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35371 Beaver Dam Rd, Frankford, DE
4.3· 18 reviews
Pyle Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 41
- a week, county median
- $182
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About
About Pyle Child Development Center
Pyle Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Frankford, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 41 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 41 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 732-1443 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 41 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Pyle Child Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Sussex County has a median price of $182 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 Pyle Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 41 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #29079
Summary
4 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Jul 1, 2026
10 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 4
- Safety and hazards 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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- Jul 1, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Apr 22, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
77U Infant and Toddler Care
“Ensure daily logs are maintained for infants in care.”
Corrected during the visit
63U Administration of Medication
“Ensure medication is stored out of children's reach.”
Corrected during the visit
53U Outdoor Area
“Ensure fall zones have at least 6 inches of material and extends 6 feet in all directions. Ensure gates exiting the playground are unlocked.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2026
45U Hazardous Materials
“Ensure soap and water and sanitizing solution are available in all the classrooms. Infant room was missing soap and water and sanitizing solution.”
Corrected during the visit
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Once child needs parent permissions page. One child needs updated health appraisal.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2026
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. One staff needs application or personal data sheet, employee declaration signed and health appraisal with TB.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2026
Apr 14, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
53U Outdoor Area
“Ensure fall zones have at least 9 inches of material which extends at least six feet in all directions.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2025
Apr 3, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
74U Lesson Plans
“Ensure lesson plans contain weekly opportunities for special activities: food/healthy habits, science, music and sensory activities. The 3/4/5 classroom was missing these components.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Child #2 needs day/hours of attendance, current health appraisal and up to date immunizations. Child #10 and Child #11 need blood lead screening results.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2024
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs a reference letter and health appraisal with TB results. Staff #2 needs an hour of health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2024
Apr 18, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
36U Staff Attendance
“Ensure staff attendance is documented. Staff #3 did not sign out of the Bright Beginners classroom when she left for her lunch break. Staff #2 did not sign herself into the Bright Beginners classroom when she entered the classroom. This was corrected when the attendance was properly documented.”
Corrected during the visit
27U Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
“Ensure direct supervision is provided at all times. Upon arrival, Staff #1 answered the door. Staff #1 was responsible for supervising four infants in the infant classroom. When asked, she stated she was grabbing a child's clothing from the dryer. This left the four infants unsupervised for a period of time. This was corrected when the staff member returned to the classroom and LS Kenton discussed supervision with her. Two preschool-age children were observed alone in the bathroom. This was corrected when the two children returned to their assigned classroom and LS Kenton discussed supervision with the staff. An aide was observed alone with a group of nine three and four year olds. This was corrected with a qualified staff member returned from her lunch break and entered the classroom.”
Corrected during the visit
Apr 13, 2023Inspection11 rules cited
9U Changes Affecting a License
“Submit a plan review to OCCL and receive approval prior to making any changes to indoor areas, classrooms, or outdoor areas of the center. Upon arrival, LS Kenton observed cubbies and cabinets had been moved. This opened two classrooms (three-year-old classroom and four-year-old classroom) up to make one large classroom. This was discussed with the administrator and corrected when she agreed to comply.”
Corrected during the visit
65U First Aid Kits
“Purchase safety pins and tweezers for the first aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2023
61U Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“Purchase two foot-activated diaper pails (one for each bathroom). The lids are broken on the two present and no longer work as foot-activated.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2023
58U Sanitation
“Ensure soap and water is available to clean surfaces, items, and equipment. A soap/water solution was not available at the diaper changing area in the boys bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2023
53U Outdoor Area
“Repair the missing section of fence. Replenish the fall zone areas with nine inches or mulch.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2023
50U Kitchen and Food Preparation
“Ensure the freezer is at 0 degrees F or colder. According to the three thermometers in the freezer, the freezer is at 20 degrees F.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure walls are in good repair. The wall under the exit sign above the exterior door in T2 classroom needs to be repaired.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2023
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. One child needs blood lead screening results. One child needs an updated health appraisal.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Three staff need to complete the Health and Safety Training for Child Care Professionals. One staff member needs an eligibility letter from the Criminal History Unit. One staff member needs a professional development plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2023
27U Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
“Ensure staff-to-child ratios are maintained at all times. LS Kenton observed nine two-year-olds with one qualified staff member. This was corrected when one of the children left for the day. An aide was observed alone with nine two-year-olds when he tried to relieve Administrator Beverley, so she could get files from the office. This was corrected when a qualified staff member took over care of the children. An aide was observed changing a child's diaper alone in the bathroom. This was discussed with the administrator and corrected when she agreed to comply in the future.”
Corrected during the visit
15U Governing Body
“Ensure sufficient staff are present to fulfill, at a minimum, administrative, fiscal, clerical, cleaning, maintenance, food services, direct child care, and supervisory functions. Upon arrival, Administrator [name] was providing direct child care duties. A qualified staff member was not readily available for [name] to step out of the classroom to obtain staff files and child files. This was corrected when a qualified staff member arrived.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Pyle Child Development Center
Is Pyle Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Pyle Child Development Center last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on July 1, 2026. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Pyle Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Pyle Child Development Center care for?
41, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Pyle Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Pyle Child Development Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 732-1443 to confirm.
How much does Pyle Child Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 732-1443 to ask.
What is Pyle Child Development Center's phone number?
(302) 732-1443.
Where is Pyle Child Development Center?
34314 Pyle Center Rd, Frankford, DE 19945. The nearest other daycare we list is Cozy Critters Child Care, 2.5 miles away.