Happy Place Day Care
4638 Ogletown Stanton Road, Newark, DE
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Delaware Technical Community College CDC Stanton is a licensed child care center in Newark, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 98 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 98 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Delaware Technical Community College CDC Stanton 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).
State record
3 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Jun 25, 2026
9 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.
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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27U Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
“Two staff were observed with five children without their DEEDS certificates. This was corrected at the visit when another qualified staff member signed-in the classroom. The DEEDS certificates for the two staff members are pending.”
Corrected during the visit
24U Staff Qualifications
“Two staff were observed with five children without their DEEDS certificates. This was corrected at the visit when another qualified staff member signed-in the classroom. The DEEDS certificates for the two staff members are pending.”
Corrected during the visit
50U Kitchen and Food Preparation
“Label open food with their expiration date and send to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete: Staff #1 needs a returned service letter or 2 documented attempts and 1 more reference. Staff #2 needs a DEEDS certificate and CPR card. Staff #3's CPR/FA appointment is 6/10/2026 (Not Determined). Staff #4 needs their DEEDS certificate, returned service letter and 2 references. Staff #5 needs a DEEDS certificate. Staff #6 needs their out of state results for Rhode Island- send to CHU once received. Staff #7 and 8 need a full file for clerical staff. Health and Safety training for M. Cid”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2026
27U Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
“Ensure staff left alone with children are DEEDS qualified, and within staff to child ratio. 2 staff were observed alone with 5 children during nap time in the preschool room. This was corrected when another qualified staff entered the room. Have staff #2 and 5 apply for their DEEDS certificate and send confirmation to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
24U Staff Qualifications
“Ensure staff left alone with children are DEEDS qualified. 2 staff were observed alone with 5 children during nap time in the preschool room. This was corrected when another qualified staff entered the room. Have staff #2 and 5 apply for their DEEDS certificate and send confirmation to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
61U Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“Yellow room needs a changing pad, and the yellow room and green room need a diaper procedure posted. Send proof to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2026
50U Kitchen and Food Preparation
“Place a thermometer in the break room freezer. Send proof to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2026
30U Personnel Files
“Health/Safety training for Staff #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026
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FAQ
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on June 25, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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.
98, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 366-4732 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 366-4732 to ask.
(302) 366-4732.
400 Stanton Christiana Rd, Newark, DE 19713. The nearest other daycare we list is Happy Place Day Care, 0.9 miles away.