BRENDA SHIELDS

License #298111 · DOVER, DE · Capacity 9

Lifetime deficiency profile

27 total deficiencies

Top rules cited at this facility

27 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
35P 3 Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments — The specialist observed an infant in a pack-n-play asleep with a blanket and bottle.
15P 3 Use of a Substitute — The provider had the emergency substitute who is also in need of a five year comprehensive background check filling in for her while attended a scheduled medical procedure.
13P 3 General Requirements — Submit health appraisals to OCCL within 30 days of new household members. Submit one health appraisal.
24P 2 Daily Attendance of Children — Ensure attendance is take daily when the children arrive or depart.
22P 2 Children's Files — Ensure child files are complete. Child #1, Child #3, and Child #4 needs lead test results.
8P 2 License Renewal — Complete and submit the renewal application at least 60 days prior to license expiration.
48P 2 Pets — Complete and submit vaccinations for one dog.
52P 1 Activities and Interactions — Ensure outdoor play occurs daily when the temperature with wind chill is above 32 degrees Fahrenheit or the heat index in below 82 degrees Fahrenheit.
25P 1 Infants' Records — Ensure daily logs for infants are completed.
51P 1 Feeding of Infants — Ensure monthly feeding forms are completed for two infants. Ensure daily logs for two infants feedings are completed. Ensure infants are held for feedings. LS observed a bottle in a pack-n-play wi…

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