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Seaford, DE 19973 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Cliffonia C Gaines
- licensed capacity
- 9
- a week, county median
- $131
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About Cliffonia C Gaines
Cliffonia C Gaines is a licensed home daycare in Seaford, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 9 children, serving 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 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 9 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 745-8571 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 9 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Cliffonia C Gaines has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a home daycare in Sussex County has a median price of $131 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 Cliffonia C Gaines
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Family Child Care
- Capacity
- 9 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #28398
Summary
2 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Oct 1, 2025
7 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 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Other rules 2
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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Oct 1, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
8P License Renewal
“Ensure the renewal application is submitted at least 60 days prior to the license expiration.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2025
44P First Aid Kit
“Purchase an instant cold pack and roll gauze for the first aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2025
42P Administration of Medication
“Update the provider's administration of medication certification. The provider's certification expired August 29, 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2025
30P Fire Safety
“Ensure the fire extinguisher is inspected and tagged annually. The tag on the fire extinguisher showed it was last inspected on July 2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2025
22P Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete. One child needs an updated health appraisal.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2025
Oct 17, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
8P License Renewal
“Ensure the renewal application is submitted at least 60 days prior to the license expiration.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2024
22P Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete. One child needs an updated health appraisal. Two children need a child information card, date of enrollment, hours and days they attend, an updated health appraisal, and transportation permission.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2024
Oct 16, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
22P Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Four children need health appraisals, four children need updated health appraisals, and three children need blood lead test results.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2023
13P General Requirements
“Ensure every five years a comprehensive background check is conducted for the provider and household members.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2023
Oct 11, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
8P License Renewal
“Ensure the renewal application is submitted at least 60 days prior to the license expiration.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2022
45P Emergency Planning
“Conduct fire prevention checks and fire drills monthly.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2022
44P First Aid Kit
“Purchase an eye patch, instant cold pack, and roll gauze for the first aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2022
30P Fire Safety
“Ensure the fire extinguisher is inspected and tagged annually.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2022
29P Indoor Space
“Discontinue the use of air fresheners. An automatic air freshener device was observed in the living room and bathroom. This was discussed and the provider agreed to comply.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2022
27P Hazardous Materials
“Remove the disinfectant, shaving cream, bleach, and cleaners from the children's reach in the bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2022
22P Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Two children need a health appraisal, immunization record, and blood lead screening results. One child needs transportation permission.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2022
21P Parents Right to Know Act
“Ensure parents of enrolled children and any tours given complete the Parents Right to Know Notice Log.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2022
15P Use of a Substitute
“Ensure the emergency substitute is used for emergency only situations. [name] stated her substitute was used the morning of the visit while she was at a doctor's appointment. The substitute must be properly trained as required to be used in non-emergency situations.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Cliffonia C Gaines
Is Cliffonia C Gaines licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Cliffonia C Gaines last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on October 1, 2025, with 5 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Cliffonia C Gaines had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Cliffonia C Gaines care for?
9, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Cliffonia C Gaines accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Cliffonia C Gaines' hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 745-8571 to confirm.
How much does Cliffonia C Gaines cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 745-8571 to ask.
What is Cliffonia C Gaines' phone number?
(302) 745-8571.
Where is Cliffonia C Gaines?
Seaford, DE 19973. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.