Licensed Family Child Care
✓ Licensed
Holmes, Laura
Smyrna, DE
· Kent County
NORTH CANVASBACK COURT,
Smyrna, DE 19977
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
29775
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
HOLMES, LAURA is a Licensed Family Child Care in SMYRNA 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, 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulation Code | Status |
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| 2025-12-04 | Non Compliance | 21P - Parents Right to Know Act | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure to complete the Parents Right to Know log and forward and OCCL | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-12-04 | Non Compliance | 31P - Kitchen and Food Preparation | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Purchase a thermometer for the refrigerator | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-12-04 | Non Compliance | 42P - Administration of Medication | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Have an MAR completed for Child #3 Send to OCCL | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-12-04 | Non Compliance | 8P - License Renewal | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Renewal applications are due 60 prior to license expiration. Forward renewal to OCCL | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-01-15 | Non Compliance | 29P - Indoor Space | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure to complete an updated electrical inspection. Send results to OCCL | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-12-03 | Non Compliance | 21P - Parents Right to Know Act | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure the parents right to know log is updated. Send to OCCL | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-12-03 | Non Compliance | 24P - Daily Attendance of Children | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Record attendance daily with exact hours of arrivall and departure. Send on weeks attendance to OCCL. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-12-03 | Non Compliance | 30P - Fire Safety | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Monthly evacuation drills are required. Send proof of drills to OCCL | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-12-03 | Non Compliance | 45P - Emergency Planning | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Montly evacuation drills are required. Provide OCCL with documentation | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-12-03 | Non Compliance | 51P - Feeding of Infants | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Written feeding schedules and daily feeding documentation is required for the infant. Forward the feeding schedule and documentation of daily feeding, diapering etc. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-12-03 | Non Compliance | 8P - License Renewal | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Renewal applications are due 60 days prior to license expiration. Send to OCCL w/ supporting documentation. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-12-08 | Non Compliance | 22P - Children's Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure child files are complete Child #6 needs an updated health appraisal | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-12-08 | Non Compliance | 24P - Daily Attendance of Children | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure attendance is documented daily with exact hours of arrival and departure. Send one weeks attendance to OCCL | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-12-08 | Non Compliance | 30P - Fire Safety | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure monthly fire inspections are completed and documented | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-12-08 | Non Compliance | 45P - Emergency Planning | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure fire drills are carried out and documented. Send latest fire drill to OCCL | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-12-08 | Non Compliance | 50P - Meals and Snacks | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure a two week menu is planned, dated and posted. Send updated menu to OCCL | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-12-08 | Non Compliance | 8P - License Renewal | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Renewal applications are due 60 days prior to license expiration. Provide OCCL w/renewal application and supporting documentation | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2022-12-09 | Non Compliance | 21P - Parents Right to Know Act | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Update and provide OCCL with the Parents Right to Know Log | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2022-12-09 | Non Compliance | 22P - Children's Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Child #4 needs days./hours to attend, emergency card, blood lead test results, screen time permission, transportation permission, mat and sleep in another area permission. Child #5 needs health appraisal w/immunizations and blood lead test results Child #6 needs an infant feeding schedule and permission to sleep in another area Child #7 needs days/hours to attend and emergency card Child # needs an entire file | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2022-12-09 | Non Compliance | 25P - Infants' Records | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Infant daily logs are required. Send one weeks logs to OCCL | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2022-12-09 | Non Compliance | 30P - Fire Safety | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure monthly fire prevention inspections are completed. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2022-12-09 | Non Compliance | 35P - Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure parent permissions are obtained for each child. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2022-12-09 | Non Compliance | 40P - Diapering and Soiled Clothing | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Document hourly diaper checks | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2022-12-09 | Non Compliance | 48P - Pets | Completed |
| Corrective Action: One k9 needs updated rabies documentation | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2022-12-09 | Non Compliance | 50P - Meals and Snacks | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Post a two week menu | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2022-12-09 | Non Compliance | 52P - Activities and Interactions | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Post a daily schedule | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2022-12-09 | Non Compliance | 8P - License Renewal | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Renewal applications are due 60 days prior to license expiration. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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