DEBORAH JACKSON

DOVER, DELicensed Family Child CareLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity9
Hours6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Est. price$1,736/mo

Contact information

Address453 ARNOLD CT, DOVER, DE, 19901

CityDOVER, DE 19901

CountyKent

Phone(302) 734-4507

Operating details

Hours6:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Capacity9

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 11/20/2024 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High7
  • Medium-High8
  • Medium9
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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453 ARNOLD CT, DOVER, DE, 19901, DOVER, DE 19901

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  1. This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  2. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  3. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  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: 11/20/2024

  • High3
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2024

  1. Medium riskStandard 1311/20/2024

    13P — General Requirements

    Ensure household members (HHM) with pending charges are not present while children are in care, as agreed upon in the Agreement of Understanding (AOU) . Upon arrival at approximately 9:45am, the Provider stated HHM had just left the home, but was present earlier when children were in the home for care. This was corrected at the visit when the Provider stated she would ensure HHM would not be on site when children are present.

    Corrected at inspection
  2. High riskStandard 810/22/2024

    8P — License Renewal

    Ensure renewal application is submitted at least 60 days prior to license expiration.

    Corrected at inspection
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 3010/22/2024

    30P — Fire Safety

    Ensure fire extinguisher is inspected annually.

    Corrected at inspection
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 2710/22/2024

    27P — Hazardous Materials

    Ensure routine cleaning supplies are stored out of children's reach. This was corrected at the visit when the Provider removed the cleaners from the bathroom floor.

    Corrected at inspection
  5. Medium riskStandard 2510/22/2024

    25P — Infants' Records

    Ensure infant daily logs are completed for enrolled infant, which includes information on diapering, feeding, and sleeping.

    Corrected at inspection
  6. High riskStandard 2210/22/2024

    22P — Children's Files

    Ensure child files are complete. One child needs an updated Health Appraisal with immunizations. One child needs a blood lead level test result and signed Medication Administration Record. One child needs a complete file, including monthly infant feeing schedule.

    Corrected at inspection
  7. Medium-Low riskStandard 1610/22/2024

    16P — Notification to OCCL

    Ensure OCCL is notified within one business day in the event of any known new charges or arrests of a household member. Ensure OCCL is notified within five business days of an changes in household members. This was corrected on October 11, 2024, when LS Brey had a phone conversation with the Provider.

    Corrected at inspection
  8. High riskStandard 1310/22/2024

    13P — General Requirements

    Ensure the substitute has a comprehensive background check every five years.

    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

$1,736/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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