JOANN ABBOTT
CLAYMONT, DE·Licensed Family Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address105 COMPASS DRIVE, CLAYMONT, DE, 19703
CountyNew Castle
Phone3023832317
Operating details
Hours7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Capacity9
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/22/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High0
- Medium-High4
- Medium5
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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Location
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105 COMPASS DRIVE, CLAYMONT, DE, 19703, CLAYMONT, DE 19703
Questions to ask on a tour
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- 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
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/22/2026
- High0
- Medium-High2
- Medium4
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 224/22/2026
22P — Children's Files
Ensure child files are complete. Submit date of enrollment and hours/days of attendance for Children #3 and 5. Submit health appraisals with immunizations for Children #1, 4, and 5. Submit permission to sleep in another area for Child #5.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 354/22/2026
35P — Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Ensure infants are moved to a crib when they fall asleep. Infant was observed asleep in a "boppie" chair. This was corrected at the visit.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 404/22/2026
40P — Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Place a foot activated trash can for diapers only and send a picture to OCCL.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 484/22/2026
48P — Pets
Submit pet vaccination for Custard to OCCL.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 514/22/2026
51P — Feeding of Infants
Submit infant feeding schedule for April/May to OCCL.
Corrected at inspection
2025
- Medium-Low riskStandard 224/8/2025
22P — Children's Files
Ensure child files are complete. Send blood lead screening results for Child #2.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 274/8/2025
27P — Hazardous Materials
Send in Radon results.
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
$1,357/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: CLAYMONT, New Castle County
- Capacity: 9
- Type: Licensed Family Child Care
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