Licensed Family Child Care
✓ Licensed
Edwards, Christa
Milton, DE
· Sussex County
WEST SPRINGSIDE DRIVE,
Milton, DE 19968
Quick Facts
Capacity
9 children
Age Range
6 weeks through 12 years.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
454964
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
EDWARDS, CHRISTA is a Licensed Family Child Care in MILTON DE, with a maximum capacity of 9 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of 6 weeks through 12 years.. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 11:00 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
- Monday6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM - 11:00 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 |
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| 2026-08-04 | Non Compliance | 21P - Parents Right to Know Act | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure the parent's right to know log is completed by all enrollment and any tours given. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2026-08-04 | Non Compliance | 22P - Children's Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure child files are complete. One child needs blood lead screening results. One child needs an updated health appraisal and immunization record. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2026-08-04 | Non Compliance | 29P - Indoor Space | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure the home is clean and in a safe condition. The bathroom was observed in need of cleaning. Ensure walls are cleanable and in good repair. Repair the holes in the walls in the child care room. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2026-08-04 | Non Compliance | 30P - Fire Safety | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Replace the batteries in the smoke detectors that were observed chirping during the visit. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2026-08-04 | Non Compliance | 50P - Meals and Snacks | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure meals and snacks provided by the FCCH meet the required components. There was no milk available at the time of the visit. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2026-08-04 | Non Compliance | 8P - License Renewal | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure the renewal application is submitted at least 60 days prior to the license expiration. Submit the updated State of Delaware business license. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-08-27 | Non Compliance | 22P - Children's Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure child files are complete. One child needs blood lead screening results. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-08-27 | Non Compliance | 45P - Emergency Planning | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Purchase an emergency water supply to shelter-in-place. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-08-27 | Non Compliance | 8P - License Renewal | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure the renewal application is submitted at least 60 days prior to the license expiration. This was corrected when the application was collected at the facility visit. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Visit |
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| 2024-08-13 | Non Compliance | 24P - Daily Attendance of Children | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Attendance should reflect the exact arrival time. The LS asked for attendance, and it was not completed for the morning. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Visit |
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| 2024-08-13 | Non Compliance | 28P - Heating and Cooling | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Fans and cords must be inaccessible to children during hours of care. The front room had a box fan on the floor accessible to children. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Visit |
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| 2024-08-13 | Non Compliance | 29P - Indoor Space | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Air fresheners are to be out of reach and not used during care. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Visit |
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| 2024-08-13 | Non Compliance | 30P - Fire Safety | Completed |
| Corrective Action: The fire extinguisher should be hung on the wall. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-08-13 | Non Compliance | 8P - License Renewal | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Submit a renewal application 60 days before license expiration. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-08-30 | Non Compliance | 13P - General Requirements | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure all adult staff are fingerprinted every five years. The provider and the substitute must be re-fingerprinted for the family child care home. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-08-30 | Non Compliance | 22P - Children's Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure child files are complete. Three children need blood lead screening results. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-08-30 | Non Compliance | 27P - Hazardous Materials | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure routine cleaners are stored out of children's reach. A cleaner was observed under the unlocked sink in the bathroom. This was corrected when the cleaner was removed. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Visit |
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| 2023-08-30 | Non Compliance | 29P - Indoor Space | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure an electrical inspection and approval is conducted every three years by an approved agency. Purchase a covered trash can for the bathroom. This was corrected when a covered trash can replaced the uncovered trash can. Discontinue the use of air fresheners. An air freshener was observed in the kitchen. This was discussed and corrected when the provider agreed to comply. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-08-30 | Non Compliance | 30P - Fire Safety | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Replace the batteries in the smoke detector. The smoke detector was chirping during the visit. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-08-30 | Non Compliance | 40P - Diapering and Soiled Clothing | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Purchase a non-porous surface for diaper changes. Purchase a foot-activated diaper pail for disposal of diapers. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-08-30 | Non Compliance | 8P - License Renewal | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure the renewal application is submitted at least 60 days prior to the license expiration. Purchase a state of Delaware business license. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2022-08-17 | Non Compliance | 21P - Parents Right to Know Act | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure the Parent Right to Know Notice log is completed by enrollment and any tours given. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2022-08-17 | Non Compliance | 29P - Indoor Space | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure the trash can in the bathroom is covered. This was corrected when a covered trash can was placed in the bathroom. Discontinue the use of wax warmers and wall plug ins during child care hours. This was corrected when the wax warmer was turned off and the wall plug ins were removed. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Visit |
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| 2022-08-17 | Non Compliance | 30P - Fire Safety | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Replace the batteries in the smoke alarm in the child care room. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2022-08-17 | Non Compliance | 45P - Emergency Planning | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure emergency water is available at all times in case of an emergency. This was corrected when Ms. Edwards filled water jugs. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Visit |
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| 2022-08-17 | Non Compliance | 56P - Training | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Complete CPR and first aid. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2022-08-17 | Non Compliance | 8P - License Renewal | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure the renewal application is submitted at least 60 days prior to the license expiration. Submit the State of Delaware business license. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2021-08-18 | Non Compliance | 20P - Parent/Guardian Communication | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure the parent handbook contains all the required policies. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2021-08-18 | Non Compliance | 21P - Parents Right to Know Act | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure the Parent's Right to Know Notice log is completed by current enrollment and any tours given. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2021-08-18 | Non Compliance | 22P - Children's Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure child files are complete. Two children need a health appraisal with immunization records. One child needs a complete child information card with date of enrollment, hours, and days they attend. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2021-08-18 | Non Compliance | 29P - Indoor Space | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Purchase a covered trash can for the kitchen. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2021-08-18 | Non Compliance | 37P - Sanitation | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Purchase a spray bottle for a soap and water solution and a spray bottle for a disinfectant solution. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2021-08-18 | Non Compliance | 8P - License Renewal | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure the renewal application is submitted 60 days prior to the license expiration. Purchase a State of Delaware business license. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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