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Cradles To Crayons And Beyond Early Learning Center

Newark, DE · New Castle County
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ 4.0 (3 reviews)
1415 PULASKI HIGHWAY, Newark, DE 19702
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Quick Facts

Capacity
132 children
Age Range
6 weeks through 12 years.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
3

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Contact Information

📞 (302) 595-3370
1415 PULASKI HIGHWAY
Newark, DE 19702
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Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
1131350
Licensed Since
2014
Issued By
Delaware Department of Services For Children, Youth And Their Families
Licensor
OCCL.DSCYF@state.de.us
District Office
State of Delaware, Office of Child Care Licensing

Reviews

4.0
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Jeanine Zeek
2021-06-20 09:30:45
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I am an employee

I have been working for this center for about two months and I must say I have loved each and every moment! FROM the staff to the beautiful children and their amazing families that we serve .
I began this job at the sudden ending of a chapter in my life and just being around such awesome kids and great,strong willed, proud, & independent women has made my personal life that much easier to cope with. I want to thank the parents who allow me the opportunity and true privilege to care for your little ones because as like yourselves I'm simply getting up each morning to provide for my own daughters ( one of whom is a student here as well in Miss.Nicole's Pre-K classroom) . I'm forever in debt and gratitude to Miss.Latesha Scott the owner and Miss.Joy whye the director for seeing in me something good enough to work with and be given such enormous responsibilities & expectations . When you come to a job you love every day it's very hard to see it as work but, we are always given friendly reminders that this is a place of business and we are entrusted
with the most important part of any parents lives and we need to always stay vigilant and aware that those babies are to be cared for in the most appropriate, loving, kind, and responsible way possible at all times..

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Paul R
2020-06-22 17:37:51
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

The staff here are amazing and dedicated to the kids, specially Miss Donna and Miss Nicole, they are amazing!

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Alicia
2016-08-01 11:41:34
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for less than 6 months

My child went to this daycare later came home about 3 months into the day care and told me Mrs. Donna was beating my child! I did get the state involved.

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About the Provider

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Additional Information: Financial Arrangements: Child Care Food Program;Nonprofit;Purchase of Care; Reported Injuries & Deaths: 2023: 4 facility injuries. No facility deaths reported.; 2024: 1 facility injury. No facility deaths reported.; 2025: 1 facility injury. No facility deaths reported.; 2022: 4 facility injuries. No facility deaths reported.;

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulation Code Status
2019-10-28 Non Compliance 16N - Records Corrected
Corrective Action: Accurate documentation of each arrival and departure time for every child and staff member is required. Send two week’s attendance / tracking sheets for both morning and afternoon sessions for the school-age children by November 12, 2019.
2019-08-01 Non Compliance 40N - Outdoor climate and space Corrected
Corrective Action: A licensee shall ensure that the outdoor play area has a shaded rest area for children and is fenced with sturdy, safe material and reinforced at intervals so as to give support. The gates shall be equipped with self-closing and positive self-latching closure mechanisms. The fence had many slats missing which created holes. The gates’ latches were not working correctly. Replace the fencing with approved fencing and gate latches with self-closing locking mechanisms. Discontinue use of the playground until a new fence is erected that meets the requirements of the regulations. Ensure a shade area is present at all times when the playground is in use. Contact specialist Budin once the fence has been replaced so approval can be provided for the fence and gates before the playground area is used.
2019-06-07 Non Compliance 68N - Infant and toddler care Corrected
Corrective Action: Documentation of 30 minute sleep checks is needed.
2019-06-07 Non Compliance 16N - Records Corrected
Corrective Action: Assure staff and children are signed in and out of each classroom with each arrival and departure.
2019-06-07 Non Compliance 40N - Outdoor climate and space Corrected
Corrective Action: Repair the playground fence.
2019-06-07 Non Compliance 19N - Child files Corrected
Corrective Action: A health appraisal with immunizations is needed for one child.
2019-06-07 Non Compliance 47N - Diapering Corrected
Corrective Action: A working foot activated trash can for diapers is needed in the bathroom. A covered trash can is needed in the bathroom.
2019-06-07 Non Compliance 43N - Toilet facilities Corrected
Corrective Action: Add paper towels to the two school age bathrooms.
2019-06-07 Non Compliance 20N - Personnel files Corrected
Corrective Action: Staff files must contain all elements. Staff # 1 needs 2nd attempt for service letters or additional references and an eligibility letter for fingerprinting. Staff #2 needs annual review of safe sleep and abuse / neglect, references, service letters, adult abuse, and a professional development plan.
2019-01-11 Non Compliance 61N - Child accident and injury Corrected
Corrective Action: A child was injured and the accident/injury report was not signed by a parent/guardian. Provider agrees to ensure reports are signed or make a note indicating the parent/guardian refused to sign the it.
2018-05-29 Non Compliance 19N - Child files Corrected
Corrective Action: Children's files must contain all elements. Parent's right to know forms are needed for two children. Screen time permission is needed for one child. Health appraisals with immunizations are needed for three children.
2018-05-29 Non Compliance 40N - Outdoor climate and space Corrected
Corrective Action: Provide a source of shade. Repair fencing and self-closing latches.
2018-05-29 Non Compliance 70N - Equipment Corrected
Corrective Action: More puzzles with all pieces are needed in the toddler 2 room.
2018-05-29 Non Compliance 57N - Child health appraisal Corrected
Corrective Action: See #19.
2018-05-29 Non Compliance 64N - Feeding of Infants Corrected
Corrective Action: An infant feeding schedule is needed for one child.All infants must be held when being fed when not in an infant feeding/high chair.

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