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Children & Families First - Harrington Head Start Program

Daycare center in Harrington, DE. 112 East Street, Harrington, DE 19952

3.0 (2 on Google)Read parent reviews
Call (302) 398-9196Visit website
AgesSchool age
Hours8 am to 2 pm, Mon to Fri
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity26 children
Violations, last 3 years8
On the register sinceNot listed

About the program

Children & Families First - Harrington Head Start Program is a licensed daycare center in Harrington, Delaware. It is licensed for 26 children and serves school age ages.

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It does not accept child care subsidy.

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Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Children & Families First - Harrington Head Start Program does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $607 a month.

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeChild Care Center · 1482799
Licence statusActive
Licensed capacity26 children
Inspections on file5
Source: Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Violations, last 3 years8Area median for centers: 10
Inspections on file50 substantiated complaints
All violations on file13Most recent May 2025

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.

Cited May 20, 2025Corrected June 30, 2025

Personnel Files (regulation 30U)

Ensure staff files are complete. One staff member needs to complete CPR with a skills demonstration, OCCL's Health and Safety Training for Child Care Professionals, job description, an adult abuse registry check, release of employment history, and corresponding service letters.

Cited May 20, 2025Corrected June 30, 2025

Child Files (regulation 40U)

Ensure child files are complete. One child needs an updated health appraisal.

Corrected May 20, 2025

Indoor Space (regulation 49U)

Ensure every exit, exit access, and exit discharge is free of obstruction at all times. A large shelf was placed in front of the door leading into classroom 3 from the hallway. Upon discussion, staff stated the shelf is placed there so that a particular child cannot escape the classroom. This specialist provided technical assistance and suggested a staff person position themselves at the door to monitor it at all times. This was discussed with staff and corrected when they agreed to comply in the future.

Cited May 20, 2025Corrected May 22, 2025

Toilet Facilities (regulation 51U)

Ensure the bathroom is kept in a sanitary condition and cleaned daily or more frequently if needed. The bathroom in classroom 3 needs to be cleaned around the toilet and the wall under the sink and soap dispenser.

Cited May 20, 2025Corrected May 22, 2025

Outdoor Area (regulation 53U)

Ensure the outdoor play area is maintained in a clean and safe condition. Remove the debris in the corner behind the ramp. Ensure the fencing has no openings larger than 3 1/2 inches wide. There is an approximately four inch gap between the large gate and the fence.

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Cited May 22, 2024Corrected June 7, 2024

Parents Right to Know (regulation 38U)

Ensure Parent's Right to Know Log is completed for any parents touring the center.

Cited May 22, 2024Corrected June 7, 2024

Indoor Space (regulation 49U)

Ensure toilets are in good repair. The toilet in Room 3 has a broken seat. Repair the seat or purchase a new one.

Corrected May 22, 2024

Transportation (regulation 67U)

Ensure the First Aid Kit in the bus has all required materials. This was corrected at the visit when bandage tape was added to the kit.

Cited May 16, 2023Corrected May 19, 2023

Personnel Files (regulation 30U)

Ensure staff files are complete. One staff member needs an adult health appraisal. Four staff need service letters or two documented attempts with additional references.

Cited May 5, 2022Corrected May 16, 2022

Personnel Files (regulation 30U)

Ensure staff files are complete. One staff member needs annual review of abuse and neglect. One staff member needs CPR, first aid, and administration of medication certification, and a professional development plan.

Cited May 5, 2022Corrected May 20, 2022

Child Files (regulation 40U)

Ensure child files are complete. One child needs a health appraisal with immunization record. One child needs blood lead test results. One child needs a health appraisal and blood lead test results.

Cited November 5, 2021Corrected November 15, 2021

Personnel Files (regulation 30U)

Ensure staff files are complete. One staff member needs a job description and two references. One staff member needs current CPR and first aid.

Cited November 5, 2021Corrected November 15, 2021

Indoor Space (regulation 49U)

Repair the toilet paper roll holder in the bathroom between Classroom 1 and Classroom 2 to ensure the toilet paper roll is not stored on the floor.

What parents say

Staff are great! Miss Kim is the best. My daughter always talks so highly of her when she returns home. It's a great to know when you leave your child you know they are in good hands.

Christina Butler · 5/5 on Google · 3 years ago

One of the worst preschools in the state. They have the worst educational programs I have ever seen. They just shut my kids classroom down because a teacher quit. Now they expect the parent with jobs to get online. As if my job will allow me to stay home from work because my kids preschool is virtual after one week notice. Staff although friendly and transparent seem to be very uneducated and not up to date with…

Erika Dotson · 1/5 on Google · 4 years ago
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Getting there

112 East Street, Harrington, DE 19952

Questions about Children & Families First - Harrington Head Start Program

Is Children & Families First - Harrington Head Start Program licensed?

Yes. Children & Families First - Harrington Head Start Program holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 1482799), with a licensed capacity of 26 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Children & Families First - Harrington Head Start Program had any inspection violations?

Delaware records 8 violations for Children & Families First - Harrington Head Start Program in the last three years, across 5 inspections on file. The median daycare center in the area has 10. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.

What ages does Children & Families First - Harrington Head Start Program take?

Children & Families First - Harrington Head Start Program is licensed to serve school age ages, and is open 8 am to 2 pm, Mon to Fri.

How much does Children & Families First - Harrington Head Start Program cost?

Children & Families First - Harrington Head Start Program does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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