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Child care center · Claymont, DE
THIRST 2 LEARN CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
A licensed child care center in Claymont, 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: 2400 PHILADELPHIA PIKE, Claymont, DE 19703
Phone: (302) 475-7080
Ages served: 6 weeks through 12 years.
Age group: Infant through School-Age
Licensed capacity: 144 children
OCCL license number: 939546
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. 2023: 1 facility injury. No facility deaths reported.
View the official record on Delaware's child care search (search for the program's name).
Inspection history
Last 3 years (November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026, when the state's files were last updated)
- 4 visits where violations were cited (the state's file doesn't list visits where nothing was cited)
- 32 violations cited on these visits
- 4 complaint investigations completed (No Evidence to Substantiate: 2; 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 5 visits with violations in the state's file (which starts November 12, 2021), newest first, with 42 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.
August 19, 2026 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 12 violations
Telephones
Regulation code 17U · Correct by September 15, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, September 17, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Post emergency numbers and send a picture to OCCL.
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by September 15, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, September 30, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete. Submit updated fingerprints for Staff #1. Submit Health and Safety training, 4 references, a returned service letter or 2 documented attempts, and release of employment for Staff #2. Submit Health and Safety training for Staff #3. Submit fingerprinting eligibility letter for Staff #4.
Annual Training
Regulation code 33U · Correct by August 31, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, September 16, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all training hours are completed within the required timeframe. Last training hours were submitted on 9/16/2026.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by September 15, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, August 19, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure child files are complete. Submit infant feeding schedule for Child #11 for August and September.
Hazardous Materials
Regulation code 45U · Correct by September 15, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, September 21, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Place a lock on the infant room cabinet or remove exposed chemicals and send a picture to OCCL.
Heating and Cooling
Regulation code 48U · Correct by August 28, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, September 11, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure floor/window fans are inaccessible to children. Remove fan or place fan that is inaccessible to children to OCCL.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by September 15, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, September 11, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Fix ceiling in the school-age room and remove broken/unused items and send a picture to OCCL.
Toilet Facilities
Regulation code 51U · Correct by September 15, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, September 11, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Fix toilets (2) in the girls bathroom in the two year old classroom, along with the hole in the ceiling and send a picture or invoice of services to OCCL.
Outdoor Area
Regulation code 53U · Correct by September 15, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, September 17, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Repair outdoor gate to the toddler playground and send a picture to OCCL.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Regulation code 56U · Correct by August 19, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, August 19, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure infant cribs do not have blankets and infants are removed from highchairs when asleep. Child #10 was observed asleep in a highchair with a blanket. This was corrected when this child was removed.
Sanitation
Regulation code 58U · Correct by September 15, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, August 19, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all classrooms have bleach/water and soap/water. This was corrected at the visit.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Regulation code 61U · Correct by August 28, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, August 19, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Place a diaper changing trash can in the ones and two's classrooms and send picture to OCCL.
August 21, 2025 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 12 violations
Insurance Coverage
Regulation code 16U · Correct by September 19, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, November 28, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Submit liability insurance.
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by September 19, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, November 26, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete: Staff #1: eligibility letter, annual child abuse and neglect review Staff #2: eligibility letter, Administration of Medication certification, 18 training hours Staff #3: DEEDS certificate Staff #5: Administration of Medication certification expires on 8/29/2025. Submit new cert before license expires. Staff #6: eligibility letter Staff #7: 3 training hours Staff #8: Administration of Medication certification Staff #9: CPR/FA, 10 training hours, annual review of safe sleep and child abuse and neglect Staff #10: DEEDS certificate Staff #11: Administration of Medication certification Staff #12: Administration of medication certification, professional development plan, OCCL health and safety training, job description, 4 references, declaration/drug and alcohol statement, returned service letter or 2 documented attempts. Staff #13: 4 references, adult abuse registry check, health appraisal w/ TB, release of employment history, returned service letter or 2 documented attempts. Staff #14: DEEDS certificate, Administration of Medication certification, orientation form, OCCL health and safety training, application/data sheet/resume, 3 references, adult abuse registry check, health appraisal w/ TB, release of employment history, returned service letter or 2 documented attempts. Staff #15: DEEDS certificate, orientation form, OCCL health and safety training, job description, declaration/drug and alcohol statement, release of employment history, returned service letter or 2 documented attempts.
Staff Attendance
Regulation code 36U · Correct by September 19, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, August 21, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff and children are signed in and out. One staff member was not signed in, and one child was not signed in the infant room. This was corrected at the visit.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by September 19, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, November 25, 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 #5 to OCCL.
Children's Attendance
Regulation code 43U · Correct by September 19, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, August 21, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff and children are signed in and out. One staff member was not signed in, and one child was not signed in, in the infant room. This was corrected at the visit.
Hazardous Materials
Regulation code 45U · Correct by September 19, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, October 24, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure cabinets have locks (if accessible to chemicals/hazards). Place locks on cabinet in the one year old room and send a picture to OCCL.
Heating and Cooling
Regulation code 48U · Correct by September 19, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, November 6, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure floor/window fan and cords are inaccessible to children. Remove all fans and send a picture to OCCL.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by September 19, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, October 24, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Fix cabinet in the one year old room and send a picture to OCCL. Place an outlet cover in the two year old room (CAV) Ensure gate in the school-age room is closed to ensure children do not roam in the back area. Straighten up the back area to ensure hazards are clear.
Toilet Facilities
Regulation code 51U · Correct by September 19, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, November 13, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure toilet is repaired in the boys bathroom. This was corrected at the visit. Repair light in the girls bathroom.
Equipment
Regulation code 57U · Correct by September 19, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, October 24, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensue broken toys are removed from the classroom. Remove broken toys from the one year old classroom and send a picture to OCCL.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Regulation code 61U · Correct by September 19, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, October 24, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Replace diaper changing mats in the one, two, and infant rooms and send a picture to OCCL.
Lesson Plans
Regulation code 74U · Correct by September 19, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, November 6, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure lesson plan has all components each day. Send 1 week of lesson plans for the two year old room to OCCL.
September 1, 2024 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 1 violation
Annual Training
Regulation code 33U · Correct by September 30, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, September 30, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Submit training hours for Staff #1 and 2. Training hours were not submitted 30 days before license expiration.
August 13, 2024 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 7 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by September 13, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, November 25, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Submit the following to complete staff files: - full files for Staff #10 and 11, orientation form for Staff #5, references for Staff #4 and 5, release of employment for Staff #5, service letters for Staff #4 and 5, annual safe sleep and child abuse and neglect review for Staff #6, full files with return dates and updated paperwork for Staff #7, 8, and 9, documentation of CPR/FA for Staff #3, 7, 8, and 2.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by September 13, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, November 20, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure child files are complete. Child #8 needs an updated health appraisal. All infants need an infant feeding schedule.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by September 13, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, September 13, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Replace ceiling tiles to ensure there are no open holes in the ceiling. Remove the floor AC units in each classroom and send a picture of ceiling and units removed to OCCL.
Toilet Facilities
Regulation code 51U · Correct by September 13, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, September 16, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all toilets are in working order. Fix the toilet in the boys bathroom and send a video of the toilet working to OCCL.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Regulation code 61U · Correct by September 13, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, August 13, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Replace diaper changing mat in the infants and two year old classroom.
Transportation
Regulation code 67U · Correct by September 13, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, August 13, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Place an eye patch, safety pins, thermometer, water, and soap in the first aid kit for the bus. Take a picture and send to OCCL.
License Renewal
Regulation code 8U · Correct by September 13, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, August 13, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure renewal application is submitted 60 days before license expiration. Corrected a the visit when the licensing specialist collected the application.
Older than 3 years (not counted in the summary above)
August 7, 2023 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 10 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by September 7, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, November 21, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Submit the following to complete staff files: CPR/FA certification for 8 staff members, DEEDs certificates for 7 staff members, administration of medication certification for 5 staff members, prof. dev. plans for 8 staff members, safe sleep acknowledgement for one staff member, OCCL health and safety training for all staff except #16, job descriptions for two staff members, references for 3 staff members, drug alcohol and declaration and fingerprinting for 1 staff member, adult abuse for 3 staff members, release of employment and service letters for 2 staff members. Not determined and will become non-compliant if not received by 8-31-23- annual training 18 hours for Staff #4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, & 16.
Annual Training
Regulation code 33U · Correct by August 30, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, November 21, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Documentation of annual training is needed for 11 staff members.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by September 7, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, November 17, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Submit the following to complete children's files: a health appraisal with immunizations for 3 children, a health appraisal only for one child, blood lead test results for 7 children, transportation permission for 2 children and an infant feeding schedule for one child.
Hazardous Materials
Regulation code 45U · Correct by September 7, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, September 18, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Move hand sanitizer and bleach out of reach of children or install child-proof locks.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by September 7, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, September 18, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Replace tape on the stage in the SA room to make the surface cleanable.
Kitchen and Food Preparation
Regulation code 50U · Correct by September 7, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, October 11, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Place a new thermometer in the refrigerator in the infant room. Take a picture of it indicating 41 degrees F or below.
Toilet Facilities
Regulation code 51U · Correct by September 7, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, August 8, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Repair ventilation fans in both preschool bathrooms. Send documentation to OCCL.
Emergency Planning
Regulation code 66U · Correct by September 7, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, September 8, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Post an evacuation plan in the SA room.
Feeding of Infants
Regulation code 72U · Correct by September 7, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, October 26, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Send updated infant feeding schedules for all infants in care.
Lesson Plans
Regulation code 74U · Correct by September 7, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, September 25, 2023 · 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).
Complaint investigations
All 6 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 October 16, 2026 · 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).
Completed April 16, 2026 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate with Concern
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On March 9, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint alleging use of confining equipment that is not developmentally appropriate for a preschool age child and staff using inappropriate behavior supports by yelling. An investigation was conducted on March 17, 2026. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for use of confining equipment not developmentally appropriate for a preschool age child in care or use of inappropriate behavior supports. While Person #1 stated Child #1 was observed in confining equipment, on multiple occasions, Administrator #1 denied seeing the use of a highchair to constrain a child and two classroom staff denied placing Child #1 in that confining equipment. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for staff yelling at children as Administrator #1 and two staff interviewed all denied use of yelling for behavior support. A concern noted at the visit was incident reports were not signed by a parent or guardian as required.
Completed March 4, 2025 · 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 June 10, 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 August 10, 2023 · 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).
Completed November 9, 2022 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
The Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint on November 1, 2022, regarding parents not being permitted to enter the facility. An investigation was conducted on November 2, 2022. This complaint is substantiated due to families having to ask to enter the building and all families should be entering the building, walking their children to the classroom, and have access at any time without asking.
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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.