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Seaford, DE 19973 · school-age only · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Melissa Hawkins
- licensed capacity
- 9
- a week, county median
- $155
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About
About Melissa Hawkins
Melissa Hawkins 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 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
6 wk
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) 629-7919 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 |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 9 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Melissa Hawkins 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 Melissa Hawkins
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Family Child Care
- Capacity
- 9 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #347060
Summary
2 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Sep 2, 2025
5 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 3
- Health, medication and illness 1
- 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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Sep 2, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
42P Administration of Medication
“Ensure Administration of Medication training is completed every five years. Complete training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2025
30P Fire Safety
“Ensure fire extinguisher is inspected annually. Obtain inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2025
22P Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete. One child needs a updated health appraisal, blood lead level test result, signed Parent's Right to Know, screen time permission, mat permission, and permission to sleep in another area. Two children need a blood lead level test result. Two children need updated health appraisals with immunizations.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2025
21P Parents Right to Know Act
“Ensure Parents Right to Know log is reviewed with and signed by each newly enrolled family. Obtain signatures for new families.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2025
Sep 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
22P Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete. One child needs emergency transportation permission. One child needs a blood lead level test result.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
Sep 6, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
52P Activities and Interactions
“Post the daily schedule in the the child care area. Send picture.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2023
22P Children's Files
“A complete file is needed for one child. Child #4 needs a signed monthly feeding schedule.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Melissa Hawkins
Is Melissa Hawkins licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Melissa Hawkins last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on September 2, 2025, with 4 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Melissa Hawkins had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Melissa Hawkins care for?
9, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Melissa Hawkins accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Melissa Hawkins' hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 629-7919 to confirm.
How much does Melissa Hawkins cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 629-7919 to ask.
What is Melissa Hawkins' phone number?
(302) 629-7919.
Where is Melissa Hawkins?
Seaford, DE 19973. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.