Kids Cottage
35448 WOLFE NECK 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
- Licensed capacity
- 162
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1), and Medication Administration (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jul 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Personnel Files30U
Complete files are needed for three staff members. Staff #1 needs a health appraisal with TB. Staff #2 and Staff #3 needs four reference letters.
Jul 2, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Personnel Files30U
Ensure staff files are completed. Staff #1 need a health appraisal, Staff #2 needs administration of medication certification , OCCL health and safety
- Kitchen and Food Preparation50U
Purchase thermometers for the refrigerators in the Sandcrabs and Minions classrooms.
- Administration of Medication63U
Add the exact name of the sunscreen and diaper cream on the MAR in all classrooms
Jul 10, 20231 Finding1 Important
- General Qualifications28U
Ensure staff members eligibility has been determined before the start of employment. (corrected at visit)
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 1
- 0.6% of licensed capacity
- Reported injuries (Lifetime)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity
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