Kindercare (Casho Mill)
1520 Casho Mill Road, Newark, DE
4.5· 36 reviews
Willa Road Children's Center
- licensed capacity
- 60
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $280
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About Willa Road Children's Center
Willa Road Children's Center is a licensed child care center in Newark, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 60 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 60 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 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. It lists: 6 weeks through 12 years of age |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | Delaware Purchase of Care (POC) |
| More | Founded 2008 |
| Licensed capacity | 60 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Willa Road Children's 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 Willa Road Children's Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 60 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #781347
Summary
3 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Jan 8, 2026
13 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
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safety and hazards 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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Jan 8, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
72U Feeding of Infants
“Ensure infants have updated, signed feeding plan monthly. Send all plans to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2026
Jan 10, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
45U Hazardous Materials
“Send updated radon results to OCCL every 5 years.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2025
38U Parents Right to Know
“Send updated Parents Right to Know Log.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2025
30U Personnel Files
“Please ensure all staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs CPR and First Aid. Staff #2 needs 18 trainings hours, with 1 hour being in Health and Safety, and a signed PD plan. Staff #3 needs Orientation and OCCL Health and Safety Training. Staff #4 needs you updated fingerprints and eligibility letter. Staff #5 needs OCCL Health and Safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
28U General Qualifications
“Please ensure all staff have updated fingerprinting eligibility letter (Staff #4).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025
Jan 12, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
8U License Renewal
“Renewal applications are due 60 days before license expiration. Send your renewal application to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
61U Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“areas with soap and water then disinfect after each diaper change. Send a picture of your bottles at your diaper stations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
58U Sanitation
“Obtain soap and water bottles to be filled and used in all classrooms. Send a picture to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
43U Children's Attendance
“Make sure all children's attendance records include times when not in the assigned classroom. Each classroom must have an attendance record.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
41U Child Health Appraisal
“Ensure children have blood lead screening with results in their file. Child #1 and Child #5 need testing results. Send to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
34U Annual Professional Development Plan
“All staff need signed annual PD plans in their files. Send PD plans for all Staff #1-#7 and Staff #9.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
32U Orientation
“Staff #3 and #6 need to complete OCCL Health and Safety Training for Child Care Professionals.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure all staff files have eligibility letters. Staff #6 and Staff #7 need eligibility letters.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
Jan 25, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
40U Child Files
“Children's files need the following: - Child #5 and #6 need a lead screening. - Child #9 needs a health appraisal and immunizations. Send documentation and/or proof of appointments for these.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2023
30U Personnel Files
“Staff files need the following: - Staff #1 needs CPR/First Aid and administration of medication. - Staff #2 needs CPR/First Aid - Staff #4 needs CPR/First Aid, orientation, two references, and a health appraisal.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2023
Jan 11, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
40U Child Files
“Forward/Obtain lead screenings for two children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2022
30U Personnel Files
“Forward/obtain eligibility letters for three staff members.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Willa Road Children's Center
Is Willa Road Children's Center licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Willa Road Children's Center last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on January 8, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Willa Road Children's Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Willa Road Children's Center care for?
60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Willa Road Children's Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Willa Road Children's Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Willa Road Children's Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 738-2008 to ask.
What is Willa Road Children's Center's phone number?
(302) 738-2008.
Where is Willa Road Children's Center?
420 Willa Road, Newark, DE 19711. The nearest other daycare we list is Newark Parks & Recreation Before&After School Care@West Park, 0.2 miles away.