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Cradles To Crayons Early Learning Center

New Castle, DE · New Castle County
★ ★ ★ ½ ☆ 3.5 (6 reviews)
6 HALCYON DRIVE, New Castle, DE 19720
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Quick Facts

Capacity
38 children
Age Range
6 weeks through 12 years.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
3

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Contact Information

📞 (302) 427-8438
6 HALCYON DRIVE
New Castle, DE 19720
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✓ Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
796096
Licensed Since
2008
Issued By
Delaware Department of Services For Children, Youth And Their Families
District Office
State of Delaware, Office of Child Care Licensing

Reviews

3.5
★ ★ ★ ½ ☆
6 reviews
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Joanna
2017-12-01 03:17:42
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

I love this childcare center. All the teachers and staff are very friendly and helpful. My Nephew who just turned a year old loves it here. He don't cry when I leave in the morning and he smiles at every teather. It is a loving and nurturing environment. It's a small center but it makes it feel like home.

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Cherish
2016-05-16 00:07:36
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for less than 6 months

DO NOT SEND OR ENROLL YOUR CHILD OR CHILDREN INTO THIS DAYCARE. THIS PLACE IS THE WOSRT IVE EVER EXPERIENCED . MY BOYS WHICH WERE UNDER 9 MONTHS AND 3 AT THE TIME WERE ENROLLED THERE FOR 4 MONTHS. AND MY NEPHEW WAS ALSO ENROLLED AND HE GOT FOOT AND HAND DISEASE WHILE THERE . MY 9 MONTH OLD WAS BITTEN TWICE. ONCE IN THE FACE WHICH WAS A HUGE BITE MARK AND ONCE ON HIS ARM. DAYCARE HAD A SORRY EXCUSE AS TO WHY AND HOW IT HAPPENED. DID NOT GET A GOOD ENOUGH ANSWER. MY 3 YEAR OLD WAS SENT HOME NOT ONCE BUT TWICE WET FROM URINE. HE TOLD ME GE ASKED TO USE THE BATHROOM BUT THE TEACHERS SAID NO. MY 9 MONTH OLD WAS SENT HOME WITH FECES ON HIM THAT YOU COULD TELL WAS ON HIM FOR A WHILE. MY BOYS ALWAYS GOT SICK BECAUSE THE PLACE IS DIRTY. IT SMELLS LIKE DIRTY DIAPERS AS SOON AS YOU WALK IN THE DOOR. THERES ALWAYS TRASH IM THE MIDDLE OF THE FLOOR ALONG WITH A BROOM AND DUSTPAN. ANYONE CAN GO IN AND SAY THAT THEY ARE THERE TO PICK UP YOUR CHILD AND THEY WILL PASS YOUR CHILD OVER WITHOUT ASKING FOR NO ID WHATSOEVER . I CAN GO ON FOREVER ABOUT THIS DAYCARE FROM HELL BUT CANT DO TO NOT HAVING ENOUGH SPACE. IN THAT SHORT AMOUNT OF TIME I RECEIVED SO MANY PHONE CALLS ABOUT ONE OF MY BOUS SAYING SOMETHING HAPPENED. I FINALLY TOOK THEM OUT BECAUSE I DID NOT WANT TO GET A PHONE CALL SAYING ONE OF MY BOYS WAS IN THE HOSPITAL OR WORSE. MY FINAL STRAW WAS WHEN I GOT INTO A BIG CONFORTATION WITH THE OWNER AND HER EMPLOYEES ABOUT EVERYTHING. DO NOT I BEG YOU DO NOT TAKE YOUR CHILDREN THERE . I HONESTLY DO NOT KNOW WHY THEY HAVENT BEEN SHUT DOWN YET.

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L.Smith
2015-12-11 04:57:33
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

My children love going to C2C they learn so much.They are happy when they know they're going to school. Great staff!!!

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Brad
2013-12-20 20:19:48
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

This daycare is terrible. My 7 year old daughter was hit by a boy and was told, by two "teachers", to go hit him back. Then the next week she was beaten up by 5 boys, ages up to 11 years old. The boys had enough time to kick her while she was on the ground before a "teacher" stopped it. The daycare showed no remorse and didn't even tell me what happened. When my daughter told me, I confronted them and they said I didn't have to bring her there. Also, the facilities were never clean. It smelled awful. All this in a matter of a Month. These people disgust me.

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niesh
2012-08-08 06:15:49
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

great day care !!!!!!!!!!

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A satisfied person
2011-08-20 13:35:19
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cradles to Crayons is a very good learning center. Ilove that the kids walk in witha happy smile and when it's time for them to get picked up they never want to leave. All the employees are pleasant, well polient, and very professional. I love that when you first walk in the door, your greeted by nice people. The owners are outstanding. They help you with any concerns and are willing to explain everything. You can put all your trust in them. The director is awesome. She lets you know whats going on and what will be happening the next week. She's amazing ang trustful. I also love that they go on trips throughout the summer time, so it's also very well planned out for the schoolage kids too. I would recommend this learning center to anyone.

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About the Provider

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CRADLES TO CRAYONS EARLY LEARNING CENTER is a Licensed Child Care Center in NEW CASTLE DE, with a maximum capacity of 38 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 weeks through 12 years.. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information: Financial Arrangements: Child Care Food Program;Nonprofit;Purchase of Care; Reported Injuries & Deaths: 2025: 1 facility injury. No facility deaths reported.; 2023: 1 facility injury. No facility deaths reported.;

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulation Code Status
2026-06-05 Non Compliance 49U - Indoor Space Completed
Corrective Action: Ensure water temp at children sinks is below 120 degrees. Send picture of water temp reading.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
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2025-06-16 Non Compliance 24U - Staff Qualifications Completed
Corrective Action: Ensure the Administrator has specialized training for school age.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Document
2024-06-04 Non Compliance 30U - Personnel Files Completed
Corrective Action: Submit the following documentation to complete staff files: OCCL Health and Safety training for 4 staff members.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Document
2023-06-07 Non Compliance 36U - Staff Attendance Completed
Corrective Action: All staff must sign in and out with each arrival and departure.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility Visit
2023-06-07 Non Compliance 40U - Child Files Completed
Corrective Action: Submit the following to complete children's files: PRTK & screen time for one child; mat permission for one child.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Document
2023-06-07 Non Compliance 43U - Children's Attendance Completed
Corrective Action: All children must signed in and out with each arrival and departure.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility Visit
2023-06-07 Non Compliance 56U - Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments Completed
Corrective Action: Discard and replace all tor sleeping mats.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Document
2023-06-07 Non Compliance 57U - Equipment Completed
Corrective Action: Add more equipment to the PK room for art, science and fine motor(Puzzles)
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Document
2023-06-07 Non Compliance 58U - Sanitation Completed
Corrective Action: Add soap and water to the infant room.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility Visit
2023-06-07 Non Compliance 74U - Lesson Plans Completed
Corrective Action: Enhance the lesson plans including weekly activities for the PK lesson plan. (Science and music)
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
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2023-06-07 Non Compliance 75U - Activity Areas Completed
Corrective Action: Add a science activity area to the PK room.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility Visit

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