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Teachable Moments

Home daycare in New Castle, DE. New Castle, DE 19720. The address is a private home and is shared by the provider.

3.0 (4 on Google)Read parent reviews
Call (302) 328-1041Visit website
AgesInfant, toddler, preschool and school age
Hours6:30 am to 6:30 pm, Mon to Fri
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity12 children
Violations, last 3 years7
On the register sinceNot listed

About the program

Teachable Moments is a licensed home daycare in New Castle, Delaware. It is licensed for 12 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.

It accepts child care subsidy.

Accepts subsidy

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Teachable Moments 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 typeLarge Family Child Care · 1190674
Licence statusActive
Licensed capacity12 children
Inspections on file4
Source: Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Violations, last 3 years7
Inspections on file41 substantiated complaints
All violations on file10Most recent December 2025

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 December 11, 2025Corrected January 14, 2026

Children's Files (regulation 22Q)

Ensure child files are complete. Submit blood lead screening results for Children #2 and 3. Submit health appraisal for Child #3 to OCCL.

Cited December 11, 2025Corrected January 16, 2026

Diapering and Soiled Clothing (regulation 40Q)

Place a foot operated diaper only trashcan in the bathroom and send a picture to OCCL.

Cited December 11, 2025Corrected January 16, 2026

Training (regulation 70Q)

Submit 15 training hours to OCCL.

Cited December 11, 2025Corrected January 16, 2026

License Renewal (regulation 8Q)

Submit renewal application by 12/31/2025.

Cited December 11, 2024Corrected December 27, 2024

Hazardous Materials (regulation 27Q)

Submit Radon rest results. Current results expired on 5/8/2024.

Show all 10 violations on file
Cited December 11, 2024Corrected December 27, 2024

License Renewal (regulation 8Q)

Submit notarized renewal application.

Cited December 12, 2023Corrected December 13, 2023

Pets (regulation 48Q)

Submit updated rabies information for Rafe.

Cited December 13, 2022Corrected January 30, 2023

Children's Files (regulation 22Q)

Ensure child files are complete. Child #3 is missing their lead results. Send in lead results to OCCL.

Corrected December 13, 2022

Hazardous Materials (regulation 27Q)

Ensure medication is not visible or accessible to children. This was corrected at the visit.

Cited December 13, 2022Corrected January 12, 2023

License Renewal (regulation 8Q)

Ensure renewal packet is submitted 60 days before license expiration. Submit renewal application to OCCL.

What parents say

Ms. Lynda is one of the best daycares around. My daughter attended Teachable moments for over 3 years. Currently my daughter is advance for her age and was able to start kindergarten early due to Ms. Lynda's teaching skills. She works with each child individually and studies their strengths and weakness. Ms. Lynda is NOT the kind of daycare that will sit your child in front of a tv. The children will consistently be…

Chelsey Sinclair · 5/5 on Google · 2 years ago

My experience with Lynda was not great. My child started day care there in February and based on reviews it seemed like it was going to be good. We were thinking he was going to be learning in a smaller environment. That’s exactly what didn’t happen. I found out 4 months later that she would have my child watching tv all day (and would only turn it off when I was dropping off and picking up due to me not approving…

Christina H. · 1/5 on Google · 2 months ago

At first I loved having my daughter here, and was trying to help Lynda find kids to join the daycare because she always complained about money and also so my daughter wasnt alone. but there were a few times we needed to talk about the nap room door being closed due to a fire hazard, feeding my 8 month old a chocolate chip cookie and most recently asking her about her food program because the children were only eating…

Amanda Marie · 1/5 on Google · 2 months ago

Thank you so much for being a blessing to Estela and to us! We couldn't have picked better providers and protectors for our daughter. We appreciate every single thing you do for our family! May God bless you, your house, and your amazing day care!! Thanks for helping Estela with her Speech Therapy too you are awesome!! " I also can’t wait to have or other baby soon to bring him on board with you soon! Thanks so much…

Jennifer Badillo · 5/5 on Google · 2 years ago

Questions about Teachable Moments

Is Teachable Moments licensed?

Yes, with a note. Teachable Moments holds a Large Family Child Care licence (state status: enforcement action) from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 1190674), with a licensed capacity of 12 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Teachable Moments had any inspection violations?

Delaware records 7 violations for Teachable Moments in the last three years, across 4 inspections on file. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.

What ages does Teachable Moments take?

Teachable Moments is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 6:30 am to 6:30 pm, Mon to Fri.

How much does Teachable Moments cost?

Teachable Moments 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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