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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 6 visits with violations in the state's file (which starts November 12, 2021), newest first, with 10 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. April 20, 2026 · Unannounced · 1 violation

   • Positive Behavior Management

     Regulation code 20U · Correct by April 20, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, April 20, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document

     Licensing specialist's notes (as published)

     A licensee shall ensure the following actions are prohibited. Roughly handling a child or physical punishment inflicted on a child's body, including, but not limited to the following: shaking, grabbing, striking, hairpulling, biting, pinching, plucking, slapping, hitting, kicking, or spanking. Staff member was terminated on 4-7-2026.

2. June 12, 2025 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 2 violations

   • Personnel Files

     Regulation code 30U · Correct by July 11, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, June 18, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document

     Licensing specialist's notes (as published)

     Ensure staff files are complete. Submit health appraisal form for Staff #1, 16 training hours for Staff #2 (not determined), and a DEEDS certificate for Staff #3 (not determined)

   • Toilet Facilities

     Regulation code 51U · Correct by July 11, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, June 18, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document

     Licensing specialist's notes (as published)

     Fix ventilation fan in the Pre-K room and send documentation that this was completed to OCCL.

3. June 7, 2024 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 1 violation

   • Personnel Files

     Regulation code 30U · Correct by July 8, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, July 3, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document

     Licensing specialist's notes (as published)

     Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1, #2, #4, #5, #6, #7 and #9 need updated CPR and first aid cards Send annual training hours for Staff #1 (3 hours) and Staff #4 (18 hours) Staff #1 needs 7-hour OCCL Health and Safety Training Staff #3 needs 4 references or 2 references with a service letter. Staff #8 needs 2 references. Staff #4 needs release of employment. Staff #3 and #4 need service letters. Send documentation to OCCL by July 8, 2024.

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

5. July 12, 2023 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 3 violations

   • Personnel Files

     Regulation code 30U · Correct by July 31, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, July 17, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document

     Licensing specialist's notes (as published)

     Ensure personnel files are complete. Staff #2,7,9,10,11,12,13, and 14 need OCCL's seven hour Health and Safety Course. Send to OCCL when complete.

   • Staff Attendance

     Regulation code 36U · Correct by July 12, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, July 12, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit

     Licensing specialist's notes (as published)

     Ensure staff attendance reflects exact hours worked. Staff in the two's room did not sign out for lunch. this was corrected at the visit.

   • Parents Right to Know

     Regulation code 38U · Correct by July 31, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, July 17, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document

     Licensing specialist's notes (as published)

     Ensure Parent Right to Know Log is complete and have new families sign, as well as any new families who tour. Send to OCCL when complete.

6. December 1, 2022 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 2 violations

   • Personnel Files

     Regulation code 30U · Correct by December 16, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, December 16, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document

     Licensing specialist's notes (as published)

     Ensure personnel files are complete. Staff #1 needs an Administration of Medication Certification. Staff #1 and Staff #3 need current adult health appraisals and results of TB tests or risk assessments.

   • Administration of Medication

     Regulation code 63U · Correct by December 16, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, December 5, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document

     Licensing specialist's notes (as published)

     Ensure completed Medication Administration Records (MARs) are on file for each child who has diaper cream. Children #12, #13, #14, and #15 need MARs signed by their parents/guardians on file.

7. October 27, 2022 · 60-Day Visit · 1 violation

   • Personnel Files

     Regulation code 30U · Correct by November 15, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, December 16, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document

     Licensing specialist's notes (as published)

     Ensure all personnel files include a Health Appraisal and TB results. Staff # 2, 4, and 5 need a Health Appraisal which includes TB results. Send to OCCL when completed. Staff #3 needs 4 references or two attempts made for Service Letters to be returned to the Center. Send to OCCL. Reference letters were received 10/28 for Staff #3. Staff #4's health appraisal was received 10/28. still waiting for staff #2, and 5's health appraisal.

Complaint investigations

All 5 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 June 16, 2025 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate

   Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint

   The state's summary (as published)

   On May 27, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding improper discipline, not following diapering procedures, failing to follow food service policies, lack of cleanliness in indoor spaces, spoiled food, the administrator not being present the required number of hours, and improper staff communications. An investigation began on May 30, 2025, and concluded on June 6, 2025. Based on staff interviews, documentation, and the video footage viewed, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for improper discipline. LS #1 viewed video footage and observed appropriate redirection of children by staff and children calmly exploring different areas in the room. Based on interviews and observation during the visit, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for not following diapering procedures. LS #1 observed diapering that meets the DELACARE regulations. Based on staff interviews and observation at the visit, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for failing to follow food service policies. The food is kept in the kitchen, and no spoiled or expired food was observed. Based on interviews and observation during the visit, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for lack of cleanliness. The staff explained how they clean the rooms, and the classroom had proper equipment to clean and disinfect. The classroom was observed to be clean at the time of the visit. Based on interviews and a review of documentation during the visit, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for the administrator not being present the required number of hours. LS #1 reviewed the attendance for Administrator #1 and Staff #2 which confirmed the Administrator's attendance. Based on interviews and observations during the visit, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for improper staff communications. Staff interviewed did not express any concerns regarding communication with the administrative staff. Admin istrator #1 and Staff #2 shared their policy on communication.

2. Completed May 28, 2025 · Result: Unsubstantiated

   Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint

   The state's summary (as published)

   On May 14, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding allegations of improper sanitization and physical environment. This complaint is unsubstantiated. There was no mold observed, and Administrator #1 stated all repairs were completed after the flood. It was mentioned the carpets were cleaned and shampooed immediately after the flood. Additionally, the carpets and ceiling appeared to be in good condition upon arrival.

3. Completed September 23, 2024 · Result: Substantiated

   Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint

   The state's summary (as published)

   On August 28, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding improper discipline and safe sleep. An investigation was conducted on August 28, 2024. Based on staff interviews and videotape viewed, this complaint is substantiated for improper discipline. Staff #2 lifted Child #2 using one arm and quickly moved Child #2 to lie down in the crib on the infant's stomach. The center acted quickly to remove Staff #2 from the center, and then terminated employment for Staff #2. Based on interviews and a review of video footage, this complaint is also substantiated for a safe sleep violation. Staff #2 was observed placing an infant down in their crib on their stomach, not on their back. Staff #2's employment at the center has been terminated.

4. Completed September 20, 2024 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate with Concern

   Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint

   The state's summary (as published)

   On August 20, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding improper discipline. An investigation was conducted on August 28, 2024. Based on interviews conducted, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for improper discipline. An additional concern noted at the visit was Staff #2 had been inactivated as a staff member at the facility because of information supplied by the center. However, Staff #2 had returned to work without having a new criminal background check completed and receiving a new eligibility letter.

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

6. Completed September 28, 2023 · Result: Substantiated

   Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint

   The state's summary (as published)

   On August 1, 2023, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received four complaints regarding concerns of improper security procedures, not following the center's open-door policy, not providing water to the children, not having a posted menu, and not following proper procedures for soiled clothing. This complaint is substantiated for not following proper security procedures based on interviews with staff members. The door to the facility was temporarily unlocked due to work being completed in the building. This was corrected on August 14, 2023, when a new security system was installed. There is no evidence to substantiate water not being available to children because water was observed in each classroom. There is no evidence to substantiate soiled clothing procedures not being followed based on interviews with staff, as they stated soiled clothing is put in a sealed bag, labeled with the child's name, and sent home the same day. There is no evidence to substantiate inaccurate attendance records for staff and children not being kept accurately because all attendance records viewed reflected the correct number of children and staff, and lunch breaks were recorded. There is no evidence to substantiate not following the open-door policy, as all staff interviewed stated parents are permitted in the center and classrooms. There is no evidence to substantiate menus not being posted, as they were observed posted in every classroom.

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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.