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Great New Beginnings of St. Andrews
- licensed capacity
- 161
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $280
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About
About Great New Beginnings of St. Andrews
Great New Beginnings of St. Andrews is a licensed child care center in Bear, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 161 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 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 5 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
- 161 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 | 161 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Great New Beginnings of St. Andrews 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 St. Andrews
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 161 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #570535
Summary
12 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Apr 14, 2026
5 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 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Apr 14, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 and 3 need health appraisals. Staff #1 and 2 need CPR/FA. Staff #1 needs OCCL health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2026
- Oct 1, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Sep 29, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
27U Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
“Child #1 was left unsupervised in the classroom on September 26, 2025. Both staff members were addressed and placed on a strict probation period and LS #1 received the probation letters.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2025
Apr 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
30U Personnel Files
“Staff #1 needs CPR/FA, OCCL health and safety training and Administration of Medication.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2025
- Dec 4, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 24, 2024VisitNo rules cited
May 30, 2024Visit1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“The Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint on April 26, 2024, regarding children having access to hazardous materials and lack of supervision. An investigation was conducted on May 3, 2024. Based on the results of this investigation this complaint is substantiated for children having access to hazardous materials and lack of supervision in the classroom. On April 25, 2024, Staff #1 brought a vape pen into the classroom where it was in Child #1 s possession for two minutes without the staff member s awareness.”
May 30, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“The Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint on April 26, 2024, regarding children having access to hazardous materials and lack of supervision. An investigation was conducted on May 3, 2024. Based on the results of this investigation this complaint is substantiated for children having access to hazardous materials and lack of supervision in the classroom. On April 25, 2024, Staff #1 brought a vape pen into the classroom where it was in Child #1 s possession for two minutes without the staff member s awareness.”
Apr 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
32U Orientation
“Ensure all new employees have completed OCCL's health and safety training before providing care to children. Staff #1 needs to complete the training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024
- Mar 7, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Show 8 earlier visits
- Feb 22, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 30, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Oct 17, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on September 26, 2023, regarding allegations of lack of supervision and incorrect ratios. This complaint is substantiated for incorrect staff-to-child ratios because a classroom was out of staff-to-child ratio based on a review of attendance records. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for lack of supervision because based on video evidence and staff interviews, children were being appropriately supervised at the time of the incident.”
- Aug 1, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Jun 2, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on April 27, 2023, regarding multiple allegations for the care of infants and lack of respectful communication. An investigation was conducted on May 1, 2023. The complaint is substantiated for inappropriate care of infants based on documentation of infant sleep checks, infant feeding, and infant diapering which was provided by the center. There was no evidence to substantiate this complaint for lack of respectful communication, based on interviews of staff who were present at the time.”
Apr 3, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
40U Child Files
“Ensure all child files are complete. Child #3 needs a signed parents' right-to-know form and permission for screen time.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2023
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure all staff files are complete. Staff #2 and #3 need a CPR/First aid certificate. Staff #3 needs administration of medication, OCCL's health and safety training, and a health appraisal with TB results.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2023
Apr 3, 2023Visit2 rules cited
40U Child Files
“Ensure all child files are complete. Child #3 needs a signed parents' right-to-know form and permission for screen time.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2023
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure all staff files are complete. Staff #2 and #3 need a CPR/First aid certificate. Staff #3 needs administration of medication, OCCL's health and safety training, and a health appraisal with TB results.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2023
Sep 12, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“On August 30, 2022, OCCL received a complaint for improper discipline. An investigation was conducted on September 1, 2022. This complaint was substantiated because a child was sent to the bathroom when crying to calm down, and video footage showed a child was physically moved to sit on a carpet. The staff member was terminated as a result of these incidents.”
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FAQ
Questions about Great New Beginnings of St. Andrews
Is Great New Beginnings of St. Andrews licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Great New Beginnings of St. Andrews last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on April 14, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Great New Beginnings of St. Andrews had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 6 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 St. Andrews care for?
161, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Great New Beginnings of St. Andrews accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Great New Beginnings of St. Andrews' hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Great New Beginnings of St. Andrews cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 838-1000 to ask.
What is Great New Beginnings of St. Andrews' phone number?
(302) 838-1000.
Where is Great New Beginnings of St. Andrews?
14 Saint Andrews Dr, Bear, DE 19701. The nearest other daycare we list is Tree of Life Learning Center, Inc. DBA the Learning Tree, 0.4 miles away.