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Laurel, DE 19956 · preschool to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Sandra Welk
- licensed capacity
- 9
- a week, county median
- $155
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About
About Sandra Welk
Sandra Welk is a licensed home daycare in Laurel, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 9 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 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
6 wk
6 mo
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10
12 yr
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 9 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 875-9523 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom 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
Sandra Welk 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 Sandra Welk
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Family Child Care
- Capacity
- 9 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #243856
Summary
3 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Feb 5, 2026
7 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
- Safety and hazards 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Other rules 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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Feb 5, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
22P Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Two children need updated health appraisals. One child needs blood lead screening results.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026
Feb 5, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
8P License Renewal
“Ensure renewal application is complete and submitted at least 60 days prior to license expiration.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2025
45P Emergency Planning
“Ensure fire drills and fire prevention inspections are conducted monthly.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2025
27P Hazardous Materials
“Ensure radon testing is completed every five years.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025
20P Parent/Guardian Communication
“Ensure Parents Right to Know log is complete and up-to-date with new, touring and current families.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025
Feb 12, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
29P Indoor Space
“Ensure electrical inspection are conducted every 3 years. Last inspection was completed in 2020.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024
22P Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Child #2 needs a current health appraisal and blood lead screening results.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2024
Feb 7, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
23P Children's Health Appraisal
“Ensure children have updated health record. Child #2 needs lead test results.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2023
Feb 22, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
8P License Renewal
“Ensure renewal application is submitted 60 days prior to license expiration. Application was received on 2/14/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2022
45P Emergency Planning
“Ensure emergency plan is completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2022
35P Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
“Ensure to follow safe sleep practices for infants. LS Smith observed Child #1 in a crib with a blanket and a bottle. This was corrected when the provider removed the items from the crib.”
Corrected during the visit
22P Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Child #3 needs lead test results, parents right to now, screen time, and permission to sleep in another area. Child #4 needs documented hour and days attending, date of enrollment, parents right to know, screen time, and permission to sleep in another area. Child #5 and #6 need updated health appraisal, immunization record, and lead test results.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Sandra Welk
Is Sandra Welk licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Sandra Welk last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on February 5, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Sandra Welk had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Sandra Welk care for?
9, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Sandra Welk accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Sandra Welk's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 875-9523 to confirm.
How much does Sandra Welk cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 875-9523 to ask.
What is Sandra Welk's phone number?
(302) 875-9523.
Where is Sandra Welk?
Laurel, DE 19956. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.