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Dawn's Daycare

Home daycare in Laurel, DE. Laurel, DE 19956. The address is a private home and is shared by the provider.

5.0 (4 on Google)
Call (302) 875-8013
AgesInfant, toddler, preschool and school age
Hours7 am to 5:30 pm, Mon to Fri
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity12 children
Violations, last 3 years11
On the register sinceNot listed

About the program

Dawn's Daycare is a licensed home daycare in Laurel, Delaware. It is licensed for 12 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.

It accepts child care subsidy.

Accepts subsidy

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Dawn's Daycare does not publish a fee schedule.

Licensing and safety

Open the state record →
Licence typeLarge Family Child Care · 704779
Licence statusActive
Licensed capacity12 children
Inspections on file5
Source: Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Violations, last 3 years11
Inspections on file50 substantiated complaints
All violations on file19Most recent October 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 October 7, 2025Corrected October 9, 2025

Parents Right to Know Act (regulation 21Q)

Ensure the parents right to know notice log includes parents and child's names of enrollment and tours given.

Cited October 7, 2025Corrected November 4, 2025

Children's Files (regulation 22Q)

Ensure child files are complete. One child needs a complete file. Two children need blood lead screening results. One child needs a health appraisal, immunization record, and blood lead screening. Two children need immunization records.

Cited October 7, 2025Corrected October 17, 2025

Hazardous Materials (regulation 27Q)

Ensure routine cleaning supplies and hazardous materials are stored inaccessible to children. Lock the cabinet in the bathroom to make hazardous materials inaccessible to children.

Cited October 7, 2025Corrected October 28, 2025

Administration of Medication (regulation 42Q)

Update the administration of medication certification for the provider and the assistant.

Cited October 7, 2025Corrected October 21, 2025

Insurance (regulation 60Q)

Update the general liability insurance.

Show all 19 violations on file
Cited October 16, 2024Corrected November 8, 2024

Children's Files (regulation 22Q)

Ensure child files are complete. One child needs mat permission. One child needs an infant feeding schedule. One child needs an updated health appraisal. One child needs screen time permission. One child needs blood lead screening results.

Cited October 12, 2023Corrected October 16, 2023

Children's Files (regulation 22Q)

Child files must be complete. Child #5 needs days/hours to attend, emergency card, screen time and transportation permission. Child #6 needs blood test results Child #12 needs an infant feeding scheddule. Send to OCCL

Cited October 12, 2023Corrected November 7, 2023

Indoor Space (regulation 29Q)

Ensure there are no health and safety hazards in the home. Remove the fly trip that is filled with dead flies Ensure the air quality of the home acceptable by opening windows to all an exchange of air due to the facility having multiple pets

Cited October 12, 2023Corrected November 7, 2023

Kitchen and Food Preparation (regulation 31Q)

Ensure the kitchen is cleaned Clean the dishes and table where the children eat. Specialist observed dirty dishes and the table had not been cleaned at time of visit

Cited October 12, 2023Corrected November 7, 2023

Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments (regulation 35Q)

Rest equipment must be labeled. Label equipment and send photo to OCCL

Cited October 12, 2023Corrected November 7, 2023

Emergency Planning (regulation 45Q)

Monthly evacuation drills are required. Carry out and send photo of evacuation drills to OCCL Obtain additional wager for sheltering in place Send photo to OCCL

Corrected October 19, 2022

Children's Files (regulation 22Q)

Ensure child files are complete. Child #6 needs screen time permission. Child #12 needs emergency transportation permission on the emergency card.

Cited October 19, 2022Corrected November 3, 2022

Emergency Planning (regulation 45Q)

Complete and submit fire drill logs and inspections for September and October.

Cited October 19, 2022Corrected November 3, 2022

Pets (regulation 48Q)

Vaccination records are needed for 10 cats and one dog.

Cited October 20, 2021Corrected November 1, 2021

Parents Right to Know Act (regulation 21Q)

Ensure all enrolled children sign the Parents Right to Know log.

Cited October 20, 2021Corrected October 25, 2021

Children's Files (regulation 22Q)

Ensure child files are complete. Child #2 needs a health appraisal with immunization records. Child #6 needs a health appraisal. Child #13 needs a health appraisal with immunization records.

Cited October 20, 2021Corrected October 25, 2021

Indoor Space (regulation 29Q)

Ensure the kitchen is clean. Clean and sanitize the stove. Install child locks on the bathroom cabinets to prevent access to hazardous materials such as cleaners, shampoo, and soap.

Cited October 20, 2021Corrected November 2, 2021

Fire Safety (regulation 30Q)

Ensure monthly fire inspections and fire drills are conducted.

Cited October 20, 2021Corrected October 25, 2021

First Aid Kit (regulation 44Q)

Ensure first aid kit is complete. Bandage tape and roll gauze is needed.

Questions about Dawn's Daycare

Is Dawn's Daycare licensed?

Yes. Dawn's Daycare holds an active Large Family Child Care licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 704779), with a licensed capacity of 12 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Dawn's Daycare had any inspection violations?

Delaware records 11 violations for Dawn's Daycare in the last three years, across 5 inspections on file. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.

What ages does Dawn's Daycare take?

Dawn's Daycare is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 7 am to 5:30 pm, Mon to Fri.

How much does Dawn's Daycare cost?

Dawn's Daycare 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.