Gail Brown
16233 DIAMOND FARM ROAD, MILTON, DE 19968Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.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
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 9
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:6 12
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jul 6, 20234 Findings4 Important
- General Requirements13P
Ensure fingerprints are completed every five years. Provider Gail's fingerprints expired 6/19/2023 and Household Member/Substitute George's fingerprin
- Indoor Space29P
Discontinue the use of the plug-in air fresheners.
- Fire Safety30P
Mount the fire extinguisher. Ensure the fire extinguisher is inspected and tagged annually.
- License Renewal8P
Ensure the renewal application is submitted at least 60 days prior to the license expiration. Purchase a state of Delaware business license.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Reported injuries (Lifetime)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity
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