PIPER'S PLAYHOUSE/GERALDINE PIPER

License #1142508 · DELMAR, DE · Capacity 12

Lifetime deficiency profile

20 total deficiencies

Top rules cited at this facility

20 citations across this facility's inspection history. Top 10 below — click any rule to read the plain-English summary, evidence inspectors look for, and how to fix.

RuleTimes citedSample narrative
22Q 3 Children's Files — Ensure child files are complete. One child needs an updated health appraisal.
8Q 2 License Renewal — Ensure the renewal application is submitted at least 60 days prior to the license expiration. This was corrected when the application was given to the LS at the visit.
29Q 2 Indoor Space — Discontinue burning candles during child care hours. This was corrected when the provider blew the candle out.
69Q 2 Personnel Files — Ensure staff files are complete. One staff member needs qualifications, an application, resume, or personal data sheet, two references, release of employment history, service letters, employee declarati…
46Q 1 Transportation — Discontinue the use of the 15-passenger van or provide documentation to show what the vehicle's, used for transporting the child care children, rated capacity is.
48Q 1 Pets — Ensure rabies vaccinations are kept current. Three cats need updated vaccinations.
35Q 1 Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments — Ensure safe sleep practices are used. Remove the blankets from the pack-and-plays and ensure the fitted sheet is tightly fitted to the mattress. This was corrected wh…
40Q 1 Diapering and Soiled Clothing — Replace the ripped diaper-changing mat to ensure it is non-porous
18Q 1 Positive Behavior Management — Ensure positive behavior management polices are followed. This specialist observed four children sat in chairs for a time-out because they did not eat all or try all of their lunch. This wa…
15Q 1 Use of a Substitute — Ensure the emergency-use substitute is fingerprinted for the large family child care home. Obtain an adult health appraisal with TB results for the emergency-use substitute. Document the training of…

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Source data as of May 11, 2026 · Retrieved by AccreditReady May 11, 2026 · Source: Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing