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Bear, DE 19701 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Linda Putnam
- licensed capacity
- 9
- a week, county median
- $182
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About
About Linda Putnam
Linda Putnam is a licensed home daycare in Bear, 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 1 visit in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 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) 836-1033 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 Putnam 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 Putnam
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Family Child Care
- Capacity
- 9 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #27490
Summary
1 visit with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Oct 3, 2025
1 rule 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 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 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
22P Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Child #4 needs blood lead results. Send documentation to OCCL by November 6, 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2025
Oct 10, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
32P Outdoor Area
“Ensure outdoor sheds are locked. Send photo of lock on gray and black shed.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2023
Oct 6, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
29P Indoor Space
“The water temperature in the bathroom hot water faucet registered 126.1 degrees F. It must read 120 degrees F. or below. Turn down temperature on hot water heater. Send proof.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022
22P Children's Files
“All child files must be complete. -Lead blood screenings are needed for three children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Linda Putnam
Is Linda Putnam licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Linda Putnam last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on October 3, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.
Has Linda Putnam had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 1 visit in the last 3 years; 1 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 Putnam care for?
9, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Linda Putnam accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Linda Putnam's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 836-1033 to confirm.
How much does Linda Putnam cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 836-1033 to ask.
What is Linda Putnam's phone number?
(302) 836-1033.
Where is Linda Putnam?
Bear, DE 19701. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.