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Bear, DE 19701 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Grow N' Learn is a licensed group home daycare in Bear, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Grow N' Learn has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in New Castle County has a median price of $182 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
4 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Apr 14, 2026
16 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.
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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69Q Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #3 and #4 need an application/resume. Send to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2026
48Q Pets
“Ensure rabies vaccine is up to date for dog (Zoey). Send to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2026
22Q Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Child #5 needs a health appraisal with immunizations. Send to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026
8Q License Renewal
“Ensure state business license is not expired. Send to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2025
6Q License Requirements
“Ensure application is sent 60 days before license expiration. Send to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025
60Q Insurance
“Ensure liability insurance is up-to-date. Send a copy to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025
51Q Feeding of Infants
“Ensure Child #9 and 12 have updated monthly infant feeding statements. Send to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025
44Q First Aid Kit
“Ensure first aid kit is complete. Send a picture of roll gauze.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025
31Q Kitchen and Food Preparation
“Ensure freezer thermometer reads 0 degrees. Send a picture.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025
29Q Indoor Space
“Ensure trash can in bathroom is covered. Send a picture.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025
15Q Use of a Substitute
“Ensure emergency substitute has a health appraisal with TB test on file. Send to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025
70Q Training
“Staff #1 needs 8 hours of annual training. Staff #2 needs 1 hour of annual training. Please send to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2024
8Q License Renewal
“Ensure state business license is current. Send updated license to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2024
69Q Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #3 needs resume, 2 references, release of employment, service letter (or two additional references), and full eligibility from Criminal History Unit. Staff #1, 2, 3 needs 7-hour OCCL Health and Safety training. Staff #2, 3, 4 needs Child Abuse and Neglect certificate.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024
30Q Fire Safety
“Ensure fire extinguisher is inspected and tagged annually. Send a picture to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024
22Q Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Child #1 and #7 need a blood lead screening. Child #2 and #3 need an infant feeding statement. Child #8 needs Parents Right to Know, screen time permission, and permission to sleep in other area.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2024
8Q License Renewal
“Send a copy of the current Delaware State business license.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023
22Q Children's Files
“All child files must be complete. Send documentation of the completed blood lead screening for one child.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2023
21Q Parents Right to Know Act
“Send the completed Parent Right to Know log.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023
13Q General Requirements
“Send the fingerprinting receipts for expiring household members and staff.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2023
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Bear, DE 19701 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
1703 Porter Road, Bear, DE
Bear, DE 19701 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Bear, DE 19701 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Bear, DE 19701 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Bear, DE 19701 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Bear, DE 19701 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Bear, DE 19701 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Bear, DE 19701 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on April 14, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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.
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 757-9146 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 757-9146 to ask.
(302) 757-9146.
Bear, DE 19701. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.