Foulk Preschool (carpenter Station Road)
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 3 complaints in the last 3 years 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
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 60
- 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 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (4) and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Nov 7, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Child Files40U
Ensure child files are completed. Child #3 and #6 need blood lead results. Child #4 needs updated health appraisal.
- Indoor Space49U
Sunshiners classroom needs outlet plate on the outlet by the cubbies, broken tile by the doorway needs repaired, floor markings cleaned and removed. S
- Toilet Facilities51U
Repair ventilation on Tiger's classroom bathroom.
- Outdoor Area53U
Repair or replace damaged shed door. Clean evacuation route outside by Tigers and Sunshiners exit routes.
- Equipment57U
Sunshiners and Free Room need more toys and materials.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 3
- 5% of licensed capacity
- Reported injuries (Lifetime)
- 2
- 3% of licensed capacity