Twinkle Little Stars Early Education Center
Daycare center in New Castle, DE. 34 Parkway Cir, New Castle, DE 19720
About the program
Twinkle Little Stars Early Education 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.
Twinkle Little Stars is a childcare facility in Delaware serving children from 12 weeks to 12 years old.
It accepts child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Twinkle Little Stars Early Education 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
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.
Staff Qualifications (regulation 24U)
All staff must have a DEEDS certificate on file before being able to be left alone with children. Staff #1 and #2 were observed caring for children by themselves.
General Qualifications (regulation 28U)
Ensure all staff members have current Eligibility Letter issued by CHU on file. Staff #3 was working with children without an Eligibility Letter. However, a Provisional Eligibility letter was issued, but it was due to expire in April. The administrator had PA CAN and Criminal on file, and was unaware it needed to be submitted to CHU.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure all staff files are complete. The following is needed: - Admin of Medication--Staff #1 - Orientation -- Staff #1 - OCCL H/S Training--Staff #1 - Job Description--Staff #3 - 1 Reference--Staff #1 - Release of Employment--Staff #3 - Service Letters (if applicable)--Staff #3
License Renewal (regulation 8U)
Ensure all renewal application materials are submitted to OCCL 60 days prior to the license expiration of April 30, 2026. The application was submitted on 5/14/2026 via email, and LS obtained the remaining documentation at the visit.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure all staff files are complete. The following is needed: - Staff #1 needs an updated Annual Review of Safe Sleep and Abuse and Neglect (this was a TA item since Staff #1 is a sub and has not worked this licensing year.) - Staff #2 needs OCCL Health and Safety training and Proof of 2 attempts to receive Service Letters. - Staff #3 needs OCCL Health and Safety training, Application, References, Release of Employment and Service Letters. - Staff #4 needs an updated annual review of Safe Sleep and Abuse and Neglect, OCCL Health and Safety Training, and a Receipt for Updated Fingerprints.
Show all 55 violations on file
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure Child Files are complete. The following items are needed: - Date of Enrollment for Child #1 - Updated immunizations for Child #4 - Blood Lead Screener for Child #3 and 8 - Transportation Permission for Child #8 - Mat Permission for Child #9
Documenting Children's Progress (regulation 42U)
Updated Developmental Plans are needed for Child #1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9
Hazardous Materials (regulation 45U)
-Ensure cleaners in the Infant Room are labeled. - Ensure cleaners are inaccesible to children--they were observed within reach in both hallway bathrooms and air fresheners were accessible in the hallways cabinet (next to bathroom)
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
- Air Fresheners are prohibited -- remove from all spaces used by children. - If a power strip is utilized in classroom, must have plug covers in unused spots. - Ensure all trash is covered (in both bathrooms). - Repair or replace trash can in Two's Room.
Kitchen and Food Preparation (regulation 50U)
Kitchen refrigerator and freezer need to be cleaned and organized and thermometer needs to be in the freezer reading below 0 . Send pic to OCCL. - Food that is opened and stored in the kitchen needs to be labeled with expiration date and date opened.
Toilet Facilities (regulation 51U)
Ensure all air register vents are cleaned and free from dust in all rooms and hallways occupied by the children.
Outdoor Area (regulation 53U)
Both gates on the playground must have working self-latching mechanisms and may not be locked when in use (back gate was closed shut with duct tape). Send pics to OCCL.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments (regulation 56U)
Ensure all nap mats are free from tears and rips and are cleanable. There was 1 in the Two's Room and 1 in the Preschool room. Send pics to OCCL.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing (regulation 61U)
Ensure a disposable covering is used on the diaper changing mats. Send pics to OCCL.
Administration of Medication (regulation 63U)
Ensure all Medication Administration Records are signed by parent/guardian. Child #11's family must sign MAR. Send pic to OCCL.
Emergency Planning (regulation 66U)
Ensure there is an emergency supply of water available for all children for 24 hours.
Lesson Plans (regulation 74U)
Ensure the lesson plan in the Two's classroom has all of the required curriculum areas. Use OCCL template
Activity Areas (regulation 75U)
Ensure that Infants and Twos have clear and identifiable spaces for all developmental areas with developmentally appropriate materials. - Infants need Blocks and Building materials. - Twos need blocks/building materials, dramatic play, art materials, science, and math.
License Renewal (regulation 8U)
Ensure annual renewal application and all of the components necessary are submitted to OCCL 60 days prior to license expiration.
Insurance Coverage (regulation 16U)
Send current liability insurance document to OCCL.
Positive Behavior Management (regulation 20U)
Post a positive behavior management statement and send a copy to OCCL.
General Qualifications (regulation 28U)
Ensure all staff members are fingerprinted before the start of employment and staff are supervised at all times until eligibility is determined. Ensure the adult abuse registry is checked for each staff. Staff #7 is not eligible, needs PA out-of-state clearance.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure all staff files are complete. The center/staff are required to send release of employment forms and service letters to previous employers. Send service letters and release forms for Staff #7, #8, #9, #10, and #11. Staff #6 needs health appraisal with TB results Staff #7 needs job description, references, health appraisal with TB results and eligibility letter, has pending OOS clearance Staff #8 needs TB results Staff #9 needs job description, references Staff #10 needs application/resume, job description, references, health appraisal with TB results Staff #11 needs staff orientation needs annual safe sleep, annual abuse and neglect, references, and health appraisal with TB resu
Annual Training (regulation 33U)
Ensure all staff complete annual training. Staff #2, #4, #5, #7, #9, #10, and #11 need 18 training hours.
Annual Professional Development Plan (regulation 34U)
Complete and file a professional development plan for admin and staff providing care. Staff #2, #4, #7, #9, #10, and #11 need a PD plan in file. Send copies to OCCL.
First Aid and CPR Training (regulation 35U)
Staff #9, #10 need First Aid/ CPR certifications. Send copies to OCCL.
Parents Right to Know (regulation 38U)
Send a copy of your Parents Right to Know log to OCCL by June 14, 2024.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure all child files are complete. Child #1, #2 and #3 need blood lead test results Child #6 needs updated immunization records and health appraisal, Child #7 needs an immunization record and blood lead results. Send documents to OCCL.
Documenting Children's Progress (regulation 42U)
Annual progress reports are required, and documentation of the annual conference is required. Send progress reports for Child #1 through Child #10. to OCCL.
Kitchen and Food Preparation (regulation 50U)
Send a picture of working thermometers in the refrigerator and freezer. Refrigerators must be 41 F or colder and freezer at 0 F.
Sanitation (regulation 58U)
Ensure soap and water and sanitizer or disinfectant are available and used on items as required.
Administration of Medication (regulation 63U)
Ensure staff are certified to administer medication. Staff #9 and #10 need certification.
License Renewal (regulation 8U)
Renewal application must be submitted at least 60 days before license expiration. Send to OCCL. Submit business license
Positive Behavior Management (regulation 20U)
Post a copy of the center's positive behavior management policy and send a picture of the posted policy to OCCL.
Staff Qualifications (regulation 24U)
Hire an Early Childhood Administrator with Infant/Toddler specialized training to be present in the center 50% of the hours of operation. A licensee shall ensure sufficient qualified staff members are hired and retained to meet the requirements of these regulations. Provide a staffing plan to OCCL documenting staff schedules for each classroom, including how breaks for the staff will be covered prior to re-opening the facility.
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision (regulation 27U)
There was a staff member alone with four children in the Lil Starbucks classroom. This staff member has not been fingerprinted for the center and does not have an Early Childhood certificate from DEEDS. This was corrected at the visit when the staff member was removed from the building and the classroom was combined with the Light Bright classroom. Supervision occurs through the assignment of qualified staff members. A staff member was alone with children without a DEEDS qualification. Two of the classrooms were combined to come into compliance at the time of the visit. A licensee shall maintain the staff-to-child ratio at all times. All staff interviewed stated they are regularly over t
General Qualifications (regulation 28U)
There was a staff member present in the building that has not been fingerprinted for the center. This was corrected at the visit was the staff member was removed from the building. The staff member must be fingerprinted and determined eligible by the Criminal History Unit before returning to the center. Send a copy of the fingerprinting receipt to OCCL.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
All child files must be complete. Send the current health appraisal with immunizations and blood lead screening for four children. Send documentation of the completed blood lead screening for two children.
Documenting Children's Progress (regulation 42U)
Send the completed development plan for all children.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Clean the floor mats and floor in the Lil Twinkles classroom. Send pictures when completed.
Kitchen and Food Preparation (regulation 50U)
The center is preparing food without OCCL approval for the center's kitchen. If the center chooses to continue the food service, the center needs to install a separate handwashing sink in the kitchen and receive OCCL approval.
Outdoor Area (regulation 53U)
All staff files must be complete. Send the current CPR/First Aid for three staff members. Send the Administration of Medication certificate for three staff members. Send the completed professional development plan for three staff members. Send the completed staff orientation record for two staff members. Send the completed Health and Safety training certificates for four staff members. Send the application or personal data sheet for four staff members. Send the job description for five staff members. Send the references for four staff members. Send the fingerprinting receipt for one staff member. Send the adult abuse registry for one staff member. Send the adult health appraisa
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments (regulation 56U)
Mat permission forms must be signed by the parents for all children 12 - 18 months of age that are sleeping on mats or cots. Send the signed permission form to OCCL. Crib and pack-n-plays must have a tight-fitted sheet when being used. Purchase the appropriate sheets for the pack-n-plays used in the center.
Equipment (regulation 57U)
Ensure the classrooms have a sufficient quantity of age-appropriate toys and materials present for the children.
Sanitation (regulation 58U)
Ensure there is soap and water bottles and sanitizing solution available for the cleaning and sanitizing of the diaper changing table.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing (regulation 61U)
Purchase a diaper changing pad that is able to be cleaned and sanitized after each use.
Emergency Planning (regulation 66U)
The fire drills were completed but documented on the incorrect form. Moving forward the center will use the fire prevention checklist required by OCCL.
License Requirements (regulation 6U)
Post a copy of the current Delaware State business license and send a copy to OCCL.
Lesson Plans (regulation 74U)
Ensure all lesson plans include the required weekly activities. Send a copy of the lesson plan for the Light Bright classroom with all required areas included.
Activity Areas (regulation 75U)
Ensure all classrooms meet the five required areas. The Lil Starbuck's is missing a science area and the Light Bright's are missing the construction/blocks and science areas. Send pictures to OCCL after this has been added to the classrooms.
Insurance Coverage (regulation 16U)
Send a copy of the current certificate of liability insurance.
License Requirements (regulation 6U)
Send a copy of the current Delaware State business license.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
All staff files must be complete. Send the annual professional development plan and child abuse and neglect for two staff members. Send the fingerprinting receipt for one staff member.
Annual Training (regulation 33U)
Send 18 hours of annual training for two staff members.
First Aid and CPR Training (regulation 35U)
Send the current CPR/First Aid certificate for two staff members.
What parents say
My family and I love this facility and all of the teachers in it. They truly care about every child enrolled and are all passionate about the early childhood profession. The facility is always clean and well kept. The teachers work well with each other, the parents, and children. We came here after a bad experience with another center and we instantly felt like family on day one. They treated my children as their…
Megan Ambrose · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoThis is the VERY Best daycare EVER the entire staff is nice and welcoming. From the moment I bought my granddaughter there we have been family. The staff… even the kids know me and her and it’s just really reassuring to know that the staff really care about the kids and their wellbeing. Getting pictures and videos daily is so awesome and to see that she always has a smile and the other kids always are happy let’s me…
Mea Gibson · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoGreat Daycare always clean . They have treated my child with lots of care and love. Shout out to the teachers but specially Miss Kirah - she is absolute best and her passion for early childhood education shows .
Karem Hernandez · 5/5 on Google · a year agoTwinkle little stars has been amazing with my 16 month old. Atmosphere is very pleasant teachers really show interest in my child’s development. Communication is great. I’m thrilled to have my son enrolled there. Thanks twinkle little stars for your assistance with my child’s learning.
Ris Brown · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoGetting there
34 Parkway Cir, New Castle, DE 19720
Questions about Twinkle Little Stars Early Education Center
Is Twinkle Little Stars Early Education Center licensed?
Yes. Twinkle Little Stars Early Education Center holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 1328421), with a licensed capacity of 38 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Twinkle Little Stars Early Education Center had any inspection violations?
Delaware records 33 violations for Twinkle Little Stars Early Education Center 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 Twinkle Little Stars Early Education Center take?
Twinkle Little Stars Early Education Center is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 6 am to 6 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Twinkle Little Stars Early Education Center cost?
Twinkle Little Stars Early Education 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.
