Donna Nichols
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.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.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects no 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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 9
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:6 12
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Medication Administration (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Nov 24, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Children's Files22P
Ensure Child #4 and #5 have a health appraisal/current immunizations and blood lead screening results on file.
- Administration of Medication42P
Provider must re-certify in the Administration of Medication. Send transcript to OCCL.
Nov 7, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Indoor Space29P
Ensure that the water temperature in the children's bathroom does not exceed 120 . Send documentation of the appropriate temperature to OCCL.
- Fire Safety30P
Ensure that Fire Prevention Inspection Logs are kept on file and displayed every month. Send evidence of October's drill to OCCL.
Nov 14, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Children's Files22P
Ensure all child files are complete. Child #2 needs blood lead screening. Sent to OCCL when complete.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Reported injuries (Lifetime)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity