Brandywine Childcare & Preschool
Daycare center in Claymont, DE. 3301 Green Street, Claymont, DE 19703
About the program
Brandywine Childcare & Preschool is a licensed daycare center in Claymont, Delaware. It is licensed for 153 children and serves toddler, preschool and school age ages.
Brandywine Child Care and Preschool is a year-round childcare facility in Claymont, Delaware, serving children ages 1 to 12.
The program follows a play-based approach, states Delaware STARS 5-star accreditation and includes meals.
It accepts child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Brandywine Childcare & Preschool does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $590 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →Most violations are record-keeping, training or maintenance items, and nearly every program has some. Read what each one was and how fast it was fixed. Delaware records each regulation found out of compliance at a review, with the corrective action required and the date it was corrected. The state does not assign a risk level.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Orientation: Staff #2 OCCL Health and Safety Training: Staff #2, #7 References: Staff #1 (4), #2 (4), #6 (3) Declaration/Drug and Alcohol: Staff #2 Health Appraisal: Staff #1, #6 Eligibility: Staff #7 Service Letters proof: Staff #2, #3, #4
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure Children's files are complete Health Appraisal: Child #1, #9, #15 Blood Lead Test Results: Child #1, #11, #12, #14, #15, #16.
Hazardous Materials (regulation 45U)
Ensure radon is tested every 5 years. Send results to OCCL.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure all staff files are complete. Send in 18 training hours for all staff except Staff #5. Staff #1 needs updated first aid and CPR cards, a PD plan, annual review of child abuse and neglect form. Staff #2 needs a full file. Staff #3 needs a PD plan, and an annual review of child abuse and neglect form, Staff #3 needs a new background check, and #3 eligibility is expired. Staff #4 needs an annual review of child abuse and neglect form, Staff #5 needs updated first aid and CPR, administration of medication, PD Plan, and annual child abuse and neglect form. Staff #6 needs a PD plan and annual review of child abuse and neglect. Staff #7, #8, #9 need PD plan, annual review of child abus
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure all child files are complete. Child #10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, and 18 need developmental plans in their files. Child #19 and #20 need date of enrollment on their emergency cards. Child #14 and #16 need MAR logs. Child #14 and Child #16 need MAR logs on file.
Show all 29 violations on file
Child Health Appraisal (regulation 41U)
Ensure all child files are complete. Child #1, #3 and #5 need updated health appraisals and immunization records
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
The toilet in the pre-k room is broken, with low water pressure, toilet barely flushes.
Equipment (regulation 57U)
All toddler classrooms for ones and twos need adequate materials in all areas, especially dramatic play, the kitchen set is taped shut, and more developmentally appropriate materials are needed.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Submit the following to complete staff files: OCCL health and safety training for staff #1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15. Submit a professional development plan for staff #5. References are needed for staff #2, 7. Job description for #7. Release of Employment #18, Health appraisal with TB for staff #2, Service letters for staff #2, 7, 18. Fingerprinting/eligibility for #6, 13, and 17 and elgibility for #10 and #14. Not determined annual training hours by 6/30/2023 for staff #6 and #8. Staff #10 needs 2 hours in health and safety topics.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Health appraisal is needed for child #9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17. Immunization records needed for child #9, 13, 14, 15, 17 Blood lead test results fir #12, 13, 14 Developmental plans for child #2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 12, 15. Medication permission for child #1, 11, 15. Submit these items to complete the children's files.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments (regulation 56U)
Ensure all children have top and bottom covers. Check toddler and preschool rooms for top and bottom covers. Send a picture to OCCL of cots set up in room 104 and room 108.
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision (regulation 27U)
Supervision of children is required at all times. A child ran out of the center building without a staff member present. Multiple different accounts were provided of this incident, and it was not clear which staff were responsible for supervising this child. Develop a revised system for drop-off time within the center. Children must remain in a classroom and not in the hallway. Send signatures of staff confirming their understanding of this requirement.
Children's Attendance (regulation 43U)
Children must be signed in and out of classrooms as they move throughout the center. Two children were being moved to different rooms without documentation. Send one weeks' worth of attendance for all rooms.
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision (regulation 27U)
A child was left unattended in the older 3's classroom after the class went down the hallway to the gym.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure all staff files are completed. Signed Professional development plans are needed for staff #: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16. Annual review of abuse and neglect is needed for staff # 1,2,4,7,11,12,13,15,16. Current CPR/First Aid Aid certifications will be needed for staff #: 1,3,4,6,7,8,13. Staff #1: Needs a full health appraisal only TB in the file. Staff # 7: Needs a completed orientation, job description, references, declaration and drug/alcohol prohibition, adult abuse registry check, health appraisal, and release of employment history/ service letters. Staff #12: needs an orientation and job description. Staff # 15: Needs an orientation, job description, references,
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Children's Files were missing the following items: Child #1: Lead blood screening and developmental plan. Child #2: Date of enrollment/ attendance and developmental plan. Child #3: Developmental plan. Child #4: Health appraisal and a developmental plan. Child #5: Date of enrollment, parents' signatures, lead blood test, and development plan. Child #6: Hours/days to attend, health appraisal, and developmental plan. Child #7: Developmental plan. Child #8: Health appraisal and development plan. Child #9: Hours/days to attend, updated health appraisal, and development plan. Child #10: Hours/days to attend, updated health appraisal, and development plan. Child #11: Updated health appraisal and
Children's Attendance (regulation 43U)
Ensure children are signed out of their classroom for special services. Send over one week's worth of attendance for all classrooms. Attendance documentation was received 8-15-22. Some days show unqualified staff alone for brief periods of time; this will be discussed and additional attendance will be requested.
Hazardous Materials (regulation 45U)
Cleaners in the classrooms were not labeled. Ensure all rooms have both soap & water and bleach available in labeled bottles.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Indoor space items that needed to be corrected: One's Classroom: Remove white toy basket that is broken. Trash can for diapering must be foot operated. Send a picture. 3A & 3B: Ensure walls are cleanable/clean and in good repair. Holes in the walls need to be repaired and painted. Send pictures when complete. Younger 2's and Gym: Ensure all outlets are covered. School Age rooms: Remove broken toys and clean shelves that have a substantial amount of residue. Younger Twos' Room: Remove and replace the changing table- it is broken and unsafe to use. Gym: Staples from carpeting that was removed is exposed on a surface used for sitting. Repair/remove/or make inaccessible. Send a picture. Older
Kitchen and Food Preparation (regulation 50U)
The thermometer in the one's room was in the freezer. Send a picture of the temperature in the fridge.
Toilet Facilities (regulation 51U)
Bathroom/Diapering items that need to be corrected: Vent in 3A classroom in not working. Ensure paper towels are available in all bathrooms.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments (regulation 56U)
Mats in all the classrooms need to be labeled if using a number system. Write numbers and ensure matching lists are complete and current. If any children are in the cribs or in the sleep equipment, they must be 18' apart. -Corrected at visit
Equipment (regulation 57U)
A sufficient amount of materials must be available in all classrooms. 3A: Classroom does not have enough materials for the number of children enrolled. One book was available and only a few blocks. Art materials and a variety of manipulatives are needed. Send receipts and/or pictures of additional items in the classroom. Younger 2's classroom needs more construction /blocks and manipulatives. Send a picture when additional items are in the classroom.
Sanitation (regulation 58U)
Ensure the diapering mat is cleaned with soap & water and disinfectant between diaper changes. Confirm this has been discussed. Ensure staff washes their hands between diaper changes. Confirm this has been discussed. Diaper changing mats are damaged and torn in multiple classrooms. Replace one's, older two's, younger two's. Send receipt and/or picture.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing (regulation 61U)
Foot activated diaper pail is needed in the ones room within 5 feet of the changing table. Send picture.
First Aid Kits (regulation 65U)
Ensure the travel first aid kit includes all required items plus water and emergency numbers. It was missing bandage tape, gauze pads, gloves, scissors, thermometer, and tweezers.
Emergency Planning (regulation 66U)
There needs to be enough emergency water for all the children and staff for 24 hours. 24 small bottles were available at the time of the visit. Send a picture when this is corrected.
Activity Schedule (regulation 76U)
A daily schedule is needed in the school-age classroom. Include a sample lesson plan. Ensure all children have an outdoor play when weather permits. Send a schedule of how the playground is alloted between both centers in the building.
License Renewal (regulation 8U)
Renewal needed 60 days prior to the license expiration.
What parents say
My child has been coming here for 3 weeks and in the short period she has showed so many improvement’s. The people who work there are caring, and this is a good place to leave your children for the work day. Brandywine daycare is my child’s home away from homes
Ken · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoI have three kids at Brandywine. A 3 year old who absolutely love her teacher ms Kira. And twin one year olds. I love me Andrea. She shows my babies so much TLC. We were only there a few months before covid19 stopped me from working. I pray it ends soon because my kids miss their friends and the wonderful teachers!!
Nicole Martinez · 5/5 on Google · 6 years agoIncredibly friendly staff that continues to keep my nephew feeling like he is staying at his second home. I have no complaints. My mind is at ease knowing he is in good hands and I can continue to work and provide for him without any stress or anxiety concerning his well-being.
Shawn Standard · 5/5 on Google · 6 years agoBrandywine has been a lifesaver to my two little monsters Geryll and Rocko! The staff is wonderful with the boys, and they come home extremely happy every single time they go to Brandywine. I have recommended Brandywine to several of my friends and would feel comfortable recommending it to anyone!
Michael Quirico · 5/5 on Google · 6 years agoGetting there
3301 Green Street, Claymont, DE 19703
Questions about Brandywine Childcare & Preschool
Is Brandywine Childcare & Preschool licensed?
Yes. Brandywine Childcare & Preschool holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 540377), with a licensed capacity of 153 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Brandywine Childcare & Preschool had any inspection violations?
Delaware records 8 violations for Brandywine Childcare & Preschool in the last three years, across 5 inspections on file. The median daycare center in the area has 7. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.
What ages does Brandywine Childcare & Preschool take?
Brandywine Childcare & Preschool is licensed to serve toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 7 am to 5:30 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Brandywine Childcare & Preschool cost?
Brandywine Childcare & Preschool does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees. The program accepts child care subsidy.
