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Mary Richardson

New Castle, DE 19720 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
9
a week, county median
$182

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About Mary Richardson

Mary Richardson 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 3 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

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity9 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Mary Richardson 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).

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New Castle County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Mary Richardson

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Family Child Care
Capacity
9 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#27415
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Summary

2 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Apr 3, 2025

3 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 2
  • Safety and hazards 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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  1. Apr 3, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      36P Equipment

      “Discontinue use of the walker, or remove the wheels, or obtain doctor's permission for use. for the infant in care. The provider removed it from the care area during the visit.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      21P Parents Right to Know Act

      “Submit a completed parents right to know log.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2025

  2. Apr 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      21P Parents Right to Know Act

      “Submit a current Parent's Right to Know log.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024

  3. Apr 11, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      22P Children's Files

      “Submit a health appraisal with immunizations and a blood lead test for Child #1 to complete children's files.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2023

  4. Apr 5, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Other rules

      8P License Renewal

      “Submit a renewal application 60 days prior to license expiration.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2022

    • Food and nutrition

      51P Feeding of Infants

      “Obtain an infant feeding schedule for the one infant in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2022

    • Food and nutrition

      50P Meals and Snacks

      “Post a two week menu.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      44P First Aid Kit

      “Add the following items to complete the first aid kit: an eye patch, a first aid guide, and safety pins.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      22P Children's Files

      “Submit a parental permission signature page for one child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2022

Copied from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Mary Richardson

Is Mary Richardson licensed?

Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Mary Richardson last inspected?

Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on April 3, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Mary Richardson had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Mary Richardson care for?

9, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Mary Richardson accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Mary Richardson's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 654-7251 to confirm.

How much does Mary Richardson cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 654-7251 to ask.

What is Mary Richardson's phone number?

(302) 654-7251.

Where is Mary Richardson?

New Castle, DE 19720. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).