Rebekah Mercer
New Castle, DE 19720 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Del Family Daycare
- licensed capacity
- 12
- a week, county median
- $182
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About
About Del Family Daycare
Del Family Daycare is a licensed group home daycare in New Castle, 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 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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- 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) 898-0459 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
Del Family Daycare 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 Del Family Daycare
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
- #1362051
Summary
4 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Aug 28, 2026
7 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 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Other rules 3
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 28, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“On August 13, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint alleging a lack of supervision, children playing in unlicensed areas, children being left with a potentially unapproved person, inadequate supervision, improper procedures during swimming, improper use of safety restraints during transportation, failure to respect children s needs during toilet training, use of a potty chair outside the bathroom, improper use of screen time, and failure to follow the termination policies in the parent handbook. An investigation was conducted on August 21, 2026. Based on the interviews conducted during the investigation this complaint is substantiated for leaving a child with an unapproved person because Provider #1 stated the family was late picking up Child #1 and Provider #1 needed to leave, so Child #1 was left with Relative #1 briefly until Parent #2 arrived. Provider #1 stated Relative #1 was not physically impaired and could provide proper care for the children. Relative #1 had completed a comprehensive background check and was determined eligible but did not have a health appraisal on file. Provider #1 stated moving forward Relative #1 will not provide care for the children and will have a health appraisal completed. This complaint is also substantiated for use of potty chairs outside of the bathroom because Provider #1 stated the potty chairs were sometimes used in the hallway outside of the bathroom, but noted the children had privacy. Based on the interviews conducted and the documents collected during the investigation, there is no evidence to substantiate the allegation that the termination policies in the parent handbook were not followed. Provider #1 stated Parent #1 withdrew their children from the program. Provider #1 stated a text message was sent to Provider #1 on December 4, 2025, stating that the children would not return. Based on the interviews conducted during the investigation, there is no evidence to substantiate the allegation that children played in unlicensed areas without supervision. Provider #1 and Assistant #1 both stated the children did not go upstairs alone. Provider #1 stated that the children went upstairs with Provider #1 to visit the pet bird, but never went upstairs without qualified, adult supervision. Based on the interviews conducted during the investigation, there is no evidence to substantiate the allegation of inadequate supervision or improper procedures during swimming. Provider #1 and Assistant #1 both stated they were in the pool and remained within arm s reach of the children during swimming activities. Provider #1 noted if Assistant #1 was in the pool with the children, they sometimes sat on the outside of the pool but remained available. Provider #1 also noted all children wore life vests while swimming. Based on the interviews conducted during the investigation, there is no evidence to substantiate the allegation regarding the improper use of safety restraints during transportation. Provider #1 and Assistant #1 stated they did not provide transportation during child care hours. Provider #1 and Assistant #1 stated children rode in Provider #1 s vehicle during a family outing to an amusement park on a weekend, and this was not part of licensed care being provided. Provider #1 stated the children wanted to ride with Provider #1, and their parents installed the car seats in Provider #1 s vehicle. Based on the interviews conducted during the investigation, there is no evidence to substantiate the allegation that the children s needs were not respected during toilet training. Provider #1 and Assistant #1 stated Child #1 was not ready for toilet training and did not show an interest in using the potty chair or toilet, noting Child #1 did not let them know when they needed to use the bathroom, and stating Child #1 had accidents frequently while wearing underwear and was changed as needed. Based on the interviews conducted during the investigatio n, there is no evidence to substantiate the allegation of improper use of screen time. Provider #1 and Assistant #1 stated that the television was used to play music and songs during the day and at nap time, and denied showing any shows or movies to children that were not educational or appropriate.”
Aug 21, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
13Q General Requirements
“Ensure all household members have health appraisal and TB screening results. Send documents for one new family member to OCCL.”
Sep 8, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
8Q License Renewal
“Ensure a completed renewal application is submitted to OCCL 60 days before license expiration. Send to OCCL by October 9, 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025
48Q Pets
“Ensure pet vaccinations are up to date. The dog needs an updated rabies vaccination. Send to OCCL by October 9, 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2025
22Q Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Child #1 needs an updated health appraisal. Send a copy to OCCL by October 9, 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2025
Sep 6, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
8Q License Renewal
“Ensure the completed application is submitted 60 days before the license expires.”
Corrected during the visit
45Q Emergency Planning
“Ensure monthly evacuation drills are documented and practiced from all exits during different times. Send documentation to OCCL by October 10, 2024”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024
Sep 7, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
70Q Training
“Ensure staff have 12 hours of training including one hour in health and safety and current first aid/CPR. Send current first aid and CPR card for #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2023
48Q Pets
“Ensure rabies vaccination is on file for all dogs. Please send Lunar's updated rabies paperwork.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2023
47Q Field Trips and Outings
“Obtain parent permission for routine for routine outings. Send documentation to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2023
22Q Children's Files
“Ensure child files are compete. Child # 5 needs infant feeding schedule. Child #7 needs health appraisal and lead results. Send documentation to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2023
Sep 19, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
21Q Parents Right to Know Act
“Send the completed Parent Right to Know Log.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Del Family Daycare
Is Del Family Daycare licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Del Family Daycare last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on August 28, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Del Family Daycare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Del Family Daycare care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Del Family Daycare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Del Family Daycare's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 898-0459 to confirm.
How much does Del Family Daycare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 898-0459 to ask.
What is Del Family Daycare's phone number?
(302) 898-0459.
Where is Del Family Daycare?
New Castle, DE 19720. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.