Ms. Linda's Large Family Day Care
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.3 / 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects 1 injury report 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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (1), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1), and Medication Administration (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Sep 25, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Children's Files22Q
Ensure child files are complete. Child #6 needs Blood Lead Screening results. Child #12 and 13 need an Immunization and Blood Lead Screener affidavit
- Outdoor Area32Q
Ensure that all playground equirpment is safe/in good repair. The green/tan and red slide has a hole that needs to be repaired (or removed)
- Diapering and Soiled Clothing40Q
The diaper changing station must move closer to the bathroom. The changing station must have a foot-operated covered trash can within arm's reach of t
- Administration of Medication42Q
Ensure all medications (including over the counter diaper creams) must have an appropriately filled out Administration of Medication Record. Either ob
- First Aid Kit44Q
Ensure First Aid kit is complete. An eye patch dressing is needed.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Reported injuries (Lifetime)
- 1
- 8% of licensed capacity