Rebekah Mercer
New Castle, DE 19720 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Sprinkles Christian Child Care & Development
- licensed capacity
- 68
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $280
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About
About Sprinkles Christian Child Care & Development
Sprinkles Christian Child Care & Development is a licensed child care center in Bear, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 68 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Wednesday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM; Thursday, 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM; Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolFaith-basedMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 68 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Christian) |
| Staff | Owner/director holds a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from Wilmington University |
| Daily life | USDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | Purchase of Care |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Procare) |
| Licensed capacity | 68 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Sprinkles Christian Child Care & Development has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in New Castle County has a median price of $280 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 Sprinkles Christian Child Care & Development
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 68 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1492538
Summary
6 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Aug 6, 2026
20 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 9
- Safety and hazards 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Other rules 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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Aug 6, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
45U Hazardous Materials
“Ensure radon test is done every 5 years. Send results to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2026
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Developmental plans for Child #4, 5, 6, 9. Screen time permission for Child #10. MAR for Child #11. Send to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2026
33U Annual Training
“Training hours for Staff #1, 2, 3, 8, 9 will be cited if not received by 8/31/2026.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2026
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. CPR/First aid for Staff #3, 5, and 6. PD plan for Staff #1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8. OCCL Health and Safety training for Staff #5, 6, and 10. 2 References for Staff #4, 5, 6, 10. 1 Reference for Staff #7. Release of employment for Staff $5, 6, 7, 10. 1 service letter or 2 additional references for Staff #5, 6, 7, 10. Adult abuse registry check for Staff #10. Health appraisal w/TB test for Staff #5, 6, 7. Send to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2026
Nov 5, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“On October 8, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding incorrect ratios, lack of supervision, failing to use appropriate behavior management supports, and not having sufficient staff to monitor entrance to the facility. An investigation began on October 14, 2025, and concluded on October 27, 2025. Based on documentation and video footage reviewed, this complaint is substantiated for incorrect ratios and failing to use appropriate behavior management supports. Attendance documentation showed five instances over four days where classrooms were not following proper staff-to-child ratios. Video footage showed staff not intervening in an altercation between two children for 40 seconds. Based on staff interviews and observations, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for lack of supervision or not having sufficient staff to monitor entrance to the facility. Staff are qualified and supervise the classrooms and there is sufficient staff to monitor entrance to the facility.”
Aug 13, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
66U Emergency Planning
“Ensure evacuation routes are posted in both Starfish classrooms. Send a picture.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2025
61U Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“Ensure diaper changing procedure is posted in infant and [name] Send a picture.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2025
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Health appraisal with immunizations for Child #3 and 4. Immunizations for Child #1. Blood lead screening for Child #1 and 5. Developmental plan for Child #4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12. Send all to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025
38U Parents Right to Know
“Send Parent's Right to Know log.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2025
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. FA/CPR needed for Staff #5, 7, 9, and 10. Signed PD plans for Staff #1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12. Annual review of safe sleep and abuse and neglect for Staff #1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 12. Orientation for Staff #4, 7, 8, 10, 12. OCCL Health and Safety training for Staff #7 and 8. Job description for Staff #8. 2 references for Staff #5, 7, 8, 10, 12. Release of employment for Staff #5, 8, 10, 12. Service letter or 2 additional references for Staff #5, 7, 8, 10, 12. Declaration for Staff #12. Drug/alcohol statement for Staff #5 and 12. Adult abuse for Staff #8, 10, 12. Health appraisal for staff #8. TB test for Staff #7 and 8. Full staff file and out-of-state checks for Staff #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2025
16U Insurance Coverage
“Ensure general liability insurance is not expired. Send a copy to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2025
Jul 1, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
33U Annual Training
“Ensure all staff complete annual training hours 30 days before the license expiration date. 18 hours are needed for Staff #1, #3, #5, #6, #7 including 2 in health and safety. 9 hours are needed for Staff #8, including 1 hour in health and safety. Staff #2 needs 14 hours more hours of training. Staff #4 needs 7-hour including 2 hours in health and safety. Please send documentation by June 30 or this will become non-compliant.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2024
Jun 6, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
66U Emergency Planning
“Ensure the infant room board is complete post evacuation route and schedule. Send a picture to OCCL by July 8, 2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2024
61U Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“Ensure a foot-activated diaper pail is within arms' reach of the diapering chaining table in the preschool room. Send a picture to OCCL by July 8, 2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2024
42U Documenting Children's Progress
“Ensure children's progress is documented. Child #1,#2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, and #9 need development plans. Noted at visit, a training is scheduled to help staff complete progress reports. Please send documentation to OCCL by July 8, 2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2024
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Blood lead screening is needed for Child #3, #4, and #9 Please send documentation to OCCL by July 7, 2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2024
35U First Aid and CPR Training
“Ensure all staff are certified in CPR and first aid within two months of employment. Staff #1, #3, #6, and #8 need CPR and FA training. *Noted CPR training is scheduled for 6/11/2024 for all staff. Please send documentation to OCCL by July 7, 2024”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2024
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure personnel files are complete. PD plan is needed for Staff #2, #3, and #8. Staff #3 needs Adult abuse, health Appraisal w/TB, release of employment history, and Service letter. Recommended: Have all staff sign an annual review of Sleep Safe and Abuse and Neglect. Please send documentation to OCCL by July 8, 2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2024
Dec 13, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
72U Feeding of Infants
“Ensure infants are not given a bottle while laying in a crib. This was corrected at the visit.”
Corrected during the visit
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. A professional development plan is needed for staff #1, 2. A full file is needed for staff #3 including CPR/FA. Staff #4 needs CPR/FA, OCCL health and safety training, health appraisal with TB test, release of employment, one service letter with one more reference or 3 additional references. Staff #6 needs 7 hr OCCL health and safety training, one service letter with one additional references or three more references. Staff #7 needs a health appraisal with TB test”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2024
Oct 9, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
74U Lesson Plans
“Please send 2 weeks of lesson plans for each age group and have them available to review.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2023
66U Emergency Planning
“Ensure all evacuation routes are posted in each classroom. Send a picture. Ensure all monthly fire drills are recorded and posted. Do a fire drill and send documentation to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2023
40U Child Files
“Ensure all child files are complete. Health appraisals are needed for Child #1, 4, 5, 12, 13, 14, and 18. Immunizations are needed for Child #1, 6, 12, 13, 14, 18, and 19. Blood lead screening is needed for Child #12, 13, 14, 17, 18, and 19.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2024
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure all staff files are complete. CPR and First aid is needed for Staff #3 and 5. Safe sleep review is needed for Staff #1, 3, 4, and 5. Review of abuse and neglect is needed for Staff #1 and 5. Orientation is needed for staff #1, 3, 4, 5 References are needed for staff #4 and 5. Declaration and drug/alcohol statement is needed for Staff #1 and 5. Adult Abuse check is needed for Staff #1, 3, and 4. Health appraisal with TB results are needed for Staff #1, 3, and 4. Release of employment is needed for Staff #5. Service letters or proof of 2 attempts to send them is needed for Staff #3, 4, and 5.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2024
24U Staff Qualifications
“Ensure there are qualified staff in each room at all times. At the visit, it was observed an aide and a volunteer not qualified through DEEDS were supervising three children ages 2-4 years old. This was fixed when a qualified staff member came into the room. An aide and an intern were alone with five infants. This was corrected when the administrator walked into the room. Send a staffing plan for the rest of the week to ensure qualified staff are in all classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Sprinkles Christian Child Care & Development
Is Sprinkles Christian Child Care & Development licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Sprinkles Christian Child Care & Development last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on August 6, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Sprinkles Christian Child Care & Development had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 19 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 Sprinkles Christian Child Care & Development care for?
68, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Sprinkles Christian Child Care & Development accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Sprinkles Christian Child Care & Development's hours?
Monday to Wednesday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM; Thursday, 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM; Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Sprinkles Christian Child Care & Development cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 524-4460 to ask.
What is Sprinkles Christian Child Care & Development's phone number?
(302) 524-4460.
Where is Sprinkles Christian Child Care & Development?
60 Fir Ave, Bear, DE 19701. The nearest other daycare we list is Innovative Kids Early Learning Academy, 0.2 miles away.