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Hartly, DE 19953 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Tammy M. Miller
- licensed capacity
- 9
- a week, county median
- $128
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About Tammy M. Miller
Tammy M. Miller is a licensed home daycare in Hartly, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 9 children, serving 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 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 9 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 492-1942 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 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 | 9 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Tammy M. Miller has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a home daycare in Kent County has a median price of $128 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
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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 Tammy M. Miller
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Family Child Care
- Capacity
- 9 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #34307
Summary
8 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Oct 24, 2024
23 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 8
- Safety and hazards 5
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Background checks 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Other rules 2
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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Oct 24, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
57P Capacity
“Ensure capacity is maintained at all times. According to attendance records submitted to another state agency, the Provider had 10 children present in the home, which is over the capacity of 9 children.”
Oct 1, 2024Visit7 rules cited
45P Emergency Planning
“Conduct monthly fire drills and document them.”
40P Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“Ensure diaper changing mat is non-absorbent. This was corrected at the visit when the torn mat was replaced with a new one.”
Corrected during the visit
30P Fire Safety
“Conduct monthly fire prevention inspection and document it.”
27P Hazardous Materials
“Ensure cleaning supplies are not accessible to children. The bathroom cabinet did not have a safety latch and it contained carpet cleaner. This was corrected at the visit when the Provider locked the cabinet with a child safety latch.”
Corrected during the visit
24P Daily Attendance of Children
“Ensure daily attendance includes the exact arrival and departure of each child. Attendance from 9/30/2024 shows children not signed out at the end of the day and attendance from 10/1/2024 show children not signed out after being picked up for school.”
22P Children's Files
“Ensure child files are available and complete for every enrolled child. Seven children need a complete file. One child needs an updated Health Appraisal and immunizations. One child needs a blood lead level test result. One child needs an updated Health Appraisal, immunizations, and blood lead level test result. One child needs an updated Health Appraisal, immunizations, blood lead level test result, parent's right to know, screen time permission, and permission to sleep in another area, if applicable.”
13P General Requirements
“Ensure truthful information is always provided. The Provider stated she informed OCCL that four children were disenrolled, effective 8/31/2024, to avoid submitting corrections. This was corrected at the visit when the Provider notified OCCL that some of those children were still enrolled.”
Corrected during the visit
Aug 1, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
56P Training
“Ensure 12 hours of annual training is completed at least 30 day prior to license expiration.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024
Jul 10, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
8P License Renewal
“Ensure renewal application is submitted at least 60 days prior to license expiration. Maintain current business license.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024
52P Activities and Interactions
“Ensure screen time is limited to no more than one hour per day. LS Brey observed the television on upon arrival at the home at 9:00am. The television remained on until 10:30am. This was corrected at the visit when LS Brey asked the Provider to turn it off and the Provider complied.”
Corrected during the visit
45P Emergency Planning
“Ensure fire/evacuation drills are conducted monthly and documented.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024
35P Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
“Ensure nap equipment is being used for any child still napping. The Provider stated one napping child only sleeps on a blanket.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024
30P Fire Safety
“Ensure fire prevention inspection is conducted monthly and documented.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024
24P Daily Attendance of Children
“Maintain accurate attendance records daily, including the exact arrival and departure of every child. Attendance was not documented for the day and was inaccurate for the previous day.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024
22P Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete. One child needs a completed Pareent's Right to Know, screen time permission, and permission to sleep in another area, if applicable. Two children need an updated Health Appraisal, immunizations, and blood lead level test result. One child needs a completed Emergency Card Information sheet with emergency transportation permission, an updated Health Appraisal, immunizations, and blood lead level test result. One child needs a blood lead level test result. Two children need a complete file with all required documents.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024
21P Parents Right to Know Act
“Ensure Parent's Right to Know Log is signed by each newly enrolled child.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024
May 23, 2024Visit1 rule cited
24P Daily Attendance of Children
“Ensure accurate attendance is recorded daily, including exact arrival and departure times. Two school-age children were not signed out. Two preschool-age children present were not signed in. Additionally, since May 1, on three separate occasions, children were not signed out.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024
Apr 16, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
57P Capacity
“Maintain appropriate capacity. Seven children, pre-school age or younger, were signed in on 4/11/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024
24P Daily Attendance of Children
“Maintain accurate attendance records, documenting the exact arrival and departure of every child. Attendance for today, 4/16/24, did not include the departure time of two school-age children or the arrival of another child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024
Apr 10, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
57P Capacity
“Maintain accurate enrollment according to licensed capacity. Upon arriving at home, eight children, preschool-age and younger, were present. Provider stated two were her grandchildren and would be leaving with their mom within approximately 45 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024
24P Daily Attendance of Children
“Ensure accurate attendance is maintained daily, documenting the exact arrival and departure of every child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024
Apr 9, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on March 26, 2024, regarding attendance records, lack of supervision, and being over capacity. An investigation was conducted on March 28, 2024. The complaint is substantiated for lack of supervision because [name] admitted to allowing three children to go outside while she watched them from the kitchen window. This complaint is substantiated for being over capacity because [name] stated that on March 25, 2024, she was caring for nine children preschool-age and younger in her home, which is over her allowed capacity. This complaint is substantiated for attendance records because [name] was unable to produce any attendance records, including for the date of the investigation visit. Non-compliance Cited: Reg #13: Ensure all children in care are supervised at all times. While completing an inspection, another State agency reported three children exited the home to play outside while [name] remained inside. [name] confirmed this statement and stated she watched the children from the kitchen window. Complete training titled; Supervising Children in Family Child Care located on Better Kids Care website. Non-compliance Cited: Reg # 27: Maintain accurate attendance records, documenting exact arrival and departure of each child daily. According to another State agency, attendance records submitted to them were inaccurate. Upon arrival for this complaint visit, attendance was not completed for children present and when asked for records from 3/18/2024 to present, [name] was unable to produce them. Submit attendance records from 3/18/2024 4/11/2024. Non-compliance Cited: Reg # 57: Ensure maximum capacity is not exceeded at any time. According to another State agency, nine children, preschool-age and younger were observed in the home on March 25, 2024. [name] confirmed this statement. Submit confirmation of disenrollment of children to comply with capacity restrictions, signe d by the parent/guardian, which includes their contact information. Submit a copy of each child s schedule, including days and hours of attending, signed by the parent/guardian which includes their contact information.”
Jul 18, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
57P Capacity
“Ensure the FCCH's capacity is followed at all times. Eight children were observed in care, seven were preschool-age and younger and one was a school-age child. This was discussed with the provider and she agreed to not accept one preschool-age child in the future.”
Corrected during the visit
35P Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
“Ensure safe sleep practices are used at all times. Upon arrival, an infant was observed sleeping in a rocker chair. This was discussed with the provider and corrected when she agreed to place the infant in the pack and play for sleep.”
Corrected during the visit
Jul 13, 2023Inspection13 rules cited
8P License Renewal
“Ensure the renewal application is submitted at least 60 days prior to the license expiration. Purchase a state of Delaware business license.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2023
57P Capacity
“Maintain the FCCH's capacity of six preschool-age (or younger) children and three school-age children at all times. When this specialist arrived at the FCCH, there were 13 children, age 6 months through school-age, observed in care. The FCCH's capacity was discussed with the licensee.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023
45P Emergency Planning
“Conduct monthly evacuation drills. Upon request, only one drill for the month of July was provided.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2023
44P First Aid Kit
“Purchase an eye patch for the first aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2023
40P Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“Purchase a non-porous surface for diaper changes. The available pad is ripped.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2023
35P Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
“Ensure time for rest or sleep is provided. The licensee stated she does not lay the children down for a nap. She stated those who do want to nap will sleep on the couch. Provide non-absorbent rest equipment. The licensee stated she has nap mats, but they are in her send. Ensure safe sleep practices are being used. The licensee stated the two infants sleep in the swing and the rocker chair. She stated she has pack and plays in her shed.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2023
30P Fire Safety
“Ensure monthly fire prevention checks are completely monthly. Upon request, only one checklist for the month of July was available. Ensure the fire extinguisher is inspected and tagged annually.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2023
29P Indoor Space
“Purchase a covered trash can for the bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2023
25P Infants' Records
“Document infant feedings/sleeping/diapering/ etc. and share information with families. This specialist provided a tablet of infant logs. This was corrected when the licensee agreed to complete the logs.”
Corrected during the visit
24P Daily Attendance of Children
“Ensure child attendance is recorded with exact arrival and departure times. Seven children were signed in; however, 13 children were present. This was corrected when the licensee signed the additional children in.”
Corrected during the visit
22P Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Four children need date of birth, date of enrollment, hours and days they attend, an emergency card, health appraisal, immunization record, blood lead screening results, parents right to know acknowledgment, screen time permission, transportation permission, mat permission, and permission to sleep in other area. Two children need date of enrollment. Two children need days they attend. Two children need health appraisals, immunization records, and blood lead screening results. One child needs a health appraisal and immunization record. Two children need blood lead screening results. Two children need infant feeding schedules.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023
21P Parents Right to Know Act
“Complete the Parents Right to Know Notice log with new enrollment.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2023
13P General Requirements
“Ensure OCCL is notified of new household members. Upon arrival, the licensee notified this specialist of a new household member. Submit the health appraisal, immunization record, and blood lead results for the new household member. Ensure children are supervised at all times. Upon arrival, two school-age children were observed outside, unsupervised. This was corrected when discussed with the licensee and she agreed to comply. Ensure children are not responsible for child care duties. Child #13 was observed caring for two infants. This was corrected when discussed with the licensee and she agreed to comply.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Tammy M. Miller
Is Tammy M. Miller licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Tammy M. Miller last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on October 24, 2024, with 1 rule cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Tammy M. Miller had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 8 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 Tammy M. Miller care for?
9, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Tammy M. Miller accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Tammy M. Miller's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 492-1942 to confirm.
How much does Tammy M. Miller cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 492-1942 to ask.
What is Tammy M. Miller's phone number?
(302) 492-1942.
Where is Tammy M. Miller?
Hartly, DE 19953. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.