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DAGSBORO, DE·Licensed Family Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address30830 IRONS LN, DAGSBORO, DE, 19939
CountySussex
Phone(302) 236-4095
Operating details
Hours7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Capacity9
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/16/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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- Medium-High1
- Medium2
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Location
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Exact coordinates aren't available, but you can view this location at:
30830 IRONS LN, DAGSBORO, DE, 19939, DAGSBORO, DE 19939
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- 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
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/16/2026
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- Medium-High1
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2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 226/16/2026
22P — Children's Files
Ensure child files are complete. One child needs an updated health appraisal and immunization record.
Corrected at inspection
2025
- Medium riskStandard 216/18/2025
21P — Parents Right to Know Act
Ensure the Parents Right to Know Notice Log is completed by any tours given and enrollment.
Corrected at inspection
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.
(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
$1,480/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: DAGSBORO, Sussex County
- Capacity: 9
- Type: Licensed Family Child Care
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