MICHELLE SPANGLER
DOVER, DE·Licensed Family Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address311 SIMMS WOODS ROAD, DOVER, DE, 19901
CityDOVER, DE 19901
CountyKent
Phone(302) 236-7395 cell
Operating details
Hours6:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Capacity9
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/5/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High5
- Medium-High7
- Medium8
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
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Location
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311 SIMMS WOODS ROAD, 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: 5/5/2026
- High1
- Medium-High1
- Medium3
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- Medium riskStandard 295/5/2026
29P — Indoor Space
Ensure air fresheners are not used while children are in care. This was corrected at the visit when the scented plug-in was removed from the bathroom outlet.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-Low riskStandard 225/5/2026
22P — Children's Files
Ensure child files are complete. One child needs a blood lead level test result.
Corrected at inspection
2025
- High riskStandard 85/6/2025
8P — License Renewal
Ensure renewal application is submitted at least 60 days prior to license expiration. This was corrected at the visit when the Provider submitted the application.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 355/6/2025
35P — Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Ensure nothing is in the crib with infants, including binky straps and clips. This was corrected at the visit when the strap was removed from the binky.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 225/6/2025
22P — Children's Files
Ensure child files are complete. Two children need emergency transportation permission. One child needs a monthly infant feeding statement.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 215/6/2025
21P — Parents Right to Know Act
Ensure Parent's Right to Know log is signed by every newly enrolled family and any prospective family touring the home. Obtain signatures.
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.
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Estimated monthly cost
$936/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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