Children & Families First Head Start Smyrna
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 no complaints on record and 2 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. 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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 54
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:12 24
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), Parent Communication & Policies (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jan 8, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Personnel Files30U
Ensue staff files are complete Staff #1 needs OCCL 97) hour training
- Parents Right to Know38U
Ensure the Parents Right to Know log is updated and available
- Indoor Space49U
Ensure trash cans are covered in each room. Room #2 bathroom trash was not covered. This was corrected at the visit
- Transportation67U
Ensure the bus is equipped with liquid soap and water
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity
- Reported injuries (Lifetime)
- 2
- 4% of licensed capacity