LIL' RED HEN NURSERY SCHOOL, INC.

DELMAR, DELicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity217
Hours6:15 AM - 6:00 PM
Est. price$1,146/mo

Contact information

Address400 NORTH BI STATE BOULEVARD, DELMAR, DE, 19940

CityDELMAR, DE 19940

CountySussex

Phone(302) 846-2777

Operating details

Hours6:15 AM - 6:00 PM

Capacity217

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 10/16/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High5
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium7
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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Location

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400 NORTH BI STATE BOULEVARD, DELMAR, DE, 19940, DELMAR, DE 19940

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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 food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/16/2025

  • High1
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 5610/16/2025

    56U — Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments

    Ensure nap equipment is non-porous and easy to clean. Several mats in the preschool area were ripped.

    Corrected at inspection
  2. Medium riskStandard 5310/16/2025

    53U — Outdoor Area

    Ensure fall zones extend six feet in all directions and is at least 9 inches in depth. Mulch around fall zones on all playgrounds needs to be replenished.

    Corrected at inspection
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 4010/16/2025

    40U — Child Files

    Ensure child files are complete. Two children need updated health appraisals. Three children need updated immunizations. Three children need blood lead level test results. Three children need updated infant feeding statement.

    Corrected at inspection
  4. Medium riskStandard 3010/16/2025

    30U — Personnel Files

    Ensure staff files are complete. One staff needs a release of employment history and service letters. One staff needs two additional reference letters.

    Corrected at inspection

2024

  1. Medium riskStandard 5310/3/2024

    53U — Outdoor Area

    Ensure fall zones are covered with at least 9 inches of material . All three playgrounds need mulch replenishing.

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

    40U — Child Files

    Ensure child files are complete. One child needs an updated immunization record or note from doctor, One child needs updated health appraisal and immunizations.

    Corrected at inspection
  3. High riskStandard 3010/3/2024

    30U — Personnel Files

    Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs four references. Staff #2 needs an Adult Abuse registry check, release of employment, and two documented attempts at obtaining service letters. Staff #3 needs orientation, application or resume, job description, two or four references depending on service letters, employee declaration, drug and alcohol statement, adult abuse registry check, health appraisal with TB, release of employment history and service letters.

    Corrected at inspection

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

17Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,146/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: DELMAR, Sussex County
  • Capacity: 217
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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