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Patricia L. Rayne

Seaford, DE 19973 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
9
a week, county median
$155
Call (302) 858-1984

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About Patricia L. Rayne

Patricia L. Rayne 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 6 rules across 2 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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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
9 children

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity9 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Patricia L. Rayne 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).

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Sussex County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Patricia L. Rayne

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Family Child Care
Capacity
9 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#52420
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Summary

2 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Apr 7, 2026

6 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 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Background checks 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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  1. Apr 7, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      42P Administration of Medication

      “Ensure to document the child's name on all medication and provide an MAR for each medication for the child in care. Several diaper cream and prescribe medication was observed in a basket near the changing area with the child's name and MAR. Send picture.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      22P Children's Files

      “Ensure child files are completed; provide complete files for four children.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      15P Use of a Substitute

      “Update administration of medication certification or provide a copy of the NE RN license.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2026

    • Background checks

      13P General Requirements

      “Ensure to stay within license capacity. 10 children were observed in care, and 12 child files were reviewed. Update renewal application of include all children in care and provide a schedule when all children will be present. During the visit, two children (provider's grandchildren were picked up by their mother)”

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Apr 9, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      45P Emergency Planning

      “Conduct and log for the month of April.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      22P Children's Files

      “Child #3 need a health appraisal with immunization and an updated infant feeding schedule.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2024

  3. Apr 6, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      22P Children's Files

      “Complete file are needed for the following children: Child #4 needs a lead blood test and Child #6 needs a health appraisal with immunization.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023

  4. Apr 19, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      22P Children's Files

      “Complete file is needed for one child. Lead test screening result is needed for Child #6.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2022

Copied from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Patricia L. Rayne

Is Patricia L. Rayne licensed?

Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Patricia L. Rayne last inspected?

Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on April 7, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Patricia L. Rayne had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Patricia L. Rayne care for?

9, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Patricia L. Rayne accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Patricia L. Rayne's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 858-1984 to confirm.

How much does Patricia L. Rayne cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 858-1984 to ask.

What is Patricia L. Rayne's phone number?

(302) 858-1984.

Where is Patricia L. Rayne?

Seaford, DE 19973. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).