SANDRA WELK
LAUREL, DE·Licensed Family Child CareLicensed
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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- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- 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
- 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
- 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 - Medium-High riskStandard 272/5/2025
27P — Hazardous Materials
Ensure radon testing is completed every five years.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 452/5/2025
45P — Emergency Planning
Ensure fire drills and fire prevention inspections are conducted monthly.
Corrected at inspection - 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.
(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.
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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
What parents actually pay
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