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Newark, DE 19713 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Funsteps Preschool & Childcare
- licensed capacity
- 109
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $280
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About
About Funsteps Preschool & Childcare
Funsteps Preschool & Childcare is a licensed child care center in Newark, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 109 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 5 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 subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 109 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 109 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Funsteps Preschool & Childcare 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 Funsteps Preschool & Childcare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 109 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #366903
Summary
5 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Jun 2, 2026
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
- 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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Jun 2, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
30U Personnel Files
“Staff #1 needs CPR/FA”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2026
Nov 12, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“On October 17, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint for allegations of staff not being respectful while speaking or interacting with others and staff not respecting children and their needs. After interviews with staff members and administration, this complaint is substantiated for Staff #1 failing to be respectful when speaking to children at the center.”
- Mar 4, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Jun 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
51U Toilet Facilities
“Fix seal on toilets in the 2, 3, and 4 year old bathroom and send invoice to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2024
- Mar 20, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Jun 13, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
38U Parents Right to Know
“Ensure parents right to know log is complete. Submit to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2022
- Dec 1, 2021VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Funsteps Preschool & Childcare
Is Funsteps Preschool & Childcare licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Funsteps Preschool & Childcare last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on June 2, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Funsteps Preschool & Childcare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Funsteps Preschool & Childcare care for?
109, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Funsteps Preschool & Childcare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Funsteps Preschool & Childcare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Funsteps Preschool & Childcare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 731-9618 to ask.
What is Funsteps Preschool & Childcare's phone number?
(302) 731-9618.
Where is Funsteps Preschool & Childcare?
1805 Capitol Trl, Newark, DE 19711. The nearest other daycare we list is Shue 4-H Summer & Afterschool Program, 0.4 miles away.