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New Castle, DE 19720 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Shakira Waples DBA Next Generation Childcare
- licensed capacity
- 9
- a week, county median
- $154
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About
About Shakira Waples DBA Next Generation Childcare
Shakira Waples DBA Next Generation Childcare is a licensed home daycare in New Castle, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 9 children, serving 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 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 9 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 277-3979 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 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
Shakira Waples DBA Next Generation Childcare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a home daycare in New Castle County has a median price of $154 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 Shakira Waples DBA Next Generation Childcare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Family Child Care
- Capacity
- 9 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #731541
Summary
3 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Feb 10, 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.
- Records and paperwork 4
- 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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Feb 10, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
8P License Renewal
“Ensure the application is completed 60 days before the expiration of the license.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2026
22P Children's Files
“Ensure children's files are complete. Health appraisal with immunizations for Child #2. Blood lead screening results for Child #1, #3, #4, and #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026
21P Parents Right to Know Act
“Ensure parent's right to know is complete with all new enrollments.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2026
Feb 14, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
8P License Renewal
“Ensure application is submitted 60 days prior to expiration. Send completed application to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2025
Feb 7, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
8P License Renewal
“Ensure application is completed 60 days before expiration.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
22P Children's Files
“Ensure children files are complete. Chil #4 needs health appraisal with blood lead screening results. Child # 6 needs health appraisal with immunizations and blood lead screening results.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024
21P Parents Right to Know Act
“Ensure parent right-to-know log is completed and updated.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
Feb 9, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
8P License Renewal
“Ensure application is completed and submitted to OCCL 60 days prior to expiration.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2023
56P Training
“Ensure 12 hours of training is completed. -Ensure CPR and Frist Aid is completed- Class is scheduled for February 22, 2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2023
30P Fire Safety
“Ensure the fire extinguisher is inspected annually. -Fire Extinguisher is expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2023
22P Children's Files
“Ensure child files are completed, Child #1 needs an emergency card, parent right to know, screen time and transportation permission. Child #2 and #7 need lead lab screening results.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2023
21P Parents Right to Know Act
“Ensure Parent Right to Know log is completed with any incoming families. -Send over parent right-to-know log of enrolled families.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Shakira Waples DBA Next Generation Childcare
Is Shakira Waples DBA Next Generation Childcare licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Shakira Waples DBA Next Generation Childcare last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on February 10, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Shakira Waples DBA Next Generation Childcare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 3 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 Shakira Waples DBA Next Generation Childcare care for?
9, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Shakira Waples DBA Next Generation Childcare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Shakira Waples DBA Next Generation Childcare's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 277-3979 to confirm.
How much does Shakira Waples DBA Next Generation Childcare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 277-3979 to ask.
What is Shakira Waples DBA Next Generation Childcare's phone number?
(302) 277-3979.
Where is Shakira Waples DBA Next Generation Childcare?
New Castle, DE 19720. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.