Licensed Family Child Care
✓ Licensed
Bell, Terri
Middletown, DE
· New Castle County
SALLY LANE,
Middletown, DE 19709
Quick Facts
Capacity
6 children
Age Range
6 weeks through 13 years.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Missing details such as transportation or rates? Suggest an update to help other families.
Licensed Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
1478989
Issued By
Delaware Department of Services For Children, Youth And Their Families
Licensor
District Office
State of Delaware, Office of Child Care Licensing
Reviews
Write a Review
Be the first to review this childcare provider. Write a review about Bell, Terri. Let other families know what's great, or what could be improved. Please read our brief review guidelines to make your review as helpful as possible.
Review Policy: ChildcareCenter.us does not actively screen or monitor user reviews, nor do we verify or edit content.
Reviews reflect only the opinion of the writer. We ask that users follow our
review guidelines.
Providers are welcome to respond to parental reviews, however we ask that they identify themselves as the provider.
About the Provider
BELL, TERRI is a Licensed Family Child Care in MIDDLETOWN DE, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of 6 weeks through 13 years.. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Financial Arrangements: Child Care Food Program;Purchase of Care;
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Date | Type | Regulation Code | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-10 | Non Compliance | 13P - General Requirements | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure renewal application is submitted to OCCL 60 days before license expiration. Send renewal application packet including state business license to OCCL by March 13, 2026. | |||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
|||
| 2026-02-10 | Non Compliance | 30P - Fire Safety | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure fire extinguisher is mounted to the wall. Fire extinguisher was on the floor at the time of the visit. Send picture of mounted fire extinguisher mounted to OCCL by March 13, 2026. | |||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
|||
| 2026-02-10 | Non Compliance | 44P - First Aid Kit | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure First aid kits are complete. The kits need a first aid guide and the travel kit needs to include bottle water and liquid hand soap. Send picture of items to OCCL by March 13, 2026. | |||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
|||
| 2025-02-04 | Non Compliance | 22P - Children's Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure child files are complete. Child #1 need health appraisal, Emergency card info, Immunizations, Blood lead screening, and Parent permissions. Child #2 needs health appraisal, Emergency card info, Blood lead screening, and Parent permissions Send documentation to OCCL by March 4, 2025 | |||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
|||
| 2025-02-04 | Non Compliance | 38P - Hand Washing | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure paper towels are available for hand washing in the bathroom. This was corrected at the visit. | |||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Visit |
|||
| 2025-02-04 | Non Compliance | 52P - Activities and Interactions | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure the schedule is posted and is being followed. Send documentation to OCCL by March 4, 2025 | |||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
|||
| 2025-02-04 | Non Compliance | 8P - License Renewal | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure a complete application is submitted 60 days before the license expires. Delaware business license needed to be updated. Send documentation to OCCL by March 4, 2025. | |||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
|||
| 2024-08-12 | Non Compliance | 21P - Parents Right to Know Act | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure the parents of children in your care and those who tour your program sign the Parents Right-to-Know log. Please send a picture by September 9, 2024. | |||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
|||
| 2024-08-12 | Non Compliance | 22P - Children's Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure child files are complete. Send Child #1 files to OCCL by September 6. 2024. | |||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
|||
| 2024-08-12 | Non Compliance | 31P - Kitchen and Food Preparation | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure the freezer has a working thermometer. Send a picture of the new thermometer for the freezer by September 6, 2024. | |||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
|||
| 2024-08-12 | Non Compliance | 45P - Emergency Planning | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure the fire drill log is up to date. Implement and document fire drills monthly. Send documentation to OCCL by September 6, 2024. | |||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
|||
If you are a provider and believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.
Providers in ZIP Code 19709
Considering Home Daycare?
Helpful Resources
Home Daycare vs. Child Care Centers
Read article →
Questions to Ask During a Tour
Read article →
Licensing Guide
Read article →