Licensed Family Child Care
✓ Licensed
Gaines, Cliffonia C
Seaford, DE
· Sussex County
PERKINS STREET,
Seaford, DE 19973
Quick Facts
Capacity
9 children
Age Range
2 years through 12 years.
Type of Care
Level II
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
28398
Issued By
Delaware Department of Services For Children, Youth And Their Families
Licensor
District Office
State of Delaware, Office of Child Care Licensing
Reviews
Jocelyn Goldsborough
2021-11-14 19:06:30
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months
She's so sweet and loving!My son is potty trained now thanks to Mrs. Cliffonia and he's talking more!The way she engages the kids is amazing!
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About the Provider
GAINES, CLIFFONIA C is a Licensed Family Child Care in SEAFORD DE, with a maximum capacity of 9 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of 2 years through 12 years.. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 5:00 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
- Monday6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulation Code | Status |
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| 2025-10-01 | Non Compliance | 22P - Children's 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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| 2025-10-01 | Non Compliance | 30P - Fire Safety | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure the fire extinguisher is inspected and tagged annually. The tag on the fire extinguisher showed it was last inspected on July 2024. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-10-01 | Non Compliance | 42P - Administration of Medication | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Update the provider's administration of medication certification. The provider's certification expired August 29, 2025. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-10-01 | Non Compliance | 44P - First Aid Kit | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Purchase an instant cold pack and roll gauze for the first aid kit. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-10-01 | Non Compliance | 8P - License Renewal | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure the renewal application is submitted at least 60 days prior to the license expiration. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-10-17 | Non Compliance | 22P - Children's Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure child files are complete. One child needs an updated health appraisal. Two children need a child information card, date of enrollment, hours and days they attend, an updated health appraisal, and transportation permission. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-10-17 | Non Compliance | 8P - License Renewal | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure the renewal application is submitted at least 60 days prior to the license expiration. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-10-16 | Non Compliance | 13P - General Requirements | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure every five years a comprehensive background check is conducted for the provider and household members. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-10-16 | Non Compliance | 22P - Children's Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure child files are complete. Four children need health appraisals, four children need updated health appraisals, and three children need blood lead test results. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2022-10-11 | Non Compliance | 15P - Use of a Substitute | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure the emergency substitute is used for emergency only situations. Ms. Gaines stated her substitute was used the morning of the visit while she was at a doctor's appointment. The substitute must be properly trained as required to be used in non-emergency situations. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2022-10-11 | Non Compliance | 21P - Parents Right to Know Act | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure parents of enrolled children and any tours given complete the Parents Right to Know Notice Log. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2022-10-11 | Non Compliance | 22P - Children's Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure child files are complete. Two children need a health appraisal, immunization record, and blood lead screening results. One child needs transportation permission. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2022-10-11 | Non Compliance | 27P - Hazardous Materials | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Remove the disinfectant, shaving cream, bleach, and cleaners from the children's reach in the bathroom. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2022-10-11 | Non Compliance | 29P - Indoor Space | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Discontinue the use of air fresheners. An automatic air freshener device was observed in the living room and bathroom. This was discussed and the provider agreed to comply. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2022-10-11 | Non Compliance | 30P - Fire Safety | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure the fire extinguisher is inspected and tagged annually. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2022-10-11 | Non Compliance | 44P - First Aid Kit | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Purchase an eye patch, instant cold pack, and roll gauze for the first aid kit. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2022-10-11 | Non Compliance | 45P - Emergency Planning | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Conduct fire prevention checks and fire drills monthly. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2022-10-11 | Non Compliance | 8P - License Renewal | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure the renewal application is submitted at least 60 days prior to the license expiration. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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