Little Caboose
Daycare center in Newark, DE. 366 Old Baltimore Pike, Newark, DE 19702
About the program
Little Caboose is a licensed daycare center in Newark, Delaware. It is licensed for 171 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
The Little Caboose is a childcare and learning center in Newark, Delaware, serving children from infancy through school age.
The program follows a academic approach, states 4 Star Facility in the former Delaware Stars Program accreditation, offers Spanish and includes meals.
It accepts child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Little Caboose 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.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #2 needs OCCL Health & Safety training. Staff #7 needs 2 references and service letter, Staff #9 needs service letter or 2 attempts, Staff #10 needs release of employment & service letter.
Administration of Medication (regulation 63U)
Ensure medication is not expired. Child #21 has an expired EpiPen.
Hazardous Materials (regulation 45U)
Ensure all cabinets used to store cleaning products and hazardous materials are locked or out of reach of children.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Ensure all air fresheners and plug-in air fresheners are not used in the classrooms. Remove from classrooms.
Equipment (regulation 57U)
Clean pillows/covers in rooms 3 & 4, dramatic play cozy area.
Show all 14 violations on file
Administration of Medication (regulation 63U)
Ensure all children have current MAR forms , including rash creams and sunscreen. Send forms for rooms 3, 4, and infants.
Lesson Plans (regulation 74U)
Ensure all lesson plans are posted & available for review.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Ensure floors, walls, and surfaces ae cleanable. Remove peeling tape from the floor in Room #4. This was corrected at the visit.
Emergency Planning (regulation 66U)
Ensure center has an adequate emergency water supply.
Positive Behavior Management (regulation 20U)
Ensure that all staff use developmentally-appropriate methods of behavior management of children. Staff #1 roughly handled a child when she picked the child up by the arm. Staff #1 must complete the following three hours of professional development training which can be found on the DEPDNOW website: Positive Behavior Management. Submit documentation of completion to OCCL by September 30, 2022.
Child Accident and Injury (regulation 64U)
Ensure all serious or potentially serious injury, a licensee shall ensure the parent or guardian is notified immediately after staff members have assisted the child. This was corrected when LS Flowers counseled the administration team on this regulation.
Staff Attendance (regulation 36U)
Ensure staff attendance is accurate. At the time of the visit, two staff members in room #10 were not signed into the classroom.
Children's Attendance (regulation 43U)
Ensure children's attendance is accurate. At the time of the visit, three children left the classroom with a staff member and were not signed out.
Positive Behavior Management (regulation 20U)
Ensure that all staff use developmentally-appropriate methods of behavior management of children. Staff #1 admitted to striking her own child while the child was enrolled at the center and in care at the facility. This was corrected when Staff #1's employment was immediately terminated from employment and the center owner contacted the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Hotline.
What parents say
Our son just graduated yesterday, and we are amazed by how much he grew at The Little Caboose! From his first words and potty training to learning the alphabet, science, gardening, and geography, they have done an incredible job preparing him for kindergarten. My memory flashed back to when he first started here. As parents of a child with food allergies, we were initially terrified to leave him. But the staff is so…
Emma · 5/5 on Google · 3 months ago⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We couldn’t be happier with this daycare! From the very first day, the staff made our son feel welcomed, safe, and loved. It’s such a relief knowing he’s in an environment where he can learn, play, and grow while being cared for by people who genuinely enjoy what they do. The teachers are kind, patient, and always keep us informed about his day. We’ve noticed so much growth in his confidence, social skills, and…
Allison Mayfield · 5/5 on Google · 2 months agoSo disappointed! Many of their staff members are great but overall the program is less than stellar. My 4 yo grand has a medical condition that that delayed toilet training. I understand that can be difficult for staff but they are a full daycare that deals with diapers daily. The only option offered was to pay the salary for an aide just for him. Despite medical documentation service was denied. I’m not even sure…
Ali W5 · 3/5 on Google · 6 months agoMy child attended the little caboose from 3 months old all the way until kindergarten. They took amazing care of him and were always so communicative and attentive. They do a great job with early childhood education and I feel like he is definitely well prepared for kindergarten. Everyone was so wonderful and we will truly miss them
Saron Penrose · 5/5 on Google · a year agoGetting there
366 Old Baltimore Pike, Newark, DE 19702
Questions about Little Caboose
Is Little Caboose licensed?
Yes. Little Caboose holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 29295), with a licensed capacity of 171 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Little Caboose had any inspection violations?
Delaware records 7 violations for Little Caboose 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 Little Caboose take?
Little Caboose 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 Little Caboose cost?
Little Caboose 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.
