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Discovery Cove Learning Center

Laurel, DE · Sussex County
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 1.0 (1 review)
12034 COUNTY SEAT HWY, Laurel, DE 19956
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Quick Facts

Capacity
53 children
Age Range
1 year through 12 years.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate

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Contact Information

📞 (302) 875-7733
12034 COUNTY SEAT HWY
Laurel, DE 19956
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✓ Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
1210735
Issued By
Delaware Department of Services For Children, Youth And Their Families
District Office
State of Delaware, Office of Child Care Licensing

Reviews

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Janell S
2022-12-15 14:47:22
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I have used this provider for less than 6 months

Kids are slung around during nap time simply because they will not go to sleep. That's the worse nightmare a parent could have! The staff members Amanda and Brittney are the main two that does it. They are so mean to the kids for no reason.

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About the Provider

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Some children are auditory learners, some are visual learners and some are tactile learners. Not all children can succeed with one approach. We strive to meet the needs of each individual child. In addition to teaching basic preschool skills and concepts, we focus on teaching children how to understand and deal with their emotions in an appropriate ,socially accepted manner so that they grow up to become peaceful, kind, and productive individuals who believe in the power within their hearts and minds.

Additional Information: Financial Arrangements: Child Care Food Program;Purchase of Care; Reported Injuries & Deaths: 2022: 2 facility injuries. No facility deaths reported.; 2021: 1 facility injury. No facility deaths reported.;

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
2026-06-09 Non Compliance 30U - Personnel Files Completed
Corrective Action: Ensure staff files are complete. Two staff need two attempts to obtain service letters.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
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2026-06-09 Non Compliance 40U - Child Files Completed
Corrective Action: Ensure child files are complete. One child needs a corrected Medication Administration Record (MAR). This was corrected at the visit when the missing information was added.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility Visit
2026-06-09 Non Compliance 45U - Hazardous Materials Completed
Corrective Action: Ensure radon testing is conducted every five years. Complete testing in each classroom.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
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2026-06-09 Non Compliance 49U - Indoor Space Completed
Corrective Action: Ensure walls are in good repair. Patch and repair corner of wall in the pre-k classroom.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Document
2026-06-09 Non Compliance 53U - Outdoor Area Completed
Corrective Action: Ensure exit gate in the outdoor play area is self-closing and self-latching. Repair gate at sidewalk in rear of building . Ensure fall zone depth requirements are met. Replenish mulch to nine inches in rear play area.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
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2026-06-09 Non Compliance 75U - Activity Areas Completed
Corrective Action: Ensure art materials are always accessible in the classroom for ages two years and older. This was corrected at the visit when the art materials in the two-year-old classroom were made available.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility Visit
2025-06-09 Non Compliance 53U - Outdoor Area Completed
Corrective Action: Ensure gates in the outdoor play area fencing is self-closing and self-latching. Repair main gate off parking lot.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
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2024-06-18 Non Compliance 30U - Personnel Files Completed
Corrective Action: Ensure staff files are complete. One staff person needs two references.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
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2024-06-18 Non Compliance 53U - Outdoor Area Completed
Corrective Action: Ensure outdoor area has enough mulch to cover fall zones. Replenish mulch to 9 inches. Ensure gates are self-closing and self-latching. There is a broken gate in the toddler area, a broken gate leading from parking lot into play area, and the main gate from the building does not self-close or self-latch. Fix sharp edge on parking lot gate, Remove broken picnic table to ensure all equipment is in a safe condition.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
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2023-06-21 Non Compliance 30U - Personnel Files Completed
Corrective Action: Ensure staff files are complete. One staff member needs an adult health appraisal on OCCL's form.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
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2023-06-21 Non Compliance 49U - Indoor Space Completed
Corrective Action: Ensure walls are in good repair. The School Age classroom needs the wall paint retouched.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
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2022-06-22 Non Compliance 41U - Child Health Appraisal Completed
Corrective Action: Ensure children have updated heath appraisals. Child #3 and #7 need lead test results.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
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2022-06-22 Non Compliance 53U - Outdoor Area Completed
Corrective Action: Ensure fall zones on the playground are protected by OCCL approved fall zone materials.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
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