Katherine Hernandez
Newark, DE 19713 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Kindercare (Casho Mill)
- licensed capacity
- 105
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $280
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About
About Kindercare (Casho Mill)
Kindercare (Casho Mill) is a licensed child care center in Newark, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 105 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 26 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMNAEYC accredited
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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 105 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Enrichment | Cooking Academy™, Music Explorers™, Phonics Adventures® |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | Child Care Aware® of America fee assistance for Active Duty military families |
| Transportation | Transportation (transportation from center to child's school and back) |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited |
| Licensed capacity | 105 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kindercare (Casho Mill) 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 Kindercare (Casho Mill)
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 105 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #29734
Summary
12 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Aug 5, 2026
26 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 9
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Food and nutrition 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Other rules 4
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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- Aug 5, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Jul 13, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“On June 25, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding concerns of lack of supervision, children having access to hazardous materials, failure to provide an incident report, failure to call Poison Control due to possible ingestion of a toxic material, and not permitting families to provide meals and snacks. An investigation was initiated on June 30, 2026, and concluded on July 6, 2026. This complaint is substantiated for children having access to hazardous materials based on interviews conducted. All staff members interviewed stated Child #1 climbed onto a chair and had access to a bottle of liquid Wite-Out. Based on interviews conducted, this complaint is substantiated for failure to call Poison Control due to possible ingestion of a toxic material. Administrator #1 stated they did not contact Poison Control since Child #1 was picked up immediately to seek medical attention. This complaint is substantiated for not permitting families to provide meals and snacks based on interviews conducted and review of KinderCare policies. KinderCare policy states, Should a child have any religious or dietary requests or restrictions, that request will be included on the current allergy and dietary preference list If it is necessary for food items to be brought from home, we will monitor those items for safety and assess for potential choking hazards...Food from home can be kept in a center refrigerator as needed . When interviewed, Staff #1 stated all families must provide a doctor's note to be able to provide meals or snacks for their child. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for lack of supervision based on interviews conducted and review of attendance records. Staff #2 stated staff members were engaged in the learning activities with children when Child #1 accessed the bottle of liquid Wite-Out. Staff #2 stated they observed the incident but were unable to get to Child #1 quickly enough to prevent the Wite-Out from being opened. Attendance records reflected Child #1 s classroom was within the required staff-to-child ratio. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for failure to provide an incident report based on interviews conducted. Administrator #1 stated the report was completed on June 16, 2026, after Child #1 was picked up for medical attention and was signed and completed once Child #1 returned to care on June 24, 2026.”
- Apr 27, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Mar 9, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on February 26, 2026, regarding failing to use positive behavior management strategies. An investigation was conducted on March 2, 2026. This complaint is substantiated for failing to use positive behavior management strategies. LS #1 interviewed Administrator #1 and six staff members during this investigation; three of those staff members denied witnessing any staff not using positive behavioral supports and stated they only use positive behavior management. The administrator and three staff members stated they have observed Staff #1 using inappropriate techniques while guiding the children.”
Jan 12, 2026Inspection10 rules cited
74U Lesson Plans
“Ensure lesson plans are completed and current.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2026
72U Feeding of Infants
“Ensure Infant feeding schedules are completed and updated monthly.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2026
66U Emergency Planning
“Ensure emergency water is present for the number of children enrolled .”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2026
61U Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“Ensure staff members and children are washing their hands after diaper changing.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2026
50U Kitchen and Food Preparation
“Ensure food is labeled with expiration dates.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2026
45U Hazardous Materials
“Ensure each classroom has soap and water in the one-year and two-year-old classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2026
40U Child Files
“Ensure children's files are complete. -Blood lead screening results for Child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026
38U Parents Right to Know
“Ensure parent's right to know is current and completed at every tour.”
Corrected during the visit
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. -OCCL Health and Safety for Staff #2, #5, and #12. Out of State clearances for Staff #1, #7, and #14. -Completed background for Staff #10. -Review of sleep safe and abuse and neglect for Staff #9 and #11. -Health appraisal with TB for Staff #12 and #13.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026
28U General Qualifications
“Ensure staff members have a comprehensive background check and eligibility determination or provisional eligibility prior to the start of employment.”
Corrected during the visit
Jan 13, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure surfaces are clean and cleanable. Replace ceiling tiles in the Toddler B classroom with water damage.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
45U Hazardous Materials
“Ensure Radon testing is completed every five years.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025
40U Child Files
“Ensure children's files are complete. Updated health appraisal for Children #7, #10, and #14. Immunizations for Child #10, #13, and #14. Blood lead screening results for Child #1, #4, #8, #10, #13, and #14. Developmental plans for Child #12, #17, and #18.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025
38U Parents Right to Know
“Ensure parent right-to-know log is complete and current.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
36U Staff Attendance
“Ensure staff are signing in upon arrival. One staff member was not signed in. -Corrected at visit.”
Corrected during the visit
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Annual review of abuse and neglect for Staff #1 and #7. Annual Review for Sleep Safe for Staff #1 and #7. OCCL Health and Safety Training for Staff #2 and #4. Health appraisal with TB for STaff #3, #4, #5, #6, #8, and #10. CPR and First Aid for Staff #2 and #6. Professional development for Staff #9.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2025
Apr 26, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“On March 27, 2024, three complaints were 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 complaints on March 27, 2024, and accepted them for investigation regarding improper discipline and lack of supervision. An investigation was conducted on April 2, 2024. This complaint is substantiated for lack of supervision based on interviews conducted and statements received. Child #1 was left outside for two minutes when the rest of Child #1 s classroom came in from the playground. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for improper discipline. All staff members interviewed stated they have never used improper discipline with children in care and stated they have not witnessed other staff use improper discipline in the facility. One of the staff members named in the allegations is no longer employed at the facility. Non Compliance Cited: Reg #27 A licensee shall ensure supervision and direct observation of children are provided at all times. When Child #1 was left outside on the playground, there was no direct supervision for two minutes.”
- Mar 21, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 15, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Jan 18, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
57U Equipment
“Ensure all classrooms have enough equipment in pre-K classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024
53U Outdoor Area
“Ensure all toys on the playground are not broken. Remove all broken toys.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2024
50U Kitchen and Food Preparation
“Ensure all surfaces in kitchen are cleanable.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure children's items are not touching. Children's items in the Pre-K room are touching in cubbies.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
40U Child Files
“Ensure children files are complete. Child #3 needs blood lead screening results.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2024
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 and Staff #2 need review of child abuse and sleep safe. Staff #3 needs an health appraisal with TB.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
Show 6 earlier visits
- Nov 21, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Nov 17, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on October 12, 2023, regarding concerns of not following infant feeding schedules or doctor s notes stating a child could not eat meat, not using proper handwashing procedures, and not following proper administration of medication procedures. An investigation was conducted on October 16, 2023. This complaint is substantiated for not following proper administration of medication procedures because review of medication administration records (MAR) and interviews with staff members showed the incorrect MAR was used for prescribed medication and was not being signed as required by staff members. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for not following infant feeding schedules due to a review of infant feeding schedules and staff interviews conducted. Staff members interviewed stated infant feeding schedules are updated monthly by parents and followed daily. There were no doctor s notes or noted preferences from Parent #1 regarding whether the child could be served meat from before the date of this complaint. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for not using proper handwashing procedures based on classroom observations and staff interviews. A staff member was observed washing a child s hands after diapering. Staff stated children get their hands washed after every diaper change, before and after meals, and when their hands become dirty.”
Sep 21, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on September 7, 2023, regarding improper staff-to-child ratio and not having an organized system of business management due to being non-responsive to staff needs. An investigation was conducted on September 11, 2023. This complaint is substantiated for improper staff-to-child ratios because multiple classrooms were out of staff-to-child ratio based on a review of attendance records and interviews with staff members. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for not having an organized system of business management due to non-responsiveness to staff based on staff interviews conducted. Staff stated help does come to help in the classrooms unless there is no one available in the office at that moment.”
- Aug 3, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 10, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Jan 5, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
66U Emergency Planning
“Ensure evacuation routes are posted in each classroom. Toddler B room had no evacuation route posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2023
61U Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“Ensure trash can is within arms reach in diaper changing area. Trash can in Toddler A room is not in reach. Trash Can is placed outside of the half wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2023
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure all indoor is cleanable. Back wall in the school-age room needs to be patched and cleanable. Adequate lighting in a bathroom. Preschool bathroom light does not stay on. Replace vent in the pre-school room. Vent is broken and a hazard to the children. Garage cans need to be covered and emptied as required. Trash can in Toddler B room is broken and trash can on the playground needs to be emptied. Molding in the bathroom needs to be attached back to the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2023
40U Child Files
“Ensure all child files are completed. Child #12 and 13 need lead lab screening results.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2023
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure all staff are complete. Staff #1,2,and 3 need health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2023
24U Staff Qualifications
“Ensure the EC Administrator has specialized training in Infant/ Toddler.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Kindercare (Casho Mill)
Is Kindercare (Casho Mill) licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Kindercare (Casho Mill) last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on August 5, 2026. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kindercare (Casho Mill) had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 26 rules across 7 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 22 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 Kindercare (Casho Mill) care for?
105, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Kindercare (Casho Mill) accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kindercare (Casho Mill)'s hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kindercare (Casho Mill) cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 738-5953 to ask.
What is Kindercare (Casho Mill)'s phone number?
(302) 738-5953.
Where is Kindercare (Casho Mill)?
1520 Casho Mill Road, Newark, DE 19711. The nearest other daycare we list is Willa Road Children's Center, 0.5 miles away.