DELAWARE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
HARRINGTON, DE·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address100 W MISPILLION ST, HARRINGTON, DE, 19952
CountyKent
Phone(302) 398-8945
Operating details
Hours7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Capacity94
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/12/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High7
- Medium-High4
- Medium9
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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100 W MISPILLION ST, HARRINGTON, DE, 19952, HARRINGTON, DE 19952
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
- Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/12/2026
- High2
- Medium-High0
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 285/12/2026
28U — General Qualifications
Ensure staff are fingerprinted with a comprehensive background check and eligibility determination on file. One staff member was fingerprinted for the school district prior to employment but was not fingerprinted for the center.
Corrected at inspection
2025
- High riskStandard 305/8/2025
30U — Personnel Files
Ensure staff files are complete. Two staff members need to complete CPR and first aid training. One staff member needs employee declaration. One staff member needs an adult abuse registry check. One staff member needs orientation. One staff member needs to be fingerprinted for the center. One staff member needs an adult health appraisal. One staff member needs a service letter. One staff member needs administration of medication training and/or certification and OCCL's Health and Safety Training for Child Care Professionals.
Corrected at inspection
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.
Estimated monthly cost
$921/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Delaware run about $1,134/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Delaware by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: HARRINGTON, Kent County
- Capacity: 94
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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