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New Castle, DE 19720 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Sara Hayton
- licensed capacity
- 9
- a week, county median
- $182
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About
About Sara Hayton
Sara Hayton 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 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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- 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) 367-4868 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
Sara Hayton 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 Sara Hayton
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Family Child Care
- Capacity
- 9 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1169499
Summary
3 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Dec 18, 2025
6 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 3
- Safety and hazards 1
- Other rules 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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Dec 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
22P Children's Files
“Ensure children's files are complete. Child #2 and Child #3 need updated annual health appraisals, immunization records, and blood lead test results. Please send to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2026
Dec 11, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
8P License Renewal
“Please submit application 60 days prior to license expiration. (Received application 12/9).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2024
27P Hazardous Materials
“Ensure radon is tested every 5 years and send results to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2025
22P Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Child #1 and #2 need blood lead screenings and results. Child #5 needs annual health appraisal and immunization record.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2025
Dec 13, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
8P License Renewal
“Ensure the renewal application is submitted to OCCL at least 60 days prior to license expiration.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2023
22P Children's Files
“Ensure child files contain all required elements. A current health appraisal with immunizations is needed for one child. Blood lead testing results are needed for two children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2024
Dec 12, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
40P Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“Ensure a foot-operated trash can is within reach of where diaper changing occurs. This was corrected at the visit.”
Corrected during the visit
35P Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
“Repair the holes or replace nap mats - send a picture when complete.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2022
32P Outdoor Area
“Fil in the hole near the swing set in the backyard. Send a picture when complete.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2023
22P Children's Files
“Children's files were missing the following: - Child #1, 2, 4, and 6 need lead screening completed. Send confirmation of an appointment or the results.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2023
21P Parents Right to Know Act
“Send the parents right-to-know log for one child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Sara Hayton
Is Sara Hayton licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Sara Hayton last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on December 18, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Sara Hayton had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Sara Hayton care for?
9, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Sara Hayton accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Sara Hayton's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 367-4868 to confirm.
How much does Sara Hayton cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 367-4868 to ask.
What is Sara Hayton's phone number?
(302) 367-4868.
Where is Sara Hayton?
New Castle, DE 19720. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.