Colonial Early Education Program
Daycare center in New Castle, DE. 12 Landers Lane, New Castle, DE 19720
About the program
Colonial Early Education Program is a licensed daycare center in New Castle, Delaware. It is licensed for 348 children and serves toddler, preschool and school age ages.
It accepts child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Colonial Early Education Program does not publish a fee schedule. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $590 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →Most violations are record-keeping, training or maintenance items, and nearly every program has some. Read what each one was and how fast it was fixed. Delaware records each regulation found out of compliance at a review, with the corrective action required and the date it was corrected. The state does not assign a risk level.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. 48 staff members had outstanding items as outlined on the staffing sheet provided. Send documents to OCCL as received. 11 staff members need PD plan, 12 need annual review of child abuse and neglect, 12 need signed orientation checklist, 16 need documentation of taking OCCL health and safety training, 2 need application/resume in file, 2 need job descriptions, 3 need references, 8 need employee declaration and drug/alcohol statement, 3 need fingerprinting documentation, 10 need adult abuse registry, 6 need health appraisal and TB screening, 8 need release of employment history form, 2 need service letters or additional references.
Parents Right to Know (regulation 38U)
Ensure Parent Right to Know Log is completed by all families during center enrollment visits/tours. Send photo of completed log.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
*Ensure all trash cans are covered. C22, C 24 and boys bathroom had uncovered trashcans. *Ensure there is a foot-activated trashcan within 5 feet of diaper table (needed at changing table in boys bathroom). Send photos
Insurance Coverage (regulation 16U)
Submit documentation of current liability insurance.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Submit the following to complete staff files: Annual abuse and neglect acknowledgement for two staff members.
Show all 16 violations on file
Staff Attendance (regulation 36U)
Ensure all staff members are signed in and out with each arrival and departure.
Children's Attendance (regulation 43U)
Ensure all children are signed in and out for each arrival and departure.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Submit the following to completed the staff files: updated fingerprinting for two staff members, documentation of current CPR/FA certification for three staff members.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Submit the following to complete staff files: documentation of completion of the OCCL health and safety training for all staff members; CPR/FA certification for one staff member; medication certification/training for two staff members; orientation for four staff members.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Provide documentation of the covered trash can in room 6.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments (regulation 56U)
Assure all children in room C12 have top and bottom covers for naptime.
Sanitation (regulation 58U)
Have soap and water solution bottles available in all classrooms at all times.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing (regulation 61U)
Have disposable covering available for the diaper changing table in room C4. Move the diaper receptacle to within arm's reach in rooms C5, C6, and C7.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Submit the following to complete staff files: Administration of medication certification for all staff; current health appraisals for 13 staff; a current health appraisal w/ TB for one staff; FA/CPR certification for six staff; orientation for one staff, professional development plans for five staff; an adult abuse check for one staff; Not determined at this time- annual training hours for one staff.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Provide a covered trashcan for the bathroom between rooms C9 and C11.
First Aid Kits (regulation 65U)
Provide a first aid guide for the first aid kit.
Getting there
12 Landers Lane, New Castle, DE 19720
Questions about Colonial Early Education Program
Is Colonial Early Education Program licensed?
Yes. Colonial Early Education Program holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 73144), with a licensed capacity of 348 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Colonial Early Education Program had any inspection violations?
Delaware records 8 violations for Colonial Early Education Program in the last three years, across 5 inspections on file. The median daycare center in the area has 7. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.
What ages does Colonial Early Education Program take?
Colonial Early Education Program is licensed to serve toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 9:30 am to 3:30 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Colonial Early Education Program cost?
Colonial Early Education Program does not publish tuition. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees. The program accepts child care subsidy.
