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Dover, DE 19901 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Brenda Shields
- licensed capacity
- 9
- a week, county median
- $128
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About Brenda Shields
Brenda Shields is a licensed home daycare in Dover, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 9 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-age
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 9 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 264-1293 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 9 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Brenda Shields has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a home daycare in Kent County has a median price of $128 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$182
Home daycare$156
Toddler
Center$139
Home daycare$128
Preschool
Center$145
Home daycare$129
School age
Center$111
Home daycare$64
State record
Inspection reports for Brenda Shields
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Family Child Care
- Capacity
- 9 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #298111
Summary
4 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Dec 1, 2025
18 rules cited in those visits. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing publishes only visits where a rule was cited, so this record cannot show how often it was inspected.
- Records and paperwork 4
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Background checks 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Other rules 2
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Dec 1, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
8P License Renewal
“Ensure a renewal application is completed at least 60 days before the license expiration.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2025
42P Administration of Medication
“Ensure a Medication Administration Record (MAR) is on file for medication administration. Ensure that a trained staff member who has received a valid administration of medication certificate from OCCL is present at all times to provide both scheduled and emergency medications to children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2025
13P General Requirements
“A licensee shall ensure that, before a person becomes a household member, within five days, the person is fingerprinted by the Delaware State police for a Delaware SBI and FBI check.”
Corrected during the visit
Dec 2, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
6P License Requirements
“Ensure the child care license is posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2025
48P Pets
“Animals six months and older must be vaccinated for rabies. A family member came to visit, and the pet did not have proof of vaccination for the provider. The provider's own pet is not current with a rabies vaccination.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2025
45P Emergency Planning
“An exit sign or emergency exit diagram must be posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2025
22P Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Three children need current health appraisals, three need updated immunization records, and three need blood lead screening test results on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2025
15P Use of a Substitute
“Ensure the non-emergency substitute completes the CPR and first aid with hands-on demonstration. Update emergency numbers and names and post the updated document.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2025
13P General Requirements
“A licensee shall ensure that the Office of Child Care Licensing is notified of a new household member within five days. Within 30 days of becoming a household member, a licensee must provide documentation of a health appraisal conducted within the past year, including TB results.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2025
Dec 15, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
35P Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
“The specialist observed an infant in a pack-n-play asleep with a blanket and bottle.”
Corrected during the visit
15P Use of a Substitute
“The provider had the emergency substitute who is also in need of a five year comprehensive background check filling in for her while attended a scheduled medical procedure.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2024
Dec 4, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
52P Activities and Interactions
“Ensure outdoor play occurs daily when the temperature with wind chill is above 32 degrees Fahrenheit or the heat index in below 82 degrees Fahrenheit.”
Corrected during the visit
51P Feeding of Infants
“Ensure monthly feeding forms are completed for two infants. Ensure daily logs for two infants feedings are completed. Ensure infants are held for feedings. LS observed a bottle in a pack-n-play with a sleeping infant.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
35P Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
“Ensure safe slepp practices are followed. LS observed an infant asleep in a carrier elevated on a pack-n-play bassinet/changing area. This was corrected when the child was removed form the carrier. LS observed a loose sheet on the mat of the pack-n-play and a pottle in the same pack-n-play with a sleeping infant.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024
25P Infants' Records
“Ensure daily logs for infants are completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2023
24P Daily Attendance of Children
“Ensure attendance is take daily when the children arrive or depart.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2023
21P Parents Right to Know Act
“Ensure the Parrent Right to Know Log is signed by new enrolled families or those who tour.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2023
15P Use of a Substitute
“Ensure the emergency substitute is fingerprinted every five years and a letter of eligibility is on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
Dec 13, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
8P License Renewal
“Complete and submit the renewal application at least 60 days prior to license expiration.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2022
48P Pets
“Complete and submit vaccinations for one dog.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2022
35P Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
“Ensure sleeping equipment does not touch. This was discussed and corrected when the equipment was tucked into their individual bags.”
Corrected during the visit
30P Fire Safety
“Have the fire extinguisher inspected and tagged.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2022
29P Indoor Space
“Repair the electrical outlet cover in the kitchen.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2022
27P Hazardous Materials
“Remove the cleaning items from the bathroom. This was discussed and corrected when they were removed.”
Corrected during the visit
24P Daily Attendance of Children
“Ensure attendance is documented for children's exact arrival and departure. This was discussed and corrected.”
Corrected during the visit
22P Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Child #1, Child #3, and Child #4 needs lead test results.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2023
13P General Requirements
“Submit health appraisals to OCCL within 30 days of new household members. Submit one health appraisal.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Brenda Shields
Is Brenda Shields licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Brenda Shields last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on December 1, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Brenda Shields had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 18 show a correction in the state record. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Brenda Shields care for?
9, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Brenda Shields accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Brenda Shields' hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 264-1293 to confirm.
How much does Brenda Shields cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 264-1293 to ask.
What is Brenda Shields' phone number?
(302) 264-1293.
Where is Brenda Shields?
Dover, DE 19901. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.