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The Little Campus

2050 South College Avenue, Newark, DE 197024.5· 35 reviews
licensed capacity
121
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$280

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About The Little Campus

The Little Campus is a licensed child care center in Newark, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 121 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care.

Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 1 visit in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: beginning at 6 weeks through 5 years old (school-age care 6-12)
Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
121 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Before Care starting at 6:30am; After Care available until 6pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Beginning at 6 weeks through 5 years old (school-age care 6-12)
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
StaffEach team member certified in CPR, AED, First Aid, and medication administration
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity121 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Little Campus 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 The Little Campus

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
121 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1004222
See the state's record

Summary

1 visit with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Aug 19, 2024

2 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.

  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Records and paperwork 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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  1. Aug 19, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      35U First Aid and CPR Training

      “Ensure all staff complete 1st Aid and CPR within two months. Staff completed the in-person class on 8/8/2024. Send Staff #1, #2, #3 cards to OCCL by September 13, 2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      30U Personnel Files

      “Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 - needs 7-hour OCCL Health and Safety Training. Staff #2 needs 7-hour OCCL Health and Safety Training, Orientation, Application, Signed Job Description”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2024

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 The Little Campus

Is The Little Campus licensed?

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

When was The Little Campus last inspected?

Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on August 19, 2024, with 2 rules cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.

Has The Little Campus had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 1 visit in the last 3 years; 2 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 Campus care for?

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

Does The Little Campus accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Little Campus' hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Little Campus cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 547-3465 to ask.

What is The Little Campus' phone number?

(302) 547-3465.

Where is The Little Campus?

2050 South College Avenue, Newark, DE 19702. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Scholars Center I, under 0.1 miles away.

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