Las Americas Aspira Academy
326 Ruthar Drive, Newark, DE
Dream Haven Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 86
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $280
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About
About Dream Haven Learning Center
Dream Haven Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Newark, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 86 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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6 mo
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 86 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 86 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Dream Haven 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 Dream Haven Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 86 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #158000
Summary
8 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Aug 11, 2026
13 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 6
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Discipline and child guidance 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 11, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 26, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Jun 16, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
61U Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“Replace the diaper changing mat in the Two's/Preschool Bathroom. There is a big rip down the middle”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2026
57U Equipment
“Ensure the twos and the preschool classrooms have accessible science materials.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2026
40U Child Files
“Ensure Child Files are complete. The following is needed: Child #8 needs Blood Lead Screener Results”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2026
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure Staff Files are complete. The following is needed: - Signed Professional Development Plan--Staff #3 - Orientation--Staff #2 - Annual Review of Safe Sleep--Staff #4 - OCCL Health & Safety Training--Staff #6 - Job Description--Staff #2, 4 - References -- Staff #2 (2) - Release of Employment--Staff #4 - Service Letters--Staff #1, #4”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2026
Jun 2, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“On April 27, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding allegations of improper staff-to-child ratio requirements, exceeding maximum group size requirements, and inadequate supervision during naptime due to a staff member sleeping while assigned caregiving responsibilities. Based on the investigation, including staff interviews and review of documentation, this complaint is substantiated for improper staff-to-child ratio requirements. Licensing Specialist (LS) #1 reviewed two weeks of attendance records and identified two instances of a classroom operating out of staff-to-child ratio and three instances of children being signed into a classroom with no staff signed in. This complaint is also substantiated for inadequate supervision during naptime. LS #1 interviewed four staff members separately, and three staff members reported observing a specific staff member sleeping during naptime while assigned caregiving responsibilities. An additional concern identified during the investigation involved inaccuracies in child and staff attendance documentation. LS #1 reviewed two weeks of attendance records and identified approximately fifteen documentation discrepancies related to child attendance records and staff attendance records. These discrepancies include staff or children not being signed in or out of classrooms as required.”
Apr 29, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“On April 8, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding an allegation of not documenting accidents/injuries. Based on documentation reviewed and interviews this complaint is substantiated for not documenting an accident/injury for Child #1 from the October 2025 incident. The owners at the center stated they did not complete an accident/ injury report for November 14, 2025, because they did not see the object in the nose and this incident began at home.”
- Aug 28, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Jun 17, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
74U Lesson Plans
“Ensure Lesson Plans are posted in the classrooms. The Toddler and the Preschool classroom did not have a current plan posted at time of inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
61U Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“Ensure Diaper Changing Procedure is posted in the preschool bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2025
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure all plugs have plug covers. One outlet in the Toddler Room did not have a cover. Was corrected at visit.”
Corrected during the visit
43U Children's Attendance
“Ensure Child Attendance Records are accurate. Preschool did not have two children signed in upon inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs CPR/First Aid and DEEDS Early Learning Certificate”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2025
Oct 22, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Child #2 needs a Blood Lead Screener.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs an updated Health Appraisal/TB Screener”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Dream Haven Learning Center
Is Dream Haven Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Dream Haven Learning Center last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on August 11, 2026. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Dream Haven Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 5 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Dream Haven Learning Center care for?
86, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Dream Haven Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Dream Haven Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Dream Haven Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 294-6471 to ask.
What is Dream Haven Learning Center's phone number?
(302) 294-6471.
Where is Dream Haven Learning Center?
701 Old Harmony Rd, Newark, DE 19711. The nearest other daycare we list is Las Americas Aspira Academy, 0.2 miles away.