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Newark, DE 19702 · toddlers to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Oretha Fleming
- licensed capacity
- 9
- a week, county median
- $182
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About
About Oretha Fleming
Oretha Fleming is a licensed home daycare in Newark, 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 3 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
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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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) 365-9309 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
Oretha Fleming 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 Oretha Fleming
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Family Child Care
- Capacity
- 9 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #382889
Summary
3 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent May 12, 2026
22 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 8
- Safety and hazards 3
- Food and nutrition 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Other rules 3
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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May 12, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
8P License Renewal
“Ensure the application is completed 60-days prior to expiration.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2026
27P Hazardous Materials
“Ensure Radon testing is completed every five years.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026
26P Health Observations
“Ensure children's attendance is documented and completed daily. -Corrected at visit”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2026
22P Children's Files
“Ensure children's files are complete. Blood led screening results for Child #6 and #8. A completed file for Child #10.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026
21P Parents Right to Know Act
“Ensure the Parent Right to Know log is completed and updated.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026
May 5, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
8P License Renewal
“Ensure the application is completed 60 days before expiration. -Send application to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2025
56P Training
“Ensure CPR and First Aid is completed. Send updated CPR and First Aid to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2025
51P Feeding of Infants
“Ensure infant feeding schedule is completed and updated monthly.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025
50P Meals and Snacks
“Ensure weekly menus are complete and current. -Send menus for two weeks to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2025
30P Fire Safety
“Ensure monthly fire prevention inspection is completed. Ensure the fire extinguisher is inspected annually. Ensure batteries in the smoke detector are changed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2025
29P Indoor Space
“Ensure air fresheners are not used in child care spaces. Ensure water temperature is under 120 degrees. Water temperature in the bathroom was 128.4 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025
24P Daily Attendance of Children
“Ensure children's attendance is completed. - Corrected at visit.”
Corrected during the visit
22P Children's Files
“Ensure children files are completed. Health appraisal for Child #3, Child #7, and Child #9. Immunizations for Child #3, Child #7, and Child #9. Blood lead screening results for Child #7.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025
21P Parents Right to Know Act
“Ensure parent right to know log is completed. - Send updated and completed parent right-to-know log to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2025
May 6, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
8P License Renewal
“Ensure application is completed 60 days before expiration.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024
52P Activities and Interactions
“Ensure schedule is posted and followed.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024
50P Meals and Snacks
“Ensure the menu is current and posted.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024
30P Fire Safety
“Ensure monthly fire drills are conducted. Send May's and June's to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024
29P Indoor Space
“Ensure electrical inspections are documented every three years. Remove hazard for child care room-Replace the broken outlet cover.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024
24P Daily Attendance of Children
“Ensure daily attendance with Heath observations are completed daily. Send one week of attendance to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024
22P Children's Files
“Ensure children's files are complete. Health with immunizations for Child #2, #3, #6, and #7. Blood Lead screening results for #6 and #7. Screen permission and parent right to know for Child #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024
21P Parents Right to Know Act
“Ensure the parent right-to-know log is completed.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024
May 3, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
8P License Renewal
“Ensure application is completed 60 days before expiration date.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2023
30P Fire Safety
“Ensure smoke alarm has batteries replaced.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2023
22P Children's Files
“Ensure children files are completed. Child #5 and 6 need health appraisal with immunizations. Child # 2,3,5, and 6 need lead blood screening results. Child #4 and 7 need updated health appraisal.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2023
13P General Requirements
“Ensure fingerprints are completed every five years.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Oretha Fleming
Is Oretha Fleming licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Oretha Fleming last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on May 12, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Oretha Fleming had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 22 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 Oretha Fleming care for?
9, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Oretha Fleming accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Oretha Fleming's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 365-9309 to confirm.
How much does Oretha Fleming cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 365-9309 to ask.
What is Oretha Fleming's phone number?
(302) 365-9309.
Where is Oretha Fleming?
Newark, DE 19702. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.