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2050 South College Avenue, Newark, DE
4.5· 35 reviews
Dawn's Large Family Home Child Care
- licensed capacity
- 12
- a week, county median
- $182
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About
About Dawn's Large Family Home Child Care
Dawn's Large Family Home Child Care is a licensed group home daycare in Newark, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving infants, 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, the address and how to visit, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and hours.
- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 740-4256 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Dawn's Large Family Home Child Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in New Castle County has a median price of $182 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 Dawn's Large Family Home Child Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Large Family Child Care
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #783370
Summary
3 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Mar 13, 2026
16 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
- Food and nutrition 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Mar 13, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
35Q Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
“Safe Sleep states that there is to be nothing in the crib with children under 12 months. Send picture of Child #2 sleeping in pack and play that is empty.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026
25Q Infants' Records
“Infant daily logs are needed and must be kept for 3 months. Send dailies for Child #2 (3/23-3/27)”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
Mar 10, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
8Q License Renewal
“Ensure renewal application is submitted 60 days before license expiration. (Corrected on March 5, 2025)”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025
51Q Feeding of Infants
“Ensure daily record is written for infants. Please send March 17th-March 21st daily logs for Child #11.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2025
27Q Hazardous Materials
“Ensure Radon test is completed every 5 years and turned in to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2025
22Q Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Child #11 needs full file with infant feeding statement (found on OCCL website) Child #4 needs updated health appraisal and immunizations Child #5 and #10 need updated health appraisal, immunizations, and blood lead screening.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2025
Mar 6, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
66Q Qualifications
“Send copies of qualifications for large family assistants and aides. Ensure all assistants are qualified and have 15 clock hours of training annually.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
65Q Personnel Policies
“Send copies of signed statements on orientation to confirm review of policies and child abuse reporting requirements.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
60Q Insurance
“Send a copy of general liability insurance for Large Family Child Care Home.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2024
37Q Sanitation
“Send pictures of soap and water and disinfectant bottles. Clean toys weekly.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2024
32Q Outdoor Area
“Send a picture of a gate between the play area and the deck.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
31Q Kitchen and Food Preparation
“Freezer temperature must be 0 degrees F or colder.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2024
22Q Children's Files
“Child #9 needs a health appraisal form.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
21Q Parents Right to Know Act
“Send parent's right to know log to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
15Q Use of a Substitute
“Emergency sub-training must be in file. Staff #1 and Staff #4 need training in their files. Ensure substitute files are complete with health appraisal and TB test with results, fingerprinting verification, eligibility letter, orientation, and additional certifications. for non-emergency use substitutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
13Q General Requirements
“AOU must be reviewed and/or updated. Prohibited HHM was present during visit.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2024
Mar 17, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
22Q Children's Files
“Children's files were missing the following: - Child #1 needs an updated health appraisal. - Child #2 needs lead screening. - Child #9 needs an updated health appraisal. - Child #11 needs updated immunizations and lead screening.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023
Mar 22, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
48Q Pets
“Send updated rabies vaccinations for all four dogs in the household.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2022
32Q Outdoor Area
“Repair/replace the railings on the ramp of the playset. Fix the piece of fence that is broken. Send pictures of these two items.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2022
25Q Infants' Records
“Infant records need to be kept daily - send two days work of an infant daily log for the child in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2022
24Q Daily Attendance of Children
“Maintain daily attendance documentation for children and staff - send one weeks worth.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2022
22Q Children's Files
“Children's files were missing the following: Child #1 and #5 need updated health appraisals.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Dawn's Large Family Home Child Care
Is Dawn's Large Family Home Child Care licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Dawn's Large Family Home Child Care last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on March 13, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Dawn's Large Family Home Child Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 Dawn's Large Family Home Child Care care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Dawn's Large Family Home Child Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Dawn's Large Family Home Child Care's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 740-4256 to confirm.
How much does Dawn's Large Family Home Child Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 740-4256 to ask.
What is Dawn's Large Family Home Child Care's phone number?
(302) 740-4256.
Where is Dawn's Large Family Home Child Care?
Newark, DE 19702. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.