CATHERINE PALMER
MAGNOLIA, DE·Licensed Family Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address281 CYPRESS BRANCH ROAD, MAGNOLIA, DE, 19962
CountyKent
Phone(302) 697-1683
Operating details
Hours7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Capacity9
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/4/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High2
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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281 CYPRESS BRANCH ROAD, MAGNOLIA, DE, 19962, MAGNOLIA, DE 19962
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: 3/4/2026
- High1
- Medium-High2
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium riskStandard 143/4/2026
14P — General Capacity
Ensure general capacity restrictions are followed. Any preschool-age or younger child present at the home counts toward the capacity. Upon arrival, six preschool-age and younger children were present in the child care room. The provider's three-year-old grandson was observed in the living room of the home with his grandfather. This was discussed and the provider agreed to remove her husband and grandson from the home. The child will now receive care in his own home, provided by the grandfather.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 223/4/2026
22P — Children's Files
Ensure child files are complete. One child needs an updated health appraisal. One child needs blood lead screening results.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 273/4/2026
27P — Hazardous Materials
Ensure radon testing is conducted every five years.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 423/4/2026
42P — Administration of Medication
Ensure the provider's administration of medication certification is renewed every five years.
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
$1,086/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: MAGNOLIA, Kent County
- Capacity: 9
- Type: Licensed Family Child Care
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