Summercollab @ George Read Middle School
314 E BASIN RD, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720Childery 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 2 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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 425
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:12 24
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Child Files40T
Ensure child files are complete. Child #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 need health appraisals, immunization records, and blood lead
Oct 8, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Personnel Files30T
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs two references. Send documentation to OCCL by November 11, 2024.
- Child Files40T
Ensure child files are complete. Health Appraisal, Immunizations, and Blood Lead screening are needed for Child #6, #7, #8, #9, and #10. Send docu
Feb 13, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Personnel Files30T
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs references, health appraisal with TB results and 2nd attempt for service letter.
- Parents Right to Know38T
Ensure Parent Right to Know log is signed for tours and enrolled children.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Reported injuries (Lifetime)
- 2
- 0.5% of licensed capacity
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