Shell's Early Learning Center - Milton, Inc.
225 MILTON ELLENDALE HIGHWAY, MILTON, DE 19968Childery 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 5 complaints in the last 3 years and 7 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
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 110
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), Medication Administration (1), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Oct 23, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Kitchen and Food Preparation50U
Ensure refrigerators remain at 41 degrees or below and freezers remain at 0 degrees or below. Adjust temperature in the refrigerator and freezer in th
- Toilet Facilities51U
Ensure proper number of toilets are available based on capacity. Repair inoperable toilet in the preschool/school -age building.
- Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments56U
Ensure nap mats are non-absorbent, free from rips and tears. Replace all ripped mats throughout both buildings.
- Administration of Medication63U
Ensure Medication Administration Records (MAR) are filled out correctly and accompany each medication submitted. Review and compare all medications an
- License Renewal8U
Ensure renewal application is submitted at least 60 days prior to license expiration. Submit application. This was corrected at the visit when the ren
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 5
- 5% of licensed capacity
- Reported injuries (Lifetime)
- 7
- 6% of licensed capacity
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