Babes on the Square Too
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.5 / 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.5 / 5
- 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects NAEYC accreditation. Structural quality reflects 3 complaints in the last 3 years and 10 injury reports 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.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)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
- Licensed capacity
- 195
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 20, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Feeding of Infants72U
Submit infant feeding schedule for Child #17.
Feb 4, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Personnel Files30U
Ensure staff files are complete. Submit eligibility letters for Staff #1 and 2.
- Child Files40U
Submit infant feeding schedules in the Violet room to OCCL. Submit blood lead results for Children #4 and 15.
Jan 25, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Personnel Files30U
Ensure staff files are complete. Send to OCCL. Staff #1 and 2 need CPR/FA certification.
- Emergency Planning66U
Ensure facility has emergency water. Submit a picture of emergency water to OCCL.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 3
- 2% of licensed capacity
- Reported injuries (Lifetime)
- 10
- 5% of licensed capacity