Elizabeth E. Walls
Smyrna, DE 19977 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Deborah L. Thomas
- licensed capacity
- 6
- a week, county median
- $128
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About
About Deborah L. Thomas
Deborah L. Thomas is a licensed home daycare in Smyrna, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 6 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 2 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
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 6 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 494-0966 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 | 6 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Deborah L. Thomas has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a home daycare in Kent County has a median price of $128 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 Deborah L. Thomas
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Family Child Care
- Capacity
- 6 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #68104
Summary
2 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Jun 1, 2026
2 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 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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Jun 1, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
42P Administration of Medication
“Update the administration of medication certification.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026
May 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
29P Indoor Space
“Ensure to have the 2A 10 BC fire extinguisher inspected and tagged.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2025
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FAQ
Questions about Deborah L. Thomas
Is Deborah L. Thomas licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Deborah L. Thomas last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on June 1, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Deborah L. Thomas had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Deborah L. Thomas care for?
6, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Deborah L. Thomas accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Deborah L. Thomas' hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 494-0966 to confirm.
How much does Deborah L. Thomas cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 494-0966 to ask.
What is Deborah L. Thomas' phone number?
(302) 494-0966.
Where is Deborah L. Thomas?
Smyrna, DE 19977. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.