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Bear, DE 19701 · toddlers to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Cornerstone Early Education and Youth Center
- licensed capacity
- 322
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $280
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About
About Cornerstone Early Education and Youth Center
Cornerstone Early Education and Youth Center is a licensed child care center in Bear, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 322 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and summer camp.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 322 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Six weeks through School Age (Before and After Care) |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care and summer camp |
| Approach | Faith-based (Christ-centered (Christ the Cornerstone Church)) |
| Curriculum | A Beka; Creative Curriculum |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 322 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Cornerstone Early Education and Youth Center 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 Cornerstone Early Education and Youth Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 322 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #115318
Summary
3 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Oct 10, 2025
13 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 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Other rules 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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Oct 10, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
72U Feeding of Infants
“Have parents fill out and sign monthly infant feeding plans for the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2025
63U Administration of Medication
“Have teachers in classrooms get new MAR's for all medicines/diaper creams.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2025
59U Hand Washing
“Please ensure staff members are washing hands and changing gloves in between diaper changing/toileting.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2025
53U Outdoor Area
“Please get the fall zones mulched as soon as possible.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2025
40U Child Files
“Please ensure children's files are complete. Child #17 needs blood lead test results.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2025
30U Personnel Files
“Please ensure staff files are complete. CPR and First Aid: Staff #2 OCCL Health and Safety: Staff #2 Health Appraisal and TB test: Staff #2, #4 Annual Safe Sleep and Child Abuse: Staff #7 Training Hours: Staff #6”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2025
Oct 1, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
61U Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“Diapering station needs to be within 5 feet of handwashing sink- this needs to be re-arranged in the Little Blessing room- send a picture when completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
57U Equipment
“Ensure there are sufficient materials available in all classrooms: Little Stars room needs more dramatic play, building materials, and manipulatives Little Lambs room needs paper for art supplies and sensory materials Little Saints classroom needs blocks, manipulatives/ problem solving materials, and art Little Blessings room needs building blocks, manipulatives, music, and dramatic play materials. Send pictures of the materials in the rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
50U Kitchen and Food Preparation
“Replace thermometer in Little Stars room and Preschool II. Lower temperature in Little Cherubs refrigerator- was 50 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
49U Indoor Space
“Outlet covers needed in Little Lambs (1 missing) and Little Saints (in bathroom).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
45U Hazardous Materials
“Radon testing needs to be completed by the license expiration. Ensure all soap and water and sanitizer bottles are labeled. (Soap bottle in Little Angels, soap bottle in Little Cherubs, need labeled in Little Blessings, soap and water in Pre-K1)”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
30U Personnel Files
“Staff files require the following documents: Health Appraisal with TB screening: Staff #2 and Staff #3 Administration of Medication Training: Staff #1 OCCL Health and Safety Training (7 hours): Staff #2, Staff #4, Staff #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
Jan 22, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“On December 27, 2023, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding incorrect ratios between the hours of 3:30 pm 5:00 pm. Based on staff interviews, observations, and documentation received, this complaint is substantiated for exceeding maximum group size because at the time of the visit, the number and age of children in the multipurpose room exceeded the maximum group size. The center quickly updated and educated staff about the new schedule.”
Oct 16, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
53U Outdoor Area
“Ensure fall zones are covered. Add mulch to fall zone areas, swings and slides.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2023
30U Personnel Files
“Staff #3 needs annual safe sleep and annual child abuse and neglect form, first aid/CPR and eligibility letter Staff #4 needs annual safe sleep, annual child abuse and neglect forms Staff #5 needs two references Staff #6 needs orientation form Staff #7 has a pending out of state check Staff #8 needs orientation and OCCL health and safety training”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2023
Oct 11, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
72U Feeding of Infants
“Ensure all bottles in the infant room are labelled with the children's names. Send a picture when this is corrected.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2022
66U Emergency Planning
“Evacuation route needs to be posted in one of the classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2022
61U Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“Clean under the diaper mat on the changing table in three of the classrooms. Add a diapering mat into the Saints bathroom while waiting on delivery of a full changing table. Send a picture when complete.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2022
57U Equipment
“Clean the fabric on the yellow chair in the Saints classroom. Fix/tighten the legs on the table in dramatic play in this classroom. Send pictures when this is complete.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2022
51U Toilet Facilities
“Affix the ventilation fan to the ceiling in the Preschool III bathroom. Clean the edges around the floor in the Little Blessings classroom. Send pictures.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2022
50U Kitchen and Food Preparation
“Remove any expired foods from the pantry and confirm when this is complete.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2022
40U Child Files
“Child files were missing the following: - Child #5, 11, 14, and 15 need update health appraisals and immunizations. - Child # 12 needs an updated health appraisal, immunizations, and a lead screening.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2022
30U Personnel Files
“Staff files were missing the following: - Staff #1 needs CPR/First Aid. - Staff #2 needs CPR/First Aid and proof of one service letter attempt. - Staff #3 & 8 need proof of attempts to send service lettesr. - Staff #4 needs one more reference. - Staff #11 needs 2 references and one service letter attempt. - Staff #13 needs first aid training and a health appraisal.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2022
26U Staffing
“Send copies of document signed for a staff member trained in day-to-day operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2022
Nov 22, 2021Inspection8 rules cited
74U Lesson Plans
“Ensure lesson plans contain all required elements. Toddler room plans need social/emotional component. Toddler room needs art, blocks, and math/ problem solving areas.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2022
72U Feeding of Infants
“Ensure bottles are warmed in water that is no more than 120 degrees. Replace bottle warmer in the infant classroom or create a system for monitoring the temperature.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2021
57U Equipment
“Obtain additional equipment for the toddlers classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2021
49U Indoor Space
“Label hook in the school-age classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2021
45U Hazardous Materials
“Lock the cabinets in the Little Saints room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2021
36U Staff Attendance
“Ensure staff attendance is properly documented. At the time of the visit, one staff member was not signed into the toddlers class and one staff member was not signed out of the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2021
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Medication administration is needed for four staff members.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2022
24U Staff Qualifications
“Early Childhood Administrator needs Infant/Toddler and School-Age specialized training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Cornerstone Early Education and Youth Center
Is Cornerstone Early Education and Youth Center licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Cornerstone Early Education and Youth Center last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on October 10, 2025, with 6 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Cornerstone Early Education and Youth Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Cornerstone Early Education and Youth Center care for?
322, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Cornerstone Early Education and Youth Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Cornerstone Early Education and Youth Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Cornerstone Early Education and Youth Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 836-6445 to ask.
What is Cornerstone Early Education and Youth Center's phone number?
(302) 836-6445.
Where is Cornerstone Early Education and Youth Center?
3135 Summit Bridge Road, Bear, DE 19701. The nearest other daycare we list is Bear Early Education, under 0.1 miles away.