MELISSA HAWKINS

License #347060 · SEAFORD, DE · Capacity 9

Lifetime deficiency profile

19 total deficiencies

Top rules cited at this facility

19 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
22P 4 Children's Files — Ensure child files are complete. Child #6 needs an emergency card with hours, days, and date of enrollment, a health appraisal with immunization records, and transportation permission. Child #9 needs a…
21P 2 Parents Right to Know Act — Ensure the parents right to know log is updated with all children enrolled and anyone who tours.
30P 2 Fire Safety — Ensure the fire extinguisher is inspected and tagged.
50P 1 Meals and Snacks — Ensure there is a two week menu is posted for viewing.
35P 1 Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments — Ensure children have a top and bottom cover when napping. This was discussed and corrected when bottom sheets were provided for the children.
44P 1 First Aid Kit — Purchase tweezers for the first aid kit.
40P 1 Diapering and Soiled Clothing — Ensure there is a separate foot activated diaper pail within arms reach of the changing area.
20P 1 Parent/Guardian Communication — Update the parent handbook to include all required policies.
27P 1 Hazardous Materials — Ensure each room used for care is tested for radon. The living room/ dinning room and nap room needs radon testing.
8P 1 License Renewal — Ensure the application is submitted at least sixty days prior to license expiration. This was corrected.

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