Licensed Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Children & Families First Head Start Harrington
Harrington, DE
· Kent County
112 EAST STREET,
Harrington, DE 19952
Quick Facts
Capacity
26 children
Age Range
3 years through 5 years.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
1482799
Issued By
Delaware Department of Services For Children, Youth And Their Families
Licensor
District Office
State of Delaware, Office of Child Care Licensing
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About the Provider
CHILDREN & FAMILIES FIRST HEAD START HARRINGTON is a Licensed Child Care Center in HARRINGTON DE, with a maximum capacity of 26 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 3 years through 5 years.. It is open Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Financial Arrangements: Child Care Food Program;Nonprofit; Reported Injuries & Deaths: 2023: 1 facility injury. No facility deaths reported.;
Hours of Operation
- Monday8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Tuesday8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Wednesday8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Thursday8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Friday8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulation Code | Status |
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| 2025-05-20 | Non Compliance | 30U - Personnel Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure staff files are complete. One staff member needs to complete CPR with a skills demonstration, OCCL's Health and Safety Training for Child Care Professionals, job description, an adult abuse registry check, release of employment history, and corresponding service letters. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Visit |
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| 2025-05-20 | Non Compliance | 40U - Child Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure child files are complete. One child needs an updated health appraisal. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-05-20 | Non Compliance | 49U - Indoor Space | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure every exit, exit access, and exit discharge is free of obstruction at all times. A large shelf was placed in front of the door leading into classroom 3 from the hallway. Upon discussion, staff stated the shelf is placed there so that a particular child cannot escape the classroom. This specialist provided technical assistance and suggested a staff person position themselves at the door to monitor it at all times. This was discussed with staff and corrected when they agreed to comply in the future. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Visit |
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| 2025-05-20 | Non Compliance | 51U - Toilet Facilities | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure the bathroom is kept in a sanitary condition and cleaned daily or more frequently if needed. The bathroom in classroom 3 needs to be cleaned around the toilet and the wall under the sink and soap dispenser. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-05-20 | Non Compliance | 53U - Outdoor Area | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure the outdoor play area is maintained in a clean and safe condition. Remove the debris in the corner behind the ramp. Ensure the fencing has no openings larger than 3 1/2 inches wide. There is an approximately four inch gap between the large gate and the fence. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-05-22 | Non Compliance | 38U - Parents Right to Know | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure Parent's Right to Know Log is completed for any parents touring the center. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-05-22 | Non Compliance | 49U - Indoor Space | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure toilets are in good repair. The toilet in Room 3 has a broken seat. Repair the seat or purchase a new one. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-05-22 | Non Compliance | 67U - Transportation | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure the First Aid Kit in the bus has all required materials. This was corrected at the visit when bandage tape was added to the kit. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Visit |
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| 2023-05-16 | Non Compliance | 30U - Personnel Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure staff files are complete. One staff member needs an adult health appraisal. Four staff need service letters or two documented attempts with additional references. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2022-05-05 | Non Compliance | 30U - Personnel Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure staff files are complete. One staff member needs annual review of abuse and neglect. One staff member needs CPR, first aid, and administration of medication certification, and a professional development plan. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2022-05-05 | Non Compliance | 40U - Child Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure child files are complete. One child needs a health appraisal with immunization record. One child needs blood lead test results. One child needs a health appraisal and blood lead test results. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2021-11-05 | Non Compliance | 30U - Personnel Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure staff files are complete. One staff member needs a job description and two references. One staff member needs current CPR and first aid. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2021-11-05 | Non Compliance | 49U - Indoor Space | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Repair the toilet paper roll holder in the bathroom between Classroom 1 and Classroom 2 to ensure the toilet paper roll is not stored on the floor. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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