Family child care home ·
1411 SOUTH HANCOCK AVENUE, Dover, DE 19901 ·
License 657735
Capacity 9. Infant through School-Age
Accepts subsidy
| Severity | Date | Standard / narrative | Corrected |
|---|
| ? | Mon May 18 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
8P - License Renewal
Ensure an annual renewal application is submitted 60 days prior to license expiration. |
Yes |
| ? | Mon May 18 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
15P - Use of a Substitute
Ensure the substitute and emergency numbers are up to date. |
Yes |
| ? | Thu May 22 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
22P - Children's Files
Ensure each child's attendance is documented at exact arrival. |
Yes |
| ? | Thu May 22 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
40P - Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Ensure the diapering area is equipped with the required items and that a foot-activated trash can is used only for diapers. This trash can must be within arm's reach of the changing area, lined with a plastic bag, and sanitized daily. Soap and water must be available for cleaning. |
Yes |
| ? | Thu May 22 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
38P - Hand Washing
Ensure handwashing is performed after eating and at other times as stated in the regulations. |
Yes |
| ? | Thu May 22 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
37P - Sanitation
Ensure areas and equipment are washed with soap and water. The Specialist did not observe a bottle labeled or available with soap and water. |
Yes |
| ? | Thu May 22 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
36P - Equipment
Ensure the children do not have access to latex balloons. The Specialist observed a three-year-old child playing with a pink semi-deflated latex balloon. This was corrected when the Specialist removed the latex balloon. |
Yes |
| ? | Thu May 22 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
35P - Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Ensure rest equipment is labeled for each child, infants are resting in approved equipment for rest with no items in or on the equipment. LS observed the infant placed in a pack-and-play with toys inside it and blankets hanging on it. This was corrected when the child was removed after a few seconds due to waking up. A conversation was had with the provider about this, and the child playing in the pack-and-play. |
Yes |
| ? | Thu May 22 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
29P - Indoor Space
Ensure that candles are not in use while children are in care. |
Yes |
| ? | Thu May 22 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
26P - Health Observations
Ensure each child is observed on arrival for signs of communicable disease, injury, signs of ill health, and signs of child abuse or neglect. |
Yes |
| ? | Thu May 22 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
25P - Infants' Records
Ensure daily records of an infant's feeding, sleeping, diapering, and other routine activities are documented and shared with the guardian daily. |
Yes |
| ? | Thu May 22 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
17P - Telephones
Ensure emergency numbers are posted and accessible for use. |
Yes |
| ? | Thu May 22 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
8P - License Renewal
Ensure an annual renewal application is submitted 60 days prior to license expiration. |
Yes |
| ? | Thu May 22 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
6P - License Requirements
Ensure that infants have a monthly feeding schedule, a daily record of feedings, and bottles are labeled. |
Yes |
| ? | Thu May 22 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
52P - Activities and Interactions
Ensure television time is no longer than one hour without permission from a guardian. Ensure that each child in care has permission for screentime. |
Yes |
| ? | Thu May 22 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
50P - Meals and Snacks
Ensure a menu is posted and updated if the meals change. Ensure that children receive all the components of the meal. The Specialist observed, and the children confirmed that they only received water and Cheerios. |
Yes |
| ? | Thu May 22 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
45P - Emergency Planning
Ensure the emergency plan is posted where it is accessible. The current emergency plan is in the corner behind the television. |
Yes |
| ? | Mon Oct 07 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
22P - Children's Files
Ensure child files are complete. One child needs a complete file. |
Yes |
| ? | Mon Oct 07 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
21P - Parents Right to Know Act
Complete the Parent Right to Know Log for one child. |
Yes |
| ? | Mon Jun 10 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
40P - Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Ensure the changing mat is not torn. |
Yes |
| ? | Mon Jun 10 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
35P - Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Ensure sleeping equipment is not torn, top and bottom covers are used, and in good repair. The pack-n-play has a hole in it, all the nap mats are torn, and there was only a top cover for the one pack and play. |
Yes |
| ? | Mon Jun 10 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
21P - Parents Right to Know Act
Ensure the Parent's Right to Know Log is completed when parents tour or enroll your family child care. |
Yes |
| ? | Mon Jun 10 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
22P - Children's Files
Ensure child files are complete. Two children need the date of enrollment, days, and hours attending care. Two children need a completed emergency and blood lead test results. |
Yes |
| ? | Mon Jun 10 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
16P - Notification to OCCL
Ensure changes to days and hours of care is communicated within five days to Office of Child Care licensing. |
Yes |
| ? | Mon Jun 10 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
27P - Hazardous Materials
Ensure unused or expired medication are returned or disposed of. |
Yes |
| ? | Mon Jun 10 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
8P - License Renewal
Ensure an annual renewal application is completed and submitted 60 days before license expiration. |
Yes |
| ? | Mon Mar 11 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
22P - Children's Files
Ensure child files are complete. One child needs a permission page. Two children need blood lead screenings. Two children need the date of enrollment, hours attending, and days attending. |
Yes |
| ? | Mon Mar 11 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
24P - Daily Attendance of Children
Ensure when the children arrive, they are signed in to a daily attendance roster. |
Yes |
| ? | Mon Jan 29 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
24P - Daily Attendance of Children
Ensure children are signed in and out daily with exact arrival and departure times. The Licensing Specialist asked attendance for the day and the provider stated she had run out of attendance forms. The Licensing Specialist requested attendance for the prior week. The provider stated she had not completed attendance due to no form. The specialist stated that she could use notebook paper and will provide her with some paper to take attendance. |
Yes |
| ? | Wed May 03 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. |
Yes |
| ? | Wed May 03 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
40P - Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Purchase a non-porous surface for diaper changes. |
Yes |
| ? | Wed May 03 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
30P - Fire Safety
Conduct monthly fire prevention inspections and fire drills. Post the most current. |
Yes |
| ? | Wed May 03 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
29P - Indoor Space
Contact an approved electrical inspection agency to have an electrical inspection completed. Discontinue the use of air fresheners. A wall plug-in was observed in the hall next to the kitchen and the bathroom. An automatic air freshener was observed in the child care room. |
Yes |
| ? | Wed May 03 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
27P - Hazardous Materials
Ensure poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials are locked up. Insect killer was observed in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the bathroom. |
Yes |
| ? | Wed May 03 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
24P - Daily Attendance of Children
Document children's attendance to record exact arrival and departure times. |
Yes |
| ? | Wed May 03 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. One child needs screen time permission, mat permission and permission to sleep in other area. |
Yes |
| ? | Wed May 03 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
21P - Parents Right to Know Act
Complete the Parent's Right to Know Notice Log with current enrollment. |
Yes |
| ? | Wed May 03 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
20P - Parent/Guardian Communication
Revise the parent handbook to include the newest release of children policy. |
Yes |
| ? | Wed Jun 01 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
8P - License Renewal
Ensure the renewal application is submitted 60 days prior to the license expiration. |
Yes |
| ? | Wed Jun 01 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
29P - Indoor Space
Discontinue burning candles while children are in care. This was corrected when the candle in the kitchen was blown out. |
Yes |
| ? | Wed Jun 01 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
22P - Children's Files
Ensure child files are complete. Three children need blood lead test results. |
Yes |
| ? | Mon Jan 24 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
35P - Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Ensure safe sleep practices are used at all times. An infant was observed asleep in a pack-n-play without a tightly fitted sheet. There was a blanket under the infant and a bottle next to the infant. The pack-n-play had several rips in it. |
Yes |
| ? | Mon Dec 06 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
35P - Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Purchase non-absorbent rest equipment to replace the ripped nap mats and mat in the pack-n-play. Ensure safe sleep practices are used. The pack-n-play must have a tightly fitted sheet used. The pack-n-play can not have any rips or tears. |
Yes |
| ? | Mon Dec 06 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
30P - Fire Safety
Conduct monthly fire prevention inspections and fire drills. |
Yes |
| ? | Mon Dec 06 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
29P - Indoor Space
Discontinue the use of the wallflower plug-in in the bathroom. This was corrected when the plug-in was removed. |
Yes |
| ? | Mon Dec 06 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
25P - Infants' Records
Document infant feedings, sleeping, diapering, etc. on an infant daily log. |
Yes |
| ? | Mon Dec 06 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
24P - Daily Attendance of Children
Ensure child's attendance is documented and includes exact arrival and departure times. |
Yes |
| ? | Mon Dec 06 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
22P - Children's Files
Ensure child files are complete. One child needs a complete child information card with date of enrollment, hours and days he attends. Two children need health appraisals with immunization records. One child needs a health appraisal. One child needs Parents Right to Know, screen time permission, transportation permission, and permission to sleep in other area. One child needs medication permission. Two infants need infant feeding schedules. |
Yes |
| ? | Mon Dec 06 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
7P - Procedures for Initial Licensure
Ensure state and local laws are being followed. Upon arrival, Ms. Saintile was observed not wearing a facial covering. This was corrected when Ms. Saintile put on a facial covering. |
Yes |
10 inspection record(s) on file from DE-OCCL.
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