Pyle Child Development Center
Daycare center in Frankford, DE. 34314 Pyle Center Rd, Frankford, DE 19945
About the program
Pyle Child Development Center is a licensed daycare center in Frankford, Delaware. It is licensed for 41 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
It accepts child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Pyle Child Development Center does not publish a fee schedule on its website.
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. One staff needs application or personal data sheet, employee declaration signed and health appraisal with TB.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure child files are complete. Once child needs parent permissions page. One child needs updated health appraisal.
Hazardous Materials (regulation 45U)
Ensure soap and water and sanitizing solution are available in all the classrooms. Infant room was missing soap and water and sanitizing solution.
Outdoor Area (regulation 53U)
Ensure fall zones have at least 6 inches of material and extends 6 feet in all directions. Ensure gates exiting the playground are unlocked.
Administration of Medication (regulation 63U)
Ensure medication is stored out of children's reach.
Show all 23 violations on file
Infant and Toddler Care (regulation 77U)
Ensure daily logs are maintained for infants in care.
Outdoor Area (regulation 53U)
Ensure fall zones have at least 9 inches of material which extends at least six feet in all directions.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs a reference letter and health appraisal with TB results. Staff #2 needs an hour of health and safety training.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure child files are complete. Child #2 needs day/hours of attendance, current health appraisal and up to date immunizations. Child #10 and Child #11 need blood lead screening results.
Lesson Plans (regulation 74U)
Ensure lesson plans contain weekly opportunities for special activities: food/healthy habits, science, music and sensory activities. The 3/4/5 classroom was missing these components.
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision (regulation 27U)
Ensure direct supervision is provided at all times. Upon arrival, Staff #1 answered the door. Staff #1 was responsible for supervising four infants in the infant classroom. When asked, she stated she was grabbing a child's clothing from the dryer. This left the four infants unsupervised for a period of time. This was corrected when the staff member returned to the classroom and LS Kenton discussed supervision with her. Two preschool-age children were observed alone in the bathroom. This was corrected when the two children returned to their assigned classroom and LS Kenton discussed supervision with the staff. An aide was observed alone with a group of nine three and four year olds. This was
Staff Attendance (regulation 36U)
Ensure staff attendance is documented. Staff #3 did not sign out of the Bright Beginners classroom when she left for her lunch break. Staff #2 did not sign herself into the Bright Beginners classroom when she entered the classroom. This was corrected when the attendance was properly documented.
Governing Body (regulation 15U)
Ensure sufficient staff are present to fulfill, at a minimum, administrative, fiscal, clerical, cleaning, maintenance, food services, direct child care, and supervisory functions. Upon arrival, Administrator Amanda Beverley was providing direct child care duties. A qualified staff member was not readily available for Ms. Beverley to step out of the classroom to obtain staff files and child files. This was corrected when a qualified staff member arrived.
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision (regulation 27U)
Ensure staff-to-child ratios are maintained at all times. LS Kenton observed nine two-year-olds with one qualified staff member. This was corrected when one of the children left for the day. An aide was observed alone with nine two-year-olds when he tried to relieve Administrator Beverley, so she could get files from the office. This was corrected when a qualified staff member took over care of the children. An aide was observed changing a child's diaper alone in the bathroom. This was discussed with the administrator and corrected when she agreed to comply in the future.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Three staff need to complete the Health and Safety Training for Child Care Professionals. One staff member needs an eligibility letter from the Criminal History Unit. One staff member needs a professional development plan.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure child files are complete. One child needs blood lead screening results. One child needs an updated health appraisal.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Ensure walls are in good repair. The wall under the exit sign above the exterior door in T2 classroom needs to be repaired.
Kitchen and Food Preparation (regulation 50U)
Ensure the freezer is at 0 degrees F or colder. According to the three thermometers in the freezer, the freezer is at 20 degrees F.
Outdoor Area (regulation 53U)
Repair the missing section of fence. Replenish the fall zone areas with nine inches or mulch.
Sanitation (regulation 58U)
Ensure soap and water is available to clean surfaces, items, and equipment. A soap/water solution was not available at the diaper changing area in the boys bathroom.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing (regulation 61U)
Purchase two foot-activated diaper pails (one for each bathroom). The lids are broken on the two present and no longer work as foot-activated.
First Aid Kits (regulation 65U)
Purchase safety pins and tweezers for the first aid kit.
Changes Affecting a License (regulation 9U)
Submit a plan review to OCCL and receive approval prior to making any changes to indoor areas, classrooms, or outdoor areas of the center. Upon arrival, LS Kenton observed cubbies and cabinets had been moved. This opened two classrooms (three-year-old classroom and four-year-old classroom) up to make one large classroom. This was discussed with the administrator and corrected when she agreed to comply.
What parents say
My granddaughter liked it there. She still talks about her time there. They serve the children good food. They take the children on lots of field trips in the summer and the kids have a blast!
Lori Zduriencik · 5/5 on Google · 8 years agoIf your not forcing religion on your infant/toddler DO NOT SEND THEM TO MRS. WANDA
Maggie Schrider · 3/5 on Google · 8 years agoGetting there
34314 Pyle Center Rd, Frankford, DE 19945
Questions about Pyle Child Development Center
Is Pyle Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. Pyle Child Development Center holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 29079), with a licensed capacity of 41 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Pyle Child Development Center had any inspection violations?
Delaware records 10 violations for Pyle Child Development Center in the last three years, across 5 inspections on file. The median daycare center in the area has 8. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.
What ages does Pyle Child Development Center take?
Pyle Child Development Center is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 7 am to 5 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Pyle Child Development Center cost?
Pyle Child Development Center 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.