Delaware State University Early Childhood Laboratory School
1200 N. Dupont Highway, Dover, DE
Shirley Harvey
- licensed capacity
- 6
- a week, county median
- $156
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About
About Shirley Harvey
Shirley Harvey is a licensed home daycare in Dover, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 6 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 4 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
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 6 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 740-3717 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 6 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Shirley Harvey has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Kent County has a median price of $156 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$156
Toddler
Center$139
Home daycare$128
Preschool
Center$145
Home daycare$129
School age
Center$111
Home daycare$64
State record
Inspection reports for Shirley Harvey
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Family Child Care
- Capacity
- 6 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #174339
Summary
5 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Aug 11, 2026
11 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 5
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Other rules 3
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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Aug 11, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
8P License Renewal
“Ensure an annual renewal application is submitted 60 days prior to the license expiration.”
22P Children's Files
“Ensure child files are updated with annual physicals, immunizations, and blood lead screening results.”
21P Parents Right to Know Act
“Ensure that all newly enrolled children have a guardian complete the Parent Right to Know Log.”
Aug 4, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
22P Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Three children need updated physicals and immunization records. One child needs a child information card.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2025
21P Parents Right to Know Act
“A licensee shall keep a log that documents the printed names of the child and parents or guardians and the date the Parents Right to Know Form was provided. This information shall be included for children who do not become enrolled, are currently enrolled, and are no longer enrolled.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2025
- Mar 31, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Aug 1, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
8P License Renewal
“Ensure a renewal application is submitted 60 days before a license expires.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2024
44P First Aid Kit
“Ensure the first aid kit has roll gauze, a pen, a notepad, and a plastic bag.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2024
31P Kitchen and Food Preparation
“Ensure the refrigerator is at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or below and both freezers are at 0 degrees Fahrenheit.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2024
30P Fire Safety
“Ensure the fire extinguisher is mounted.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2024
22P Children's Files
“One child needs an updated health appraisal and immunization record.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2024
Feb 15, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“On February 2, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding use of a substitute. An investigation was conducted on February 7, 2024. This complaint is substantiated because the date and time when Substitute #1 was present with the children was not documented and the parent notification provided was photocopied signatures. However, [name] stated the parents trust her and do not want to be informed when she leaves Substitute #1 alone with the children.”
Sep 21, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“On September 6, 2023, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding lack of supervision, accident injury procedures, and use of a substitute. An investigation was conducted on September 9, 2023. This complaint is substantiated for accident/injury procedures and substitute use because Substitute #1 did not report to the parent that Child #1 had been bitten on the forehead after providing assistance to Child #1, and the parents were not notified before [name] absence that Substitute #1 would be used. In addition, the date and time of when Substitute #1 was present with the children was not documented. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegation of lack of supervision because Substitute #1 saw the incident but was changing a child and could not intervene. Additional concerns noted were an ointment was applied to a child without a Medication Administration Record, and child attendance was not being documented and was not available for review.”
Aug 9, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
8P License Renewal
“Ensure an annual renewal application is submitted 60 days before license expiration.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2023
56P Training
“Ensure annual training hours are completed before the expiration of the annual license.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2023
30P Fire Safety
“Ensure a monthly fire prevention inspection is completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2023
27P Hazardous Materials
“Ensure lead monitoring is documented.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2023
22P Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Five children need heath appraisals. Two children need a blood lead test result.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2023
13P General Requirements
“Ensure a comprehensive background check is completed every five years.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2023
Aug 15, 2022Inspection11 rules cited
8P License Renewal
“Ensure a renewal application and required documents are submitted 60 days before license expiration.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2022
56P Training
“Ensure CPR and First Aid are completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2022
50P Meals and Snacks
“Ensure a two week menu is posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2022
40P Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“Ensure each diaper area has a foot activated trash can in arms reach.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2022
32P Outdoor Area
“Ensure the outdoor play area is free from hazards. Remove the pile of miscellaneous items behind the red shed, remove the play equipment that is not repairable due to sharp edges and inability to be repaired. Remove the entertainment center, desk, television, wood play kitchen, dog cage, ladder, lawnmower, gas can, shovel, 4 x 4 wooden posts not anchored down, hose reel that is inoperable. Fence off or restrict access to the area with the dog kennel, kerosene can, and other miscellaneous items on the side of the home.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2022
31P Kitchen and Food Preparation
“Ensure the freezer has a thermometer that reads 0 degrease or less. Ensure the are for food prepping is cleaned and sanitized.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2022
30P Fire Safety
“Ensure monthly fire inspections are conducted. Ensure fire extinguisher is inspected.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2022
29P Indoor Space
“Ensure trash cans have lids. A trash can neat the changing area by the steps has no lid. Ensure hazards are stored out of reach.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2022
27P Hazardous Materials
“Ensure the lead cleaning log is completed for the described areas in the manner and time frames designated.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2022
24P Daily Attendance of Children
“Ensure daily attendance is completed with the exact arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2022
22P Children's Files
“Ensure child file are complete. Child #1 needs an immunization record. Child #2 needs an updated health appraisal and immunization record. Child #4 needs an updated health appraisal and immunization record. Child #6 needs lead test results. Child #8 needs immunization records and a health appraisal. Child #12 needs a child emergency card, hours, days, and times of attendance, Parent's Right to Know Log, Screen time permission, transportation permission, and permission to sleep in another area.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2022
- Jul 26, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 15, 2022VisitNo rules cited
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- Apr 28, 2022VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Shirley Harvey
Is Shirley Harvey licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Shirley Harvey last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on August 11, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Shirley Harvey had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 4 of 5 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 Shirley Harvey care for?
6, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Shirley Harvey accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Shirley Harvey's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 740-3717 to confirm.
How much does Shirley Harvey cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 740-3717 to ask.
What is Shirley Harvey's phone number?
(302) 740-3717.
Where is Shirley Harvey?
Dover, DE 19901. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.