Little Sprouts Learning Academy
126 N Shipley St, Seaford, DE
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Mt. Olivet Preschool is a licensed child care center in Seaford, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 30 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 1 visit in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 30 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Mt. Olivet Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Sussex County has a median price of $139 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
1 visit with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Oct 10, 2024
4 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.
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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45U Hazardous Materials
“Ensure radon testing is completed every five years, before the current one expires.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2024
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. One child needs a blood lead level test result. One child needs a signed Parent's Right to Know in their file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2024
36U Staff Attendance
“Ensure staff attendance documents the classroom each staff person is working in daily. This was corrected at the visit when the rooms were identified on the staff attendance.”
Corrected during the visit
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. One staff needs a signed professional development plan. One staff needs an annual review of child abuse and neglect.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2024
74U Lesson Plans
“Ensure lesson plans include physical activities daily.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2023
61U Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“Ensure disposable covers are used during each diaper change and the diaper changing procedure is posted. These were corrected at the visit when staff agreed to use disposable covers during diaper changes and posted the diaper changing procedure.”
Corrected during the visit
53U Outdoor Area
“Ensure both exits from the outdoor play area fence are accessible to children and staff. Both locks need to be removed while children are present. Ensure the gates are self-closing and self-latching.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2023
50U Kitchen and Food Preparation
“Ensure the refrigerator in the 4-year-old classroom is at or below 41 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Three children need an updated health appraisal and immunization record. One child needs blood lead level results.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2023
36U Staff Attendance
“Ensure the staff attendance sheet shows the room each staff person will be working in daily.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 - #7 need to complete OCCL's Health and Safety for Child Care Professionals Training. Staff #3 needs a comprehensive background check. Staff #7 needs to review child abuse and neglect recognition and reporting procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2023
20U Positive Behavior Management
“Ensure your positive behavior management policy is posted in a visible area.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023
58U Sanitation
“Ensure items are cleaned with soap and water and disinfectant. This was discussed and corrected when the two-year-old staff agreed to comply.”
Corrected during the visit
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure a security procedure is in place to prevent access to the children. Upon arrival, the door was open allowing the specialists full access to the facility. All staff were upstairs for a special event. This was discussed and security procedure will be put in place as discussed.”
Corrected during the visit
48U Heating and Cooling
“Ensure the classrooms temperature does not go below 68 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon arrival, the preschool classroom measured for 63 degrees Fahrenheit. This was corrected when the wall heater was repaired and set to the appropriate temperature.”
Corrected during the visit
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Child #2, Child #3, Child #5, and Child #6 need lead test results.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2022
38U Parents Right to Know
“Complete the annual Parents Right to Know log.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2022
36U Staff Attendance
“Ensure attendance for staff includes the exact location of the staff. LS Sommer discussed this change to the current staffing sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2022
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs an eligibility letter. Staff #2 needs CPR/ First Aid, administration of medication, review of abuse and neglect, application, job description, two references, employee declaration, drug/alcohol statement, eligibility letter, adult abuse registry check, health appraisal with TB, release of employment history and corresponding service letters. Staff #3 needs administration of medication and review of abuse and neglect. Staff #4 needs an eligibility letter. Staff #5 needs CPR/ First Aid, administration of medication, and review of abuse and neglect. Staff #6 needs an eligibility letter. Staff #7 needs annual review of abuse and neglect, application or resume, drug/alcohol statement, fingerprint receipt, eligibility letter, adult abuse registry check, and a health appraisal with TB. Staff #8 needs an eligibility letter.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2022
74U Lesson Plans
“Ensure lesson plans contain all required activities and at least four activities a day.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2021
66U Emergency Planning
“Update and submit the written emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2021
43U Children's Attendance
“Ensure children's attendance reflects the exact location, time of arrival and departure.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2021
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Child #2 needs hours and days of attendance, parents right to know, and screen time permission. Child #5 needs days to attend. Child #6 needs date of enrollment and days of attendance, and an updated health appraisal with immunizations. Child #7 needs hours and days to attend. Child #9 needs hours of attendance, health appraisal with immunizations. Child #10 needs date of enrollment , hours and days of attendance. Child #1- Child #10 need developmental plans.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2021
38U Parents Right to Know
“Complete and submit the parents right to know log.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2021
36U Staff Attendance
“Ensure staff attendance reflects the exact location, time of arrival and departure.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2021
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #2 needs CPR/ First aid, administration of medication, a professional developmental plan, and review of annual abuse and neglect. Staff #3 needs CPR/First aid. Staff #4 needs CPR/First aid, administration of medication, a professional development plan and review of abuse and neglect. Staff #6 needs administration of medication.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2021
27U Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
“Ensure the two-year-old children are cared for in an area separate from the older children. LS Sommer observed two two-year-old's combined with seven three-year-old children. Staff stated they use the conjoined rooms as one classroom. LS Sommer explained they must be treated as two rooms or spaces with their own attendance, staff and equipment.”
Corrected during the visit
26U Staffing
“Ensure at least one staff, qualified as an early childhood teacher or higher is trained in day-to-day operations in the absence of the administrator.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2021
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FAQ
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on October 10, 2024, with 4 rules cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 1 of 1 visit in the last 3 years; 4 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.
30, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 629-4458 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 629-4458 to ask.
(302) 629-4458.
315 High Street, Seaford, DE 19973. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Scholars Early Learning Center, under 0.1 miles away.