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New Castle, DE 19720 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Constance Smith
- licensed capacity
- 6
- a week, county median
- $154
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About Constance Smith
Constance Smith is a licensed home daycare in New Castle, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 6 children, serving 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.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
6 wk
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 6 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 322-8169 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 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 | 6 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Constance Smith has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a home daycare in New Castle County has a median price of $154 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 Constance Smith
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Family Child Care
- Capacity
- 6 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1385781
Summary
2 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent May 19, 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.
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Records and paperwork 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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May 19, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
42P Administration of Medication
“Ensure provider has updated administration of medication training. Send to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2026
22P Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Child #3 needs an updated health appraisal with immunizations and blood lead screening. Send to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2026
May 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
23P Children's Health Appraisal
“Ensure all children have an updated health appraisal and blood lead screening. Send a copy of Child #1's health appraisal and blood lead screening to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2025
May 16, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
22P Children's Files
“All child files must be complete. -The blood lead screening results are needed for one child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Constance Smith
Is Constance Smith licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Constance Smith last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on May 19, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Constance Smith 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 Constance Smith care for?
6, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Constance Smith accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Constance Smith's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 322-8169 to confirm.
How much does Constance Smith cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 322-8169 to ask.
What is Constance Smith's phone number?
(302) 322-8169.
Where is Constance Smith?
New Castle, DE 19720. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.