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Children & Families First Head Start Dunbar
- licensed capacity
- 140
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $182
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About Children & Families First Head Start Dunbar
Children & Families First Head Start Dunbar is a licensed child care center in Laurel, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 140 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Infants
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 140 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 140 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Children & Families First Head Start Dunbar has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Sussex County has a median price of $182 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$155
Toddler
Center$139
Home daycare$131
Preschool
Center$145
Home daycare$131
School age
Center$111
Home daycare$66
State record
Inspection reports for Children & Families First Head Start Dunbar
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 140 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #1473908
Summary
4 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent May 12, 2025
8 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
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Other rules 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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See all 6 visits
- May 12, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Jan 15, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
63U Administration of Medication
“Ensure MAR's are provided for each child receiving medication. Ensure logs are completed. A & D ointment was found and removed from the classroom.”
Corrected during the visit
50U Kitchen and Food Preparation
“Ensure to place a thermometer in the EHS refrigerator. This was corrected at the visit.”
Corrected during the visit
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete Child #1 needs blood lead test results Child #3 needs immunizations and blood lead test results Child # 6,7,8,9 and 15 needs documentation of developmental plans”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2025
36U Staff Attendance
“Ensure staff sign in/out of their classroom with exact hours. Provide OCCL w/one weeks attendance for Preschool #1”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2025
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete Staff #1 needs OCCL 7 hour health and safety training and a service letter Staff #2 needs CPR and medication training”
Apr 12, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“On March 4, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding mold in the facility. The investigation began on March 7, 2024, and ended on March 20, 2024. This complaint is substantiated because mold was found in the building and in licensed child care space.”
Dec 6, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
63U Administration of Medication
“Provide an MAR for one child in room #4”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2024
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete Staff #1 needs annual safe sleep review Staff #2 needs a complete file Staff #3 needs CPR/FA certification Staff #4 needs CPR/FA certification Staff #5 needs annual safe sleep review Staff #6 needs annual safe sleep review, annual abuse and neglect training Staff #7 needs annual abuse and neglect Staff #8 needs CPR/FS certification, Staff #9 needs CPR/FA certification, annual safe sleep review Staff #10 needs CPR/FA certification, training hours, professional development plan, annual review of safe sleep. and annual abuse and neglect Staff #11 needs annual safe sleep review Staff #12 need OCCL seven hour health and safety training, release of employment and a service letter Staff #13 needs the professional development plan signed Staff #14 need OCCL seven hour health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2024
- Mar 27, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Dec 8, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
61U Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“Ensure diaper changing procedures are posted, provide a foot activated diaper pail for each classroom. A diaper changing mat is needed in each classroom. These items were corrected at the visit.”
Corrected during the visit
56U Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
“Ensure rest equipment is labeled...this was corrected at the visit when numbers were attached to the mats.”
Corrected during the visit
40U Child Files
“Child files must be complete Child # 1,2,4,10,11 and 17 need developmental plans Child #17 also needs transportation permission”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2023
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete Staff #1 needs Cpr/1st aid, medication certification, fingerprint receipt, a health appraisal and service letter. Staff #2 needs CPR/1st aid, fingerprint receipt and a health appraisal w/TB Staff #4 needs CPR/1st aid, and a service letter. Staff #5 needs CPR/12st aid, one additional reference and a service letter Staff #6 needs CPR/1st aid, and an eligibility letter. Staff #7 needs CPR/1st aid and a health appraisal w/TB Staff #10 needs a professional development plan and annual child abuse and neglect Staff #11 needs CPR/1st aid certification Staff #13 needs CPR/1st aid and a professional development plan Staff #14 needs CPR/1st aid and a service letter Staff #19 needs CPR/1st aid certification Staff #20 needs TB results Staff #22 needs a health appraisal w/TB and a service letter Staff #24 needs CPR/1st aid and a service letter Staff #25 needs CPR/1st aid and a service letter Staff #28 needs CPR/1st aid certification Staff #29 needs CPR/1st aid and medication certification Staff #30 needs orientation and one additional reference Staff #31 needs orientation, a job description, references and a service letter”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Children & Families First Head Start Dunbar
Is Children & Families First Head Start Dunbar licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Children & Families First Head Start Dunbar last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on May 12, 2025. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Children & Families First Head Start Dunbar had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Children & Families First Head Start Dunbar care for?
140, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
What are Children & Families First Head Start Dunbar's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Children & Families First Head Start Dunbar cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 715-0144 to ask.
What is Children & Families First Head Start Dunbar's phone number?
(302) 715-0144.
Where is Children & Families First Head Start Dunbar?
1110 W 6th St, Laurel, DE 19956. The nearest other daycare we list is Acelero Learning Dunbar Center, under 0.1 miles away.