL of the foot-activated pail/can.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2023
37P Sanitation
“Approved disinfectant for sanitizing is required. Send a picture to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2023
36P Equipment
“Latex balloons were in reach of children. The balloons were moved.”
Corrected during the visit
35P Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
“Rest equipment must be labeled with the child's name. Send a picture to OCCL. All children need top and bottom covers. Send picture to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2023
30F Standard Precautions
“The fire extinguisher must be checked and tagged annually. Send a picture of the new tag to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2023
24P Daily Attendance of Children
“Child #6 needs dates of enrollment, with hours and days of attendance. Send a copy to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023
23P Children's Health Appraisal
“Child #4 needs a current health appraisal and immunization record. Also, child #6 needs a school-age health appraisal.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2023
21P Parents Right to Know Act
“Ensure parents right to know log is signed by all new families and tours of family childcare. Sens a copy of your PRTK log for 2022-23 to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2023
16P Notification to OCCL
“Ensure OCCL is notified within five days of a change in household members.”
Corrected during the visit
May 5, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
45P Emergency Planning
“Evacuation drill needs to be conducted monthly. Send a copy of one conducted in the month of May.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2022
Dec 9, 2021Inspection13 rules cited
51P Feeding of Infants
“Submit an infant feeding schedule, prepared by the parent, for one infant in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2022
45P Emergency Planning
“Conduct, record, and submit monthly evacuation drills for December and January.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2022
44P First Aid Kit
“Submit a photo or copy of receipt for roll gauze, an eye pad or patch, and bandage tape, for the first aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2022
35P Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
“Label all rest equipment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2022
30P Fire Safety
“Conduct, record, and submit December and January fire prevention checklists with fire drills documented.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2022
29P Indoor Space
“Submit an updated electrical inspection to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2022
27P Hazardous Materials
“Submit radon test results showing an acceptable level of radon.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2022
26P Health Observations
“Send verification that health observations checks are conducted daily.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2022
25P Infants' Records
“Submit one week's worth of infant daily logs with times of sleep checks documented.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2022
24P Daily Attendance of Children
“Submit one weeks' worth of children's attendance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2022
22P Children's Files
“Submit the following to complete children's files: -a health appraisal and immunizations are needed for one child. -a health appraisal only is needed for one child. -a parents right-to-know and screen time signatures are needed for two children -transportation permission is needed for one child. -an infant feeding sheet is needed for one child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2022
21P Parents Right to Know Act
“Submit a completed parent right-to-know log.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2022
20P Parent/Guardian Communication
“Submit a current parent handbook updated to meet 2020 regulations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Colette Cain
Is Colette Cain licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Colette Cain last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on April 13, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Colette Cain had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Colette Cain care for?
9, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Colette Cain accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Colette Cain's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 836-9585 to confirm.
How much does Colette Cain cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 836-9585 to ask.
What is Colette Cain's phone number?
(302) 836-9585.
Where is Colette Cain?
Bear, DE 19701. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.