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Child care center · Dover, DE
BRIGHTPATH DOVER
A licensed child care center in Dover, 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: 645 W NORTH ST, Dover, DE 19904
Phone: (302) 730-4730
Ages served: 6 weeks through 12 years.
Age group: Infant through School-Age
Licensed capacity: 135 children
OCCL license number: 1501631
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: 2 facility injuries. No facility deaths reported. 2025: 3 facility injuries. No facility deaths reported. 2024: 2 facility injuries. No facility deaths reported. 2023: 4 facility injuries. No facility deaths reported. 2022: 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)
- 31 violations cited on these visits
- 48 complaint investigations completed (No Evidence to Substantiate: 21; Substantiated: 21; No Evidence to Substantiate with Concern: 4; Unsubstantiated: 1; Unsubstantiated with Concern: 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 7 visits with violations in the state's file (which starts November 12, 2021), newest first, with 46 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.
June 16, 2026 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 11 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by July 8, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, September 21, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete. Seven staff need administration of medication training. Three staff need PD Plan. Six staff need annual review of safe sleep. Five staff need OCCL's health and safety training. Five staff need application/ resume on file. Six staff need job descriptions. Ten staff need references. Two staff need employee declaration and drug/alcohol statement. Two staff need adult abuse registry check. Ten staff need health appraisals. Six staff need TB screening results. Five staff need release of employment. Eight staff need service letters with two documented attempts.
Staff Attendance
Regulation code 36U · Correct by July 8, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, June 17, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff accurately document attendance in each room with the exact arrival and departure time.
Parents Right to Know
Regulation code 38U · Correct by July 8, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, July 21, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure parents-right-to-know log is completed for new and touring families.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by July 8, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, August 18, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure child files are complete. Two children need immunizations. One child needs blood lead screening results. Four children need mat permissions. One child needs updated MAR. Thirteen children need development plans.
Children's Attendance
Regulation code 43U · Correct by July 8, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, June 17, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure children's exact arrival and departure times in each classroom is accurately documented.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by July 8, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, June 22, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure trash can has a lid.
Kitchen and Food Preparation
Regulation code 50U · Correct by July 8, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, June 22, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure classroom fridge has a thermometer. Ensure food is not stored on the floor in the kitchen.
Toilet Facilities
Regulation code 51U · Correct by July 8, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, June 22, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure vents in the bathrooms are clean and working.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Regulation code 61U · Correct by July 8, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, July 21, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff is following proper diapering procedures and disinfecting the changing table after each change.
Administration of Medication
Regulation code 63U · Correct by July 8, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, July 21, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure multiple medications are listed on listed on separate MARs. Four children need updated MARs.
First Aid Kits
Regulation code 65U · Correct by July 8, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, June 22, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure first aid kit is complete. Kit was missing tweezers.
June 9, 2025 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 6 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by July 7, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, August 22, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete. One staff needs a PD plan. Two staff need OCCL's Health and Safety training. Three staff need health appraisal on OCCL's form. Ten staff need documentation showing two requests for service letters. One staff needs annual review of safe sleep, review of child abuse and neglect, orientation, health and safety for child care professionals, application/resume/personal data sheet, 2 references, employee declaration, drug and alcohol statement, adult abuse registry check results, Release of employment, and service letter attempts.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by July 7, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, August 22, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure child files are complete. One child needs health appraisal with immunizations, Four children need blood lead screening results. One child needs MAR with meds on site. Thirteen children need MARs. One child needs infant feeding schedule.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by July 7, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, June 9, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all classrooms have a covered trash can. School age classroom needs a lid for the trash can.
Outdoor Area
Regulation code 53U · Correct by July 7, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, July 15, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure fall zones have enough material and extends at lease six feet in all directions of the equipment. Playground has several areas around the equipment lacking in material.
Equipment
Regulation code 57U · Correct by July 7, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, June 13, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure classrooms have enough materials for children to use. One classroom needs age appropriate books, and manipulatives. One classroom needs blocks, manipulatives, and musical instruments. Two classrooms need musical instruments. One classroom needs blocks and musical instruments.
First Aid Kits
Regulation code 65U · Correct by July 7, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, June 25, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure first aid kits are complete. Center kit is needed and needs to include bandaids, bandage tape, eye patch, finger splints, first aide guide, gauze pads, gloves, instant cold packs, pen and note pad, plastic bags, roll gauze, safety pins, scissors, thermometer, triangular bandage, tweezers. Travel kit is missing bandage tape, eye patch, finger splints, instant cold pack, pen and note pad, plastic bags, thermometer, tweezers, water, liquid soap, emergency numbers, and poison control number.
June 6, 2024 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 12 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by July 1, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, September 19, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete. Three staff need Annual Review of Safe Sleep. Four staff need Annual Review of Abuse and Neglect. One staff needs orientation. Two staff need job descriptions. Nine staff need references. Three staff need letters of eligibility on file. Seven staff need health appraisals with TB. Five staff need release of employment. Four staff need service letters.
Staff Attendance
Regulation code 36U · Correct by June 6, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, June 6, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure ratios are maintained. Specialist observed rm 110 attendance stated one staff in the room 8-8:45 am with nine children the last child was signed in at 8:55 am. This was corrected when a second staff signed in at 9:05 am. At approximately 10:30 am, Specialist exited the building to the outdoor play area. Classroom 114 was in the play area with 1 staff and 14 children. At 10:32, a second staff member entered the outdoor play area with a broom and began sweeping in front of the door. This was discussed with administration who addressed it with staff.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by July 1, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, July 3, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure child files are complete. Three children need date of enrollment. Two children need hour/days attending. One child needs emergency card information. Six children need health appraisals with immunizations. Five children need blood lead screening results. Three children need parents right to know on file. Three children need screen time permission. 18 children need development plans. Three children need transportation permissions. Three children need infant feeding statements updated. Two children need mat permission.
Hazardous Materials
Regulation code 45U · Correct by June 6, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, June 6, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure cleaners are labeled with contents and stored out of reach of children.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by July 1, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, June 24, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure floors, walls, tables and carpets are in good repair and clean. Several classrooms are in need of a deep cleaning.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Regulation code 56U · Correct by July 1, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, June 6, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure cots and sleeping equipment are not touching. Classroom 107 had cots stacked and items touching. This was corrected at visit.
Equipment
Regulation code 57U · Correct by July 1, 2024 · Correction status: Completed
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure classrooms have enough science and music equipment. Classrooms 112 and 113 need additional supplies for music and science.
Sanitation
Regulation code 58U · Correct by July 1, 2024 · Correction status: Completed
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure surfaces in the classrooms are receiving a daily cleaning after use.
Administration of Medication
Regulation code 63U · Correct by July 1, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, June 11, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure medication administration records are written, completely fill out and dated when signed. Classroom 109 had photocopied med logs and were adding the date or using white out and rewriting the date.
Lesson Plans
Regulation code 74U · Correct by July 1, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, July 15, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure lesson plans are current, age appropriate and posted. Classrooms 109,115, and 112 need updated plans posted.
Activity Schedule
Regulation code 76U · Correct by July 1, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, July 15, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure a schedule is posted. Classroom 112 and the School Age room need schedules posted.
Infant and Toddler Care
Regulation code 77U · Correct by July 1, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, June 24, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure hazards are not available or in use. Classroom 112 had latex balloons and disinfecting wipes in reach of the children. Ensure sleep checks are documented. One child did not have a nap or sleep check documented.
February 16, 2024 · Unannounced · 2 violations
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
Regulation code 27U · Correct by February 16, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, February 16, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff to child ratios and group sizes are maintained at all times. Upon review of attendance records, on January 17, 2024 there were up to ten children with one staff member from 2:36 pm until 3pm and then again at 3:55pm until 3:58 pm. The ratio for the room is 1:8 or 2:16.
Children's Attendance
Regulation code 43U · Correct by February 16, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, February 16, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure that exact arrival and departure times for each child is recorded properly in the classroom. One child was recorded on January 16, 2024 as arriving at 9:37 am and leaving the classroom at 9:30 am. This was discussed and corrected at the visit.
Older than 3 years (not counted in the summary above)
June 15, 2023 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 3 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by July 15, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, June 27, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete Staff #1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11.12.13.14.15 need OCCL's 7 hour Health & Safety course. Send to OCCL when complete. Staff #11 needs to complete administration of medication. Send certificate to OCCL when complete. Staff #12 needs 4 references. Send to OCCL when complete. Staff #13 needs to complete First Aid, and CPR. Staff #13 needs to also have four references. Send to OCCL when complete.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by July 15, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, June 27, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure Child Files are complete. Child #21,22,23,24,25,26,all need MAR forms for any medication, diaper cream, or over the counter medication. Send MAR forms to OCCL when complete.
Hazardous Materials
Regulation code 45U · Correct by July 15, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, June 28, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure the cabinet in the scholars room is fixed. Send a picture of the cabinet when repaired.
December 8, 2022 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 8 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by December 30, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, February 24, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are compliant. Staff #1 needs CPR/ First Aid, administration of medication, two references, criminal history determination, and service letters. Staff #2 needs administration of medication. Staff #3 needs CPR/First Aid, administration of medication, two references, a health appraisal with TB, and service letters. Staff #4 needs criminal history determination. Staff #5 needs CPR/ First Aid, administration of medication, two references, release of employment history, and corresponding service letters. Staff #6 needs administration of medication, two references, a health appraisal with TB, release of employment history with corresponding service letters. Staff #7 needs CPR/ First Aid, administration of medication, two references, criminal history determination, release of employment history, and corresponding service letters. Staff #8 needs two references, release of employment history, and corresponding service letters. Staff #9 needs CPR/First Aid, administration of medication, job description, two references, criminal history determination, a health appraisal with TB, and service letters. Staff #10 needs administration of medication. Staff #11 needs administration of medication. Staff #12 needs CPR/ First Aid.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by December 30, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, February 24, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure child files are complete. Child #2 needs an updated health appraisal with immunizations and lead test results. Child #5 and Child #6 need lead test results. Child #8, Child #10, and Child #12 need parent right to know permission. Child #12 needs an updated infant feeding schedule. Child #11 needs an updated health appraisal with immunizations and an updated infant feeding schedule. Child #13 needs transportation permission. Child #14 needs and updated health appraisal with immunizations and transportation permission. Child #16 needs a health appraisal with immunizations and lead test results, and transportation permission. Child #17 needs lead test results and parent right to know permission. Child #18 needs immunizations and lead test results, and parents right to know permission.
Hazardous Materials
Regulation code 45U · Correct by December 8, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, December 8, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Air freshners/ incense is prohibited. This was discussed and removed from the classroom.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by December 30, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, February 24, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure the facility is clean and in good repair. Repair the hole in the stem lab wall. Repair the toilet lid cover in the school-age classroom. Repair the torn bench in the school-age classroom. Repair the school-age faucets to ensure they are cleanable. Clean the walls of the sink in two classrooms.
Outdoor Area
Regulation code 53U · Correct by December 30, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, January 27, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Replace the fall zone mulch to ensure it is nine- inches deep.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Regulation code 61U · Correct by December 8, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, December 8, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Replace the torn diaper mat. This was corrected upon the purchase of a new mat. Ensure changing stations have foot activated diaper pails. This was corrected when an operable foot activated trashcan was provided to the two-year-old classroom.
Emergency Planning
Regulation code 66U · Correct by December 30, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, February 24, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Purchase enough emergency food to shelter in place.
Lesson Plans
Regulation code 74U · Correct by December 30, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, February 24, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Complete and submit a school-age lesson plan.
September 21, 2022 · 60-Day Visit · 4 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by October 13, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, October 17, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete Staff #2 needs an entire file Staff #3 needs orientation and one additional reference Staff #5 needs four references Staff #6 needs four references
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by October 13, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, October 17, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure child files are complete Child #1 needs a health appraisal, immunizations shot records and blood lead test results Child #2 needs blood lead test results Child #3 needs blood lead test results Child #5 needs blood lead test results Child #8 needs an updated health appraisal Child #9 needs transportation permission with school Child #11 needs blood lead test results Child #12 needs an updated health appraisal Child #15 needs an updated health appraisal
Children's Attendance
Regulation code 43U · Correct by September 21, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, September 21, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Children's attendance must be correctly documented at all times. One child was signed into their classroom. This was corrected at the visit when the teacher added the child to the attendance sheet.
Toilet Facilities
Regulation code 51U · Correct by September 21, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, September 21, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure paper towels are available in the bathrooms at all times. This was corrected at the visit when the paper towel dispenser was filled.
Complaint investigations
All 53 complaint investigations in the state's file (which starts November 29, 2021), newest first, with the result and the state's summary as published. In the state's summaries, "IA" is the state's Institutional Abuse Unit.
Completed October 29, 2026 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on September 2, 2026, regarding the food service policy and lack of handwashing. An investigation was conducted on September 10, 2026. There is no evidence to substantiate for not following the food service policy because according to the Administrator, parents provide alternatives for milk, gluten- free items and meat substitutes. There is no evidence to substantiate lack of handwashing because staff stated they wash hands and wipe faces before/after meals and as needed throughout the day.
Completed October 14, 2026 · Result: Unsubstantiated with Concern
Type (as published): IA Investigation
The state's file has no summary for this investigation.
Completed September 30, 2026 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on September 9, 2026, regarding not following diapering procedures. An investigation was conducted on September 10, 2026. There is no evidence to substantiate not following diapering procedures because staff stated they use a mat on the floor to change older children when needed.
Completed September 30, 2026 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on September 3, 2026, regarding not following food service policy. An investigation was completed on September 10, 2026. There is no evidence to substantiate not following food service policy because the center provided substitute food when a child could not consume what was being served. It was also noted the center uses a vegetarian substitute when a product contains pork.
Completed September 2, 2026 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate with Concern
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding mixing of ages, improper staff to child ratio, lack of supervision and outdoor time requirements. An investigation was conducted on August 12, 2026. There is no evidence to substantiate mixing of ages because staff stated they have three different rooms to close, infants/one-year olds, two-year olds and preschool. There is no evidence to substantiate improper staff-to-child ratio because according to attendance records, the classroom was following proper staff-to-child ratio on August 5, 2026, and August 6, 2026. There is no evidence to substantiate lack of supervision because staff were actively engaged with children at the time of the visit. There is no evidence to substantiate outdoor time requirements because staff stated there is a set schedule for outside, temperature guidelines and advisories are followed, and staff supply water when outside. A concern noted was the middle room, measured for 11 children, was over room capacity with 14 children on August 12, 2026.
Completed August 12, 2026 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on July 28, 2026, regarding lack of notification of a contagious disease and improper sharing of napping equipment. An investigation was conducted on July 29, 2026. There is no evidence to substantiate lack of notification of a contagious disease because staff stated families are notified through the center's app and LS #1 reviewed such notifications. There is no evidence to substantiate improper sharing of nap equipment because staff stated cribs are cleaned, sanitized, and sheets are changed before sharing.
Completed July 23, 2026 · 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 July 22, 2026 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on June 23, 2026, regarding not having water outside, lack of supervision, and having too many children outside on the playground. An investigation was conducted on June 26, 2026. There is no evidence to substantiate not having water outside because staff stated they have children bring their water bottles and supply water while on the playground. There is no evidence to substantiate lack of supervision on the playground because staff stated they walk around and monitor as children play. There is no evidence to substantiate too many children on the playground because staff stated a schedule is followed, children stay to their assigned playground, and they maintain each playground's capacity.
Completed July 8, 2026 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on June 12, 2026, regarding infant feeding. An investigation was completed on June 16, 2026. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because staff stated formula is not shared between children and will use center provided formula if a family forgets to bring formula from home.
Completed July 8, 2026 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on June 16, 2026, regarding using an unapproved outdoor area without fencing. An investigation was conducted on June 16, 2026. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because staff stated they were taking the children for a walk and were not playing in the area.
Completed July 7, 2026 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate with Concern
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on June 10, 2026, regarding diapering, infant feeding, staff-to-child ratio, exceeding maximum group size, not meeting the children's needs and accident injury procedures. An investigation was conducted on June 16, 2026. There is no evidence to substantiate diapering non-compliance because according to staff and daily reports, children are being checked frequently and changed every two hours and as needed. There is no evidence to substantiate infant feeding because according to staff and daily reports, children are being fed according to their feeding schedule. There is no evidence to substantiate improper staff-to-child ratio or exceeding maximum group size because according to attendance records, proper ratio and group size were being maintained. There is no evidence to substantiate not meeting the children's needs because staff stated they tend to each child and were observed interacting with the children. There is no evidence to substantiate not following accident injury procedures because staff stated they fill out the reports and notify parents when they are aware of accidents happening. A concern noted was according to attendance records on May 28, 2026, a staff member was signed into Infant 1 on the app, but not on the classroom attendance record. Another concern noted was according to the attendance records on June 2, 2026, an infant was signed into Infant 1 from 7:57 am until 12:37 pm, and from 12:37 pm until 3:19 pm, while also being signed into Infant 2 from 12:40 pm until 2:59 pm, and from 3:01 pm until 5:27 pm.
Completed June 2, 2026 · 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 2, 2026 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on May 19, 2026, regarding exceeding room capacity. An investigation was conducted on May 26, 2026. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because Administrator #1 stated the classroom capacity is 11 children, and they do not exceed the capacity. Transition records confirmed this.
Completed May 28, 2026 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on December 20, 2025, regarding lack of supervision. OCCL's investigation of regulatory non-compliance began after the clearance from other agencies was received. An investigation was conducted on May 12, 2026. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegation of lack of supervision, because according to the staff interviewed and video footage reviewed by the administrator near the time of the incident, Child #1 fell several times throughout the day, continued to walk, and did not cry or appear to be hurt.
Completed May 20, 2026 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
OCCL's investigation of regulatory non-compliance began after clearance from other agencies was received. The Office of Childcare Licensing (OCCL) received a self-reported complaint on April 2, 2026, regarding lack of positive behavior supports. An investigation began on April 10, 2026, and concluded on April 15, 2026. This complaint is substantiated for lack of positive behavior supports because Staff #1 grabbed a child by the arm and used force to make them sit with the group. Staff #1 was placed on administrative leave by the facility on March 30, 2026, and was then terminated from employment on April 7, 2026.
Completed April 1, 2026 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on March 16, 2026, regarding improper release of children, lack of supervision, and lack of positive behavior supports. An investigation was conducted on March 18, 2026. This complaint is substantiated for improper release of children because staff stated they did not check or copy the identification of Person #1 when they picked up from the center. There is no evidence to substantiate lack of supervision because staff stated they supervise and redirect children as needed. There is no evidence to substantiate lack of positive behavior supports because staff stated they have never used the phrase, If they fall, they fall and use positive behavior techniques.
Completed April 1, 2026 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on March 10, 2026, regarding staff doing personal activities, not following the schedule, improper staff-to-child ratio and lack of cleanliness. An investigation was conducted on March 11, 2026. This complaint is substantiated for improper staff-to-child ratio because according to the attendance records, on March 5, 2026, the opening classroom was over staff-to-child ratio with up to eleven children, one of which was an infant, and two staff members from 7:33 am and 7:37 am. On March 9, 2026, the Toddler 3 classroom was over staff-to-child ratio with nine children and one staff member from 1:30 pm until 3:35 pm. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegation of staff doing personal activities because the staff stated they supervise and interact with the children and save phone use for break time. There is no evidence to substantiate not following a schedule because staff stated they follow their daily schedule. There is no evidence to substantiate lack of cleanliness because staff stated the center is cleaned throughout the day and rooms were clean at the time of the investigation. A concern noted was according to attendance records in the Toddler 4 classroom one child was not signed out on March 9, 2026.
Completed March 20, 2026 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on February 20, 2026, regarding lack of positive behavior supports and not following the suspension policy in the handbook. An investigation was conducted on March 4, 2026. There is no evidence to substantiate the lack of positive behavior supports because Administrator stated staff use a combination of redirection and time outs to manage behavior. There is no evidence to substantiate not following the suspension policy in the handbook because it states a child can be sent home for biting at the discretion of the Administrator and dismissed at any time, with or without cause.
Completed January 7, 2026 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on December 5, 2025, regarding lack of supervision and infant feeding. An investigation was conducted on December 10, 2025. This complaint is substantiated for infant feeding because staff stated sometimes they lay infants on the floor to have their bottle. There is no evidence to substantiate lack of supervision because staff stated they supervise the children and at the visit active supervision was observed.
Completed November 21, 2025 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on October 30, 2025, regarding cell phone usage and not providing a quiet activity for children who have rested or slept for 30 minutes. An investigation was conducted on November 5, 2025. There is no evidence to substantiate cell phone usage because staff denied using cell phones for personal reasons during naptime. There is no evidence to substantiate not providing a quiet activity for children who have rested or slept for 30 minutes because staff stated they give quiet activities to children who are not sleeping after 30 minutes. During the visit it was naptime, and the licensing specialist observed staff settling children or working on lesson plans.
Completed November 21, 2025 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on October 29, 2025, regarding accident/ injury procedures. An investigation was conducted on November 5, 2025. This complaint is substantiated because staff stated they had started an accident/ injury report but never completed it to give to the parent.
Completed November 4, 2025 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on October 3, 2025, regarding improper staff-to-child ratio. An investigation was conducted on October 7, 2025. This complaint is substantiated because according to attendance records reviewed, classroom 112 did not follow proper staff-to-child ratio. A concern noted was staff attendance was not complete, because there were three days, a staff member did not sign out of the classroom.
Completed September 17, 2025 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on September 2, 2025, regarding improper staff-to-child ratio. An investigation was conducted on September 3, 2025. This complaint is substantiated because according to attendance records, there were up to eight one-year-olds with one staff member from 7:07 am until 7:17 am.
Completed September 9, 2025 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding not keeping the center clean and lack of sanitation. An investigation was conducted on August 21, 2025. There is no evidence to substantiate not keeping the center clean because staff interviewed stated they clean daily and have a cleaning service deep clean three days a week. Also, the center smelled and looked clean at the time of the visit. There is no evidence to substantiate lack of sanitation because staff stated they sanitize toys, tables, and cots daily.
Completed August 18, 2025 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on July 31, 2025, regarding using an unapproved outdoor space without fencing and going outside when there is a weather advisory. An investigation was conducted on August 4, 2025. This complaint is substantiated for using an unapproved outdoor space without fencing because staff stated they use the back sidewalk with the children, which is not an approved space and is not fenced. There is no evidence to substantiate going outside during a weather advisory because staff stated they followed the guidelines and stayed indoors due to heat.
Completed August 18, 2025 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on July 15, 2025, regarding exceeding staff-to-child ratios, mixing age groups, lack of supervision, and not having outdoor schedules. An investigation was conducted on July 23, 2025. This complaint is substantiated for exceeding staff-to-child ratios because according to attendance records, room 115 was over ratio with up to 13 children with one staff member from 8:47 am until 9:00 am. This complaint is substantiated for lack of supervision because according to staff, they sit and chat while on the playground instead of walking around and supervising the children. There is no evidence to substantiate the mixing of age groups because when classrooms combined, there were only six school-age children present. There is no evidence to substantiate not having outdoor schedules because staff stated they go out at different times and those times are listed on their classroom schedules. Based on attendance records, a concern noted was room 113 had one staff not signed out, and no staff signed in from 1:58 pm until 2:58 pm and again from 4:30 pm until 5:10 pm.
Completed August 15, 2025 · Result: Unsubstantiated
Type (as published): IA Investigation
The state's file has no summary for this investigation.
Completed June 11, 2025 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
OCCL's investigation of regulatory non-compliance began after clearance from other agencies was received. The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on May 9, 2025, regarding improper discipline. An investigation was conducted on June 3, 2025. This complaint is substantiated because video footage that Staff #1 recorded showed Staff #2 shoving a child onto a cot. The center also self-report this incident to OCCL and the Report Line. Staff #2 was suspended immediately and as of May 14, 2025, both Staff #1 and Staff #2 were terminated from employment with the center.
Completed June 11, 2025 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on May 15, 2025, regarding improper sleeping arrangements and not maintaining a safe environment. An investigation was conducted on June 3, 2025. There is no evidence to substantiate improper sleeping arrangements because staff stated they were unaware of any issues and children who cannot walk sleep in cots. There is no evidence to substantiate unsafe environment because staff stated the furniture is only stacked to provide room at naptime to make more room for the cots and the licensing specialist observed the furniture that was stacked did not create a safety concern.
Completed February 24, 2025 · 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 February 24, 2025 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
OCCL's investigation of regulatory non-compliance began after clearance from other agencies was received. On February 11, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding improper discipline, lack of supervision, accident/ injury reports, cleanliness, and diaper changing/soiled clothing. An investigation was conducted on February 17, 2025. There is no evidence to substantiate improper discipline, lack of supervision, or accident/ injury reports because staff stated the injury did not happen at the center, and all staff were engaged with children during the visit. There is no evidence to substantiate lack of cleanliness because the classroom was clean at the visit. There is no evidence to substantiate diaper changing and soiled clothing because staff stated they follow proper diapering procedures and change children when needed.
Completed January 22, 2025 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on December 30, 2024, regarding diaper changing procedures, screen time requirements, not keeping the classroom clean, and not having toys available to the children. An investigation was conducted on January 8, 2025. There is no evidence to substantiate not following diaper procedures because staff stated they use the changing table for diaper changes. There is no evidence to substantiate screen time requirements because staff stated the children are limited to thirty minutes while at the center. There is no evidence to substantiate not keeping the classroom clean because the classroom was being cleaned at the time of the visit and observation did not reveal an unclean environment. There is no evidence to substantiate not having toys available for children because there were toys available in the classroom.
Completed November 25, 2024 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding improper staff-to-child ratio and unsafe indoor space due to construction. An investigation was conducted on November 12, 2024. This complaint is substantiated for improper staff-to-child ratio because according to attendance records there was one staff member with up to 12 three-year-olds in a classroom from 8:27 am until 8:43 am. There is no evidence to substantiate the indoor space being unsafe because there were no visible hazards at the time of the visit and the center has a plan in place to keep the children safe during renovations.
Completed October 18, 2024 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
OCCL's investigation of regulatory non-compliance began after clearance from other agencies was received. On September 9, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding improper discipline and lack of supervision. An investigation was conducted on September 19, 2024. This complaint is substantiated for lack of supervision because Child #1 received facial scratches that Staff #1 was not sure how Child #1 received them, but assumed they were self-inflicted during naptime. This complaint is substantiated for improper discipline because staff stated they have witnessed children being yelled at and handled roughly by Staff #1. A concern noted was the accident report was dated September 10, 2024, but the injury occurred on September 6, 2024. Also, the parent was not immediately notified of an injury to the face.
Completed October 7, 2024 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on September 10, 2024, regarding not following diapering procedures and improper staff-to-child ratio. An investigation was conducted on September 19, 2024. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because staff stated children are not changed on the floor, they use the provided mat. Also, the three-year-old classroom has a changing area with a clean, washable non-porous surface. Attendance records for September 9, 2024, showed all classrooms were following proper staff-to-child ratio.
Completed August 12, 2024 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on July 13, 2024, regarding not following the posted schedule and daily outdoor play. An investigation was conducted on July 22, 2024. There is no evidence to substantiate not following the posted schedule because the staff stated they only allow the children to sleep for two hours, and at the time of the visit, the children were observed waking at their scheduled time. There is no evidence to substantiate daily outdoor play because the staff stated they check the weather daily for the heat index and advisories and take water with them outside.
Completed July 3, 2024 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On June 13, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding diaper changing procedures and not following handwashing procedures. An investigation was conducted on June 26, 2024. This complaint is substantiated for not following proper diapering procedures because the older classrooms do not have a non-porous, wipeable surface for changing diapers/pull ups. This complaint is substantiated for not following proper handwashing procedures because staff stated while they change gloves in between each diaper change, they only wash their hands at the very end.
Completed June 21, 2024 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On May 31, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint regarding improper staff-to-child ratio. An investigation was conducted on June 6, 2024. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because according to attendance records from May 30, 2024, the center followed proper staff-to-child ratios.
Completed June 21, 2024 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On May 29, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint regarding nap time staff-to-child ratio and not following their daily schedule. An investigation was conducted on June 6, 2024. There is no evidence to substantiate for improper nap time staff-to-child ratio because according to staff in the classroom, at least half of the children were asleep before breaks were taken. There is no evidence to substantiate not following their daily schedule because according to the administrator, nap time is dependent on how smoothly the classroom is running and how tired the children are.
Completed June 12, 2024 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate with Concern
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On May 21, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint regarding improper staff-to-child ratio and exceeding room capacity. An investigation was conducted on May 29, 2024. There is no evidence to substantiate the complaint because according to attendance records all classrooms were following proper staff-to-child ratio and room capacity. A concern noted was according to attendance records, there were five children not signed out in room 115 and one staff member was signed in at 12:53 pm but not signed out in room 112.
Completed May 29, 2024 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding improper discipline. An investigation was conducted on May 10, 2024. This complaint was substantiated because a staff member stated the Administrator spoke to a child in an elevated voice that she would be uncomfortable with if it were her child. A concern noted was staff stated the child was held to calm down and upon review of the child's file, there was no documentation of him being held.
Completed May 29, 2024 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding children not having age-appropriate rest equipment. An investigation was conducted on May 10, 2024. This complaint is substantiated because two children who could not walk were sleeping on cots instead of in a crib or pack-n-play. A concern noted was nap equipment in several classrooms was too close together.
Completed May 29, 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).
Completed May 17, 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).
Completed May 3, 2024 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate with Concern
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 5, 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).
Completed January 31, 2024 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on January 4, 2024, regarding not following proper sanitation requirements, adult health requirements, and improper staff-to-child ratio. An investigation was conducted on January 11, 2024. This complaint is substantiated for improper ratio because according to attendance records on December 22, 2023, 10 children were present in the older two's classroom with one staff member from 9:10 am to 9:15 am. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegations of not following proper sanitation requirements or adult health requirements because interviewed staff stated the classrooms are cleaned and sanitized and stated they felt they were able to take off when needed if they were sick.
Completed November 15, 2023 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
The Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint on October 10, 2023, regarding staff not using non-threatening tones and actions when speaking and interacting with others at the center and not following their termination policy. An investigation was conducted on October 16, 2023. This complaint is substantiated for staff communication because two staff stated Staff #1 and Parent #1 were yelling and arguing with each other during the fall party when children were present. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegation that the center did not follow their termination policy because the administrator and Staff #2 stated Parent #1 stated she was withdrawing her child from the center and the center agreed to the request. The administrator also stated if the child were not withdrawn, the center was going to terminate the contract after Parent #1's threatening behavior while at the center.
Older than 3 years (not counted in the summary above)
Completed October 10, 2023 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
The Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint on September 22, 2023, regarding improper discipline, not following accident/injury procedures, and failure to notify OCCL of the injury. An investigation was conducted on September 28, 2023. This complaint is substantiated for not notifying OCCL of the injury when the center became aware that Child #1 required medical treatment. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for improper discipline because the report stated Child #1 ran into the door and his fingers got stuck inside the door. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegation of failure to provide an accident/injury report because an injury report was provided to Parent #2 who also signed the report.
Completed August 29, 2023 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
The Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint on July 24, 2023, regarding a lack of supervision and failure to provide an accident/injury report. An investigation began on July 27, 2023, and concluded on August 2, 2023. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because both Staff #1 and Staff #2, who were supervising the children, stated they did not observe any incidents occurring between Child #1 and Child #2. The administrator stated an accident/injury report could not be written because the center was unaware of any injury occurring.
Completed November 28, 2022 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on October 25, 2022, regarding improper staff-to-child ratio. An investigation was conducted on November 7, 2022. The complaint is substantiated for improper staff-to-child ratio because the specialist observed Staff #3, an aide without criminal history eligibility determination, alone with eight one-year-old children. According to attendance records for the morning, Staff #4 was alone with up to 14 children until 7:29 a.m., the youngest was three-years-old. Two staff had up to 11 children until 7:00 a.m., the youngest was an infant. An additional concern noted was a classroom being over capacity because the specialist observed 19 four-year-old children in a classroom with a capacity of 14 children. Additionally, in this classroom, cots were not 18 inches apart because there was not enough space due to the room being over capacity.
Completed September 23, 2022 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
OCCL received a complaint on September 2, 2022, regarding the center releasing a child to an unauthorized person. An investigation was conducted on September 9, 2022. This complaint is substantiated for improper release of children because the center sent the incorrect child home with Person #1 and did not realize their mistake until Person #1 returned the child to the center. The center did not keep a copy of Person #1's identification. Additional concerns noted were the staff were not truthful when providing information to OCCL and children's attendance documentation was incomplete.
Completion date not published · Result: not published
Type (as published): IA Investigation
The state's file has no summary for this investigation.
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- 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.