Epworth Preschool
19285 HOLLAND GLADE RD, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971Childery Rating: 4/5
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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 1 complaint in the last 3 years and 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 80
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:12 24
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jan 13, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Staff Attendance36U
Ensure staff indicate the hours worked in each classroom, documenting exact arrival and departure. This was corrected at the visit when the pre-popula
- Indoor Space49U
Ensure hot water temperature does not exceed 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Adjust water heater.
- Outdoor Area53U
Ensure fall zone requirements are met. Replenish mulch to nine inches in all fall zone areas. Ensure main gate into outdoor play area is self closing.
- Lesson Plans74U
Ensure lesson plans contain activities in physical, social-emotional, cognitive, and language/literacy daily. Ensure lesson plans contain weekly oppor
- License Renewal8U
Ensure renewal application is submitted at least 60 days prior to license expiration. This was corrected when the application was received by OCCL.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 1
- 1% of licensed capacity
- Reported injuries (Lifetime)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity
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