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NCC Head Start, Inc. Jeffrey E. Benatti
- licensed capacity
- 76
- a week, county median
- $210
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About NCC Head Start, Inc. Jeffrey E. Benatti
NCC Head Start, Inc. Jeffrey E. Benatti is a licensed child care center in Bear, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 76 children, serving preschoolers.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
Ages served: preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 76 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 832-2212 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 76 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
NCC Head Start, Inc. Jeffrey E. Benatti has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in New Castle County has a median price of $210 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 NCC Head Start, Inc. Jeffrey E. Benatti
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 76 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #27755
Summary
4 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Apr 13, 2026
7 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.
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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- Apr 13, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Jan 7, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
61U Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“Ensure all classrooms have diaper-changing procedures posted in the bathrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2026
56U Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
“Ensure all nap equipment is labeled in Classroom 1”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2026
48U Heating and Cooling
“Ensure all HVAC vents in Classrooms 1-4 are clean and free from dust.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2026
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. The following is needed: - CPR/First Aid--Staff #1, 2, 3, 4”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2026
Jan 23, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
63U Administration of Medication
“Ensure medication is not expired. Send a picture of Child #4's inhaler that is not expired to OCCL when complete.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2024
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs OCCL's 7 hour Health & Safety course. Send certificates to OCCL when complete.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2024
Nov 7, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
27U Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
“On 11/06/2023, Administrator [name] from NCC Head Start Bear, emailed and notified LS Brady of an incident where a child was left unattended in a classroom for three minutes. This was corrected when both teachers were made to review the active supervision policy, and bathroom polices were also reviewed. Both teachers were suspended for three days. Again, this incident was self-reported, and additional documentation can be found in a focus note. EBrady 11/07/2023”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2023
- May 17, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Jan 5, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure personnel files are complete. Staff#1-12 need to complete OCCL's Health and Safety course. Staff# 11 needs to complete CPR/First Aid. Send to OCCL when complete.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2023
28U General Qualifications
“Ensure all staff are fingerprinted and determined eligible every five years. Please send a copy of the fingerprint receipts, along with the out of state clearances to OCCL when complete.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about NCC Head Start, Inc. Jeffrey E. Benatti
Is NCC Head Start, Inc. Jeffrey E. Benatti licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was NCC Head Start, Inc. Jeffrey E. Benatti last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on April 13, 2026. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has NCC Head Start, Inc. Jeffrey E. Benatti had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 NCC Head Start, Inc. Jeffrey E. Benatti care for?
76, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does NCC Head Start, Inc. Jeffrey E. Benatti accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are NCC Head Start, Inc. Jeffrey E. Benatti's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 832-2212 to confirm.
How much does NCC Head Start, Inc. Jeffrey E. Benatti cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 832-2212 to ask.
What is NCC Head Start, Inc. Jeffrey E. Benatti's phone number?
(302) 832-2212.
Where is NCC Head Start, Inc. Jeffrey E. Benatti?
931 Bear Corbitt Road, Bear, DE 19701. The nearest other daycare we list is Celebree School of Bear, 0.3 miles away.