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New Castle, DE 19720 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
La Fiesta III
- licensed capacity
- 117
- a week, county median
- $280
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About
About La Fiesta III
La Fiesta III is a licensed child care center in New Castle, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 117 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 5 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 117 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 655-7338 to confirm.
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 | 117 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
La Fiesta III 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 La Fiesta III
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 117 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1580365
Summary
7 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Mar 10, 2026
12 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 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Other rules 2
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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- Mar 10, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Jan 2, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“On December 10, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding concerns involving staff members not utilizing positive behavior management strategies during nap time. An investigation was conducted on December 17, 2025. Based on the investigation, the complaint is substantiated due to staff members failing to utilize positive behavior management strategies. Staff #2 observed Staff #1 improperly restraining Child #1 during nap time by lying across the child s body and preventing the child from getting off the mat. Administrator #1 and Program Coordinator (PC) #1 reviewed video footage and observed improper restraint practices by Staff #1, which resulted in the termination of Staff #1 s employment.”
Dec 30, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“OCCL s investigation of regulatory non-compliance began after clearance from other agencies was received. On November 10, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding the use of inappropriate discipline techniques by a staff member, including pushing and/or pulling children by the ear while redirecting behavior. An investigation occurred on November 13, 2025, and ended on November 18, 2025. Based on the investigation, this complaint is substantiated for use of prohibited acts of discipline. Staff #2 reported observing Staff #1 push and/or pull four children by the ear. During the investigation, LS #1 and Investigator #1 reviewed classroom video footage capturing children entering from the hallway after the transition where Staff #2 reported observing the incident. LS #1 and Investigator #1 observed Child #1 holding their ear in the area where a documented bruise was later observed. Based on the staff observation and the video footage reviewed by Administrator #1 and Program Coordinator #1, Staff #1 s employment was terminated on November 6, 2025. An additional concern noted was the facility never completed an accident/injury report after becoming aware of the injury to Child #1 while in care.”
Dec 17, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
72U Feeding of Infants
“Ensure either a regulated bottle warmer is used in Infant A, or a working thermometer must display that the water in the crock pot is not exceeding 120 F.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2025
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure walls and surfaces are cleaned and in good repair. Surface must be non-porous and cleanable. - Infant B--1 spot of peeled paint needs to be touched up, and all shelves need tape residue to be removed. - Preschool B has multiple small spots of ripped paint that need to be touched up. Send pictures to OCCL”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2026
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Child #7 needs an updated Health Appraisal with current Immunizations”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2026
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. The following is needed: - OCCL Health and Safety Training--Staff #1, 2, 3 - Administration of Medication--Staff #1, 2 - Reference--Staff #1 (4), 3 (10”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2026
- Aug 21, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Dec 6, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
43U Children's Attendance
“Ensure all staff are correctly signing children into and out of classrooms. Toddler A was inaccurate at the time of the visit. Retrain all staff of program procedures regarding singing in and out of rooms. Send signature log to confirm re-training of all staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2024
36U Staff Attendance
“Ensure all staff are correctly signing into and out of classrooms. Toddler B was inaccurate at the time of the visit. Retrain all staff of program procedures regarding singing in and out of rooms. Send signature log to confirm re-training of all staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2024
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. The following is needed: - CPR/First Aid--Staff #3, 12, 17 - Annual Review of Safe Sleep and Abuse and Neglect--Staff #8, 11, 14, 15, 18 - OCCL Health and Safety Training--Staff #7, 16 -References--Staff #1, 3 need 2, Staff #13 needs 3, Staff #10 needs 1 - Service Letters/2 Documented Attempts--Staff #1, 13 NOT DETERMINED AT TIME OF VISIT--will be non-compliant on 12/31/2024 - Training Hours--Staff #2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 17”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2025
Jun 20, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
56U Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
“Ensure that lighting in the room during nap time allows for proper supervision. Toddler B was too dark during observation.”
Corrected during the visit
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure water temperature in the classroom does not exceed 120 . The temperature in Infant Room A was reading 124 . Send picture of thermometer reading to OCCL”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2024
40U Child Files
“Ensure that Children's Files are complete. Child #7 needs Blood Screening Results.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about La Fiesta III
Is La Fiesta III licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was La Fiesta III last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on March 10, 2026. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has La Fiesta III had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 5 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 La Fiesta III care for?
117, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does La Fiesta III accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are La Fiesta III's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 655-7338 to confirm.
How much does La Fiesta III cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 655-7338 to ask.
What is La Fiesta III's phone number?
(302) 655-7338.
Where is La Fiesta III?
239 Christiana Rd, New Castle, DE 19720. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA of Delaware/Pleasantville, 0.6 miles away.