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Children & Families First Head Start Smyrna
- licensed capacity
- 54
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $145
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About
About Children & Families First Head Start Smyrna
Children & Families First Head Start Smyrna is a licensed child care center in Smyrna, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 54 children, serving preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
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.
Ages served: preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 54 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 54 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Children & Families First Head Start Smyrna has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Kent 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$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 Children & Families First Head Start Smyrna
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 54 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #1473667
Summary
1 visit with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Jan 8, 2024
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.
- Records and paperwork 2
- Transportation 1
- 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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Jan 8, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
67U Transportation
“Ensure the bus is equipped with liquid soap and water”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2024
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure trash cans are covered in each room. Room #2 bathroom trash was not covered. This was corrected at the visit”
Corrected during the visit
38U Parents Right to Know
“Ensure the Parents Right to Know log is updated and available”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2024
30U Personnel Files
“Ensue staff files are complete Staff #1 needs OCCL 97) hour training”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2024
Mar 21, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“On February 10, 2023, a complaint was called into the Child Abuse and Neglect Report Line and not accepted for investigation by the Institutional Abuse Unit. It was sent to the Office of Child Care Licensing on February 10, 2023, and accepted on February 14, 2023, for investigation regarding improper discipline. An investigation was conducted on February 15, 2023. This complaint is substantiated because a review of the video footage shows improper discipline by Staff #1.”
Mar 20, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“On February 10, 2023, a complaint was called into the Child Abuse and Neglect Report Line and not accepted for investigation by the Institutional Abuse Unit. It was sent to the Office of Child Care Licensing on February 10, 2023, and accepted on February 14, 2023, for investigation regarding improper discipline. An investigation was conducted on February 15, 2023. This complaint is substantiated because a review of the video footage shows improper discipline by Staff #1”
Jan 10, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
30U Personnel Files
“Staff files must be complete Staff #1 needs to complete medication certification. Staff must complete the seven hour health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Children & Families First Head Start Smyrna
Is Children & Families First Head Start Smyrna licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Children & Families First Head Start Smyrna last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on January 8, 2024, with 4 rules cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.
Has Children & Families First Head Start Smyrna 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 Children & Families First Head Start Smyrna care for?
54, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Children & Families First Head Start Smyrna 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 Smyrna's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Children & Families First Head Start Smyrna cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 653-5499 to ask.
What is Children & Families First Head Start Smyrna's phone number?
(302) 653-5499.
Where is Children & Families First Head Start Smyrna?
4272 Brenford Road, Smyrna, DE 19977. The nearest other daycare we list is Acelero Learning Smyrna Center, under 0.1 miles away.