Katherine Hernandez
Newark, DE 19713 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
The Little Caboose Childcare and Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 171
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $280
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About
About The Little Caboose Childcare and Learning Center
The Little Caboose Childcare and Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Newark, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 171 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
6 wk
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 171 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 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 |
| Curriculum | High Scope |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Preschool & PreK work on toileting skills |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Tadpoles) |
| Accreditation | Other accreditation (4 Star Facility, Delaware Stars (former program)) |
| Licensed capacity | 171 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Little Caboose Childcare and Learning Center 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 The Little Caboose Childcare and Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 171 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #29295
Summary
4 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Aug 1, 2025
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.
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Safety and hazards 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 1, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
63U Administration of Medication
“Ensure medication is not expired. Child #21 has an expired EpiPen.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2025
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #2 needs OCCL Health & Safety training. Staff #7 needs 2 references and service letter, Staff #9 needs service letter or 2 attempts, Staff #10 needs release of employment & service letter.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2025
- May 28, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Aug 15, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
74U Lesson Plans
“Ensure all lesson plans are posted & available for review.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
63U Administration of Medication
“Ensure all children have current MAR forms , including rash creams and sunscreen. Send forms for rooms 3, 4, and infants.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
57U Equipment
“Clean pillows/covers in rooms 3 & 4, dramatic play cozy area.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure all air fresheners and plug-in air fresheners are not used in the classrooms. Remove from classrooms.”
Corrected during the visit
45U Hazardous Materials
“Ensure all cabinets used to store cleaning products and hazardous materials are locked or out of reach of children.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jun 20, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Aug 31, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
66U Emergency Planning
“Ensure center has an adequate emergency water supply.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2023
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure floors, walls, and surfaces ae cleanable. Remove peeling tape from the floor in Room #4. This was corrected at the visit.”
Corrected during the visit
Sep 26, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“On August 31, 2022, The Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint regarding a lack of supervision and improper discipline. This incident had previously been self-reported to OCCL by the facility administrator. An investigation was conducted on August 31, 2022, and September 7, 2022. Based on the results of this investigation this complaint is substantiated because LS Flowers and Budin observed video footage of Staff #1 picking up a child by the arm. There is no evidence that Staff #1 was not properly supervising the children because LS Flowers and Budin observed video footage of Staff #1 seeing one child fall on top of another child and immediately attending to the children. Non-compliances from this incident for improper discipline and failure to notify a parent immediately of a potentially serious injury were cited in a self-reported event on August 31, 2022.”
Aug 31, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
64U Child Accident and Injury
“Ensure all serious or potentially serious injury, a licensee shall ensure the parent or guardian is notified immediately after staff members have assisted the child. This was corrected when LS Flowers counseled the administration team on this regulation.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2022
20U Positive Behavior Management
“Ensure that all staff use developmentally-appropriate methods of behavior management of children. Staff #1 roughly handled a child when she picked the child up by the arm. Staff #1 must complete the following three hours of professional development training which can be found on the DEPDNOW website: Positive Behavior Management. Submit documentation of completion to OCCL by September 30, 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2022
Aug 3, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
43U Children's Attendance
“Ensure children's attendance is accurate. At the time of the visit, three children left the classroom with a staff member and were not signed out.”
Corrected during the visit
36U Staff Attendance
“Ensure staff attendance is accurate. At the time of the visit, two staff members in room #10 were not signed into the classroom.”
Corrected during the visit
Jul 12, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“On June 10, 2022, the Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint regarding lack of supervision. An investigation was conducted on June 10, 2022, and June 15, 2022. Based on the results of this investigation, this complaint is substantiated because LS Flowers and Budin observed Staff #1 filling out paperwork while Child #1 had feces in her hands for several minutes.”
- Jun 6, 2022VisitNo rules cited
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- May 5, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Apr 20, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
20U Positive Behavior Management
“Ensure that all staff use developmentally-appropriate methods of behavior management of children. Staff #1 admitted to striking her own child while the child was enrolled at the center and in care at the facility. This was corrected when Staff #1's employment was immediately terminated from employment and the center owner contacted the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Hotline.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2022
- Apr 19, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 5, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 28, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 13, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 21, 2021VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 18, 2021VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 29, 2021VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Little Caboose Childcare and Learning Center
Is The Little Caboose Childcare and Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was The Little Caboose Childcare and Learning Center last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on August 1, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Little Caboose Childcare and Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 2 of 4 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 The Little Caboose Childcare and Learning Center care for?
171, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Little Caboose Childcare and Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Little Caboose Childcare and Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Little Caboose Childcare and Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 737-8854 to ask.
What is The Little Caboose Childcare and Learning Center's phone number?
(302) 737-8854.
Where is The Little Caboose Childcare and Learning Center?
366 Old Baltimore Pike, Newark, DE 19702. The nearest other daycare we list is Little People's Learning Academy, 0.3 miles away.