Passion Care Academy II
1206 Delaware Street, New Castle, DE
2.2· 10 reviews
Little People Big Dreams Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 128
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $280
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About
About Little People Big Dreams Learning Center
Little People Big Dreams Learning Center is a licensed child care center in New Castle, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 128 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: pre-k, preschool and toddler care.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-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
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 128 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: PK2-PK5 |
|---|---|
| Programs | Pre-K, preschool and toddler care |
| Enrichment | Music, gym, art, library and outside play |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 128 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little People Big Dreams Learning Center 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 Little People Big Dreams Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 128 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1474618
Summary
6 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Sep 23, 2026
19 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 5
- Safety and hazards 3
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Safe sleep 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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- Sep 23, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Jul 21, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
77U Infant and Toddler Care
“Ensure the Infant classroom staff are documenting Infant Sleep Checks every 30 minutes and sharing with families daily.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2026
75U Activity Areas
“Ensure all classrooms have the required areas. The Yellow room needs to have an art area with art materials available to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2026
66U Emergency Planning
“Ensure there is a supply of emergency water present at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2026
57U Equipment
“Ensure classrooms have equipment present for all developmental areas. The Yellow classroom needs sensory materials, and the Green Room needs science and sensory materials.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2026
56U Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
“Ensure nap equipment (sheets and blankets) do not touch each other when being stored in the Yellow and the Blue Rooms. - Infant Cribs need to be repositioned to be on the lowest settings.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2026
40U Child Files
“Ensure Child Files are complete. The following is needed: - Child #7 needs current immunizations and blood lead screener results - Child #10 needs Mat/Cot permission”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure Staff Files are complete. The following is needed: - Training Hours--Staff #3 (18) - Professional Development Plan--Staff #1 - CPR/First Aid--Staff #3 - OCCL Health and Safety Training--Staff #2 & 4 - References--Staff #2 - Adult Abuse Registry Check--Staff #2 - Release of Employment--Staff #2 & 4 - Service Letters--Staff #2 & 4 (if staff have no previous work experience, or no service letters are received, must provide 2 additional references for a total of 4)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2026
Jul 16, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
74U Lesson Plans
“Ensure Lesson Plans are posted in the School Aged Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2025
57U Equipment
“Ensure adequate materials are available for the children to utilize and engage with. The yellow room needs construction/blocks, the Blue Room needs language/literacy, Art Materials, and Sensory Materials. The Green Room needs Construction/Blocks, Manipulatives and Art Materials.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025
56U Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
“Ensure that all cot sheets are not touching while in storage. All of the cots are stacked with sheets still on them.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025
53U Outdoor Area
“Ensure there is adequate ground cover on the playground for fall zones to be within regulation. Specifically, under the climbing areas, at the base of the slides, and at the bottom of the landings. The cement pylons and fabric base layer under the mulch is exposed.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2025
45U Hazardous Materials
“Ensure all cleaners are labeled appropriately. Red and Yellow Rooms need labels on their bottles (soap and water)”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2025
40U Child Files
“Ensure Child Files are complete. Child #1 needs a current immunization record and blood lead screening value.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025
36U Staff Attendance
“Ensure staff sign in/out of the classroom appropriately on the tracking sheet. The Blue Room was inaccurate at the time of the center tour.”
Corrected during the visit
- May 14, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Jul 9, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
74U Lesson Plans
“Ensure that Lesson Plans are posted in a visible location every week in al rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024
57U Equipment
“Ensure that there are enough materials and adequate supplies available to the children in the Toddler Blue Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure that all staff files are complete. Send documentation of missing items. - Professional Development Plans for Staff #1, 2, 9 - OCCL Health and Safety for Early Childhood Professionals training for Staff #5, 6, 8, 9 - References for Staff # 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 - Adult Abuse Registry for Staff #6 and 9 - Release of Employment for Staff #5, 6, 8, 9 - Service Letters/two documented attempts to obtain Service Letters for Staff# 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 ----- Undetermined at the time of visit: - CPR/First Aid for Staff #3, 6, 7, 8 - Professional Development Training Hours (with 2 in Health and Safety) for Staff #1, 4”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
20U Positive Behavior Management
“Ensure that the programs Positive Behaviors Support Policy is displayed in the main entry area and in all classrooms. Send pictures to OCCL to verify.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2024
Jan 30, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
40U Child Files
“Ensure Child Filles are complete. Child #2 needs a signed parent right to know log, and screen time permission., Send to OCCL when complete. Child #8 needs a developmental plan. Send to OCCL when complete.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Little People Big Dreams Learning Center
Is Little People Big Dreams Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Little People Big Dreams Learning Center last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on September 23, 2026. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little People Big Dreams Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 19 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 Little People Big Dreams Learning Center care for?
128, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little People Big Dreams Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little People Big Dreams Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little People Big Dreams Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 414-9009 to ask.
What is Little People Big Dreams Learning Center's phone number?
(302) 414-9009.
Where is Little People Big Dreams Learning Center?
901 E Basin Rd, New Castle, DE 19720. The nearest other daycare we list is Passion Care Academy II, 0.2 miles away.