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CHILDREN & FAMILIES FIRST HEAD START HARRINGTON

Child care center · 112 EAST STREET, Harrington, DE 19952 · License 1482799

22Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 26. Pre-School

Violation history (13)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
?Tue May 20 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 53U - Outdoor Area
Ensure the outdoor play area is maintained in a clean and safe condition. Remove the debris in the corner behind the ramp. Ensure the fencing has no openings larger than 3 1/2 inches wide. There is an approximately four inch gap between the large gate and the fence.
Yes
?Tue May 20 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 30U - Personnel Files
Ensure staff files are complete. One staff member needs to complete CPR with a skills demonstration, OCCL's Health and Safety Training for Child Care Professionals, job description, an adult abuse registry check, release of employment history, and corresponding service letters.
Yes
?Tue May 20 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 51U - Toilet Facilities
Ensure the bathroom is kept in a sanitary condition and cleaned daily or more frequently if needed. The bathroom in classroom 3 needs to be cleaned around the toilet and the wall under the sink and soap dispenser.
Yes
?Tue May 20 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 49U - Indoor Space
Ensure every exit, exit access, and exit discharge is free of obstruction at all times. A large shelf was placed in front of the door leading into classroom 3 from the hallway. Upon discussion, staff stated the shelf is placed there so that a particular child cannot escape the classroom. This specialist provided technical assistance and suggested a staff person position themselves at the door to monitor it at all times. This was discussed with staff and corrected when they agreed to comply in the future.
Yes
?Tue May 20 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 40U - Child Files
Ensure child files are complete. One child needs an updated health appraisal.
Yes
?Wed May 22 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 49U - Indoor Space
Ensure toilets are in good repair. The toilet in Room 3 has a broken seat. Repair the seat or purchase a new one.
Yes
?Wed May 22 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 38U - Parents Right to Know
Ensure Parent's Right to Know Log is completed for any parents touring the center.
Yes
?Wed May 22 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 67U - Transportation
Ensure the First Aid Kit in the bus has all required materials. This was corrected at the visit when bandage tape was added to the kit.
Yes
?Tue May 16 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 30U - Personnel Files
Ensure staff files are complete. One staff member needs an adult health appraisal. Four staff need service letters or two documented attempts with additional references.
Yes
?Thu May 05 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 40U - Child Files
Ensure child files are complete. One child needs a health appraisal with immunization record. One child needs blood lead test results. One child needs a health appraisal and blood lead test results.
Yes
?Thu May 05 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 30U - Personnel Files
Ensure staff files are complete. One staff member needs annual review of abuse and neglect. One staff member needs CPR, first aid, and administration of medication certification, and a professional development plan.
Yes
?Fri Nov 05 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 30U - Personnel Files
Ensure staff files are complete. One staff member needs a job description and two references. One staff member needs current CPR and first aid.
Yes
?Fri Nov 05 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 49U - Indoor Space
Repair the toilet paper roll holder in the bathroom between Classroom 1 and Classroom 2 to ensure the toilet paper roll is not stored on the floor.
Yes

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (5)

5 inspection record(s) on file from DE-OCCL.

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