Nemours Child Development Center
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.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.5 / 5
- 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects NAEYC accreditation. Structural quality reflects 14 complaints in the last 3 years and 16 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.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)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
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 346
- 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 4 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Jan 16, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Indoor Space49U
All indoor space must be in safe conditions. PS3 bathroom vent is broken/ bent outward. Please send photo of repair to OCCL
Dec 29, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Positive Behavior Management20U
Staff member left child unattended and the center was cited for lack of supervision. The staff member was terminated. This incident was self-reporte
Apr 25, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision27U
Due to two children leaving the infant classroom center will receive non compliance for lack of supervision. Staff in charge the day of have been
Jan 24, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Personnel Files30U
Ensure staff files are complete.
- Child Files40U
Please ensure child files are complete. Child #8 needs an updated health appraisal.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 14
- 4% of licensed capacity
- Reported injuries (Lifetime)
- 16
- 5% of licensed capacity