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Cradles to Crayons III Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 83
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $280
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About
About Cradles to Crayons III Early Learning Center
Cradles to Crayons III Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in New Castle, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 83 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 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 34 rules across 6 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
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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
- 83 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 |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 83 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Cradles to Crayons III 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.
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 Cradles to Crayons III Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 83 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1487802
Summary
11 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Aug 6, 2026
34 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 10
- Building, equipment and play areas 6
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Food and nutrition 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Safe sleep 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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Aug 6, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
74U Lesson Plans
“Ensure weekly lesson plans are completed and posted as appropriate for all age groups. Send OCCL one week of lesson plans for all classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2026
63U Administration of Medication
“Ensure there is is an MAR form completed in full for all OTC and RX medications. Send updated MARs for all medications in infant and toddler rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2026
61U Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“Ensure diaper pads are non-porous. Replace torn diaper mats in infant and toddler classrooms. Send photo to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2026
53U Outdoor Area
“Ensure there are no trampolines in use. Remove mini trampoline from School-Age Summer camp room. CAV.”
Corrected during the visit
50U Kitchen and Food Preparation
“Ensure kitchen area is non-porous and cleanable. Repair countertop. Send photo to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2026
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure indoor space is safe/cleanable. *Repair/paint wall in child bathroom. *Remove all air fresheners and sprays. Send photo to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2026
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. TB screening needed for staff #1. Send photo to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2026
Jan 27, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
IA Investigation (Substantiated)
- Nov 5, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Sep 26, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on August 25, 2025, regarding concerns of a staff member failing to use positive behavior management techniques. An investigation was conducted on September 10, 2025. This complaint is substantiated for failure to use positive behavior management techniques based on a self-report from Owner #1, a review of video footage by LS #1, and a written statement from Owner #1. Video footage reviewed showed Staff #1 pushing Child #1 to the ground, causing them to hit their hit on a shelf, pulling Child #1's hair, hitting Child #1 repeatedly with a shoe, and holding Child #1 on the ground. An additional concern noted was the failure of a staff member present in the room to intervene during this altercation, as all staff should have an understanding of and respect for children s needs. While reviewing video footage of the altercation between Staff #1 and Child #1, LS #1 observed Staff #3 sitting, observing, and not intervening to help Child #1.”
- Sep 24, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Aug 11, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
74U Lesson Plans
“Ensure lesson plans are dated. Lesson plans in Toddler 1, Pre-School, Toddler 3, and Pre-K classrooms were posted but not dated.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2025
66U Emergency Planning
“Ensure there is enough emergency water for all the children enrolled.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2025
57U Equipment
“Ensure equipment is in good condition. Remove/Replace/Repair 2 chairs in the Pre-K classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2025
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure vents are cleaned and dust-free. Clean vents in Toddler 1 and Toddler 2 classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2025
40U Child Files
“Ensure children's files are complete. Hours/days attending for Child #2, #4, and #10. Emergency card for Child #4. Health appraisal with immunizations for Child #3, #6, #8, #9, and #10. Blood lead screening results for Child #3, #5, #6, #9, and #10. Parents' right to know for Child #4. Developmental plan for Child #4, #5, #6, #9, and #10. Infant feeding schedule for Child #1 and #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2025
36U Staff Attendance
“Ensure staff are signed in to the classroom. School-age classroom staff were not signed.-Corrected at visit.”
Corrected during the visit
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. PD Plan for Staff #10. CPR/First Aid for Staff #1, #2, #8, #10, #11, #13, and #14. OCCL Health and Safety training for Staff #11 and #14. Orientation for Staff #14. Application for Staff #14. References for Staff #14. Eligibility Letter/ Out of State clearances for Staff #4, #12, #14. Adult abuse registry for Staff #14. Health appraisal with TB for Staff #2, #5, #6, #8, #9, #11, #12, #14, and #15. Release of employment for Staff #12 and #14. Service Letters for Staff #14.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2025
28U General Qualifications
“Ensure staff members have a comprehensive background check and eligibility determination or provisional eligibility notification in file before starting employment. Staff #14 was sent home at the time of the visit.”
Corrected during the visit
27U Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
“Ensure staff alone with children are determined eligible. Staff #14 was signed in alone with children without a comprehensive background check.”
Corrected during the visit
- May 12, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 17, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 10, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Aug 2, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
77U Infant and Toddler Care
“Eliminate all choking hazards from the infant room (a small hair barrette was on the rug.)”
Corrected during the visit
72U Feeding of Infants
“Submit infant feeding schedules.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2024
53U Outdoor Area
“Install and send photos of self-closing latches on all playground fence gates.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
49U Indoor Space
“Clean all carpets.”
Corrected during the visit
42U Documenting Children's Progress
“Submit a developmental plan for Child #7.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024
38U Parents Right to Know
“Submit an annual Parent's Right To Know log.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2024
30U Personnel Files
“Submit the following to complete staff files: fingerprinting eligibility for staff #3, #6, #8; health appraisals w/ TB for staff #2, 11; references for #5- 2, #2-1, #4-4, #6-4, #11-2; OCCL H&S training and medication training for staff #4, #9; orientation for staff #9; I/T and SA specialized training documentation for # 13;- not determined completion of annual training hours for staff # 1 (8).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
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Feb 19, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
74U Lesson Plans
“Post lesson plans in the infant and toddler 2 rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2024
65U First Aid Kits
“Add an eye patch to complete the first aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2024
56U Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
“Ensure all infant cribs are labeled.”
Corrected during the visit
50U Kitchen and Food Preparation
“Replace thermometer in the refrigerator in the infant room.”
Corrected during the visit
40U Child Files
“Submit the following to complete children's files: a health appraisal with immunizations for Child #2; parent's right to know for Child #2, 4, 5, 6, 7; a complete file for Child #3. Ensure all children have complete files including children with drop-in status.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024
36U Staff Attendance
“Ensure staff attendance to include exact arrival and departure times when entering and leaving the classrooms. At the time of the visit, one staff member was not signed out of the infant room and one staff member was not signed out of the toddler two room.”
Corrected during the visit
30U Personnel Files
“Submit the following to complete staff files: OCCL H&S training for Staff #1, 2, 3, and 4; references for Staff # 1, 2, 4; orientation for Staff #4; release of employment history for Staff # 4; documentation of service letters being sent for Staff #2, 3, and 4.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024
27U Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
“Ensure infants and toddlers are cared for in areas separate from older children. At the time of the visit , two preschool children were observed in the toddler classroom. Send attendance sheet to OCCL. Also, one staff member left the toddler room to answer the door leaving the classroom unattended. Review regulation/policy/practice with staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024
16U Insurance Coverage
“Provide documentation of current insurance coverage.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Cradles to Crayons III Early Learning Center
Is Cradles to Crayons III 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 III Early Learning Center last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on August 6, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Cradles to Crayons III Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 34 rules across 6 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 32 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 III Early Learning Center care for?
83, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Cradles to Crayons III Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Cradles to Crayons III 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 III Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 655-0725 to ask.
What is Cradles to Crayons III Early Learning Center's phone number?
(302) 655-0725.
Where is Cradles to Crayons III Early Learning Center?
122 Memorial Drive, New Castle, DE 19720. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Friends Learning Academy, under 0.1 miles away.