SHIRLEY SMITH
Licensed Family Child Care · License #DE-600338
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Data last refreshed in our system: 7/28/2026. Official record: view on the state licensing lookup ↗
Public information
Address: 449 PIGEON VIEW LANE, New Castle, DE, 19720
License type: Licensed Family Child Care
License number: DE-600338
Ages served: 6 weeks through Kindergarten.
Licensed capacity: 9
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Recent licensing activity
Delaware's per-visit inspection history, in plain English: each licensing visit on the state record with the regulations cited, plus any complaint or enforcement action. It may lag the official record linked above.
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2025-06-03): 4 regulations cited2025-06-03
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Parents Right to Know Act; Children's Files; Fire Safety; License Renewal. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2024-06-05): 1 regulation cited2024-06-05
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Children's Files. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Complaint — substantiatedOCCL Standards Complaint (2024-02-13): Substantiated2024-02-13
On January 15, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding concerns of improper discipline, not meeting the meal pattern requirements, and the menu not matching the food served. This complaint is Substantiated for not meeting the meal pattern requirements and the menu not matching the food served, as Ms. Smith admitted to serving Child #1 snacks, instead of serving the meal prepared for the rest of the children without written parental permission or a list of foods to substitute. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for improper discipline as Ms. Smith denied all allegations and stated she would never curse at or hit a child. The children …
Data last refreshed: 7/28/2026
Source: Delaware DHSS Office of Child Care Licensing (data.delaware.gov)
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Frequently asked questions
Is SHIRLEY SMITH a licensed Delaware child care center?
SHIRLEY SMITH is listed on Delaware's public child care licensing record as a Licensed Family Child Care (license #DE-600338) in New Castle. The official state record, linked on this page, always controls.
Does SHIRLEY SMITH have any licensing violations or actions on record?
Yes — there are 3 public licensing actions on record for SHIRLEY SMITH (Unannounced Full Compliance Review, OCCL Standards Complaint). Each is summarized in plain English on this page, with a link to the official document.
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