Cradles to Crayons III
Daycare center in New Castle, DE. 122 Memorial Drive, New Castle, DE 19720
About the program
Cradles to Crayons III is a licensed daycare center in New Castle, Delaware. It is licensed for 83 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
It accepts child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Cradles to Crayons III 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. TB screening needed for staff #1. Send photo to OCCL.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Ensure indoor space is safe/cleanable. *Repair/paint wall in child bathroom. *Remove all air fresheners and sprays. Send photo to OCCL.
Kitchen and Food Preparation (regulation 50U)
Ensure kitchen area is non-porous and cleanable. Repair countertop. Send photo to OCCL.
Outdoor Area (regulation 53U)
Ensure there are no trampolines in use. Remove mini trampoline from School-Age Summer camp room. CAV.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing (regulation 61U)
Ensure diaper pads are non-porous. Replace torn diaper mats in infant and toddler classrooms. Send photo to OCCL.
Show all 32 violations on file
Administration of Medication (regulation 63U)
Ensure there is is an MAR form completed in full for all OTC and RX medications. Send updated MARs for all medications in infant and toddler rooms.
Lesson Plans (regulation 74U)
Ensure weekly lesson plans are completed and posted as appropriate for all age groups. Send OCCL one week of lesson plans for all classrooms.
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision (regulation 27U)
Ensure staff alone with children are determined eligible. Staff #14 was signed in alone with children without a comprehensive background check.
General Qualifications (regulation 28U)
Ensure staff members have a comprehensive background check and eligibility determination or provisional eligibility notification in file before starting employment. Staff #14 was sent home at the time of the visit.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. PD Plan for Staff #10. CPR/First Aid for Staff #1, #2, #8, #10, #11, #13, and #14. OCCL Health and Safety training for Staff #11 and #14. Orientation for Staff #14. Application for Staff #14. References for Staff #14. Eligibility Letter/ Out of State clearances for Staff #4, #12, #14. Adult abuse registry for Staff #14. Health appraisal with TB for Staff #2, #5, #6, #8, #9, #11, #12, #14, and #15. Release of employment for Staff #12 and #14. Service Letters for Staff #14.
Staff Attendance (regulation 36U)
Ensure staff are signed in to the classroom. School-age classroom staff were not signed.-Corrected at visit.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure children's files are complete. Hours/days attending for Child #2, #4, and #10. Emergency card for Child #4. Health appraisal with immunizations for Child #3, #6, #8, #9, and #10. Blood lead screening results for Child #3, #5, #6, #9, and #10. Parents' right to know for Child #4. Developmental plan for Child #4, #5, #6, #9, and #10. Infant feeding schedule for Child #1 and #4.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Ensure vents are cleaned and dust-free. Clean vents in Toddler 1 and Toddler 2 classrooms.
Equipment (regulation 57U)
Ensure equipment is in good condition. Remove/Replace/Repair 2 chairs in the Pre-K classroom.
Emergency Planning (regulation 66U)
Ensure there is enough emergency water for all the children enrolled.
Lesson Plans (regulation 74U)
Ensure lesson plans are dated. Lesson plans in Toddler 1, Pre-School, Toddler 3, and Pre-K classrooms were posted but not dated.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Submit the following to complete staff files: fingerprinting eligibility for staff #3, #6, #8; health appraisals w/ TB for staff #2, 11; references for #5- 2, #2-1, #4-4, #6-4, #11-2; OCCL H&S training and medication training for staff #4, #9; orientation for staff #9; I/T and SA specialized training documentation for # 13;- not determined completion of annual training hours for staff # 1 (8).
Parents Right to Know (regulation 38U)
Submit an annual Parent's Right To Know log.
Documenting Children's Progress (regulation 42U)
Submit a developmental plan for Child #7.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Clean all carpets.
Outdoor Area (regulation 53U)
Install and send photos of self-closing latches on all playground fence gates.
Feeding of Infants (regulation 72U)
Submit infant feeding schedules.
Infant and Toddler Care (regulation 77U)
Eliminate all choking hazards from the infant room (a small hair barrette was on the rug.)
Insurance Coverage (regulation 16U)
Provide documentation of current insurance coverage.
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision (regulation 27U)
Ensure infants and toddlers are cared for in areas separate from older children. At the time of the visit , two preschool children were observed in the toddler classroom. Send attendance sheet to OCCL. Also, one staff member left the toddler room to answer the door leaving the classroom unattended. Review regulation/policy/practice with staff.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Submit the following to complete staff files: OCCL H&S training for Staff #1, 2, 3, and 4; references for Staff # 1, 2, 4; orientation for Staff #4; release of employment history for Staff # 4; documentation of service letters being sent for Staff #2, 3, and 4.
Staff Attendance (regulation 36U)
Ensure staff attendance to include exact arrival and departure times when entering and leaving the classrooms. At the time of the visit, one staff member was not signed out of the infant room and one staff member was not signed out of the toddler two room.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Submit the following to complete children's files: a health appraisal with immunizations for Child #2; parent's right to know for Child #2, 4, 5, 6, 7; a complete file for Child #3. Ensure all children have complete files including children with drop-in status.
Kitchen and Food Preparation (regulation 50U)
Replace thermometer in the refrigerator in the infant room.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments (regulation 56U)
Ensure all infant cribs are labeled.
First Aid Kits (regulation 65U)
Add an eye patch to complete the first aid kit.
Lesson Plans (regulation 74U)
Post lesson plans in the infant and toddler 2 rooms.
What parents say
Wonderful Childcare Center! I absolutely love this childcare center! The staff is amazing and truly cares about the children. They do a wonderful job helping each child learn, grow, and manage their behavior in such a positive way. You can feel the love and dedication from everyone there. It’s comforting to know my child is in such a caring and supportive environment every day!!!
Lateasa Scott · 5/5 on Google · 10 months agoGetting there
122 Memorial Drive, New Castle, DE 19720
Questions about Cradles to Crayons III
Is Cradles to Crayons III licensed?
Yes. Cradles to Crayons III holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 1487802), with a licensed capacity of 83 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Cradles to Crayons III had any inspection violations?
Delaware records 32 violations for Cradles to Crayons III 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 III take?
Cradles to Crayons III 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 III cost?
Cradles to Crayons III 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.
