Siegel Jcc of Delaware - Early Childhood 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 8 complaints in the last 3 years and 17 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
- Licensed capacity
- 297
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), Children's Records & Files (1), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jan 9, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Personnel Files30U
Ensure Staff files are complete. Professional development plan for Staff # 7, #8, #27, #28. Annual review of sleep safe and review of abuse and ne
- Child Files40U
Ensure children's files are complete. Blood Lead screening results for Child #12.
- Hazardous Materials45U
Ensure all cleaners are labeled. Soap and Water need to be labeled in Room 1, Room 7, and Room 12.-Corrected at visit.
- Kitchen and Food Preparation50U
Ensure the refrigerator has a thermometer. No thermometer in Room 8. Corrected at visit
- Outdoor Area53U
Ensure playground fall zones are covered. -Mulch the upper playground.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 8
- 3% of licensed capacity
- Reported injuries (Lifetime)
- 17
- 6% of licensed capacity