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CHRISTA EDWARDS

Family child care home · 28408 WEST SPRINGSIDE DRIVE, Milton, DE 19968 · License 454964

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 9. Infant through School-Age Accepts subsidy

Violation history (27)

Severity	Date	Standard / narrative	Corrected
?	Wed Aug 27 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	45P - Emergency Planning Purchase an emergency water supply to shelter-in-place.	Yes
?	Wed Aug 27 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	22P - Children's Files Ensure child files are complete. One child needs blood lead screening results.	Yes
?	Wed Aug 27 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	8P - License Renewal Ensure the renewal application is submitted at least 60 days prior to the license expiration. This was corrected when the application was collected at the facility visit.	Yes
?	Tue Aug 13 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	29P - Indoor Space Air fresheners are to be out of reach and not used during care.	Yes
?	Tue Aug 13 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	24P - Daily Attendance of Children Attendance should reflect the exact arrival time. The LS asked for attendance, and it was not completed for the morning.	Yes
?	Tue Aug 13 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	28P - Heating and Cooling Fans and cords must be inaccessible to children during hours of care. The front room had a box fan on the floor accessible to children.	Yes
?	Tue Aug 13 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	8P - License Renewal Submit a renewal application 60 days before license expiration.	Yes
?	Tue Aug 13 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	30P - Fire Safety The fire extinguisher should be hung on the wall.	Yes
?	Wed Aug 30 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	22P - Children's Files Ensure child files are complete. Three children need blood lead screening results.	Yes
?	Wed Aug 30 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	13P - General Requirements Ensure all adult staff are fingerprinted every five years. The provider and the substitute must be re-fingerprinted for the family child care home.	Yes
?	Wed Aug 30 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	27P - Hazardous Materials Ensure routine cleaners are stored out of children's reach. A cleaner was observed under the unlocked sink in the bathroom. This was corrected when the cleaner was removed.	Yes
?	Wed Aug 30 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	29P - Indoor Space Ensure an electrical inspection and approval is conducted every three years by an approved agency. Purchase a covered trash can for the bathroom. This was corrected when a covered trash can replaced the uncovered trash can. Discontinue the use of air fresheners. An air freshener was observed in the kitchen. This was discussed and corrected when the provider agreed to comply.	Yes
?	Wed Aug 30 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	30P - Fire Safety Replace the batteries in the smoke detector. The smoke detector was chirping during the visit.	Yes
?	Wed Aug 30 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	40P - Diapering and Soiled Clothing Purchase a non-porous surface for diaper changes. Purchase a foot-activated diaper pail for disposal of diapers.	Yes
?	Wed Aug 30 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	8P - License Renewal Ensure the renewal application is submitted at least 60 days prior to the license expiration. Purchase a state of Delaware business license.	Yes
?	Wed Aug 17 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	45P - Emergency Planning Ensure emergency water is available at all times in case of an emergency. This was corrected when Ms. Edwards filled water jugs.	Yes
?	Wed Aug 17 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	56P - Training Complete CPR and first aid.	Yes
?	Wed Aug 17 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	8P - License Renewal Ensure the renewal application is submitted at least 60 days prior to the license expiration. Submit the State of Delaware business license.	Yes
?	Wed Aug 17 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	21P - Parents Right to Know Act Ensure the Parent Right to Know Notice log is completed by enrollment and any tours given.	Yes
?	Wed Aug 17 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	30P - Fire Safety Replace the batteries in the smoke alarm in the child care room.	Yes
?	Wed Aug 17 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	29P - Indoor Space Ensure the trash can in the bathroom is covered. This was corrected when a covered trash can was placed in the bathroom. Discontinue the use of wax warmers and wall plug ins during child care hours. This was corrected when the wax warmer was turned off and the wall plug ins were removed.	Yes
?	Wed Aug 18 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	8P - License Renewal Ensure the renewal application is submitted 60 days prior to the license expiration. Purchase a State of Delaware business license.	Yes
?	Wed Aug 18 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	29P - Indoor Space Purchase a covered trash can for the kitchen.	Yes
?	Wed Aug 18 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	22P - Children's Files Ensure child files are complete. Two children need a health appraisal with immunization records. One child needs a complete child information card with date of enrollment, hours, and days they attend.	Yes
?	Wed Aug 18 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	21P - Parents Right to Know Act Ensure the Parent's Right to Know Notice log is completed by current enrollment and any tours given.	Yes
?	Wed Aug 18 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	20P - Parent/Guardian Communication Ensure the parent handbook contains all the required policies.	Yes
?	Wed Aug 18 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	37P - Sanitation Purchase a spray bottle for a soap and water solution and a spray bottle for a disinfectant solution.	Yes

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

Inspections (5)

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

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