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New Castle DE 19720 · License #191517 · Home-based · Licensed Family Child Care
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21P · Parents Right to Know Act
Send the completed Parent Right to Know log to OCCL.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 23, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
24P · Daily Attendance of Children
Send attendance records for week of November 10, 2025.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
25P · Infants' Records
Send completed Infant Daily Logs for November 10 and 11, 2025.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 21, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
29P · Indoor Space
*Ensure water temperature reads 120 or lower. Temp read 141 at visit. Send picture to OCCL. *Ensure evacuation drills are completed monthly. Send Nov and Dec 2025 completed logs to OCCL.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 21, 2025
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing on Jul 10, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
31P · Kitchen and Food Preparation
Ensure there is a thermometer for freezer. Send picture of temp reading 0 or lower to OCCL.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 21, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
35P · Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
*Infant needs crib/pack-n-play for nap. *Label all rest equipment. Send photos to OCCL.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
56P · Training
Training hours will be non-compliant if not completed by Dec 1st.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 16, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
51P · Feeding of Infants
Infant needs monthly feeding statement.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 21, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
42P · Administration of Medication
Child #1 needs medication box w/prescription information for current medicine and return expired medications to family.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 16, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
44P · First Aid Kit
Roll gauze needed for first aid kit.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 21, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
36P · Equipment
Infant needs highchair or feeding chair. Send picture.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 21, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
8P · License Renewal
Submit renewal application to OCCL.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
22P · Children's Files
Submit the following to complete children's files: an updated health appraisal for child #6; blood lead test results for child #5, #6.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 16, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
35P · Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Ensure sleep mats/cots have top and bottom covering. Send photo to OCCL.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 16, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
40P · Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Ensure the presence of a foot activated trash can within arm's reach of the diaper changing area. Send photo.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 16, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8P · License Renewal
Submit the renewal application 60 days prior to license expiration.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 16, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
56P · Training
Submit documentation of current CPR/FA certification. Submit documentation of completion of annual training by 11-30-24.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
30P · Fire Safety
Ensure the care area has two unobstructed exits. This was corrected during the visit.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 12, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
27P · Hazardous Materials
Submit documentation of a current radon test reading 4.0 or below.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 16, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
44P · First Aid Kit
Submit photo documentation of an eye patch and safety pins in the first aid kit.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 16, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
21P · Parents Right to Know Act
Submit completed 2023 annual parent's right to know log.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
22P · Children's Files
Submit the following to complete children's files: A complete file for child #8; blood lead test results for Child #7.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 14, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
24P · Daily Attendance of Children
Submit two weeks worth of attendance with daily health observations.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
30P · Fire Safety
Move the trash can to create a clear walkway to the secondary exit. (this was done during the visit) Conduct and document monthly fire safety checks. Submit to OCCL one for November and one for December. Submit documentation of a currently tagged fire extinguisher.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 14, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
45P · Emergency Planning
Conduct and documents monthly evacuation drills. Submit to OCCL one for November and one for December.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 14, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
56P · Training
Submit documentation of 12 hours of annual training (with two in health and safety) prior to November 30th when it will become non-compliant.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
8P · License Renewal
Submit a renewal application 60 days prior to license expiration. Provide documentation of the 2024 DE business license. This was cited in January of 2024.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 14, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
26P · Health Observations
Submit two weeks worth of attendance with daily health observations.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
31P · Kitchen and Food Preparation
Submit documentation of the refrigerator's temperature being 41 degrees F or below.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 23, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
38P · Hand Washing
Provide paper towels in the bathroom.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 23, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
56P · Training
Submit documentation of 12 hours of annual training prior to license expiration. This will become non-compliant if not received prior to license expiration. T
Corrected Corrected by Jan 23, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
22P · Children's Files
Submit the following to complete children's files: Blood lead test results for child #2; and monthly feeding schedule for child #6; current health appraisals w/ immunizations for child #3 & #4; a complete file for child #7.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
8P · License Renewal
Submit renewal application with supporting documentation 60 days prior to license expiration.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
45P · Emergency Planning
Submit documentation of additional emergency food and water.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 23, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
56P · Training
Complete 12 hours of annual training, of which 2 must be in health and safety. This was not determined at the time of the visit but became non-compliant at annual license expiration 12-31-21.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
15P · Use of a Substitute
Provide documentation of correct training for the non-emergency substitute. Create a file and document attendance for the non-emergency substitute.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
22P · Children's Files
Submit to OCCL the missing elements for the children's files. Health appraisals with immunizations for children 5, 8, 9; emergency card information for child 7; days and hours of attendance for children 7, 8, 9.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
29P · Indoor Space
Provide documentation of a current eletrical inspection; Provide a picture of repair or replacement of the kitchen floor and the edge of the dining room flooring.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
46P · Transportation
Provide documentation of the presence of a fire extinguisher in the vehicle. Provide documentation of current auto insurance. (The insurance was presented at the end of the visit.)
Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
6P · License Requirements
Post the OCCL license.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
8P · License Renewal
Submit a notarized renewal application 60 days prior to license expiration.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 2021
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
30P · Fire Safety
Remove the obstacle from the rear exit of the home (this was done during the visit); Provide documentation of th monthly fire safety inspections.; Provide documentation of the current fire extinguisher tag.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
13P · General Requirements
Provide documentation of fingerprinting and an adult health appraisal with TB for the curent household member.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 21, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
37P · Sanitation
Provide documentation of the presence of sanitizer/disinectant.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
45P · Emergency Planning
Provide documentation of monthly evacuation drills.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
42P · Administration of Medication
Provide documentation of administration of medication certification (for the provider and non-emergency substitute)
Corrected Corrected by Jan 21, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.