Milford Early Learning Center
901 North Dupont Highway, Milford, DE
3.8· 35 reviews
Children & Families First Head Start Milford
- licensed capacity
- 49
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $145
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About
About Children & Families First Head Start Milford
Children & Families First Head Start Milford is a licensed child care center in Milford, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 49 children, serving preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes its programs: early head start, head start and special-needs / inclusion care.
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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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 49 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. It lists: 3-5 year olds (Head Start); children under three and expectant mothers (Early Head Start) |
|---|---|
| Programs | Early Head Start, head start and special-needs / inclusion care |
| Curriculum | Creative Curriculum® for Infants, Toddlers and Twos |
| Daily life | Extended care: Wrap-around services as early as 7:00 AM and as late as 6:00 PM, during 49 weeks of the year |
| More | Founded 2001 |
| Licensed capacity | 49 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Children & Families First Head Start Milford 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 Milford
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 49 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #1475459
Summary
2 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Apr 10, 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.
- Records and paperwork 3
- Safety and hazards 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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Apr 10, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
66U Emergency Planning
“Provide OCCL with the monthly evacuation drill and fire prevention check list.”
38U Parents Right to Know
“Provide OCCL with an updated Parents Right to Know log”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff are required to have 9 hours of training outside of the building. Please provide OCCL w/training hours for each staff member. Staff #1 needs CPR?FA and health and safety training (1 hour) Staff #2 meeds CPR?FA and health & safety training (1 hour) Staff #3 needs CPR?FA and one hour health & safety training. Staff #4 needs medicatn training and training hours”
26U Staffing
“Ensure the peson in charge in the absence of the Administrato is trained in day-to-day operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2025
Apr 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete Staff #1 needs a professional development plan Staff#2 needs a professional development plan, orientation, OCCL 7 hour training, an adult abuse registry check and a service letter Staff #3 needs a service letter Staff #4 needs OCCL seven hour health and safety training Staff #5 needs an updated health appraisal Staff #6 needs FA?CPR and an updated review of abuse and neglect Staff #7 needs OCCL seen hour training and a service letter”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2024
Apr 20, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
49U Indoor Space
“Discontinue the use of the air fresheners throughout the building. Repair the wall in Room 3's bathroom and Room 2 above and next to the soap dispenser.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2023
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Three staff need annual review of abuse and neglect. Two staff need adult health appraisals. One staff member needs an adult health appraisal with TB results. On staff needs employee declaration and drug/alcohol statement. Two staff need adult abuse registry checks. One staff needs a service letter. One staff member needs a job description and four references.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2023
Apr 12, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
51U Toilet Facilities
“Ensure the ventilation fan in the bathroom of classroom #3 is operable.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2022
30U Personnel Files
“Staff files must be complete Staff #3 needs an updated annual review of abuse and neglect Staff #6 needs a professional development plan Staff #10 needs an additional reference and a service letter, if a service letter cannot be obtained three additional references are required.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2022
Oct 12, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
66U Emergency Planning
“Ensure a monthly fire inspection and drill is conducted.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2021
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Child #1 needs screen time permission. Child #2 and Child #5 need transportation permission.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2021
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs a professional development plan. Staff #2 needs administration of medication certification, annual review of abuse and neglect, an orientation, and one reference. Staff #3 needs administration of medication certification, a professional development plan, and an orientation. Staff #4 needs a professional development plan, an orientation, a reference, and a health appraisal with TB results.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 23, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Children & Families First Head Start Milford
Is Children & Families First Head Start Milford licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Children & Families First Head Start Milford last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on April 10, 2025, with 4 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Children & Families First Head Start Milford had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Milford care for?
49, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Children & Families First Head Start Milford 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 Milford's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Children & Families First Head Start Milford cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 422-8259 to ask.
What is Children & Families First Head Start Milford's phone number?
(302) 422-8259.
Where is Children & Families First Head Start Milford?
518 N Church Ave, Milford, DE 19963. The nearest other daycare we list is Acelero Learning Milford Center, 0.2 miles away.