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Rebekah Mercer

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 Rebekah Mercer

Rebekah Mercer 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 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

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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

Rebekah Mercer 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 Rebekah Mercer

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Family Child Care
Capacity
9 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1006142
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Summary

1 visit with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Aug 13, 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.

  • 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. Aug 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      30P Fire Safety

      “Ensure fire extinguisher is inspected annually.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2025

  2. Nov 10, 2021Inspection13 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      56P Training

      “Submit the documentation for all 12 hours of annual training. (License year 11-1-20 to 10-31-21)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      45P Emergency Planning

      “Conduct, record and submit documentation of monthly evacuation drills.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      44P First Aid Kit

      “Add gauze pads, disposable gloves, and roll gauze to complete the first aid kit.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      42P Administration of Medication

      “Provide documentation of administration of medication certification.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2021

    • Safe sleep

      35P Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments

      “Label all rest equipment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2021

    • Food and nutrition

      31P Kitchen and Food Preparation

      “Clean/sanitize the kitchen, food prep area, and sink.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2021

    • Safety and hazards

      30P Fire Safety

      “Conduct, record, and submit monthly fire prevention safety inspections. Mount the fire extinguisher.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      29P Indoor Space

      “Provide a covered trash can in the bathroom; replace outlet covers in the care area.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2021

    • Safety and hazards

      27P Hazardous Materials

      “Submit a lead risk assessment report from an approved assessor. Submit results of radon testing conducted in all areas where care is provided.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      26P Health Observations

      “Daily health observations are needed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      24P Daily Attendance of Children

      “Daily attendance is needed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      22P Children's Files

      “Submit documentation to ensure complete children's files. Three children need full files containing all elements. All children need current health appraisals with immunizations; 4 children need date of enrollment and days/hours of attendance; 3 children need screen time permission and parent's right to know; 1 child needs a transportation permission”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      21P Parents Right to Know Act

      “Submit a Parent's Right To Know log.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 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 Rebekah Mercer

Is Rebekah Mercer licensed?

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

When was Rebekah Mercer last inspected?

Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on August 13, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.

Has Rebekah Mercer 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 Rebekah Mercer care for?

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

Does Rebekah Mercer accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Rebekah Mercer's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 419-0692 to confirm.

How much does Rebekah Mercer cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 419-0692 to ask.

What is Rebekah Mercer's phone number?

(302) 419-0692.

Where is Rebekah Mercer?

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).