The Little Caboose Childcare and Learning Center
366 OLD BALTIMORE PIKE, NEWARK, DE 19702Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects 2 complaints in the last 3 years and 5 injury reports on file. The structural rating also includes Delaware's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Delaware caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:12. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 18 hours of annual training. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants
- Licensed capacity
- 171
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Medication Administration (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Aug 1, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Personnel Files30U
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #2 needs OCCL Health & Safety training. Staff #7 needs 2 references and service letter, Staff #9 needs service
- Administration of Medication63U
Ensure medication is not expired. Child #21 has an expired EpiPen.
Aug 15, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Hazardous Materials45U
Ensure all cabinets used to store cleaning products and hazardous materials are locked or out of reach of children.
- Indoor Space49U
Ensure all air fresheners and plug-in air fresheners are not used in the classrooms. Remove from classrooms.
- Equipment57U
Clean pillows/covers in rooms 3 & 4, dramatic play cozy area.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 2
- 1% of licensed capacity
- Reported injuries (Lifetime)
- 5
- 3% of licensed capacity
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