Asbury Methodist Day Care Center
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects 5 complaints in the last 3 years and 1 injury report on file. The structural rating also includes Delaware's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Delaware caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:12. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 18 hours of annual training. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 162
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:6 12
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Mar 4, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Personnel Files30U
Ensure staff files are complete. Annual review of safe sleep and abuse and neglect needed for Staff #1 & #4. Administration of medication needed for S
- Child Files40U
Ensure children's filds are complete. Child #6 need updated health appraisal. Child #6 & #7 need blood lead screening. Gave TA for DP and conferences.
- Indoor Space49U
Ensure indoor space is in a clean & safe condition. Red - Chair needs repaired, rug torn, vents along wall need to be repaired (hazard). Mint - red ch
- Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments56U
Ensure appropriate sleeping accommodations. 2 cribs in infant room have soft mattresses - not cleanable.
- Infant and Toddler Care77U
Ensure styrofoam dishes are not being used for infants/toddlers. Toddler classrooms were using styrofoam bowls for breakfast.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 5
- 3% of licensed capacity
- Reported injuries (Lifetime)
- 1
- 0.6% of licensed capacity