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Magnolia, DE 19962 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Catherine Palmer
- licensed capacity
- 9
- a week, county median
- $156
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About
About Catherine Palmer
Catherine Palmer is a licensed home daycare in Magnolia, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 9 children, serving infants, 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 1 visit in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 9 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 697-1683 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, 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
Catherine Palmer has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Kent County has a median price of $156 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 Catherine Palmer
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Family Child Care
- Capacity
- 9 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #43374
Summary
1 visit with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Mar 4, 2026
4 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.
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
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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Mar 4, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
42P Administration of Medication
“Ensure the provider's administration of medication certification is renewed every five years.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2026
27P Hazardous Materials
“Ensure radon testing is conducted every five years.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2026
22P Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete. One child needs an updated health appraisal. One child needs blood lead screening results.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2026
14P General Capacity
“Ensure general capacity restrictions are followed. Any preschool-age or younger child present at the home counts toward the capacity. Upon arrival, six preschool-age and younger children were present in the child care room. The provider's three-year-old grandson was observed in the living room of the home with his grandfather. This was discussed and the provider agreed to remove her husband and grandson from the home. The child will now receive care in his own home, provided by the grandfather.”
Corrected during the visit
Mar 14, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
51P Feeding of Infants
“Ensure infant feeding schedules are updated monthly by the guardian. Child #1 needs an updated feeding schedule.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2022
21P Parents Right to Know Act
“Ensure parents right to know log is complete with all enrolled children, and anyone who tours.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Catherine Palmer
Is Catherine Palmer licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Catherine Palmer last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on March 4, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.
Has Catherine Palmer had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 1 of 1 visit in the last 3 years; 4 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 Catherine Palmer care for?
9, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Catherine Palmer accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Catherine Palmer's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 697-1683 to confirm.
How much does Catherine Palmer cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 697-1683 to ask.
What is Catherine Palmer's phone number?
(302) 697-1683.
Where is Catherine Palmer?
Magnolia, DE 19962. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.