Patricia L. Rayne
11668 BAKER MILL ROAD, SEAFORD, DE 19973Childery 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 7, 20264 Findings4 Important
- General Requirements13P
Ensure to stay within license capacity. 10 children were observed in care, and 12 child files were reviewed. Update renewal application of include all
- Use of a Substitute15P
Update administration of medication certification or provide a copy of the NE RN license.
- Children's Files22P
Ensure child files are completed; provide complete files for four children.
- Administration of Medication42P
Ensure to document the child's name on all medication and provide an MAR for each medication for the child in care. Several diaper cream and prescribe
Apr 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Children's Files22P
Child #3 need a health appraisal with immunization and an updated infant feeding schedule.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Reported injuries (Lifetime)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity
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