Child's Play By The Bay - Lewes DE Licensed Child Care Center

1510 SAVANNAH ROAD , LEWES DE 19958
(302) 645-2153

About the Provider

Description:

Child's Play is a small preschool and childcare center with a home-like atmosphere and a LOW 6:1 child-to-teacher/provider ratio. We offer morning and afternoon preschool sessions  1,2 or 3  days a week. Parents can extend the preschool day by adding childcare before or after school. Our licensed and insured facility features a full kitchen, fenced-in-yard, nap room with separate privacy sleeping areas, two play rooms and separate preschool area. Kids are able to have a snack or lunch, take a nap, or play with friends all in a home-like setting.

Additional Information:

High Nitrate Water

Initial Licensed Date: 07/29/09; Special Conditions: High Nitrate Water; Stars Rating: Starting with Stars; Regulated Services: Level II; Financial Arrangements: Child Care Food Program;Purchase of Care; Reported Injuries & Deaths: 2018: 1 facility injury. No facility deaths reported.;

Program and Licensing Details

  • Capacity: 30
  • Age Range: 1 year through Kindergarten.
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: CAPE HENLOPEN SCHOOL DISTRICT
  • Initial License Issue Date: Jul 29, 2009
  • 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
2019-07-23 Non Compliance 20N - Personnel files Corrected
Corrective Action: Ensure staff files are complete. One staff member needs a professional development plan, job description, four references, adult abuse registry check and a health appraisal with immunizations.
2019-07-23 Non Compliance 66N - Program goals and planning Corrected
Corrective Action: Ensure lesson plans contain all required areas. Lesson plans need to contain at least weekly opportunities for children to learn in the following areas: food/healthy habits, science, music and sensory.
2019-07-23 Non Compliance 19N - Child files Corrected
Corrective Action: Ensure child files are complete. Two children need updated health appraisals with immunizations.
2018-07-19 Non Compliance 51N - Pets Corrected
Corrective Action: Remove the snake and frog from the classroom.
2018-07-19 Non Compliance 60N - Administration of medication Corrected
Corrective Action: Parent permission on the medication form is required to apply sunscreen and diaper changing cream. Ensure accurate documentation for all prescription medication.
2018-07-19 Non Compliance 36N - General safety practices Corrected
Corrective Action: Lock the bathroom/ changing table door in the main bathroom.
2018-07-19 Non Compliance 20N - Personnel files Corrected
Corrective Action: Complete staff files are required: Annual review of child abuse and neglect reporting is needed for one staff. Current CPR and first aid is required for one staff.
2018-07-19 Non Compliance 19N - Child files Corrected
Corrective Action: Permission for screen time is required for one child. A complete emergency card is required for one child.
2018-07-19 Non Compliance 47N - Diapering Corrected
Corrective Action: Ensure staff use soap, water, and disinfectant after each diaper change.
2017-07-31 Non Compliance 20N - Personnel files Corrected
Corrective Action: A professional development plan is needed for one staff.

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