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New Castle, DE 19720 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Tammy Dutton
- licensed capacity
- 9
- a week, county median
- $182
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About
About Tammy Dutton
Tammy Dutton 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 9 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
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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) 981-6279 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
Tammy Dutton 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 Tammy Dutton
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Family Child Care
- Capacity
- 9 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #533687
Summary
3 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Aug 11, 2026
9 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.
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Health, medication and illness 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 11, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
51P Feeding of Infants
“Ensure infant feeding schedule is completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2026
35P Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
“Ensure nap equipment is labeled and stored separately. Discussed creating a mat list and placing top/bottom covers in the child's bins.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2026
29P Indoor Space
“Ensure hazardous materials are inaccessible. Locks need to be installed on the bathroom vanity.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2026
22P Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Child #5 needs PRTK, screen time, and permission to sleep in another room signatures.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2026
Aug 8, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
48P Pets
“Ensure pets are vaccinated. The dog's rabies is expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025
42P Administration of Medication
“Ensure medication certification is updated. Provider's medication certification is expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025
Aug 9, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
32P Outdoor Area
“Ensure fence is in good repair. Dump standing water and remove hazards before going outside in physical area.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2024
29P Indoor Space
“Ensure the physical environment is free of burning candles and diffusers.”
Corrected during the visit
27P Hazardous Materials
“Ensure cabinets are locked or hazards removed. Send radon results once completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2024
Aug 4, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
30P Fire Safety
“Ensure fire extinguisher is mounted. Mount and send photo to OCCL. Replace batteries in smoke detectors. Send documentation to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2023
25P Infants' Records
“Complete infant daily logs for two infants. Send one week's worth to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2023
24P Daily Attendance of Children
“Ensure children's attendance includes exact arrival and departure times. Send one weeks worth of attendance records to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Tammy Dutton
Is Tammy Dutton licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Tammy Dutton last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on August 11, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Tammy Dutton had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Tammy Dutton care for?
9, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Tammy Dutton accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Tammy Dutton's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 981-6279 to confirm.
How much does Tammy Dutton cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 981-6279 to ask.
What is Tammy Dutton's phone number?
(302) 981-6279.
Where is Tammy Dutton?
New Castle, DE 19720. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.