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Middletown, DE 19709 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Jennifer Kairis
- licensed capacity
- 9
- a week, county median
- $182
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About Jennifer Kairis
Jennifer Kairis is a licensed home daycare in Middletown, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 9 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-age
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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6 mo
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 9 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 354-8239 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, 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
Jennifer Kairis has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in New Castle County has a median price of $182 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 Jennifer Kairis
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Family Child Care
- Capacity
- 9 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #85860
Summary
5 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Mar 1, 2026
12 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 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Other rules 3
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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Mar 1, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
56P Training
“Ensure 12 hours of annual training are submitted at least 30 days before license expiration.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026
Feb 18, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
8P License Renewal
“Ensure renewal application is submitted at least 60 days before expiration of license.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026
42P Administration of Medication
“Ensure provider updates administration of medication training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026
23P Children's Health Appraisal
“Ensure child files are complete. Child #1 needs a blood lead screening. Child #2 needs an updated health appraisal. Send to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026
Mar 1, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
56P Training
“Ensure provider has at least 12 annual training hours with at least 1 hour in health and safety. Send certificates to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025
Feb 7, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
8P License Renewal
“Ensure notarized application is submitted 60 days before license expiration.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025
48P Pets
“Ensure vaccinations are on file for all pets. Send rabies vaccination for the cat, Magic.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2025
22P Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Child #3 needs an updated health appraisal.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025
Feb 15, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
8P License Renewal
“Please send current state business license to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2024
42P Administration of Medication
“Ensure all diaper creams have a Medication Administration Record (MAR). Send a picture for all MARs.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2024
32P Outdoor Area
“Trampolines are prohibited. Remove trampoline and send a picture to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024
22P Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Child #2 needs Parents Right to Know, screen time permission, and transportation permission for emergencies.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024
Feb 6, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
8P License Renewal
“The renewal application is due to OCCL no later than 60 days prior to license expiration (February 1, 2023). Send application asap.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2023
30P Fire Safety
“Have the fire extinguisher inspected and tagged.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2023
22P Children's Files
“All child files must be complete. -Child #1 needs date of enrollment and days/hours of attendance. -Lead blood screening results are needed for Child #2, and Child #7.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2023
13P General Requirements
“All adult household members must be fingerprinted again prior to the five year expiration of their current fingerprints. Jennifer and Dennis have fingerprints that expired on March 5, 2023. Get fingerprinted again and send the receipts and subsequent eligibility letters to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Jennifer Kairis
Is Jennifer Kairis licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Jennifer Kairis last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on March 1, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Jennifer Kairis had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Jennifer Kairis care for?
9, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Jennifer Kairis accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Jennifer Kairis' hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 354-8239 to confirm.
How much does Jennifer Kairis cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 354-8239 to ask.
What is Jennifer Kairis' phone number?
(302) 354-8239.
Where is Jennifer Kairis?
Middletown, DE 19709. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.