North Towne Preschool
1502 Society Dr, Claymont, DE
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Joann Abbott
- licensed capacity
- 9
- a week, county median
- $182
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About Joann Abbott
Joann Abbott is a licensed home daycare in Claymont, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 9 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 9 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 383-2317 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 9 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Joann Abbott 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).
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 Joann Abbott
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Family Child Care
- Capacity
- 9 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #28809
Summary
3 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Apr 22, 2026
9 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.
- Safety and hazards 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Food and nutrition 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safe sleep 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 22, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
51P Feeding of Infants
“Submit infant feeding schedule for April/May to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2026
48P Pets
“Submit pet vaccination for Custard to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2026
40P Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“Place a foot activated trash can for diapers only and send a picture to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2026
35P Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
“Ensure infants are moved to a crib when they fall asleep. Infant was observed asleep in a "boppie" chair. This was corrected at the visit.”
Corrected during the visit
22P Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Submit date of enrollment and hours/days of attendance for Children #3 and 5. Submit health appraisals with immunizations for Children #1, 4, and 5. Submit permission to sleep in another area for Child #5.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2026
Apr 8, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
27P Hazardous Materials
“Send in Radon results.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2025
22P Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Send blood lead screening results for Child #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2025
Apr 3, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
30P Fire Safety
“Submit updated fire extinguisher tag.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2024
22P Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Submit permission to sleep in another area for Children #2 and 5. Submit mat permission for Child #6.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2024
Apr 24, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
46P Transportation
“Ensure travel kit has water and soap. Ensure there is a fire extinguisher in the car. This was corrected at the visit.”
Corrected during the visit
22P Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Submit blood lead screening results to OCCL for Child #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Joann Abbott
Is Joann Abbott licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Joann Abbott last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on April 22, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Joann Abbott had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Joann Abbott care for?
9, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Joann Abbott accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Joann Abbott's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 383-2317 to confirm.
How much does Joann Abbott cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 383-2317 to ask.
What is Joann Abbott's phone number?
(302) 383-2317.
Where is Joann Abbott?
Claymont, DE 19703. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.