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Passion Care Academy II

Daycare center in New Castle, DE. 1206 Delaware Street, New Castle, DE 19720

2.2 (10 on Google)Read parent reviews
Call (302) 328-8030
AgesToddler, preschool and school age
Hours6:30 am to 5:30 pm, Mon to Fri
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity152 children
Violations, last 3 years8
On the register sinceNot listed

About the program

Passion Care Academy II is a licensed daycare center in New Castle, Delaware. It is licensed for 152 children and serves toddler, preschool and school age ages.

It does not accept child care subsidy.

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Passion Care Academy II 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

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Licence typeChild Care Center · 329319
Licence statusActive
Licensed capacity152 children
Inspections on file6
Source: Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Violations, last 3 years8Area median for centers: 7
Inspections on file62 substantiated complaints
All violations on file16Most 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.

Cited June 9, 2026Corrected June 30, 2026

First Aid and CPR Training (regulation 35U)

CPR and First Aid for Staff #1 and Staff #2.

Cited June 9, 2026Corrected June 30, 2026

Child Files (regulation 40U)

Child #9 needs Parents Right to Know and Screen Time Permission

Cited June 9, 2026Corrected July 5, 2026

Hazardous Materials (regulation 45U)

Send radon results when test is complete.

Cited June 9, 2026Corrected June 30, 2026

Outdoor Area (regulation 53U)

Playground needs new mulch. Send picture to OCCL when complete.

Corrected June 9, 2026

License Renewal (regulation 8U)

Ensure renewal application is sent 60 days prior to expiration (end of May).

Show all 16 violations on file
Cited June 13, 2025Corrected July 11, 2025

Personnel Files (regulation 30U)

Please ensure personnel files are complete. Staff #1 needs: DEEDS certification, CPR and First Aid, 18 annual training hours, OCCL 7 hour Health and Safety trainig, 1 (or 3) reference letters, Health Appraisal with TB test, Release of employment, and service letter attempts (if applicable) Staff #2 needs 18 training hours, including 2 in health and safety Staff #3 needs DEEDS certification, 18 annual training hours, OCCL 7 hour Health and Safety training, References, health appraisal and TB test, Release of employment, and service letter attempts (if applicable) Staff #4 needs eligibility letter Staff #5 needs 18 training hours, including 2 in health and safety

Cited June 13, 2025Corrected July 10, 2025

Documenting Children's Progress (regulation 42U)

Ensure children in preschool room have up-to-date assessments (checklists or progress reports). Please send to OCCL.

Cited June 6, 2024Corrected June 11, 2024

Kitchen and Food Preparation (regulation 50U)

A working thermometer is required in refrigerators and freezers. The refrigerator must be 40 degrees or colder, the freezer 0 degrees or colder.

Cited June 22, 2023Corrected July 17, 2023

Personnel Files (regulation 30U)

Ensure staff files are completed. Health and Safety for Staff #1,2,3, and 4.

Cited June 22, 2023Corrected July 17, 2023

Child Files (regulation 40U)

Ensure children files are completed. Lead screening results for Child # 2,3,5,6, and 7.

Cited June 22, 2023Corrected July 21, 2023

Indoor Space (regulation 49U)

Ensure all spaces are in good repair. Replace the ceiling tile in the lobby. Trash Can must be covered in the school-age room.

Cited June 22, 2023Corrected July 17, 2023

Equipment (regulation 57U)

Ensure there is sufficient quantity of equipment. Music is needed in caterpillar and dragonfly rooms.

Cited March 27, 2023Corrected April 20, 2023

Child Files (regulation 40U)

Children's files need the following: - Child #1 and 7 need updated health appraisals. - Child # 7 needs proof of immunizations and lead screening or affidavit of exemption form notarized.

Corrected March 27, 2023

Infant and Toddler Care (regulation 77U)

Send a picture of trash can in the school-age room covered. Re-label the school-age cubbies and send a picture.

Cited June 28, 2022Corrected July 21, 2022

Child Files (regulation 40U)

Child #10 needs a blood lead screening with their health appraisal.

Cited June 28, 2022Corrected July 18, 2022

Indoor Space (regulation 49U)

Indoor space items: - Clean around the light switches and wall in the bathrooms. - Repair/remove broken handle on the kitchen set in the Pre-K room. - Repair the hole on the left side of the school-age room. Repair the corners of the yellow barrier walls in the school-age room. Send pictures when complete.

What parents say

All on separate days, they make my lil one sit up while everyone sleeps, I pack her lunch everyday and they don't give it to her knowing she doesn't eat their food so when she comes home she eats anything she see... She's exhausted from no nap and naturally after all that she's emotionally DRAINED and extremely MOODY! She's potty trained but only at home because they want me not to put her underwear because THEY…

Beth Amy Thomas · 1/5 on Google · 7 years ago

Seemed like a high performance daycare , with outstanding teachers with a challenging curriculum; but unfortunately I was mistaken. There was a very awkward situation that took place and Ms. Althea Parrish was very unprofessional. My daughter was running a fever of 102 , anyone who’s knows what a fever does would know that it’s a way your body fights an infection, I am a single mom of two with a full time job at ups…

Cassandra Bremner · 1/5 on Google · 7 years ago

I wouldn't suggest this place to my WORSE ENEMY. Many kids come and go FOR A REASON. Save yourself the money and STRESS. Don't even put your baby in here they WILL neglect them!! My story is more than a whole paragraph. They always have openings cause I'm not the only one talking they baby out! I'm just the first to say something 👎

Beth Amy Thomas · 1/5 on Google · 7 years ago

Their real company name is passion care academy, not Adventures in early learning. Also if you google the facility they are not located in bear.

Lady Bug · 1/5 on Google · 4 years ago
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Getting there

1206 Delaware Street, New Castle, DE 19720

Questions about Passion Care Academy II

Is Passion Care Academy II licensed?

Yes. Passion Care Academy II holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 329319), with a licensed capacity of 152 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Passion Care Academy II had any inspection violations?

Delaware records 8 violations for Passion Care Academy II in the last three years, across 6 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 Passion Care Academy II take?

Passion Care Academy II is licensed to serve toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 6:30 am to 5:30 pm, Mon to Fri.

How much does Passion Care Academy II cost?

Passion Care Academy II does not publish tuition. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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