Meadowood KinderCare
Daycare center in Newark, DE. 50 South Meadowood Drive, Newark, DE 19711
About the program
Meadowood KinderCare is a licensed daycare center in Newark, Delaware. It is licensed for 109 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
It accepts child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Meadowood KinderCare 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.
Staff Qualifications (regulation 24U)
Ensure the administrator has the school-age specialized training. -Send updated DEEDS certification for Administrator #1.
General Qualifications (regulation 28U)
Ensure staff are determined eligible before being alone with children. Staff #1 was alone in the three-year-old classroom for 28 minutes.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. -Orientation for Staff #1, 2, 3, 8, 13, and 15. -OCCL Health and Safety for Staff #1, 3, 5, 13, 14, and 15. -Application or data sheet for Staff #1, 2, 3, 8, 13, 14, and 15. -Declarations and drug and alcohol statement for Staff #1, 2, 8, 13, and 15. -Adult abuse registry check for Staff 3, 8, and 15. -Out-of-state clearances for Staff #1. -Administration of Medication for Staff #1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17. -Professional development plans for Staff # 1-17. -CPR and First Aid for #1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 15, 16, and 17. -Health appraisal with TB for Staff # 13 and 15. -Release of employment history for Staff #8, 15, a
Parents Right to Know (regulation 38U)
Ensure the parents' right to know log is complete.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure children's files are complete. -Health appraisal with immunizations for Child # 9, #10, #11, #12, and #14. -Blood lead screening results for Child #9, #10, #11, #12, and #14. -Developmental plans for Child #1-#12.
Show all 69 violations on file
Hazardous Materials (regulation 45U)
Ensure radon testing is completed every five years. Submit updated radon results.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Ensure surfaces are cleanable. Repair/repaint the windowsills in the one-year-old classroom.
Kitchen and Food Preparation (regulation 50U)
Ensure all preparation spaces are cleanable. Kitchen countertops are not cleanable.
Toilet Facilities (regulation 51U)
Ensure all toilets are operational and clean. Clean and repair the toilet in the pre-k classroom.
Outdoor Area (regulation 53U)
Ensure foam mats for the fall zones are hazard-free. Repair or replace the preschool playground foam.
Equipment (regulation 57U)
Ensure equipment is in good condition, and there are adequate materials. -Add books to the two-year-old classroom. -Replace or remove the couch in the two-year-old classroom.
Administration of Medication (regulation 63U)
Ensure MAR's are completed and present. No MARs were available in the two-year-old classroom.
Lesson Plans (regulation 74U)
Ensure lesson plans are current and complete. -Send one week's lesson plans to be reviewed.
Staff Qualifications (regulation 24U)
Ensure all staff alone with children are qualified through DEEDS. Staff #1 was alone with children with no DEEDS certification and Staff #2 was alone in the infant classroom with an EC Intern certification. -Corrected at Visit-
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Annual review of sleep safe for Staff #1-#16. Annual review of child abuse and neglect for Staff #1-#16. OCCL Health and Safety training for Staff #16.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure children's files are complete. Health appraisal with immunization for Child #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #11, #12, and #13. Blood lead screening results for Child #3, #4, #5, #6, #12, #13.
Kitchen and Food Preparation (regulation 50U)
Ensure prepared, stored food is labeled with contents, dates, and expiration dates.
Equipment (regulation 57U)
Ensure equipment is rip-free. Replace blocks in the one-year-old classroom. Add additional books and blocks in the two-year-old classroom.
Lesson Plans (regulation 74U)
Ensure lesson plans are current and posted. Updated lesson plans in two's classroom.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Review of sleep safe for Staff #1. Review of abuse and neglect for Staff #1. CPR and Frist Aid for Staff #4, 6, and 9. References for Staff # 3 and 4. Health appraisal with TB for Staff #3, 4, 6, 7, and 8. Orientation for Staff #5 and 8. Job Description for Staff # 5 and 8. OCCL health and safety training for Staff #8.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure children files are completed. Health appraisal with immunizations for Child #6 and 12. Lead blood screening results for Child #3, 4, 5, and 11.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Ensure walls are cleanable. Repaint window sills in two-year-old classroom. Clean vent in the Pre-k classroom.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments (regulation 56U)
Ensure all mats are cleanable. Replace torn mats in the one-year-old classroom.
Lesson Plans (regulation 74U)
Ensure lesson plans are completed and posted. No lesson plans in the two-year classroom and school-age classroom.
Activity Schedule (regulation 76U)
Ensure schedule is posted in the school-age classroom.
License Renewal (regulation 8U)
Ensure application is submitted 60 days for expiration.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure children's files are complete. Updated health appraisal for Child #7. Blood lead screening results for Child # 5,6,12, and 13.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Ensure all walls are in safe condition. -Remove or cover-up metal pieces on the wall in the one-year-old room. Clean vents in infant and one-year-old rooms by changing tables.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments (regulation 56U)
Ensure all mats are rip-free. Replace torn mats in the old year-old room.
Equipment (regulation 57U)
Ensure there is sufficient quantity of equipment in language and dramatic play in the two-year-old room.
First Aid Kits (regulation 65U)
Ensure travel first aid kit is completed.
Lesson Plans (regulation 74U)
Ensure lesson plans are updated and hanging up in the two-year-old room, preschool, pre-k, and school-age rooms.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Administration of Medication for Staff # 1 and #5. CPR and First aid needed for staff #3. Health and safety training for staff #2 and #4.
Parents Right to Know (regulation 38U)
Ensure parent right to know is completed for all families and any incoming families.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure all children's files are complete. Child #4, #11, and #17 need blood lead screening results.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Ensure all walls are repaired and cleanable. -Wall in Pre-K needs to be repaired. Ensure children coats are not touching and are labeled for each child. - Pre-K children's coats are touching when hanging on hooks.
Positive Behavior Management (regulation 20U)
Ensure positive behavior plan is posted.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Medication Administration is needed for Staff # 2,6,7,9,12, and 15. CPR/First Aid: Staff #6,9,12, and 15. PD Plan: Staff #4,7,9,12, and 15. Application/Resume for Staff #4. References for Staff # 14. Service Letters for staff #1,6,17, and 19. Adult Abuse Registry for staff # 17 and 20. Orientation for staff #17.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure child files are complete. A current health appraisal is needed for child #1, 4,5,7,9,13,14,15. Immunization records for child # 4, 5, 7, 9. 15. Date of enrollment with days and hours of attendance for child # 8 and 9. Complete emergency card information for child #8 and 9. Blood lead screening results for child # 1,3,4,5,7,9,11,13,14, and 15. Parent right to know for child #8 and 9. Transportation permission for child # 8 and 9. Medication Administration for child # 8 and 9. Development plans with goals for child 1 through 15.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Ensure all areas are clean and safe for children. Two-year-old classroom has a broken vent. School-age room has boxes and items that need to be removed.
Toilet Facilities (regulation 51U)
Ensure bathroom moldings are attached. The two-year-old classroom molding needs to be fixed.
Emergency Planning (regulation 66U)
Ensure monthly evacuation drills are documented monthly.
Lesson Plans (regulation 74U)
Ensure lesson plans are completed and hung up. Three-year-old classroom had no lesson plan.
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision (regulation 27U)
An appropriate staff/child ratio is maintained throughout the morning in the school-age classroom. The school-age classroom was supervised by one new staff member who has not been qualified to be left alone. Ensure tracking sheets reflect all staff in and out.
Lesson Plans (regulation 74U)
Ensure all lesson plans are completed. Pre-K lesson plans are missing cooking and nutrition activity. Two's classroom is missing cooking and nutrition activity. Three's classroom is missing a date on lesson plans. The school had no lesson plan.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Obtain complete staff files. Obtain service letter/documented attempts for five staff members. Obtain eligibility letters for two staff members. Obtain job description and orientation for one staff member. Ensure documents requiring witness signatures have them.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Clean bathroom toilet bases and floor moldings as discussed at this visit.
Feeding of Infants (regulation 72U)
Ensure infant feeding schedules are updated monthly. Forward for three children as July 2022 was not completed. Ensure back page suggested schedules are also completed for all infants.
Lesson Plans (regulation 74U)
Post current lesson plans in Summer Camp/School-Age, Pre-K, and Discovery Preschool rooms.
Staff Qualifications (regulation 24U)
Ensure qualification documents are sent within 60 days of hire.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Obtain complete staff files. Forward qualification documentation for four staff members, professional development plans for two staff members, eligibility letters for three staff members, annual safe sleep and child abuse and neglect review for one staff member, administration of medication training for three staff members, service letter or documented attempts for one staff member.
Parents Right to Know (regulation 38U)
Forward current parent's right to know notice log.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Obtain complete child files. Obtain date of enrollment for two children, health appraisals with immunization records for six children, lead tests for eight children, and MAR form for one child.
Documenting Children's Progress (regulation 42U)
Obtain documented development plans for three children and annual progress for two children.
Children's Attendance (regulation 43U)
Ensure attendance records accurately reflect when children arrive and leave rooms. One infant child was not signed in on classroom attendance records were confusing. Discussed with administrator the importance of having accurate attendance records. Review with all staff and forward documentation to OCCL.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Classroom floors/moldings need to be cleaned as well as the wall of the toddler room. The areas of concern were addressed with the administrator and assistant director. Clean vent in Preschool room. Wipe down shelf near kitchen.
Toilet Facilities (regulation 51U)
Center bathroom toilet bases need to be cleaned. Fix ventilation in bathrooms. It could not be heard at this visit.
Outdoor Area (regulation 53U)
Fix pour and play areas that are on the preschool playground which pose tripping hazards. Forward pictures.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments (regulation 56U)
Ensure cribs are placed 1 1/2 feet apart in infant room when children are sleeping in them.
Equipment (regulation 57U)
Place art equipment/supplies and keep available for children in 2's room.
Emergency Planning (regulation 66U)
Complete monthly fire inspections. Forward for June 2022 to specialist.
Transportation (regulation 67U)
Place finger splints, first aid guide, instant cold packs, plastic bags, thermometers, and tweezers in vans, as well as liquid soap, water and poison control phone number.
Feeding of Infants (regulation 72U)
Obtain monthly updates to infant feeding statements/schedules for all infants. Forward for two children.
Lesson Plans (regulation 74U)
Ensure all lesson plans include all required daily and weekly activities. Forward for School-Age, Discovery Preschool, and infant room.
Infant and Toddler Care (regulation 77U)
Document 30-minute infant sleep checks for all infants. Forward for two children. Reviewed with staff and administrator at visit.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Forward TB screening or assessment for one staff member and health appraisal with TB for one staff member that have not bee received since last enforcement visit. Obtain an eligibility letter for one staff member.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Obtain complete staff files. Forward health appraisals with TB assessments for five staff members, professional developments plans for two staff members, eligibility letters for two staff members, job description for one staff member, and service letter/documented attempts for one staff member. If a service letter is not received for three staff members, two more references are needed. Forward orientation, job description, references, declaration form, drug/alcohol statement from, adult abuse registry check, and service letters for one staff member. Forward one staff members training hours.
Staff Attendance (regulation 36U)
Ensure classrooms attendance records accurately reflect staff attendance.
Children's Attendance (regulation 43U)
Ensure classrooms attendance records accurately reflect the children's arrival and departure times in classrooms
What parents say
I have my 3 1/2 yr old grandson enrolled at the Meadowood Kindercare. He has been there for 4 months and already we can see a positive difference! He's learning so much and is happier. We can't thank the staff enough for caring about him the way they do and Jessica ( The Director) is AMAZING, you'll always see her in a classroom interacting with all the kid's!!
Shannon Douglas · 5/5 on Google · 5 months agoMy 4 kids love their teachers here. They learn so much. They love being able to go to daycare to see their teachers and friends. My kids try to get up on the weekends and go to daycare and when I tell them they are closed they get upset. my kids have been going here for almost 4 years. The director heather is just wonderful . She keeps you informed about everything even though she runs around that place all day to…
Katie Braddock · 5/5 on Google · 5 years agoAs a parent, my first priority is the safety and well-being of my daughter. My husband and I researched many daycare centers when it came time for us to go back to work after the birth of our daughter. This was right in the midst of COVID and we were all scared but we had to go back to work. The team at KinderCare made the process so seamless and we haven’t looked back. Our daughter has been in their care since she…
Travis McMillan-Evans · 5/5 on Google · 3 years agoMy son & I have been apart of the Kindercare family for just under two years now. My son has been attending this center since he was 7 weeks old. As a first time mother, to say I was skeptical of childcare would be a complete understatement! A friend of mine that sent her son here was who suggested I take the tour. After meeting his potential infant teachers & having an open conversation with the director & going…
Nicole Cebenka · 5/5 on Google · 5 years agoGetting there
50 South Meadowood Drive, Newark, DE 19711
Questions about Meadowood KinderCare
Is Meadowood KinderCare licensed?
Yes. Meadowood KinderCare holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 27767), with a licensed capacity of 109 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Meadowood KinderCare had any inspection violations?
Delaware records 26 violations for Meadowood KinderCare in the last three years, across 13 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 Meadowood KinderCare take?
Meadowood KinderCare 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 Meadowood KinderCare cost?
Meadowood KinderCare 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.
