BRENDA SHIELDS

DOVER, DELicensed Family Child CareLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity9
Hours7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Est. price$1,560/mo

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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11 BARONS COURT, DOVER, DE, 19901, DOVER, DE 19901

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

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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

  1. Medium riskStandard 612/2/2024

    6P — License Requirements

    Ensure the child care license is posted.

    Corrected at inspection
  2. 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
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 4512/2/2024

    45P — Emergency Planning

    An exit sign or emergency exit diagram must be posted.

    Corrected at inspection
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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.

25Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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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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