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New Castle, DE 19720 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Linda Lawrence
- licensed capacity
- 9
- a week, county median
- $182
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About
About Linda Lawrence
Linda Lawrence is a licensed home daycare in New Castle, 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 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 2 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
- 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) 425-3511 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
Linda Lawrence 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 Linda Lawrence
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Family Child Care
- Capacity
- 9 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #461433
Summary
2 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Oct 24, 2025
13 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 4
- Records and paperwork 4
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Health, medication and illness 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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Oct 24, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
56P Training
“Annual training hours needed, CPR and First Aid expired 10/2025, need updated. Send certificates/transcripts to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025
51P Feeding of Infants
“Ensure daily logs are completed right after routines (diaper changing, feeding, sleeping, etc.) Please send daily logs for Child #3 for 10/27/25-10/29/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2025
40P Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“Children need to be diapered on a non-porous washable surface. A travel diaper changing mat is acceptable. Please send picture to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2025
30P Fire Safety
“Batteries in the smoke detector need to be changed- send picture to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2025
22P Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Child #3 needs an updated Infant Feeding log. Please send pictures to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2025
21P Parents Right to Know Act
“Ensure Parents Right to Know log is kept up-to-date. Please send a copy with new parents signature.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2025
Oct 1, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
56P Training
“Submit documentation of 12 hours of annual training with two in health and safety. This was not determined at the visit and became non-compliant on 10-31-24.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2024
45P Emergency Planning
“Submit documentation of a completed monthly evacuation drill for October.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2024
31P Kitchen and Food Preparation
“Submit documentation of the thermometer in the refrigerator reading 41 degrees F. or below.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2024
30P Fire Safety
“Submit documentation of a completed monthly fire safety checklist for October.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2024
27P Hazardous Materials
“Submit a current radon test indicating correct levels.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024
22P Children's Files
“Submit the following to complete children's files: Blood lead test results for two children, a health appraisal w/ immunizations for one child, date of enrollment and transportation permission for one child.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024
21P Parents Right to Know Act
“Submit a current annual parent's right to know log.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2024
Oct 31, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
56P Training
“Submit documentation of the final 2 hours of annual training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2023
Oct 25, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
8P License Renewal
“Submit, renewal application 60 days prior to license expiration.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2023
38P Hand Washing
“Provide paper towels in the bathroom”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2023
32P Outdoor Area
“Ensure outdoor areas are free form hazards. Remove cans of stain from the side of the deck. Send photo to OCCL”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2023
31P Kitchen and Food Preparation
“Provide documentation of the kitchen refrigerator thermometer reading 41 degrees F or below.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2023
30P Fire Safety
“Conduct and document monthly fire drills and fire prevention inspections. Submit November's to OCCL Provide documentation to OCCL of a currently tagged fire extinguisher.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2023
26P Health Observations
“Provide documentation of children's health assessment upon arrival.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2023
25P Infants' Records
“Complete infant daily logs each day- send one week's worth to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2023
24P Daily Attendance of Children
“Provide documentation of children's attendance with exact times of each arrival and departure.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2023
22P Children's Files
“Submit the following to complete children's files: A current health appraisal w/ immunizations for children #1, 3, 4; blood lead test results for children #4, 5; a monthly infant feeding sheet for child #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2023
Oct 10, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
30P Fire Safety
“Conduct, document and submit monthly fire prevention drill. Send one for October asap or by 10-20-22”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2022
22P Children's Files
“Ensure the children's files are complete. Submit days and hours of attendance for two children; A health appraisals w/ lead testing results are needed for two children, a health appraisal only for one child, lead testing results only for two children, a monthly feeding schedule for one child, transportation permission for one child.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2022
Oct 1, 2021Inspection9 rules cited
8P License Renewal
“Submit a renewal application with supporting documentation 60 days prior to license expiration.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2021
56P Training
“Obtain and provide documentation for current CRP/FA certification.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2021
45P Emergency Planning
“Conduct and document monthly safety inspections; obtain emergency water.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2021
37P Sanitation
“Provide soap/water and disinfectant for the bathroom and changing area. Paper towels are needed for the bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2021
35P Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
“Label all rest equipment.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2021
30P Fire Safety
“Conduct and document monthly evacuation drills; provide a current tag for the fire extinguisher.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2021
29P Indoor Space
“Remove plug-in fragrance makers”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2021
22P Children's Files
“Show documentation to complete children's files. Date of enrollment and days/hours of attendance, parent permissions and emergency card information for 1 child; health appraisals w/ immunizations for 2 children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2021
21P Parents Right to Know Act
“Submit a current parent's right to know log.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Linda Lawrence
Is Linda Lawrence licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Linda Lawrence last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on October 24, 2025, with 6 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Linda Lawrence had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Linda Lawrence care for?
9, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Linda Lawrence accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Linda Lawrence's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 425-3511 to confirm.
How much does Linda Lawrence cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 425-3511 to ask.
What is Linda Lawrence's phone number?
(302) 425-3511.
Where is Linda Lawrence?
New Castle, DE 19720. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.