Katherine Hernandez
Newark, DE 19713 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Great New Beginnings of Newark
- licensed capacity
- 173
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $280
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About
About Great New Beginnings of Newark
Great New Beginnings of Newark is a licensed child care center in Newark, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 173 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 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 5:45 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 173 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:45 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 | 173 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Great New Beginnings of Newark 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 Great New Beginnings of Newark
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 173 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1497751
Summary
5 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Jul 29, 2026
2 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.
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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See all 9 visits
- Jul 29, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 9, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Oct 29, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
27U Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
“A licensee shall ensure supervision of children is provided at all times. On October 29, 2025, Staff #1 left Child #1 in the classroom for 16 minutes when Staff #1 joined Staff #2 outside. As a correction, Staff #1 received a warning of termination with a probation period.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025
- Jun 10, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Mar 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
63U Administration of Medication
“Ensure medications with medication administration record's (MAR) are current.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2024
- Aug 7, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Jun 22, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“On May 11, 2023, a complaint was called into the Child Abuse and Neglect Report Line and not accepted for investigation by the Institutional Abuse Unit (IAU). The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received the complaint on May 11, 2023, and accepted it for investigation on May 12, 2023, regarding improper discipline. An investigation was conducted on May 16, 2023. This complaint is substantiated for improper discipline because the staff member told the administrator and another staff member that she pushed the child because he scratched her. The center immediately terminated the staff member.”
Mar 2, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
61U Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“Ensure the diaper changing station/pad is cleaned with soap and water, and then disinfectant or bleach and water solution.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2023
35U First Aid and CPR Training
“CPR training must include a "hands-on" demonstration. Staff needs complete hands-on CPR training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2023
Sep 7, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure all staff files are complete. Administration of medication is needed for Staff #1. CPR/First aid is needed for Staff #2 and #4. One reference letter is needed for Staff #3. Orientation is needed for Staff #6.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Great New Beginnings of Newark
Is Great New Beginnings of Newark licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Great New Beginnings of Newark last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on July 29, 2026. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Great New Beginnings of Newark had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 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 Great New Beginnings of Newark care for?
173, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Great New Beginnings of Newark accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Great New Beginnings of Newark's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Great New Beginnings of Newark cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 453-4400 to ask.
What is Great New Beginnings of Newark's phone number?
(302) 453-4400.
Where is Great New Beginnings of Newark?
1132 Ogletown Rd, Newark, DE 19711. The nearest other daycare we list is University of Delaware Lab Preschool, 0.8 miles away.