Rainbow of Hope Childcare LLC
Home daycare in Georgetown, DE. Georgetown, DE 19947. The address is a private home and is shared by the provider.
About the program
Rainbow of Hope Childcare LLC is a licensed home daycare in Georgetown, Delaware. It is licensed for 11 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
It accepts child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Rainbow of Hope Childcare LLC does not publish a fee schedule.
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.
Children's Files (regulation 22Q)
Ensure child files are complete. Three children need blood lead screening results. One child needs updated immunizations.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments (regulation 35Q)
Ensure nap equipment is non-absorbent and cleanable. Three mats need replacing.
General Requirements (regulation 13Q)
Ensure letter of eligibility is on file for all staff members over the age of 18.
Training (regulation 70Q)
Ensure all staff members and non-emergency substitute have current CPR/FA training certificate on file.
General Requirements (regulation 13Q)
Ensure youth volunteers are not alone. A Youth Volunteer was observed alone with one infant while a staff member took the remaining five children outside. This was corrected when the Licensing Specialist asked the Youth Volunteer to take the child outside and she complied. One household member needs to be re-fingerprinted for the LFCCH.
Show all 17 violations on file
Notification to OCCL (regulation 16Q)
Ensure OCCL is notified within one business day of a youth volunteer and receive OCCL approval prior to the volunteer beginning. This was discussed and corrected at the visit.
Children's Files (regulation 22Q)
Ensure child files are complete. Two children need blood lead screening results.
Hand Washing (regulation 38Q)
Purchase paper towels for the bathroom.
First Aid Kit (regulation 44Q)
Provide a first aid guide for the first aid kit.
Staffing (regulation 67Q)
Ensure the LFCC Provider is present at least 75% of the time. Document the LFCC Provider's attendance to ensure the required hours are met. Ensure daily attendance is recorded for each staff member. This was discussed and corrected at the visit.
Capacity and Staff/Child Ratios (regulation 68Q)
Ensure staff-to-child ratios are followed. One staff and a youth volunteer were observed alone with up to eight children. The youth volunteer does not count in staff-to-child ratios. This was corrected when the LFCC Provider Short arrived to the LFCCH and discussed.
General Capacity (regulation 14P)
Ensure capacity restrictions are followed at all times. According to the renewal application submitted on 3/1/2023, Ms. Short has two preschool-age and younger household members, five preschool-age or younger children enrolled, and three school-age children enrolled. According to the times listed on the renewal application, the five preschool-age children are present at the same time. After reviewing child files at the full compliance review, it was determined Ms. Short has two preschool-age and young household members, seven preschool-age or younger children enrolled and three school-age children enrolled. Disenroll three preschool-age or younger children.
Use of a Substitute (regulation 15P)
Ensure the non-emergency substitute is trained as required. Upon arrival, a non-emergency substitute was providing care to five children. Ms. Short was at a doctor's appointment. Submit the Health and Safety Training for Child Care Professionals and administration of medication certificates for one non-emergency substitute.
Children's Files (regulation 22P)
Ensure child files are complete. One child needs blood lead screening results.
Indoor Space (regulation 29P)
Discontinue the use of the essential oil diffuser. This was discussed with the provider and corrected when she unplugged the diffuser.
Fire Safety (regulation 30P)
Ensure the fire extinguisher is inspected and tagged annually.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing (regulation 40P)
Purchase a non-porous diaper changing surface. The diaper changing pad has rips in the surface.
Questions about Rainbow of Hope Childcare LLC
Is Rainbow of Hope Childcare LLC licensed?
Yes. Rainbow of Hope Childcare LLC holds an active Large Family Child Care licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 1358481), with a licensed capacity of 11 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Rainbow of Hope Childcare LLC had any inspection violations?
Delaware records 11 violations for Rainbow of Hope Childcare LLC in the last three years, across 4 inspections on file. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.
What ages does Rainbow of Hope Childcare LLC take?
Rainbow of Hope Childcare LLC is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 6 am to 11 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Rainbow of Hope Childcare LLC cost?
Rainbow of Hope Childcare LLC does not publish tuition. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees. The program accepts child care subsidy.