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Cradles To Crayons Early Learning Center

6 Halcyon Drive, New Castle, DE 197204.3· 11 reviews
licensed capacity
38
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$280

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About Cradles To Crayons Early Learning Center

Cradles To Crayons Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in New Castle, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 38 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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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
38 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity38 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Cradles To Crayons Early Learning 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.
New Castle County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Cradles To Crayons Early Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
38 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#796096
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Jun 5, 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.

  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • 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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  1. Jun 5, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      49U Indoor Space

      “Ensure water temp at children sinks is below 120 degrees. Send picture of water temp reading.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026

  2. Jun 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      24U Staff Qualifications

      “Ensure the Administrator has specialized training for school age.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025

  3. Jun 10, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jun 10, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  5. Jun 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      30U Personnel Files

      “Submit the following documentation to complete staff files: OCCL Health and Safety training for 4 staff members.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2024

  6. Sep 28, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  7. Jun 7, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      75U Activity Areas

      “Add a science activity area to the PK room.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidance

      74U Lesson Plans

      “Enhance the lesson plans including weekly activities for the PK lesson plan. (Science and music)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      58U Sanitation

      “Add soap and water to the infant room.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      57U Equipment

      “Add more equipment to the PK room for art, science and fine motor(Puzzles)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2023

    • Safe sleep

      56U Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments

      “Discard and replace all tor sleeping mats.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      43U Children's Attendance

      “All children must signed in and out with each arrival and departure.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      40U Child Files

      “Submit the following to complete children's files: PRTK & screen time for one child; mat permission for one child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      36U Staff Attendance

      “All staff must sign in and out with each arrival and departure.”

      Corrected during the visit

  8. May 16, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)

      “On March 27, 2023, two complaints were made to the Child Abuse and Neglect Report Line and not accepted for investigation by the Institutional Abuse Unit (IAU). The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received the complaints on March 27, 2023, regarding staff not following notification requirements for a serious or potentially serious injury and staff providing false information to a child s parent about the child s injury. An investigation began on March 29, 2023, and ended on April 3, 2023. The complaint is substantiated for staff not following notification requirements for a serious or potentially serious injury because there is no evidence verifying a staff member notified the child s parent of the injury to the child s eye immediately after assisting the child. Although one staff member reported someone called the child s parent right after the accident, another staff member stated no staff had time to call the parent because they were still assessing the child s injury when a relative arrived to pick up the child. The parent told a reporter that no staff said anything to her about the child s injury. Additionally, the administrator documented on the accident or injury report that the injury happened at 10:30 a.m., and notification was provided when a relative picked up the child at 3:00 p.m. The administrator did not document the parent was notified or that staff attempted to contact the parent. A concern noted is that staff s attendance was not accurately documented on March 23, 2023, because no staff were signed into the three-year-old classroom for an hour during naptime. Another concern noted is staff s accounts of the incident were inconsistent.”

Copied from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Cradles To Crayons Early Learning Center

Is Cradles To Crayons Early Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Cradles To Crayons Early Learning Center last inspected?

Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on June 5, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Cradles To Crayons Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 5 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 Cradles To Crayons Early Learning Center care for?

38, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Cradles To Crayons Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Cradles To Crayons Early Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Cradles To Crayons Early Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 427-8438 to ask.

What is Cradles To Crayons Early Learning Center's phone number?

(302) 427-8438.

Where is Cradles To Crayons Early Learning Center?

6 Halcyon Drive, New Castle, DE 19720. The nearest other daycare we list is Boys & Girls Club @ New Castle, 0.5 miles away.

Sources: Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).