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Seaford, DE 19973 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Laura Messick DBA the Learning Tree
- licensed capacity
- 9
- a week, county median
- $155
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About Laura Messick DBA the Learning Tree
Laura Messick DBA the Learning Tree is a licensed home daycare in Seaford, 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 1 visit in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 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) 396-4379 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 Messick DBA the Learning Tree 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).
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 Laura Messick DBA the Learning Tree
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Family Child Care
- Capacity
- 9 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1441776
Summary
1 visit with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Jan 18, 2024
1 rule 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.
- Other rules 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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Jan 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
8P License Renewal
“Ensure renewal application is submitted at least 60 days prior to license expiration.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2024
Jan 17, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
40P Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“Ensure the diaper pail is foot operable and hands free. This was discussed and corrected when the inner flap was removed.”
Corrected during the visit
23P Children's Health Appraisal
“Ensure child files are complete. Child #5 needs a health appraisal with lead test results.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Laura Messick DBA the Learning Tree
Is Laura Messick DBA the Learning Tree licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Laura Messick DBA the Learning Tree last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on January 18, 2024, with 1 rule cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.
Has Laura Messick DBA the Learning Tree had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 1 visit in the last 3 years; 1 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 Messick DBA the Learning Tree 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 Messick DBA the Learning Tree's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 396-4379 to confirm.
How much does Laura Messick DBA the Learning Tree cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 396-4379 to ask.
What is Laura Messick DBA the Learning Tree's phone number?
(302) 396-4379.
Where is Laura Messick DBA the Learning Tree?
Seaford, DE 19973. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.