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Rainbow of Hope Childcare

Georgetown, DE 19947 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
11
a week, county median
$155

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About Rainbow of Hope Childcare

Rainbow of Hope Childcare is a licensed group home daycare in Georgetown, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 11 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 4 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

From the state license
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Type
Group home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
11 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity11 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Rainbow of Hope Childcare 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 Rainbow of Hope Childcare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Large Family Child Care
Capacity
11 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1358481
See the state's record

Summary

2 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Mar 10, 2026

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.

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Mar 10, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      35Q Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments

      “Ensure nap equipment is non-absorbent and cleanable. Three mats need replacing.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      22Q Children's Files

      “Ensure child files are complete. Three children need blood lead screening results. One child needs updated immunizations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026

  2. Mar 12, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      70Q Training

      “Ensure all staff members and non-emergency substitute have current CPR/FA training certificate on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      13Q General Requirements

      “Ensure letter of eligibility is on file for all staff members over the age of 18.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2025

  3. Sep 28, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      68Q Capacity and Staff/Child Ratios

      “Ensure staff-to-child ratios are followed. One staff and a youth volunteer were observed alone with up to eight children. The youth volunteer does not count in staff-to-child ratios. This was corrected when the LFCC Provider Short arrived to the LFCCH and discussed.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      67Q Staffing

      “Ensure the LFCC Provider is present at least 75% of the time. Document the LFCC Provider's attendance to ensure the required hours are met. Ensure daily attendance is recorded for each staff member. This was discussed and corrected at the visit.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      44Q First Aid Kit

      “Provide a first aid guide for the first aid kit.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      38Q Hand Washing

      “Purchase paper towels for the bathroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      22Q Children's Files

      “Ensure child files are complete. Two children need blood lead screening results.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      16Q Notification to OCCL

      “Ensure OCCL is notified within one business day of a youth volunteer and receive OCCL approval prior to the volunteer beginning. This was discussed and corrected at the visit.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      13Q General Requirements

      “Ensure youth volunteers are not alone. A Youth Volunteer was observed alone with one infant while a staff member took the remaining five children outside. This was corrected when the Licensing Specialist asked the Youth Volunteer to take the child outside and she complied. One household member needs to be re-fingerprinted for the LFCCH.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2023

  4. Mar 22, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      40P Diapering and Soiled Clothing

      “Purchase a non-porous diaper changing surface. The diaper changing pad has rips in the surface.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      30P Fire Safety

      “Ensure the fire extinguisher is inspected and tagged annually.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      29P Indoor Space

      “Discontinue the use of the essential oil diffuser. This was discussed with the provider and corrected when she unplugged the diffuser.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      22P Children's Files

      “Ensure child files are complete. One child needs blood lead screening results.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      15P Use of a Substitute

      “Ensure the non-emergency substitute is trained as required. Upon arrival, a non-emergency substitute was providing care to five children. [name] was at a doctor's appointment. Submit the Health and Safety Training for Child Care Professionals and administration of medication certificates for one non-emergency substitute.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      14P General Capacity

      “Ensure capacity restrictions are followed at all times. According to the renewal application submitted on 3/1/2023, [name] has two preschool-age and younger household members, five preschool-age or younger children enrolled, and three school-age children enrolled. According to the times listed on the renewal application, the five preschool-age children are present at the same time. After reviewing child files at the full compliance review, it was determined [name] has two preschool-age and young household members, seven preschool-age or younger children enrolled and three school-age children enrolled. Disenroll three preschool-age or younger children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2023

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 Rainbow of Hope Childcare

Is Rainbow of Hope Childcare licensed?

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

When was Rainbow of Hope Childcare last inspected?

Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on March 10, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Rainbow of Hope Childcare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 2 visits 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.

How many children can Rainbow of Hope Childcare care for?

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

Does Rainbow of Hope Childcare accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Rainbow of Hope Childcare's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 406-8784 to confirm.

How much does Rainbow of Hope Childcare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 406-8784 to ask.

What is Rainbow of Hope Childcare's phone number?

(302) 406-8784.

Where is Rainbow of Hope Childcare?

Georgetown, DE 19947. 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).