Rebekah Mercer
New Castle, DE 19720 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Shirley Smith
- licensed capacity
- 9
- a week, county median
- $182
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About
About Shirley Smith
Shirley Smith 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
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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) 832-9638 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
Shirley Smith 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 Shirley Smith
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Family Child Care
- Capacity
- 9 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #600338
Summary
3 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Jun 3, 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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Jun 3, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
8P License Renewal
“Submit notarized renewal application. This was corrected when the provider stated she submitted the renewal application on June 1, 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2025
30P Fire Safety
“Submit fire drill for the month of June to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2025
22P Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Submit mat permission for Children #1 and 2. Submit health appraisal with immunizations and infant feeding schedule for Child #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2025
21P Parents Right to Know Act
“Submit parents right to know log to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2025
Jun 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
22P Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Submit health appraisal for Child #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2024
Feb 13, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“On January 15, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding concerns of improper discipline, not meeting the meal pattern requirements, and the menu not matching the food served. This complaint is Substantiated for not meeting the meal pattern requirements and the menu not matching the food served, as [name] admitted to serving Child #1 snacks, instead of serving the meal prepared for the rest of the children without written parental permission or a list of foods to substitute. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for improper discipline as [name] denied all allegations and stated she would never curse at or hit a child. The children present at this visit were not old enough to be interviewed.”
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FAQ
Questions about Shirley Smith
Is Shirley Smith licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Shirley Smith last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on June 3, 2025, with 4 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Shirley Smith had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Shirley Smith care for?
9, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Shirley Smith accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Shirley Smith's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 832-9638 to confirm.
How much does Shirley Smith cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 832-9638 to ask.
What is Shirley Smith's phone number?
(302) 832-9638.
Where is Shirley Smith?
New Castle, DE 19720. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.