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Milford, DE 19963 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Tops Childcare
- licensed capacity
- 12
- a week, county median
- $131
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About Tops Childcare
Tops Childcare is a licensed group home daycare in Milford, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 4 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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12 yr
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 331-6434 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Tops Childcare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a home daycare in Sussex County has a median price of $131 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 Tops Childcare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Large Family Child Care
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1014958
Summary
4 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Dec 1, 2025
9 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
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Transportation 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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Dec 1, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
70Q Training
“Ensure annual training is completed at least 30 days prior to license expiration. Five staff need 15 hours of annual training”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
Nov 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
8Q License Renewal
“Ensure renewal application is submitted at least 60 days prior to license expiration.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025
Nov 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
22Q Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Child #4, #7, #8, #12 need blood lead screening results. Child #9 needs updated health appraisal with immunizations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
Nov 3, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
60Q Insurance
“Ensure insurance is valid.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2023
47Q Field Trips and Outings
“Ensure parent permission is given for routine outings. Ensure a travel first aid kit, emergency contact for children and a phone are on the outing.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023
29Q Indoor Space
“Ensure hazards are not accessible to children. A Swiffer with chemical solution tack was in the child used bathroom. This was corrected when the mop was removed.”
Corrected during the visit
24Q Daily Attendance of Children
“Ensure exact arrival for children is documented.”
Corrected during the visit
22Q Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Child #19 needs updated physical and immunizations on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2023
13Q General Requirements
“Ensure a comprehensive background check is completed every five years. Two staff need updated printing and eligibility letters.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024
- Oct 9, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Dec 14, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
IA Investigation (Substantiated)
Nov 15, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
8Q License Renewal
“Ensure the renewal application is submitted 60 days prior to the license expiration.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2022
69Q Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete Staff #5 needs an application/resume, two references, release of employment, completed service letter or two additional references, employee declaration, adult abuse check, drug and alcohol statement, annual abuse and neglect, job description, CPR and First Aid, Administration of medication training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2023
22Q Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Update all children hours and days they attend. Child #1, 2, and 6 need lead test results. Child #10 needs documented date of enrollment.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2022
21Q Parents Right to Know Act
“Ensure parents right to know log is completed with all children enrolled and anyone who tours.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2022
Nov 19, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
59P Outdoor Fencing
“Ensure both exits on the fence have self-closing and self-latching abilities.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Tops Childcare
Is Tops Childcare licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Tops Childcare last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on December 1, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Tops Childcare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Tops Childcare care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Tops Childcare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Tops Childcare's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 331-6434 to confirm.
How much does Tops Childcare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 331-6434 to ask.
What is Tops Childcare's phone number?
(302) 331-6434.
Where is Tops Childcare?
Milford, DE 19963. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.