THE CHILD CRAFT COMPANY

SEAFORD, DELicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity137
Hours7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Est. price$1,254/mo

Contact information

Address26396 SEAFORD ROAD, SEAFORD, DE, 19973

CitySEAFORD, DE 19973

CountySussex

Phone(302) 628-1231 Site

Operating details

Hours7:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Capacity137

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 10/14/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High8
  • Medium-High7
  • Medium10
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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26396 SEAFORD ROAD, SEAFORD, DE, 19973, SEAFORD, DE 19973

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
  2. Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
  3. This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  4. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/14/2025

  • High6
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium5
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 5810/14/2025

    58U — Sanitation

    Ensure a soap and water bottle is available in the classrooms for proper cleaning and sanitation. Add soap and water bottles.

    Corrected at inspection
  2. High riskStandard 5010/14/2025

    50U — Kitchen and Food Preparation

    Ensure refrigerators maintain a temperature of 41 degrees F or below and freezers maintain a temperature of 0 degrees F or below. Adjust the refrigerator in Room #1 and the left freezer in the kitchen to the proper temperature.

    Corrected at inspection
  3. Medium riskStandard 4910/14/2025

    49U — Indoor Space

    Ensure walls are in good repair. Repair hole around pipes in kindergarten girl's bathroom.

    Corrected at inspection
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 4010/14/2025

    40U — Child Files

    Ensure child files are complete. Two children need an updated health appraisal and immunizations. Two children need an updated health appraisal, immunizations, and blood lead level test result.

    Corrected at inspection
  5. Medium riskStandard 3810/14/2025

    38U — Parents Right to Know

    Ensure Parent's Right to Know log is reviewed with and signed by each newly enrolled family and any family touring the center. Obtain signatures.

    Corrected at inspection
  6. High riskStandard 3010/14/2025

    30U — Personnel Files

    Ensure staff files are complete. Four staff need CPR/First Aid training. Three staff need an updated professional development plan. One staff needs a review of child abuse/neglect, orientation, job description, references, employee declaration/drug and alcohol statement, release of employment history, and service letters.

    Corrected at inspection
  7. High riskStandard 2810/14/2025

    28U — General Qualifications

    Ensure an eligibility determination from a comprehensive background check is received before the start of employment. Upon arrival, a new staff person was observed in the classroom with the Administrator without an eligibility determination on file. This was corrected at the visit when the new staff person left the center.

    Corrected at inspection
  8. High riskStandard 2710/14/2025

    27U — Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision

    Ensure supervision is provided at all times. Upon arrival, a staff person was observed exiting the classroom of eight children to answer the door. Later, this Licensing Specialist observed a child exit the same classroom, walk down the hallway, and enter the kitchen, unsupervised. Retrain Staff #5 on proper supervision of children.

    Corrected at inspection

2024

  1. Medium riskStandard 5610/16/2024

    56U — Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments

    Ensure nap mats are non-absorbent and cleanable.

    Corrected at inspection
  2. High riskStandard 3010/16/2024

    30U — Personnel Files

    Ensure staff files are complete. One staff needs to complete CPR/First Aid and receive out-of-state background check. One staff needs a second attempt at obtaining a Service Letter.

    Corrected at inspection
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 4010/16/2024

    40U — Child Files

    Ensure child files are complete. Two children need an updated Health Appraisal, immunizations, and blood lead level test result. Two children need a blood lead level test result.

    Corrected at inspection
  4. Medium riskStandard 4910/16/2024

    49U — Indoor Space

    Ensure sinks supply both hot and cold water. This was corrected at the visit when the hot water was turned back on.

    Corrected at inspection
  5. High riskStandard 5010/16/2024

    50U — Kitchen and Food Preparation

    Ensure the refrigerator in each classroom and those in the kitchen are maintained at a temperature of 41 degrees F or below. Ensure the freezers in the kitchen are maintained at a temperature of 0 degrees F or below.

    Corrected at inspection
  6. Medium riskStandard 5110/16/2024

    51U — Toilet Facilities

    Ensure each bathroom has an operable ventilation fan.

    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

$1,254/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: SEAFORD, Sussex County
  • Capacity: 137
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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