Delaware childcare licensing requirements.
Ratios, group sizes, certifications, and drills for Delaware — per DELACARE Regulations (Delaware Regulations for Early Care and Education). Bloomily tracks every one of them live, so the paperwork is ready before anyone asks.
Staff-to-child ratios in Delaware
| Age group | Ratio | Max group size |
|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-12 months) | 1:4 | 8 |
| Young Toddlers (12-24 months) | 1:6 | 12 |
| Older Toddlers (24-36 months) | 1:8 | 16 |
| preschool_3 | 1:10 | 20 |
| preschool_4 | 1:12 | 24 |
| School Age (5+ years) | 1:15 | 30 |
Per DELACARE Regulations (Delaware Regulations for Early Care and Education). Ratios in Bloomily are computed live from real check-ins against these limits.
Required certifications
Delaware requires minimum 18 clock hours annual professional development
Renews every 12 months
Delaware DSCYF Child Protection Registry check required
Renews every 60 months
Delaware State Police and FBI fingerprint background check required
Renews every 60 months
Director qualifications per DELACARE including education and experience requirements
Pediatric first aid certification required
Renews every 24 months
Food safety training for staff preparing food
Renews every 36 months
Lead teacher qualifications per DELACARE regulations
California mandated reporter training for child abuse
Delaware mandatory reporter training on recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect
Renews every 24 months
Training for staff who administer medications to children
Renews every 24 months
Initial orientation training within first 90 days of employment
Infant and child CPR certification required for all caregivers
Renews every 24 months
Safe sleep training required for infant caregivers
Renews every 60 months
Drill requirements
| Drill | Frequency | Required |
|---|---|---|
| evacuation | monthly | Yes |
Delaware OCCL Pre-Inspection Checklist
- Current OCCL license posted in visible location
- License capacity not exceeded
- Operating within licensed hours
- Parent handbook current and available
- Written policies and procedures current
- Fee schedule posted or provided to parents
- Liability insurance current and adequate
- Required postings visible (license, emergency plans, menus)
- OCCL contact information posted
- Reporting requirements met (incidents, changes)
- All staff have current background clearances (DSP and FBI)
- Child Protection Registry checks completed
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