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Children & Families First Head Start Laurel
- licensed capacity
- 30
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $145
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About
About Children & Families First Head Start Laurel
Children & Families First Head Start Laurel is a licensed child care center in Laurel, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 30 children, serving preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: preschoolers
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 30 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 | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 30 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Children & Families First Head Start Laurel has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Sussex County has a median price of $145 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 Laurel
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 30 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #1486269
Summary
2 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent May 15, 2025
5 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.
- Safety and hazards 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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May 15, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
66U Emergency Planning
“Ensure evacuation drills and fire prevention checks are conducted every month. A fire prevention checklist and evacuation drill log was not available for the month of April. Purchase additional water to shelter in place for 24 hours.”
53U Outdoor Area
“Ensure the gates in the outdoor play area self-latch. The gate closest to the blue shed needs to be adjusted as the self-latching mechanism is no longer aligned and will not self-latch.”
45U Hazardous Materials
“Ensure radon testing is conducted in each classroom every five years. The radon results on file expired 12/6/2024.”
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Two staff members need complete files on site that contain CPR and first aid certification, administration of medication training and/or certification, a professional development plan, annual review of abuse and neglect, orientation, OCCL's Health and Safety for Child Care Professionals, application or resume, job description, two references, employee declaration, drug/alcohol statement, eligibility letter from CHU, adult abuse registry check, release of employment history, and corresponding service letters. One staff member needs to sign the employee declaration. One staff member needs a professional development plan and a service letter. One staff member needs an adult health appraisal and service letter.”
May 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
30U Personnel Files
“A health appraisal is needed of Staff #2”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2024
Sep 19, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
53U Outdoor Area
“Ensure the two gates in the outdoor play area are self-closing.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2023
26U Staffing
“Document the training of the EC teacher in the day-to-day operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2023
- Feb 10, 2023VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Children & Families First Head Start Laurel
Is Children & Families First Head Start Laurel licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Children & Families First Head Start Laurel last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on May 15, 2025, with 4 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Children & Families First Head Start Laurel had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Laurel care for?
30, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Children & Families First Head Start Laurel accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Children & Families First Head Start Laurel's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Children & Families First Head Start Laurel cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 875-7718 to ask.
What is Children & Families First Head Start Laurel's phone number?
(302) 875-7718.
Where is Children & Families First Head Start Laurel?
30125 Discount Land Road, Laurel, DE 19956. The nearest other daycare we list is Acelero Learning Laurel Center, under 0.1 miles away.