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Children & Families First - Laurel Head Start Program

Daycare center in Laurel, DE. 30125 Discount Land Road, Laurel, DE 19956

3.0 (3 on Google)Read parent reviews
Call (302) 875-7718Visit website
AgesSchool age
Hours8 am to 2 pm, Mon to Fri
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity30 children
Violations, last 3 years7
On the register sinceNot listed

About the program

Children & Families First - Laurel Head Start Program is a licensed daycare center in Laurel, Delaware. It is licensed for 30 children and serves school age ages.

The requested page for this child care program could not be found.

It does not accept child care subsidy.

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Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Children & Families First - Laurel Head Start Program does not publish a fee schedule on its website.

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeChild Care Center · 1486269
Licence statusActive
Licensed capacity30 children
Inspections on file3
Source: Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Violations, last 3 years7Area median for centers: 8
Inspections on file30 substantiated complaints
All violations on file7Most 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 15, 2025

Personnel Files (regulation 30U)

Ensure staff files are complete. Two staff members need complete files on site that contain CPR and first aid certification, administration of medication training and/or certification, a professional development plan, annual review of abuse and neglect, orientation, OCCL's Health and Safety for Child Care Professionals, application or resume, job description, two references, employee declaration, drug/alcohol statement, eligibility letter from CHU, adult abuse registry check, release of employment history, and corresponding service letters. One staff member needs to sign the employee declaration. One staff member needs a professional development plan and a service letter. One staff member ne

Cited May 15, 2025

Hazardous Materials (regulation 45U)

Ensure radon testing is conducted in each classroom every five years. The radon results on file expired 12/6/2024.

Cited May 15, 2025

Outdoor Area (regulation 53U)

Ensure the gates in the outdoor play area self-latch. The gate closest to the blue shed needs to be adjusted as the self-latching mechanism is no longer aligned and will not self-latch.

Cited May 15, 2025

Emergency Planning (regulation 66U)

Ensure evacuation drills and fire prevention checks are conducted every month. A fire prevention checklist and evacuation drill log was not available for the month of April. Purchase additional water to shelter in place for 24 hours.

Cited May 7, 2024Corrected June 24, 2024

Personnel Files (regulation 30U)

A health appraisal is needed of Staff #2

Show all 7 violations on file
Cited September 19, 2023Corrected September 28, 2023

Staffing (regulation 26U)

Document the training of the EC teacher in the day-to-day operations.

Cited September 19, 2023Corrected September 28, 2023

Outdoor Area (regulation 53U)

Ensure the two gates in the outdoor play area are self-closing.

What parents say

I called just to get information. Was rudely told to hang up, call back and leave a voicemail. Additional info is no longer wanted.

Sonya Simpler · 1/5 on Google · 4 years ago
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Getting there

30125 Discount Land Road, Laurel, DE 19956

Questions about Children & Families First - Laurel Head Start Program

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

Yes. Children & Families First - Laurel Head Start Program holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 1486269), with a licensed capacity of 30 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

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

Delaware records 7 violations for Children & Families First - Laurel Head Start Program in the last three years, across 3 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 Children & Families First - Laurel Head Start Program take?

Children & Families First - Laurel 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 - Laurel Head Start Program cost?

Children & Families First - Laurel 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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