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Smyrna, DE 19977 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Laura Holmes
- licensed capacity
- 9
- a week, county median
- $156
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About Laura Holmes
Laura Holmes is a licensed home daycare in Smyrna, 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 4 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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12 yr
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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) 632-9722 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
Laura Holmes has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Kent County has a median price of $156 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 Laura Holmes
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Family Child Care
- Capacity
- 9 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #29775
Summary
4 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Dec 4, 2025
17 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 5
- Safety and hazards 4
- Food and nutrition 3
- Health, medication and illness 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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Dec 4, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
8P License Renewal
“Renewal applications are due 60 prior to license expiration. Forward renewal to OCCL”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2025
42P Administration of Medication
“Have an MAR completed for Child #3 Send to OCCL”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2026
31P Kitchen and Food Preparation
“Purchase a thermometer for the refrigerator”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2025
21P Parents Right to Know Act
“Ensure to complete the Parents Right to Know log and forward and OCCL”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2025
Jan 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
29P Indoor Space
“Ensure to complete an updated electrical inspection. Send results to OCCL”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2026
Dec 3, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
8P License Renewal
“Renewal applications are due 60 days prior to license expiration. Send to OCCL w/ supporting documentation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025
51P Feeding of Infants
“Written feeding schedules and daily feeding documentation is required for the infant. Forward the feeding schedule and documentation of daily feeding, diapering etc.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025
45P Emergency Planning
“Montly evacuation drills are required. Provide OCCL with documentation”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025
30P Fire Safety
“Monthly evacuation drills are required. Send proof of drills to OCCL”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025
24P Daily Attendance of Children
“Record attendance daily with exact hours of arrivall and departure. Send on weeks attendance to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025
21P Parents Right to Know Act
“Ensure the parents right to know log is updated. Send to OCCL”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025
Dec 8, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
8P License Renewal
“Renewal applications are due 60 days prior to license expiration. Provide OCCL w/renewal application and supporting documentation”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2023
50P Meals and Snacks
“Ensure a two week menu is planned, dated and posted. Send updated menu to OCCL”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2023
45P Emergency Planning
“Ensure fire drills are carried out and documented. Send latest fire drill to OCCL”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2023
30P Fire Safety
“Ensure monthly fire inspections are completed and documented”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2023
24P Daily Attendance of Children
“Ensure attendance is documented daily with exact hours of arrival and departure. Send one weeks attendance to OCCL”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2023
22P Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete Child #6 needs an updated health appraisal”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2023
Dec 9, 2022Inspection10 rules cited
8P License Renewal
“Renewal applications are due 60 days prior to license expiration.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2023
52P Activities and Interactions
“Post a daily schedule”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2023
50P Meals and Snacks
“Post a two week menu”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2023
48P Pets
“One k9 needs updated rabies documentation”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2023
40P Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“Document hourly diaper checks”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2023
35P Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
“Ensure parent permissions are obtained for each child.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2023
30P Fire Safety
“Ensure monthly fire prevention inspections are completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2023
25P Infants' Records
“Infant daily logs are required. Send one weeks logs to OCCL”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2023
22P Children's Files
“Child #4 needs days./hours to attend, emergency card, blood lead test results, screen time permission, transportation permission, mat and sleep in another area permission. Child #5 needs health appraisal w/immunizations and blood lead test results Child #6 needs an infant feeding schedule and permission to sleep in another area Child #7 needs days/hours to attend and emergency card Child # needs an entire file”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2023
21P Parents Right to Know Act
“Update and provide OCCL with the Parents Right to Know Log”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Laura Holmes
Is Laura Holmes licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Laura Holmes last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on December 4, 2025, with 4 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Laura Holmes had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 Laura Holmes care for?
9, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are Laura Holmes' hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 632-9722 to confirm.
How much does Laura Holmes cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 632-9722 to ask.
What is Laura Holmes' phone number?
(302) 632-9722.
Where is Laura Holmes?
Smyrna, DE 19977. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.