Discovery Cove Learning Center - Laurel DE Licensed Child Care Center

12034 COUNTY SEAT HIGHWAY , LAUREL DE 19956
(302) 875-7733
1 Review

About the Provider

Description:

Some children are auditory learners, some are visual learners and some are tactile learners. Not all children can succeed with one approach. We strive to meet the needs of each individual child. In addition to teaching basic preschool skills and concepts, we focus on teaching children how to understand and deal with their emotions in an appropriate ,socially accepted manner so that they grow up to become peaceful, kind, and productive individuals who believe in the power within their hearts and minds.

Additional Information:

Initial Licensed Date: 09/30/98; Financial Arrangements: Profit, Purchase of Care, Child Care Food Program; Stars Rating: Two Stars; Special Conditions: Regulated Services:;

Reported Injuries & Deaths: No facility injuries reported. No facility deaths reported.;

Program and Licensing Details

  • Capacity: 52
  • Age Range: 6 weeks through 12 years.
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Initial License Issue Date: Sep 30, 1998
  • District Office: State of Delaware, Office of Child Care Licensing
  • District Office Phone: 1-800-822-2236 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)
  • Licensor: OCCL.DSCYF@state.de.us

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulation Code Status
2019-06-11 Non Compliance 20N - Personnel files Corrected
Corrective Action: Three staff member needs a service letter and two references added to their file.
2019-06-11 Non Compliance 19N - Child files Corrected
Corrective Action: Two children need immunization records added to their files and one child needs an updated monthly infant feeding statement.
2019-06-11 Non Compliance 36N - General safety practices Corrected
Corrective Action: Secure the lower section of the fence located at the back of the property. There is open space between the bottom of the fence and the grass.
2018-06-04 Non Compliance 40N - Outdoor climate and space Corrected
Corrective Action: Add fall zone material to the playground. Cover the sandbox.
2018-06-04 Non Compliance 42N - Sleeping accommodations Corrected
Corrective Action: Label all rest equipment.
2018-06-04 Non Compliance 66N - Program goals and planning Corrected
Corrective Action: Post a current lesson plan in the early head start classroom. Revise all lesson plans to include healthy foods / healthy habits section. Add books to the early head start classroom #1. Add art supplies to the early head start classroom #2.
2018-06-04 Non Compliance 19N - Child files Corrected
Corrective Action: One child needs a health appraisal.
2018-06-04 Non Compliance 36N - General safety practices Corrected
Corrective Action: Correct the problem of standing water on the playground. Clean the top of the storage cubbies in the school age classroom. Repair the wall in the boys bathroom. Fix the toilet seat in the boys bathroom. Repair the walk gate so it is able to open and close freely.
2018-06-04 Non Compliance 20N - Personnel files Corrected
Corrective Action: One staff member needs service letters. One staff member needs references and a health appraisal. One staff member needs a professional development plan.
2018-06-04 Non Compliance 62N - First aid kits Corrected
Corrective Action: Add an instant cold pack to the first aid kit.
2018-06-04 Non Compliance 22N - General qualifications Corrected
Corrective Action: One staff member was observed alone with children in the school age classroom before the results of a background check were received by the facility.
2018-06-04 Non Compliance 43N - Toilet facilities Corrected
Corrective Action: Repair or replace the yellow counter tops in the children's bathroom. Ensure all surfaces are able to be cleaned and are not deteriorated.
2018-06-04 Non Compliance 47N - Diapering Corrected
Corrective Action: Post a diaper changing procedure at the bathroom changing station.
2018-06-04 Non Compliance 44N - Sanitation Corrected
Corrective Action: Change the bleach water daily in all class rooms.
2018-06-04 Non Compliance 48N - Food service and preparation Corrected
Corrective Action: Add thermometers to the refrigerator in the school age classroom.

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Reviews

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Janell S Dec 15, 2022
I have used this provider for less than 6 months

Kids are slung around during nap time simply because they will not go to sleep. That's the worse nightmare a parent could have! The staff members Amanda and Brittney are the main two that does it. They are so mean to the kids for no reason.

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