Cradles To Crayons Early Learning Center
6 Halcyon Drive, New Castle, DE
4.3· 11 reviews
Colonial Early Education Program
- licensed capacity
- 348
- a week, county median
- $199
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About Colonial Early Education Program
Colonial Early Education Program is a licensed child care center in New Castle, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 348 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 348 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 429-4085 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 348 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Colonial Early Education Program has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in New Castle County has a median price of $199 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 Colonial Early Education Program
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 348 children
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #73144
Summary
3 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Feb 5, 2026
8 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 7
- 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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Feb 5, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
49U Indoor Space
“*Ensure all trash cans are covered. C22, C 24 and boys bathroom had uncovered trashcans. *Ensure there is a foot-activated trashcan within 5 feet of diaper table (needed at changing table in boys bathroom). Send photos”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026
38U Parents Right to Know
“Ensure Parent Right to Know Log is completed by all families during center enrollment visits/tours. Send photo of completed log.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. 48 staff members had outstanding items as outlined on the staffing sheet provided. Send documents to OCCL as received. 11 staff members need PD plan, 12 need annual review of child abuse and neglect, 12 need signed orientation checklist, 16 need documentation of taking OCCL health and safety training, 2 need application/resume in file, 2 need job descriptions, 3 need references, 8 need employee declaration and drug/alcohol statement, 3 need fingerprinting documentation, 10 need adult abuse registry, 6 need health appraisal and TB screening, 8 need release of employment history form, 2 need service letters or additional references.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026
Feb 7, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
43U Children's Attendance
“Ensure all children are signed in and out for each arrival and departure.”
Corrected during the visit
36U Staff Attendance
“Ensure all staff members are signed in and out with each arrival and departure.”
Corrected during the visit
30U Personnel Files
“Submit the following to complete staff files: Annual abuse and neglect acknowledgement for two staff members.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2025
16U Insurance Coverage
“Submit documentation of current liability insurance.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2025
Feb 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
30U Personnel Files
“Submit the following to completed the staff files: updated fingerprinting for two staff members, documentation of current CPR/FA certification for three staff members.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024
Feb 15, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
61U Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“Have disposable covering available for the diaper changing table in room C4. Move the diaper receptacle to within arm's reach in rooms C5, C6, and C7.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2023
58U Sanitation
“Have soap and water solution bottles available in all classrooms at all times.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2023
56U Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
“Assure all children in room C12 have top and bottom covers for naptime.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2023
49U Indoor Space
“Provide documentation of the covered trash can in room 6.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2023
30U Personnel Files
“Submit the following to complete staff files: documentation of completion of the OCCL health and safety training for all staff members; CPR/FA certification for one staff member; medication certification/training for two staff members; orientation for four staff members.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2023
Feb 7, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
65U First Aid Kits
“Provide a first aid guide for the first aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2022
49U Indoor Space
“Provide a covered trashcan for the bathroom between rooms C9 and C11.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2022
30U Personnel Files
“Submit the following to complete staff files: Administration of medication certification for all staff; current health appraisals for 13 staff; a current health appraisal w/ TB for one staff; FA/CPR certification for six staff; orientation for one staff, professional development plans for five staff; an adult abuse check for one staff; Not determined at this time- annual training hours for one staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Colonial Early Education Program
Is Colonial Early Education Program licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Colonial Early Education Program last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on February 5, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Colonial Early Education Program had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Colonial Early Education Program care for?
348, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Colonial Early Education Program accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Colonial Early Education Program's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 429-4085 to confirm.
How much does Colonial Early Education Program cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 429-4085 to ask.
What is Colonial Early Education Program's phone number?
(302) 429-4085.
Where is Colonial Early Education Program?
12 Landers Lane, New Castle, DE 19720. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA of Delaware/Colwyck, under 0.1 miles away.