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New Castle, DE 19720 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Delores Butler
- licensed capacity
- 9
- a week, county median
- $182
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About
About Delores Butler
Delores Butler is a licensed home daycare in New Castle, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 9 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 3 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
6 wk
6 mo
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 9 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 427-8320 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 9 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Delores Butler 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 Delores Butler
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Family Child Care
- Capacity
- 9 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #137030
Summary
4 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Dec 4, 2025
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.
- Records and paperwork 1
- Safety and hazards 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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Dec 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
22P Children's Files
“Ensure Child files are complete. Child #2 needs an infant monthly feeding statement. Child #1 needs screentime permission. Child #1 and #2 need permission to sleep in another area.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2025
- Oct 15, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Dec 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
27P Hazardous Materials
“Ensure radon is tested every five years.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2024
Dec 27, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
8P License Renewal
“Ensure a completed application is submitted sixty days prior to license expires. OCCL received your application.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2023
Dec 6, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
8P License Renewal
“Ensure to submit your renewal application at least 60 days before your license expires.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2022
22P Children's Files
“Ensure all child files are complete. Child #2 needs blood lead screening results.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2023
21P Parents Right to Know Act
“Ensure to have all parents sign the parent's right-to-know log.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Delores Butler
Is Delores Butler licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Delores Butler last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on December 4, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Delores Butler had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 4 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 Delores Butler care for?
9, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Delores Butler accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Delores Butler's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 427-8320 to confirm.
How much does Delores Butler cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 427-8320 to ask.
What is Delores Butler's phone number?
(302) 427-8320.
Where is Delores Butler?
New Castle, DE 19720. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.