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BERNADETTE TOWNSEND

Family child care home · 40 ONAWAY PLACE, New Castle, DE 19720 · License 191517

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 9. Infant through School-Age Accepts subsidy

Violation history (46)

Severity	Date	Standard / narrative	Corrected
?	Wed Dec 17 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	21P - Parents Right to Know Act Send the completed Parent Right to Know log to OCCL.	Yes
?	Wed Nov 05 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	56P - Training Training hours will be non-compliant if not completed by Dec 1st.	Yes
?	Wed Nov 05 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	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.	Yes
?	Wed Nov 05 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	31P - Kitchen and Food Preparation Ensure there is a thermometer for freezer. Send picture of temp reading 0 or lower to OCCL.	Yes
?	Wed Nov 05 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	35P - Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments Infant needs crib/pack-n-play for nap. Label all rest equipment. Send photos to OCCL.	Yes
?	Wed Nov 05 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	36P - Equipment Infant needs highchair or feeding chair. Send picture.	Yes
?	Wed Nov 05 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	42P - Administration of Medication Child #1 needs medication box w/prescription information for current medicine and return expired medications to family.	Yes
?	Wed Nov 05 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	44P - First Aid Kit Roll gauze needed for first aid kit.	Yes
?	Wed Nov 05 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	51P - Feeding of Infants Infant needs monthly feeding statement.	Yes
?	Wed Nov 05 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	8P - License Renewal Submit renewal application to OCCL.	Yes
?	Wed Nov 05 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	24P - Daily Attendance of Children Send attendance records for week of November 10, 2025.	Yes
?	Wed Nov 05 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	25P - Infants' Records Send completed Infant Daily Logs for November 10 and 11, 2025.	Yes
?	Tue Nov 12 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	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.	Yes
?	Tue Nov 12 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	27P - Hazardous Materials Submit documentation of a current radon test reading 4.0 or below.	Yes
?	Tue Nov 12 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	30P - Fire Safety Ensure the care area has two unobstructed exits. This was corrected during the visit.	Yes
?	Tue Nov 12 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	35P - Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments Ensure sleep mats/cots have top and bottom covering. Send photo to OCCL.	Yes
?	Tue Nov 12 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	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.	Yes
?	Tue Nov 12 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	44P - First Aid Kit Submit photo documentation of an eye patch and safety pins in the first aid kit.	Yes
?	Tue Nov 12 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	56P - Training Submit documentation of current CPR/FA certification. Submit documentation of completion of annual training by 11-30-24.	Yes
?	Tue Nov 12 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	8P - License Renewal Submit the renewal application 60 days prior to license expiration.	Yes
?	Wed Nov 15 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	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.	Yes
?	Wed Nov 15 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	21P - Parents Right to Know Act Submit completed 2023 annual parent's right to know log.	Yes
?	Wed Nov 15 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	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.	Yes
?	Wed Nov 15 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	24P - Daily Attendance of Children Submit two weeks worth of attendance with daily health observations.	Yes
?	Wed Nov 15 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	26P - Health Observations Submit two weeks worth of attendance with daily health observations.	Yes
?	Wed Nov 15 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	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.	Yes
?	Wed Nov 15 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	45P - Emergency Planning Conduct and documents monthly evacuation drills. Submit to OCCL one for November and one for December.	Yes
?	Wed Nov 15 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	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.	Yes
?	Wed Nov 23 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	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.	Yes
?	Wed Nov 23 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	31P - Kitchen and Food Preparation Submit documentation of the refrigerator's temperature being 41 degrees F or below.	Yes
?	Wed Nov 23 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	38P - Hand Washing Provide paper towels in the bathroom.	Yes
?	Wed Nov 23 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	45P - Emergency Planning Submit documentation of additional emergency food and water.	Yes
?	Wed Nov 23 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	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	Yes
?	Wed Nov 23 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	8P - License Renewal Submit renewal application with supporting documentation 60 days prior to license expiration.	Yes
?	Sat Jan 01 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	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.	Yes
?	Tue Nov 30 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	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.	Yes
?	Tue Nov 30 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	37P - Sanitation Provide documentation of the presence of sanitizer/disinectant.	Yes
?	Tue Nov 30 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	42P - Administration of Medication Provide documentation of administration of medication certification (for the provider and non-emergency substitute)	Yes
?	Tue Nov 30 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	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.)	Yes
?	Tue Nov 30 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	45P - Emergency Planning Provide documentation of monthly evacuation drills.	Yes
?	Tue Nov 30 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	6P - License Requirements Post the OCCL license.	Yes
?	Tue Nov 30 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	8P - License Renewal Submit a notarized renewal application 60 days prior to license expiration.	Yes
?	Tue Nov 30 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	13P - General Requirements Provide documentation of fingerprinting and an adult health appraisal with TB for the curent household member.	Yes
?	Tue Nov 30 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	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.	Yes
?	Tue Nov 30 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	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.	Yes
?	Tue Nov 30 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	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.	Yes

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

Inspections (7)

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

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