Licensed Family Child Care
✓ Licensed
Hawkins, Merna
Wilmington, DE
· New Castle County
WEST 21ST STREET,
Wilmington, DE 19802
Quick Facts
Capacity
9 children
Age Range
3 months through 12 years.
Type of Care
Level II
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
3
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Licensed Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
Licensed Since
1993
Issued By
Delaware Department of Services For Children, Youth And Their Families
Licensor
OCCL.DSCYF@state.de.us
District Office
State of Delaware, Office of Child Care Licensing
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About the Provider
HAWKINS, MERNA is a Licensed Family Child Care in WILMINGTON DE, with a maximum capacity of 9 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of 3 months through 12 years.. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Initial Licensed Date: 08/24/93; Financial Arrangements: Purchase of Care, Child Care Food Program; On Enforcement: PROBATION WARNING; Regulated Services: Level II, Night Care; Reported Injuries & Deaths: 2018: 2 facility injuries and no facility deaths reported. 2017: 3 facility injuries and no facility deaths reported. 2016: 1 facility injury and no facility deaths reported.; Stars Rating: Three Stars;
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulation Code | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-01-14 | Non Compliance | 29P - Indoor Space | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Ensure to cover trash can used for food. A trash can is needed in the bathroom. | |||
| 2020-01-14 | Non Compliance | 51P - Feeding of Infants | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Child #8 needs an infant feeding schedule signed by a parent. | |||
| 2020-01-14 | Non Compliance | 31P - Kitchen and Food Preparation | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Ensure a working thermometer is in the refrigerator and read 40 degrees or below. Corrected at visit. | |||
| 2020-01-14 | Non Compliance | 40P - Diapering and Soiled Clothing | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Ensure a foot-activated diaper pail is within arm’s reach. Diaper pail was not in child care space near changing table. A child was placed in the child care area in front of the television with the other children in the area. Potty-chairs must be used in the bathroom when potty-training. Provider was asked to remove potty-chair and only use in the bathroom. Corrected at visit. | |||
| 2020-01-14 | Non Compliance | 25P - Infants' Records | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Child #8 needs an infant log completed daily. Ensure to complete log and submit four daily worth. | |||
| 2020-01-14 | Non Compliance | 22P - Children's Files | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: All child files must be complete. Child #8 and Child #10 need health appraisals and immunization record. Child #6, Child #9, Child #10 and Child #11 need permission for screen time, transportation, and signed parent’s right to know. Child #5 and Child #7 need permission to sleep on a mat. | |||
| 2019-06-11 | Non Compliance | 16F - Daily Attendance of Children, Infant Records, Health Observations | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Ensure infant log is being used and share with parents. Document infant feedings, sleeping, and diapering. | |||
| 2019-06-11 | Non Compliance | 21F - General Safety | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Ensure to have a working flashlight. Replace batteries. Ensure a gate is installed while infants and toddlers are in care, Install a non-pressurized gate at stairs. | |||
| 2019-06-11 | Non Compliance | 24F - Outdoor Climate, Area, and Equipment | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Ensure yard and porch are free from hazards. Remove leaning/broken basketball hoop and chemicals on porch leading to deck. | |||
| 2019-06-11 | Non Compliance | 13F - General Capacity | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Ensure capacity and ratio are followed. Seven preschool children and one school-age child was present. | |||
| 2019-06-11 | Non Compliance | 28F - Emergency Planning | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Ensure to have an updated emergency plan and complete a fire drill and practice monthly. Post an evacuation diagram. | |||
| 2019-06-11 | Non Compliance | 14F - Use of a Substitute | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Ensure substitutes name and phone number is posted. | |||
| 2019-06-11 | Non Compliance | 39F - Activities and Interactions | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Ensure infants are not confined for more than 30 minutes. One infant was in a carrier for over 30 minutes. Corrected at visit. | |||
| 2019-06-11 | Non Compliance | 31F - First Aid Kit | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: First aid kit must be complete. Obtain an eye patch, bandage tape, scissors, and a splint. | |||
| 2019-06-11 | Non Compliance | 22F - Fire Safety | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Ensure to complete a monthly fire inspection. | |||
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