LIL' EINSTEIN'S LEARNING ACADEMY

Inspection history

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 5 visits with violations in the state's file (which starts November 12, 2021), newest first, with 28 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.

1. July 9, 2026 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 5 violations

   • Insurance Coverage

     Regulation code 16U · Correct by August 7, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, July 10, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document

     Licensing specialist's notes (as published)

     Submit liability insurance to OCCL.

   • Personnel Files

     Regulation code 30U · Correct by August 7, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, August 7, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document

     Licensing specialist's notes (as published)

     Ensure staff files are complete: Staff #1 needs 4 references and a health appraisal with TB. Staff #2 needs their OCCL Health/Safety training. Staff #3 needs 4 references and a health appraisal with TB. Staff #4 needs their OCCL Health/Safety training and 4 references. Staff #5 needs their OCCL Health/Safety training and 5 references. Staff #6 needs 5 training hours (ND). Staff #7 needs 18 training hours (ND). Staff #8 needs their OCCL Health and Safety training, application/resume/data sheet, 4 references, and a health appraisal with TB.

   • Indoor Space

     Regulation code 49U · Correct by August 7, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, August 3, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document

     Licensing specialist's notes (as published)

     Sand or paint wall in the 3's room and send a picture to OCCL.

   • Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments

     Regulation code 56U · Correct by July 24, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, July 21, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document

     Licensing specialist's notes (as published)

     Ensure infant crib sheets are tight fitting. Submit pictures of infant only crib sheets with tight fitting to OCCL.

   • Administration of Medication

     Regulation code 63U · Correct by August 7, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, July 21, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document

     Licensing specialist's notes (as published)

     Submit MAR's for sunscreen to OCCL for all children who use it. Correct sunscreen forms with correct permissions and send to OCCL.

2. July 17, 2025 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 6 violations

   • Personnel Files

     Regulation code 30U · Correct by August 18, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, August 4, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document

     Licensing specialist's notes (as published)

     Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #3 needs 1 reference. Staff #4 needs a DEEDS certificate, 4 references, and an adult health appraisal. Staff #5 needs a DEEDS certificate and 2 more references. Staff #6 needs 4 references, an adult health appraisal. Staff #7 needs 4 references, a returned service letter or 2 documented attempts. Staff #8 needs their health and safety training, administration of medication, 4 references, adult health appraisal, and fingerprinting results. (staff #8's last day is 8/8/2025, therefore these are not determined). Staff #9 must be re-fingerprinted.

   • Child Files

     Regulation code 40U · Correct by August 18, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, July 29, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document

     Licensing specialist's notes (as published)

     Ensure child files are complete. Submit blood lead screening for Child #18. Submit developmental plans for Children #2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10-12.

   • Equipment

     Regulation code 57U · Correct by August 18, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, July 17, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit

     Licensing specialist's notes (as published)

     Place additional dramatic play materials in the one year old room. This was corrected at the visit.

   • Diapering and Soiled Clothing

     Regulation code 61U · Correct by August 18, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, July 17, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit

     Licensing specialist's notes (as published)

     Replace diaper mat in the two year old classroom. This was corrected at the visit.

   • Emergency Planning

     Regulation code 66U · Correct by August 18, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, August 4, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document

     Licensing specialist's notes (as published)

     Submit fire drill for the month of July.

   • Feeding of Infants

     Regulation code 72U · Correct by August 18, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, July 29, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document

     Licensing specialist's notes (as published)

     Submit infant feeding schedules for all infants by 8/18/2025.

3. July 16, 2024 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 6 violations

   • Insurance Coverage

     Regulation code 16U · Correct by August 16, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, July 30, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document

     Licensing specialist's notes (as published)

     Submit updated liability insurance.

   • Personnel Files

     Regulation code 30U · Correct by August 16, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, August 27, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document

     Licensing specialist's notes (as published)

     Ensure staff files are complete. OCCL health and safety training is needed from Staff #2,3,13,14, and 15. References needed for Staff #2, 3, 11, 14, and 16. Health appraisal and TB needed for Staff #3 and 6. Staff #10 needs to be re-fingerprinted. Staff #13 needs her out of state results. CPR/FA is needed for Staff #10, 11, and 15.

   • Child Files

     Regulation code 40U · Correct by August 16, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, August 27, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document

     Licensing specialist's notes (as published)

     Ensure child files are complete. Child #3 needs a blood lead screening result. Child #18 needs a health appraisal. Children #11 and 18 need a developmental plan.

   • Hazardous Materials

     Regulation code 45U · Correct by August 16, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, July 17, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document

     Licensing specialist's notes (as published)

     Lock cabinet in the Pre-K room under the sink or remove chemicals and send a picture to OCCL.

   • Indoor Space

     Regulation code 49U · Correct by August 16, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, July 16, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit

     Licensing specialist's notes (as published)

     Place an outlet cover in the two year old bathroom. This was corrected at the visit.

   • Feeding of Infants

     Regulation code 72U · Correct by August 16, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, July 16, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document

     Licensing specialist's notes (as published)

     Submit infant feeding schedule for Child #1.

4. Older than 3 years (not counted in the summary above)

5. July 18, 2023 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 3 violations

   • Personnel Files

     Regulation code 30U · Correct by August 18, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, August 15, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document

     Licensing specialist's notes (as published)

     Ensure all staff files are complete. Staff #3 needs their health and safety training, and a returned service letter or 2 documented attempts. Staff #6 needs their fingerprinting eligibility results. Staff #8 needs their health and safety training. Staff #9 needs their health and safety training, professional development plan, annual review of safe sleep and abuse/neglect signatures. Staff #11 needs their health and safety training, 2 references, release of employment history, and a returned service letter or 4 references and 2 documented attempts. The applicant must be re-fingerprinted and determined eligible.

   • Toilet Facilities

     Regulation code 51U · Correct by August 18, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, July 21, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document

     Licensing specialist's notes (as published)

     Ensure vent fan in the two's room is operating. Fix fan and send a video of fan in use to OCCL.

   • Feeding of Infants

     Regulation code 72U · Correct by August 18, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, July 20, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document

     Licensing specialist's notes (as published)

     Ensure Child #17 and 18 have updated infant feeding schedules on file. Send feeding schedule for Child #17 and #18 to OCCL.

6. July 13, 2022 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 8 violations

   • Insurance Coverage

     Regulation code 16U · Correct by August 12, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, July 27, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document

     Licensing specialist's notes (as published)

     Ensure facility has a current liability insurance certificate.

   • Personnel Files

     Regulation code 30U · Correct by August 12, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, August 12, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document

     Licensing specialist's notes (as published)

     Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #2 needs their DOE certification and Medication certification. Staff #3 needs their completed PD plan, the signature of the annual review of sleep safe, abuse & neglect, a signature of orientation and drug and alcohol and declaration, and an updated health appraisal. Staff #4 needs an updated health appraisal and a completed service letter. Staff #5 needs an updated health appraisal and a completed service letter. Staff #6 needs a complete service letter. Staff #7 needs an updated health appraisal. Staff # 9 and Staff # 10 need a complete service letter. Staff #11 needs 2 references, an updated health appraisal, and a completed service letter.

   • Parents Right to Know

     Regulation code 38U · Correct by July 27, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, July 19, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document

     Licensing specialist's notes (as published)

     Ensure each parent signs the annual parent's right to know log.

   • Child Files

     Regulation code 40U · Correct by August 12, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, July 27, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document

     Licensing specialist's notes (as published)

     Ensure child files are complete. Child # 1,4,5,6,7,10,12,17 need blood lead screening results.

   • Indoor Space

     Regulation code 49U · Correct by July 13, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, July 13, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit

     Licensing specialist's notes (as published)

     Ensure all outlets and power strips are covered in the bathrooms and classrooms.

   • Kitchen and Food Preparation

     Regulation code 50U · Correct by July 13, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, July 13, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit

     Licensing specialist's notes (as published)

     Ensure each classroom has a working thermometer in the refrigerators and freezers.

   • Toilet Facilities

     Regulation code 51U · Correct by July 13, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, July 13, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit

     Licensing specialist's notes (as published)

     Ensure there are paper towels in the two-year-old class bathroom.

   • Feeding of Infants

     Regulation code 72U · Correct by July 13, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, July 15, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document

     Licensing specialist's notes (as published)

     Ensure each infant has a completed written feeding schedule with monthly updates.

Complaint investigations

All 9 complaint investigations in the state's file (which starts November 29, 2021), newest first, with the result and the state's summary as published.

1. Completed February 26, 2026 · Result: Substantiated

   Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint

   The state's summary (as published)

   On January 15, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint alleging inappropriate screen time practices with toddlers, staff use of personal cell phones while supervising children, and insufficient materials in the one-year-old classroom. An investigation was conducted on January 21, 2026. Although no cell phone usage was observed at this visit, administration confirmed a staff person's employment was terminated due to repeated personal cell phone use in the classroom. No evidence was observed to substantiate the allegations regarding inappropriate screen time or insufficient materials. Staff interviews indicated one-year-old children do not use iPads, and employees are subject to termination for personal cell phone use in classrooms. LS #1 observed the one-year-old classroom met requirements for developmentally appropriate materials. During the visit, children were engaged with sensory-based learning materials. LS #1 reviewed Staff #2's timecard documenting attendance concerns and tardiness, written disciplinary records, and copies of the facility's cell phone policy, time-off calendar, code of conduct, and attendance policy. Documentation and staff interviews confirmed Staff #2 violated facility policies related to cell phone use and attendance. Employment was terminated based on those violations.

2. Completed December 5, 2025 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate

   Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint

   The state's summary (as published)

   On November 19, 2025, OCCL received a complaint alleging failure to use appropriate behavior supports. An unannounced visit was conducted on November 26, 2025, to investigate this complaint. There is no evidence to substantiate the complaint for use of inappropriate behavioral supports by Staff #1 or any staff member. Six staff and Administrator #1 were interviewed separately regarding the allegations. All staff who worked in the classroom with Staff #1 denied witnessing or hearing of the inappropriate behavior supports described in the report. Staff #1 stated she has never participated in popping or snatching children. Review of live camera footage did not show Staff #1 engaging in the inappropriate behavior supports alleged in the complaint. LS #1 informed all staff of their mandated reporter responsibilities and reiterated the requirement to contact the Child Abuse and Neglect Report Line if they hear of or witness abuse of children.

3. Completed August 13, 2025 · Result: Substantiated

   Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint

   The state's summary (as published)

   On July 23, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint alleging a lack of respectful communication among staff and the Early Childhood Administrator's absence for at least 50% of the program's operating hours. The complaint was substantiated for the administrator not being present for at least 50% of the operating hours. Administrator #1 reported she does not maintain records of her daily attendance because she is a salaried employee and only provided a pay statement as documentation. Multiple staff reported Administrator #1 is present only during the licensing period; however, Administrator #1 began employment on July 26, 2025, while the licensing period covers the entire month of July. OCCL could not verify Administrator #1's daily attendance without supporting documentation. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint regarding disrespectful communication among staff. Staff #5 stated Staff #1 can be disrespectful depending on the day, and two additional staff noted Staff #1 can be disengaged at times, and sometimes disrespectful. Administrator #1 and Staff #10 indicated Staff #1 does not display disrespectful behavior.

4. Completed August 14, 2024 · Result: Substantiated

   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).

5. Completed May 29, 2024 · Result: Substantiated

   Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint

   The state's summary (as published)

   On May 2, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding concerns about not notifying a parent of a child injury before the child left for the day and not providing an injury report. An investigation was conducted on May 8, 2024. This complaint is substantiated because Parent #1 was not notified of the injury before the child left for the day and Staff #2 states in the text message that she thought Parent #1 was informed of the injury. Parent #1 refused to sign the incident report the next day.

6. Completed April 29, 2024 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate

   Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint

   The state's summary (as published)

   On April 2, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding concerns of not following the food service policy by not forcing children to eat, and concerns about the use of improper discipline by yelling at or frightening children. An investigation was conducted on April 4, 2024. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for concerns of not following the food service policy because both Staff #1 and Staff #2 stated they did not force children to eat and did not participate in or witness food being thrown at Child #1. Staff #3 was present during this described incident and stated she did not witness any food being thrown at Child #1. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for improper discipline based on staff interviews. Staff #1 and Staff #2 stated they do not yell at any children in care. Staff #3 stated she did not witness Staff #2 yell at Child #1 or Staff #1. Staff #1 stated Staff #2 does not yell at her, and they work well together. Lastly, Staff #2 mentioned she has a hearing aid in both ears which could be the reason why her voice is loud, but stated she does not scream at the children.

7. Older than 3 years (not counted in the summary above)

8. Completed October 28, 2022 · 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).

9. Completed September 30, 2022 · Result: Substantiated

   Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint

   The state's summary (as published)

   OCCL received a complaint on September 08, 2022, regarding a staff member not having an understanding of and respect for a child's family and culture; areas, furnishings, and equipment not being in a clean, hazard-free, and safe condition; a staff member not ensuring adult-child interactions, teaching strategies, activities, materials, and equipment are adapted as needed to support all children's learning; a staff member not following diapering procedures; a staff member not following a parent's choice to provide the child's food; improper discipline and staff not teaching by example by not being respectful when speaking to children; a staff member giving out a child's information without written permission from the parent or guardian and the licensee not ensuring children's files are available to staff responsible for particular children on a need-to-know basis; a staff member not following training she received on photographing or videotaping children; improper staff-to-child ratios; and a staff member participating in personal activities that interfere with providing care to children. An investigation was conducted on September 14, 2022. The complaint is substantiated for a staff member not following diapering procedures because the staff member received a written warning for not changing a child's diaper on August 4, 2022. A concern noted was a parent's choice to provide food for their child was not documented in a written statement and kept on file. There was no evidence to substantiate the following allegations: a staff member not having an understanding of and respect for a child's family and culture; areas, furnishings, and equipment not being in a clean, hazard-free, and safe condition; a staff member not ensuring adult-child interactions, teaching strategies, activities, materials, and equipment are adapted as needed to support all children's learning; staff not teaching by example by not being respectful when speaking to children; a staff member givi ng out a child's information without written permission from the parent or guardian and the licensee not ensuring children's files are available to staff responsible for particular children on a need-to-know basis; a staff member not following training she received on photographing or videotaping children; improper staff-to-child ratios; and a staff member participating in personal activities that interfere with providing care to children. Although there was no evidence to substantiate the allegation that Staff #2 specifically used improper discipline, it is concerning that two out of eight staff stated Staff #1 yelled at children when she was employed at the center and the two staff did not report the violation to the center's administration.

10. Completed May 4, 2022 · Result: Substantiated

    Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint

    The state's summary (as published)

    On April 4, 2022, OCCL accepted a complaint in regards to allegations that a staff member was verbally threatening a child in care. An investigation was conducted on April 18, 2022. This complaint is substantiated for improper discipline because children stated that Staff #1 threatens to hit them on the head with a tissue box when they do not listen. One child was hit on the head with a tissue box by Staff #1, but he believes she was being silly.

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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.