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The Children's Center

Milton, DE · Sussex County
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5.0 (1 review)
25749 WHOVILLE LANE, Milton, DE 19968
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Quick Facts

Capacity
9 children
Age Range
6 weeks through 5 years.
Type of Care
Level II
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5

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Contact Information

📞 (302) 684-3175
25749 WHOVILLE LANE
Milton, DE 19968
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Licensed Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
Licensed Since
2007
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

Reviews

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Jill
2022-03-14 12:17:03
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I am the owner

The complaint reviews are incorrect. We do not even accept school age children. Just one example of the multiple incorrect statements. This is very frustrating when incorrect statements are posted. Please verify through child care licensing to see accurate licensing visits!

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About the Provider

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Additional Information: Initial Licensed Date: 05/09/07; Financial Arrangements: Purchase of Care, Child Care Food Program; Special Conditions: Regulated Services:; Stars Rating: Five Stars;

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.

Date Type Regulation Code Status
2020-02-07 Non Compliance 27U - Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision Corrected
Corrective Action: An intern was alone in a classroom with seven children. This was corrected when a qualified teacher entered the classroom.
2019-12-11 Non Compliance 38U - Parents Right to Know Corrected
Corrective Action: Complete the Parents Right to Know Log.
2019-12-11 Non Compliance 23U - Center Policies-Parent/Guardian Handbook Corrected
Corrective Action: Update parent handbook to include all required policies.
2019-12-11 Non Compliance 65U - First Aid Kits Corrected
Corrective Action: Ensure first aid kit is complete. A first aid guide was missing.
2019-12-11 Non Compliance 66U - Emergency Planning Corrected
Corrective Action: Purchase an emergency water supply.
2019-12-11 Non Compliance 8U - License Renewal Corrected
Corrective Action: Submit completed application.
2019-12-11 Non Compliance 39U - Enrollment Corrected
Corrective Action: Ensure center capacity is maintained. The capacity is 30 and 32 children were observed in care.
2019-12-11 Non Compliance 40U - Child Files Corrected
Corrective Action: Ensure child files are complete. One child needs the hours they attend. One child needs the hours and days they attend. Two children need the hours and days they attend and a health appraisal with immunizations.
2019-12-11 Non Compliance 27U - Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision Corrected
Corrective Action: Ensure children are supervised at all times through the assignment of staff physically present in the classroom. During nap time, two staff briefly left the classroom. School age children were observed punching and kicking each other on the ground outside. Staff did not respond to this until the Licensing Specialist brought it to their attention.
2019-12-11 Non Compliance 77U - Infant and Toddler Care Corrected
Corrective Action: Remove pressure gates from center.
2019-12-11 Non Compliance 74U - Lesson Plans Corrected
Corrective Action: Ensure lesson plans are available for review. One classroom could not locate theirs. This was corrected at the visit.
2019-12-11 Non Compliance 43U - Children's Attendance Corrected
Corrective Action: Ensure child attendance is completed. Five children were not signed into one classroom. This was corrected at the visit.
2019-12-11 Non Compliance 61U - Diapering and Soiled Clothing Corrected
Corrective Action: Purchase disposable covers for diaper changing.
2019-12-11 Non Compliance 30U - Personnel Files Corrected
Corrective Action: Ensure staff files are complete. Two staff need annual review of abuse and neglect procedures. One staff needs two references. Three staff need service letters. One staff needs annual review of abuse and neglect, orientation, job description, employee declaration, drug/alcohol statement, adult abuse registry check, and service letter.
2019-12-11 Non Compliance 26U - Staffing Corrected
Corrective Action: Train a teacher in day-to-day operations. Ensure direct care staff are not participating in personal activities. One staff was observed talking on a cell phone in the classroom while children were napping.

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