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LAUREL, DELicensed Family Child CareLicensed

4.2based on state inspection data
Capacity9
Hours7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Est. price$1,086/mo

Contact information

Address12945 ALEX AVE, LAUREL, DE, 19956

CityLAUREL, DE 19956

CountySussex

Phone(302) 875-9523

Operating details

Hours7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Capacity9

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 2/5/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High7
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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12945 ALEX AVE, LAUREL, DE, 19956, LAUREL, DE 19956

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  2. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  3. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  4. This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/5/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 222/5/2026

    22P — Children's Files

    Ensure child files are complete. Two children need updated health appraisals. One child needs blood lead screening results.

    Corrected at inspection

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 202/5/2025

    20P — Parent/Guardian Communication

    Ensure Parents Right to Know log is complete and up-to-date with new, touring and current families.

    Corrected at inspection
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 272/5/2025

    27P — Hazardous Materials

    Ensure radon testing is completed every five years.

    Corrected at inspection
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 452/5/2025

    45P — Emergency Planning

    Ensure fire drills and fire prevention inspections are conducted monthly.

    Corrected at inspection
  4. High riskStandard 82/5/2025

    8P — License Renewal

    Ensure renewal application is complete and submitted at least 60 days prior to license expiration.

    Corrected at inspection

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

12Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,086/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: LAUREL, Sussex County
  • Capacity: 9
  • Type: Licensed Family Child Care

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