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Tarbiyah School

706 Old Baltimore Pike, Newark, DE 197025.0· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
230
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$280

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About Tarbiyah School

Tarbiyah School is a licensed child care center in Newark, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 230 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 5 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
230 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity230 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Tarbiyah School 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.
New Castle County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Tarbiyah School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
230 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1354908
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Aug 26, 2026

10 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
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Health, medication and illness 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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  1. Aug 26, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)

      “OCCL s investigation of regulatory non-compliance began after clearance from other agencies was received. On July 27, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding allegations of lack of supervision. An investigation was started on July 30, 2026, and concluded on August 18, 2026. This complaint is substantiated for lack of supervision based on interviews conducted. Administrator #1 and two staff members stated school-age children do walk to the bathroom alone and with no direct supervision.”
  2. Jul 13, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      61U Diapering and Soiled Clothing

      “Ensure diaper changing mat is cleanable and rip free. Replace the torn diaper-changing mat in the infant classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      49U Indoor Space

      “Ensure air fresheners are not used in classrooms and child care spaces. -Corrected at visit.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      30U Personnel Files

      “Ensure staff files are complete. -References needed for Staff #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2026

  3. Jul 14, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      49U Indoor Space

      “Ensure surfaces are clean and in good repair. Replace the ceiling tile in the little classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      40U Child Files

      “Ensure children files are complete. Blood lead screening results for Child #3. Health appraisal with immunization for Child #13.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      30U Personnel Files

      “Ensure staff files are complete. Fingerprinting and Eligibility letter for Staff #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025

  4. Apr 9, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Jul 19, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      53U Outdoor Area

      “Remove broken shade tent from the playground. -Corrected at visit”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      30U Personnel Files

      “Ensure staff files are completed. Staff #1 needs health appraisal with TB. Staff #2 needs OCCL Health and Safety training and to be fingerprinted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2024

  6. Jul 5, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)

      “The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on June 6, 2024, regarding indoor temperature. An investigation was conducted on June 13, 2023. This complaint is substantiated for indoor temperature based on observations of classroom temperatures and interviews conducted. All staff interviewed stated the air conditioner is not working properly and the classroom temperatures were observed above 82 degrees.”
  7. Jul 21, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      74U Lesson Plans

      “Ensure lesson plans are posted and current. - Corrected at visit”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safe sleep

      56U Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments

      “Ensure all cribs are labeled- Corrected at visit. Ensure all cribs are on the lowest setting. 3 cribs need to be lowered to the lowest setting.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2023

    • Food and nutrition

      50U Kitchen and Food Preparation

      “Ensure all refrigerators are under 41 degrees. - Corrected at visit”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      49U Indoor Space

      “Ensure all walls are repaired and cleanable. Patch and paint back wall in the toddler room, the little diamond, and bathroom in second building.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      40U Child Files

      “Ensure child files are complete. Parent Right to Know and screen permission for Child # 1,4,5,6,9,10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, and 23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      30U Personnel Files

      “Ensure staff files are completed. OCCL Health and Safety training is needed for all staff except #32, #33, #34, #35, and #27.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2023

  8. Jul 14, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  9. Jul 6, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      53U Outdoor Area

      “Remove broken equipment from concrete area leading to younger children's playground. Fix all fencing areas that are not meeting requirements - make sure the fencing is standing firm to meet height requirements and that any detached or uneven parts are fixed to ensure it is in safe, stable working condition with no hazards. Remove rope from hanging bar. Ensure all gates on both playgrounds function as self-closing with no obstacle to swinging into closure position. Place mulch where needed on fall zones. Fix lock on older playground gate.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      49U Indoor Space

      “Patch up ceiling wall in KG bathroom, place locks on cabinets with cleaning supplies/chemicals, fix/replace broken bathroom doors, fill in/fix floor gap area in science room where closet area is located, patch up wall near bathroom sink in second licensed building, and clean bathroom walls.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      40U Child Files

      “Obtain complete child files. Obtain lead screenings for four children, current health appraisal with immunization record for one child, complete MAR form for one child, and date of enrollment and days and hours of enrollments for one child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      30U Personnel Files

      “Obtain complete staff files. Obtain one staff member's administration of medication, one staff member's annual abuse and neglect review, one staff member's job description, two references, declaration and drug/alcohol prohibition form, and service letters. Two references are needed in no service letter received.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2022

  10. Nov 17, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      53U Outdoor Area

      “Replace/correct fencing gates so that they are self-closing and self-latching. Remove green stand post and tarp cover from younger aged child care playground. Move black property fencing off playground fencing and repair damages areas, remove wires, replace torn fencing material, remove down spout holding mechanism, and cover other down spout. Move rocking horse and toy equipment airplane to allow required fall zone spacing and ensure children are not too close to equipment when rocking. Place top fencing rod on taller fencing and remove any hazard points.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2021

Copied from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Tarbiyah School

Is Tarbiyah School licensed?

Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Tarbiyah School last inspected?

Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on August 26, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Tarbiyah School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 5 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Tarbiyah School care for?

230, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Tarbiyah School accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Tarbiyah School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Tarbiyah School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 533-8114 to ask.

What is Tarbiyah School's phone number?

(302) 533-8114.

Where is Tarbiyah School?

706 Old Baltimore Pike, Newark, DE 19702. The nearest other daycare we list is Newark Montessori Preschool, 0.9 miles away.

Sources: Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).