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Child care center · Bear, DE
CELEBREE SCHOOL OF BEAR
A licensed child care center in Bear, Delaware, with its state inspection and complaint history from the Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 1205 QUINTILIO DR, Bear, DE 19701
Phone: (302) 834-0436
Ages served: 6 weeks through 12 years.
Age group: Infant through School-Age
Licensed capacity: 208 children
OCCL license number: 743596
Current enforcement action (as published): none listed in the state's file
Injuries reported to the state (as published): the state's file lists injuries in the last 5 years that needed medical or dental treatment. 2026: 5 facility injuries. No facility deaths reported. 2025: 2 facility injuries. No facility deaths reported. 2024: 1 facility injury. No facility deaths reported. 2022: 1 facility injury. No facility deaths reported.
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Inspection history
Last 3 years (November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026, when the state's files were last updated)
- 3 visits where violations were cited (the state's file doesn't list visits where nothing was cited)
- 18 violations cited on these visits
- 6 complaint investigations completed (No Evidence to Substantiate: 4; No Evidence to Substantiate with Concern: 1; Substantiated: 1)
A violation means a licensing specialist found that a Delaware licensing rule wasn't met. The state gives the program a date to correct each one and records when it was corrected. Complaint results use the state's own terms, as published. Read the official record for details.
Visits with violations
All 4 visits with violations in the state's file (which starts November 12, 2021), newest first, with 23 violations in all. The state's file lists only visits where a rule was cited, so visits where nothing was cited are not shown. Each violation shows the state's short title for the rule, its regulation code, the date the state set for the fix and the correction status as published.
May 5, 2026 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 5 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by June 5, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, July 29, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs TB screening.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by June 5, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, July 20, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure children's files are complete. Child #10 needs blood lead screening.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by June 5, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, July 3, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
The state's notes for this violation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They're in the state's published file (see Sources).
Kitchen and Food Preparation
Regulation code 50U · Correct by June 5, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, July 3, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure freezer temperature is 0'F or below. The kitchen freezer is reading 5'F.
Outdoor Area
Regulation code 53U · Correct by June 5, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, June 18, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure fall zones are covered on both playgrounds.
May 9, 2025 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 6 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by June 6, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, May 12, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs 7-hour OCCL training.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by June 6, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, June 2, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure child files are complete. Child #12, 16, 17 need blood lead screening. Child #16, 17 need health appraisal and immunization records.
Documenting Children's Progress
Regulation code 42U · Correct by June 6, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, June 2, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure infant and toddler developmental plans are completed within 45 days.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by June 6, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, May 12, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure indoor space is safe and clean. Bathroom stalls need sanded/painted in Pre-K, Preschool 4. Ensure no incense or air fresheners are present when children are. Preschool 3B had their diffuser plugged in.
Kitchen and Food Preparation
Regulation code 50U · Correct by June 6, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, June 2, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
The state's notes for this violation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They're in the state's published file (see Sources).
Administration of Medication
Regulation code 63U · Correct by June 6, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, June 2, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure MAR forms are complete for all creams, over-the-counter medications.
May 1, 2024 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 7 violations
Staff Qualifications
Regulation code 24U · Correct by June 1, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, June 21, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure the Early Childhood Administrator has Infant/Toddler Specialized Training.
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by June 1, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, June 14, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete. CPR/FA is needed for two staff. Administration of medication is needed is needed for four staff. A professional development plan is needed for 10 staff members. Safe sleep is needed for four staff members. An annual review of abuse and neglect is needed for four staff members. An orientation is needed for four staff members. OCCL Health and Safety training is needed for seven staff members. A job description is needed is needed for three staff members. Personal references is needed for seven staff members. An adult abuse registry is needed for one staff member. A current health appraisal with TB is needed for six staff members. A release of employment history is needed for three staff members. Service letters are needed for three staff members.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by June 1, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, May 23, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure child files are complete. Blood lead results are needed for 8 children. Health appraisal is needed for three children.
Hazardous Materials
Regulation code 45U · Correct by June 1, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, May 15, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Label bleach bottle in Preschool 2A.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by June 1, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, May 15, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all trash cans have lids. Obtain trash can lid for Preschool 2B classroom. Remove air freshener cans from Preschool 2B and Preschool 4. Clean sink area in Pre-K bathroom.
Kitchen and Food Preparation
Regulation code 50U · Correct by June 1, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, May 15, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
The state's notes for this violation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They're in the state's published file (see Sources).
Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Regulation code 61U · Correct by June 1, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, May 15, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
The state's notes for this violation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They're in the state's published file (see Sources).
Older than 3 years (not counted in the summary above)
May 12, 2023 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 5 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by June 12, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, May 31, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files contain all required elements. Service letters are needed for 16 staff members. Employee declarations are needed for seven staff members. CPR/FA is needed for four staff members. A professional development plan is needed for three staff members. Eligibility letters are needed for three staff members. Health appraisals are needed for three staff members. Medication administration is needed for two staff members.
Staff Attendance
Regulation code 36U · Correct by May 12, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, May 12, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff attendance includes exact arrival and departure times. At the time of the visit, one staff member did not sign out of the preschool 2B classroom.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by May 12, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, May 31, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure child files contain all required elements. A current health appraisal with immunization is needed for one child. Developmental plans are needed for three children. Blood lead testing is needed for one child.
Children's Attendance
Regulation code 43U · Correct by May 12, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, May 12, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure children's attendance includes exact arrival and departure times. At the time of the visit, two children were not signed into the Preschool 3 classroom.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by June 12, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, May 31, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure floors, walls, and surfaces are cleanable and in good repair. Repair wall in the school-age room and remove tape debris in the toddler room.
Complaint investigations
All 8 complaint investigations in the state's file (which starts November 29, 2021), newest first, with the result and the state's summary as published.
Completed April 9, 2026 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On March 12, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint regarding allegations of providing an inaccurate injury report, failing to follow policy regarding parent complaints, and not following their procedures to address food allergies. After interviewing Administrator #1 and reviewing all documentation, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint regarding the allegations. The facility had not received documentation of any allergies for Child #1, followed DELACARE regulations for providing an accident or injury report, and documentation showed Child #1 was fed appropriately during the day in question.
Completed March 4, 2026 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate with Concern
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On February 16, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding lack of supervision and failing to use appropriate behavior supports. An investigation was begun on February 19, 2026, and concluded on February 26, 2026. Based on interviews conducted and documentation reviewed, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for lack of supervision. All staff members stated they have not witnessed staff leaving the classroom while children are present. LS #1 reviewed attendance records and found all classrooms to be in correct staff-to-child ratio. Based on interviews conducted there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for not using proper behavior supports. All staff members stated they have not witnessed coworkers failing to use proper behavior supports with children. A concern noted during this investigation was no staff member documented as trained in day-to-day operations was present in the absence of the administrator during the February 19, 2026, visit.
Completed June 10, 2025 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On May 23, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding improper discipline. An investigation began on May 29, 2025, and concluded on May 30, 2025. Based on interviews and documentation reviewed, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for improper discipline. LS #1 interviewed four staff members separately, all of whom stated Staff #2 did not use improper discipline with Child #1.
Completed October 22, 2024 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary of this complaint may name a person, so we don't show it here. It's in the state's published file (see Sources).
Completed August 9, 2024 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On July 24, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding lack of positive behavior support and diapering and soiled clothing. An investigation was conducted on July 26, 2024. Based on staff interviews this complaint is substantiated for diapering and soiled clothing. The center is responsible for providing extra clothing and changing children when they are found to be wet or soiled. Based on staff interviews, the center did not have extra clothing available for school-age children. Also, clothing must be changed when it is found to be wet or soiled. Child #1 was not changed out of their soiled clothing until a parent arrived. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for lack of positive behavior support because staff stated the other children were guided away from the bathroom area to give Child #1 privacy.
Completed July 1, 2024 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary of this complaint may name a person, so we don't show it here. It's in the state's published file (see Sources).
Older than 3 years (not counted in the summary above)
Completed November 6, 2023 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On October 13, 2023, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding a lack of supervision, incorrect staff-to-child ratios, not providing an accident/injury report to a parent, and not notifying the parent of an injury to a child. Based on the results of this investigation this complaint is substantiated for not providing a parent with an accident/injury report because Staff #1 was unable to provide this specialist with a copy of an accident/injury report for Child #1. This complaint is substantiated for not notifying a parent of an injury to a child because Child #1's parent was not notified when Child #1 was punched in the stomach. There is no evidence to substantiate a lack of supervision because Staff #2 stated she was supervising the room at the time of the incident, but was assisting other children when the incident occurred. There is no evidence to substantiate incorrect staff-to-child ratios because attendance records for August 2, 2023, show the school-age classroom was in correct staff-to-child ratio.
Completed September 11, 2023 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On August 28, 2023, the Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint regarding staff not using respectful communication. An investigation was conducted on September 1, 2023. Based on the results of this investigation this complaint is substantiated because the center administrator and Staff #1 both stated Staff #2 did not use respectful communication with Staff #3.
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Sources
- Licensed Child Care Providers and Facilities: program details, enforcement action and injuries report.
- Child Care Licensing Compliance Review Information: visits, violations, corrections and specialist notes.
- Child Care Licensing Complaint Reviews: complaint investigations, results and summaries.
All three are published by the Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing on data.delaware.gov as Public Domain and cover about the last five years. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published. Program details last checked October 21, 2026.