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Cradles To Crayons Early Learning Center

Daycare center in New Castle, DE. 6 Halcyon Drive, New Castle, DE 19720

4.3 (11 on Google)Read parent reviews
Call (302) 427-8438Visit website
AgesInfant, toddler, preschool and school age
Hours6:30 am to 6 pm, Mon to Fri
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity38 children
Violations, last 3 years3
On the register sinceNot listed

About the program

Cradles To Crayons Early Learning Center is a licensed daycare center in New Castle, Delaware. It is licensed for 38 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.

The website for Cradles to Crayons currently displays no program information.

It accepts child care subsidy.

Accepts subsidy

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Cradles To Crayons Early Learning Center does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $590 a month.

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeChild Care Center · 796096
Licence statusActive
Licensed capacity38 children
Inspections on file4
Source: Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Violations, last 3 years3Area median for centers: 7
Inspections on file41 substantiated complaints
All violations on file11Most recent June 2026

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.

Corrected June 5, 2026

Indoor Space (regulation 49U)

Ensure water temp at children sinks is below 120 degrees. Send picture of water temp reading.

Cited June 16, 2025Corrected June 27, 2025

Staff Qualifications (regulation 24U)

Ensure the Administrator has specialized training for school age.

Cited June 4, 2024Corrected June 6, 2024

Personnel Files (regulation 30U)

Submit the following documentation to complete staff files: OCCL Health and Safety training for 4 staff members.

Show all 11 violations on file
Corrected June 7, 2023

Children's Attendance (regulation 43U)

All children must signed in and out with each arrival and departure.

Corrected June 7, 2023

Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments (regulation 56U)

Discard and replace all tor sleeping mats.

Corrected June 7, 2023

Equipment (regulation 57U)

Add more equipment to the PK room for art, science and fine motor(Puzzles)

Corrected June 7, 2023

Sanitation (regulation 58U)

Add soap and water to the infant room.

Corrected June 7, 2023

Lesson Plans (regulation 74U)

Enhance the lesson plans including weekly activities for the PK lesson plan. (Science and music)

Corrected June 7, 2023

Activity Areas (regulation 75U)

Add a science activity area to the PK room.

What parents say

They have been doing great with my daughter since she started. She loves them and we have no complaints thus far, which makes me so happy!

Dyamond Foster · 5/5 on Google · 11 months ago

They are great, my niece goes here currently and the attention to detail they give every child in attendance is great. 10/10 recommend 👏🏾

Bigg Elle · 5/5 on Google · 11 months ago

This place is truly amazing, from the staff to the curriculum and everything in between. Love it!

LaShaun Foster · 5/5 on Google · 11 months ago

This child care center is awesome. It’s a place where children are safe, loved, and nurtured in a great learning environment.

Joy Whye · 5/5 on Google · 8 years ago
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Getting there

6 Halcyon Drive, New Castle, DE 19720

Questions about Cradles To Crayons Early Learning Center

Is Cradles To Crayons Early Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Cradles To Crayons Early Learning Center holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 796096), with a licensed capacity of 38 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Cradles To Crayons Early Learning Center had any inspection violations?

Delaware records 3 violations for Cradles To Crayons Early Learning Center in the last three years, across 4 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 Cradles To Crayons Early Learning Center take?

Cradles To Crayons Early Learning Center is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 6:30 am to 6 pm, Mon to Fri.

How much does Cradles To Crayons Early Learning Center cost?

Cradles To Crayons Early Learning Center does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees. The program accepts child care subsidy.

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