Shining Stars Child Care
Wilmington, DE 19802 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Donna Nichols
- licensed capacity
- 9
- a week, county median
- $154
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About Donna Nichols
Donna Nichols is a licensed home daycare in Wilmington, 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 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) 543-6550 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
Donna Nichols has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a home daycare in New Castle County has a median price of $154 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$280
Home daycare$182
Toddler
Center$199
Home daycare$154
Preschool
Center$210
Home daycare$155
School age
Center$106
Home daycare$86
State record
Inspection reports for Donna Nichols
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Family Child Care
- Capacity
- 9 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1035428
Summary
3 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Nov 24, 2025
6 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
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Nov 24, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
42P Administration of Medication
“Provider must re-certify in the Administration of Medication. Send transcript to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2025
22P Children's Files
“Ensure Child #4 and #5 have a health appraisal/current immunizations and blood lead screening results on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2025
Nov 7, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
30P Fire Safety
“Ensure that Fire Prevention Inspection Logs are kept on file and displayed every month. Send evidence of October's drill to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024
29P Indoor Space
“Ensure that the water temperature in the children's bathroom does not exceed 120 . Send documentation of the appropriate temperature to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2024
Nov 14, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
56P Training
“Ensure 12 hours of training are completed yearly. Send transcript to OCCL for courses taken for this annual license.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2023
22P Children's Files
“Ensure all child files are complete. Child #2 needs blood lead screening. Sent to OCCL when complete.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2023
Nov 15, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
36P Equipment
“Ensure children do not play with latex balloons. Children were playing with latex balloons upon arrival. Provider threw all balloons away, and this was corrected at the facility visit.”
Corrected during the visit
30P Fire Safety
“Ensure fire extinguisher is inspected annually. Send to OCCL when complete.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2022
23P Children's Health Appraisal
“Ensure all children in care have a current Health Appraisal. Child #1 needs to have a current Health Appraisal in his file. Send to OCCL when complete.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2022
21P Parents Right to Know Act
“Ensure Parent Right to Know Log is filled out for any families who attend or tour your family child care. Send to OCCL when complete.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Donna Nichols
Is Donna Nichols licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Donna Nichols last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on November 24, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Donna Nichols had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Donna Nichols care for?
9, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Donna Nichols accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Donna Nichols' hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 543-6550 to confirm.
How much does Donna Nichols cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 543-6550 to ask.
What is Donna Nichols' phone number?
(302) 543-6550.
Where is Donna Nichols?
Wilmington, DE 19802. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.