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Bear, DE 19701 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Germaine Oden
- licensed capacity
- 9
- a week, county median
- $154
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About
About Germaine Oden
Germaine Oden is a licensed home daycare in Bear, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 9 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 9 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 690-1727 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 9 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Germaine Oden has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a home daycare in New Castle County has a median price of $154 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 Germaine Oden
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Family Child Care
- Capacity
- 9 children
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #100861
Summary
3 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Jun 11, 2026
15 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 5
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- 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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Jun 11, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
8P License Renewal
“Ensure the annual renewal application is received by OCCL 60 days prior to the license expiration date. Received at visit.”
Corrected during the visit
44P First Aid Kit
“Ensure there is a complete First Aid Kit available. The kit was missing a thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2026
30P Fire Safety
“Ensure fire drills are conducted every month. May was not conducted. Please provide OCCL with the June evacuation log.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2026
22P Children's Files
“Ensure Child Files are complete. The following is needed: Current Health Appraisal--Child #1, 2, 3, 5 Current Record of Immunizations--Child #1, 2, 3 Blood Lead Screener Results--Child # 3, 5”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2026
Jun 10, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
8P License Renewal
“Ensure the annual renewal application is received by OCCL 60 days prior to the license expiration date. Due date for the application was 5/31/2025--corrected at visit when received by provider.”
Corrected during the visit
56P Training
“Ensure that annual training hours are completed 30 days prior to the license expiration date.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025
22P Children's Files
“Ensure Child Files are complete. Child #2 and #3 need current Health Appraisal/TB Screener, Immunization Records and Blood Lead Screener Results, as well as a Parent Permissions form. Child #4 needs Blood Lead Screening results.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025
21P Parents Right to Know Act
“Ensure the Parent's Right to Know log is filled out for all families touring the program and/or enrolling. Submit a log with all of the new children who began the program this past licensing year.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2025
Jun 5, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
8P License Renewal
“Ensure the annual renewal application is submitted at least 60 days before the current license expiration date. Submit the renewal application and a current State of Delaware Business License to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024
56P Training
“Ensure that 12 clock hours or quality assured training is obtained 30 days prior (06/30/2024) to the license expiration date.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2024
52P Activities and Interactions
“Post Daily Schedule. Send documentation to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2024
45P Emergency Planning
“Ensure that monthly fire drills are conducted and documented. Send a fire drill log and fire prevention inspection log for June to OCCL”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2024
22P Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Child #3 and #6 need current health appraisals with immunizations. Submit documentation to OCCL”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2024
21P Parents Right to Know Act
“Keep a Parents Right to Know log. Submit to OCCL when completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2024
15P Use of a Substitute
“Establish a substitute care giver. Submit their information, fingerprinting, health appraisal with TB screener, and orientation record to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
Jun 28, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
8P License Renewal
“Ensure renewal application is sent into OCCL sixty days prior to your license expiration. OCCL received the application on June 23, 2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2023
22P Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Send Blood Lead Screening results to OCCL for Child #1, and Child #2, and Child #3 when completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Germaine Oden
Is Germaine Oden licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Germaine Oden last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on June 11, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Germaine Oden had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 Germaine Oden care for?
9, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Germaine Oden accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Germaine Oden's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 690-1727 to confirm.
How much does Germaine Oden cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 690-1727 to ask.
What is Germaine Oden's phone number?
(302) 690-1727.
Where is Germaine Oden?
Bear, DE 19701. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.