Sussex Preschools-Seaford School Age Site
200 N. Phillips Street, Seaford, DE
Valerie Horsey
- licensed capacity
- 9
- a week, county median
- $155
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About
About Valerie Horsey
Valerie Horsey is a licensed home daycare in Seaford, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 9 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 9 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
6 wk
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 9 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 629-4347 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 | 9 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Valerie Horsey 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 Valerie Horsey
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Family Child Care
- Capacity
- 9 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #136458
Summary
2 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Jul 21, 2026
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 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- 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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Jul 21, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
8P License Renewal
“Ensure renewal application is submitted at least 60 days prior to license expiration. Submit application.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026
48P Pets
“Ensure rabies vaccinations are kept up-to-date for all dogs in the home. Update vaccination for one dog.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026
31P Kitchen and Food Preparation
“Ensure refrigerator maintains a temperature of 41 degrees F or colder. Adjust temperature.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026
30P Fire Safety
“Ensure an inspected and tagged fire extinguisher is available at all times. Obtain inspection for new extinguisher.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
22P Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete. One child needs a Medication Administration Record completed for a medication. One child needs a Child Information Card, including emergency information, transportation permission, date of enrollment, days, and hours of attending, and a completed permissions form for screen time permission and parents' right to know.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2026
21P Parents Right to Know Act
“Ensure Parents' Right to Know log is reviewed with and signed by each newly enrolled family. Obtain two signatures.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026
Jan 8, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
44P First Aid Kit
“Ensure first aid kit is complete. Kit was missing note pad and pen, plastic bags, roll gauze, safety pins, and tweezers. Travel kit needs eye patch, roll gauze, finger splints, thermometer, triangle bandage, water/soap, emergency numbers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2026
32P Outdoor Area
“Ensure play area is free of hazards. Specialist noted a hanging bar on swing set which was broken.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2026
22P Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete. One child needs blood lead screening results.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2026
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FAQ
Questions about Valerie Horsey
Is Valerie Horsey licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Valerie Horsey last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on July 21, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Valerie Horsey had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 2 of 2 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 Valerie Horsey care for?
9, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Valerie Horsey accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Valerie Horsey's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 629-4347 to confirm.
How much does Valerie Horsey cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 629-4347 to ask.
What is Valerie Horsey's phone number?
(302) 629-4347.
Where is Valerie Horsey?
Seaford, DE 19973. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.