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Laurel, DE 19956 · preschool to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Elizabeth Anne Howard is a licensed home daycare in Laurel, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 6 children, serving infants, 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 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.
Hours
Programs
| Ages | Infants, 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
Elizabeth Anne Howard has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Sussex County has a median price of $155 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
1 visit with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Sep 2, 2025
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.
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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56P Training
“Ensure first aid certification remains current and training is completed every two years. Complete first aid training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2025
42P Administration of Medication
“Ensure diaper creams are labeled with the child's name. This was corrected at the visit when the creams were labeled. Ensure a Medication Administration Record (MAR) is completed for each medication, including diaper creams. This was corrected at the visit when the parent, who was present at the visit, completed and signed two MAR's for diaper creams.”
Corrected during the visit
40P Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“Ensure a non-porous surface is used for diaper changes. This was corrected at the visit when the ripped changing pad was replaced with a brand new one. Ensure a foot-activated diaper pail is used for diapering. Purchase a new foot-activated diaper pail.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2025
29P Indoor Space
“Ensure air fresheners and scented waxes are not used while children are in care. An air freshener was observed in the bathroom and a wax warmer that was turned on with scented wax was observed in the living room. This was corrected at the visit when the air freshener was removed and the warmer turned off.”
Corrected during the visit
40P Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“Ensure a diaper pail liner is used in the diaper pail that has operable foot operation. Provide a diaper changing pad that is free from tears.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2023
22P Children's Files
“Ensure a monthly feeding form is updated each month.”
Corrected during the visit
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“On January 17, 2023, the Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint regarding accident and injury procedures and lack of supervision. An investigation was conducted on February 20, 2023. This complaint is substantiated for improper accident and injury procedures because the incident was not documented on an accident injury form, a parent was not notified after medical attention was given for a face injury, and the parent was not provided an accident and injury report within one business day. There is no evidence to substantiate the complaint for lack of supervision because [name] stated she was seated on the living room floor caring for the infant approximately three feet from the room with the two children occupied in her view. During the visit, [name] maintained supervision of the children in her care.”
29P Indoor Space
“LS observed a folding cherry wood and metal gate not affixed to the wall with feet. This type of barrier is prohibited due to pinch point in the folding.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2023
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Laurel, DE 19956 · preschool to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
316 North Central Avenue, Laurel, DE
Laurel, DE 19956 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Laurel, DE 19956 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Laurel, DE 19956 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Laurel, DE 19956 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Laurel, DE 19956 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Laurel, DE 19956 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Laurel, DE 19956 · toddlers to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on September 2, 2025, with 4 rules cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.
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.
6, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 875-0856 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 875-0856 to ask.
(302) 875-0856.
Laurel, DE 19956. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.