Loving Care Nursery School - Smyrna DE Licensed Child Care Center

22 DWIGHT AVENUE , SMYRNA DE 19977
(302) 653-6990

About the Provider

Description: Established in 1964, Loving Care Nursery School has provided quality child care continuously, serving the Smyrna/Clayton communities.

Additional Information: Initial Licensed Date: 02/07/85; Financial Arrangements: Purchase of Care, Child Care Food Program; Stars Rating: Three Stars; Special Conditions: Regulated Services:; Reported Injuries & Deaths: No facility injuries reported. No facility deaths reported.;

Program and Licensing Details

  • Capacity: 60
  • Age Range: 2 years through 10 years.
  • State Rating: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: SMYRNA SCHOOL DISTRICT
  • Initial License Issue Date: 1985-02-07
  • 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
2020-06-25 Non Compliance 15U - Governing Body Corrected
Corrective Action: A staff member was observed not wearing a mask properly while inside of the child care center when they could not use social distancing. Ensure staff members wear masks as long as it is mandated by Phase Two requirements. This was corrected at the visit.
2020-02-28 Non Compliance 38U - Parents Right to Know Corrected
Corrective Action: Submit the Parent's Right to Know Log.
2020-02-28 Non Compliance 30U - Personnel Files Corrected
Corrective Action: Staff #1 needs one reference letter and a health appraisal. Staff #2 needs two references. Staff # 3 needs orientation, two references and a health appraisal.
2020-02-28 Non Compliance 8U - License Renewal Corrected
Corrective Action: Submit the renewal application 60 days before the license expires. This non-compliance was corrected when the 2020 renewal application was received by OCCL on 2/10/20.
2020-02-28 Non Compliance 45U - Hazardous Materials Corrected
Corrective Action: Submit radon testing results.
2020-02-28 Non Compliance 18U - General Human Resources and Personnel Policies Corrected
Corrective Action: Revise and submit the staff handbook.
2020-02-28 Non Compliance 23U - Center Policies-Parent/Guardian Handbook Corrected
Corrective Action: Revise and submit the parent handbook.
2019-02-12 Non Compliance 47N - Diapering Corrected
Corrective Action: Replace the diaper changing mat in the girls bathroom.
2019-02-12 Non Compliance 16N - Records Corrected
Corrective Action: Post a current staff schedule.
2019-02-12 Non Compliance 20N - Personnel files Corrected
Corrective Action: One staff member needs a health appraisal. one staff member needs three training hours.
2019-02-12 Non Compliance 66N - Program goals and planning Corrected
Corrective Action: Revise the lesson plan template to include all components per DELACARE Regulations.
2019-02-12 Non Compliance 27N - Staff qualifications Corrected
Corrective Action: An unqualified staff member was alone with children. Ensure all staff who are not qualified by DOE are always paired with qualified staff member. The administrators will need to obtain specialized training for infant toddler and school age care.
2019-02-12 Non Compliance 36N - General safety practices Corrected
Corrective Action: Power wash the fence on the playground.
2019-02-12 Non Compliance 19N - Child files Corrected
Corrective Action: Provide current development plans for five children.
2018-03-22 Non Compliance 57N - Child health appraisal Corrected
Corrective Action: Two children need health appraisals.

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