Discovery Island Early Care and Preschool
32352 Smith Drive, Dagsboro, DE
2.4· 5 reviews
Ellen Tietmeyer
- licensed capacity
- 9
- a week, county median
- $131
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About Ellen Tietmeyer
Ellen Tietmeyer is a licensed home daycare in Dagsboro, 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 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-age
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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12 yr
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, the address and how to visit, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and hours.
- 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) 236-4095 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 9 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Ellen Tietmeyer 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 Ellen Tietmeyer
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Family Child Care
- Capacity
- 9 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #29173
Summary
3 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Jun 16, 2026
3 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
- Safety and hazards 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 16, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
22P Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete. One child needs an updated health appraisal and immunization record.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2026
Jun 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
21P Parents Right to Know Act
“Ensure the Parents Right to Know Notice Log is completed by any tours given and enrollment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2025
Jun 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
48P Pets
“Ensure pets have the required rabies vaccine.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Ellen Tietmeyer
Is Ellen Tietmeyer licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Ellen Tietmeyer last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on June 16, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Ellen Tietmeyer had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Ellen Tietmeyer care for?
9, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Ellen Tietmeyer accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Ellen Tietmeyer's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 236-4095 to confirm.
How much does Ellen Tietmeyer cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 236-4095 to ask.
What is Ellen Tietmeyer's phone number?
(302) 236-4095.
Where is Ellen Tietmeyer?
Dagsboro, DE 19939. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.