BRENDA SHIELDS
DOVER, DE·Licensed Family Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address11 BARONS COURT, DOVER, DE, 19901
CityDOVER, DE 19901
CountyKent
Phone(302) 264-1293
Operating details
Hours7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Capacity9
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 12/1/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High5
- Medium-High7
- Medium12
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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11 BARONS COURT, DOVER, DE, 19901, DOVER, DE 19901
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: 12/1/2025
- High3
- Medium-High3
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- High riskStandard 812/1/2025
8P — License Renewal
Ensure a renewal application is completed at least 60 days before the license expiration.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 4212/1/2025
42P — Administration of Medication
Ensure a Medication Administration Record (MAR) is on file for medication administration. Ensure that a trained staff member who has received a valid administration of medication certificate from OCCL is present at all times to provide both scheduled and emergency medications to children in care.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 1312/1/2025
13P — General Requirements
A licensee shall ensure that, before a person becomes a household member, within five days, the person is fingerprinted by the Delaware State police for a Delaware SBI and FBI check.
Corrected at inspection
2024
- Medium riskStandard 612/2/2024
6P — License Requirements
Ensure the child care license is posted.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 4812/2/2024
48P — Pets
Animals six months and older must be vaccinated for rabies. A family member came to visit, and the pet did not have proof of vaccination for the provider. The provider's own pet is not current with a rabies vaccination.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 4512/2/2024
45P — Emergency Planning
An exit sign or emergency exit diagram must be posted.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 2212/2/2024
22P — Children's Files
Ensure child files are complete. Three children need current health appraisals, three need updated immunization records, and three need blood lead screening test results on file.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 1512/2/2024
15P — Use of a Substitute
Ensure the non-emergency substitute completes the CPR and first aid with hands-on demonstration. Update emergency numbers and names and post the updated document.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 1312/2/2024
13P — General Requirements
A licensee shall ensure that the Office of Child Care Licensing is notified of a new household member within five days. Within 30 days of becoming a household member, a licensee must provide documentation of a health appraisal conducted within the past year, including TB results.
Corrected at inspection
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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.
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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
$1,560/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: DOVER, Kent County
- Capacity: 9
- Type: Licensed Family Child Care
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