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Child care center · Lewes, DE
LOTUS BLOSSOM LEARNING CENTER I
A licensed child care center in Lewes, 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: 19305 BEAVER DAM ROAD, Lewes, DE 19958
Phone: (302) 947-9341
Ages served: 6 weeks through 5 years.
Age group: Infant through Pre-School
Licensed capacity: 54 children
OCCL license number: 982376
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)
- 6 visits where violations were cited (the state's file doesn't list visits where nothing was cited)
- 31 violations cited on these visits
- 6 complaint investigations completed (No Evidence to Substantiate: 3; Substantiated: 3)
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 8 visits with violations in the state's file (which starts November 12, 2021), newest first, with 48 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 18, 2026 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 8 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by September 11, 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. One staff needs a signed employee declaration. One staff needs two references. One staff needs a health appraisal with TB screening. One staff needs OCCL's Health and Safety Training, four references, adult abuse registry check, health appraisal with TB screening, and Release of Employment history.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by September 11, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, September 21, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure child files are complete. One child needs a child information card with emergency information and transportation permission, a blood lead level test result and health appraisal. Two children need a blood lead level test result. Four children need development plans.
Heating and Cooling
Regulation code 48U · Correct by September 11, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, August 27, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure heating equipment is properly shielded. Repair baseboard heater in the two-year-old classroom.
Kitchen and Food Preparation
Regulation code 50U · Correct by September 11, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, August 24, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
The state's notes for this violation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They're in the state's published file (see Sources).
Toilet Facilities
Regulation code 51U · Correct by September 11, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, August 24, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure children's toilet rooms have working ventilation. Repair ventilation fan in the pink bathroom in the pre-k classroom.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Regulation code 61U · Correct by September 11, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, August 24, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure diaper pails have a liner. Add liner to the diaper pail in the two-year-old classroom.
Administration of Medication
Regulation code 63U · Correct by September 11, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, August 24, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure medications, including sunscreen, are properly labeled with the child's name. Review sunscreens in the two-year-old classroom and re-label as needed.
Infant and Toddler Care
Regulation code 77U · Correct by August 18, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, August 18, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure balloons are not used with infants and toddlers. Children in the one-year-old classroom were observed playing with balloons. This was corrected at the visit when it was immediately addressed with the staff and the balloons were removed.
July 21, 2026 · Enforcement Visit · 1 violation
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by August 28, 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. One staff needs orientation, references, adult abuse registry check, and one more attempt to obtain service letters. One staff needs safe sleep review and one more attempt to obtain service letters.
May 14, 2026 · Enforcement Visit · 1 violation
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by June 5, 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. One staff needs OCCL's Health and Safety Training, four references, employee declaration & drug/alcohol statement, and adult abuse registry check. One staff needs orientation and two additional references. One staff needs a health appraisal with TB. One staff needs a review of safe sleep and a health appraisal with TB. One staff needs OCCL's Health and Safety Training, adult health appraisal with TB, and one more attempt to obtain service letters.
March 17, 2026 · Unannounced · 2 violations
General Qualifications
Regulation code 28U · Correct by April 3, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, March 20, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff are fingerprinted for a comprehensive background check and receive an eligibility determination prior to being present at the center. Upon arrival to the center, a staff person, who has not been fingerprinted, was observed alone with children. Send staff person to be fingerprinted and prohibit them from center until comprehensive background check is complete and eligibility determination is made.
Heating and Cooling
Regulation code 48U · Correct by March 17, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, March 17, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure space heaters are not used. This was corrected at the visit when it was addressed with the Owner and the heater was removed from the two-year-old classroom immediately.
August 12, 2025 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 10 violations
General Qualifications
Regulation code 28U · Correct by August 19, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, August 21, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure individuals who may come into contact with children are fingerprinted and determined eligible. Two adults reside in the apartment above the center and have not been fingerprinted.
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by September 12, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, October 27, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete. One staff needs four references. One staff needs an accurate job description, three more references, eligibility letter, adult abuse check, and an adult health appraisal with TB screening. One staff needs two more references. One staff needs a PD plan. One staff needs to submit an application to DEEDS Early Learning, needs an adult health appraisal with TB screening, two documented attempts to obtain service letters and two more references if service letter is not returned. One staff needs to complete OCCL's Health and Safety Training for Child Care Professionals, needs one more attempts to obtain service letters, two more references if the service letter is not returned, and an adult health appraisal with TB screening. One staff needs Orientation, OCCL's Health and Safety Training for Child Care Professionals, and two documented attempts to obtain service letters.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by September 12, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, September 18, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure child files are complete. One child needs a blood lead level test result. Three children need a blood lead level test result and completed MAR for sunscreen. Two children need a completed MAR for sunscreen. One child needs a blood lead level test result and emergency transportation permission. All younger one-year-old's need e developmental plan.
Children's Attendance
Regulation code 43U · Correct by August 12, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, August 12, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure each child's exact arrival and departure is documented. One child was not signed into the pre-k classroom. This was corrected at the visit when the child was signed in.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by September 12, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, August 18, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure children's belongings are stored separately and not touching. Re-organize children's belongings in the two-year-old classroom. Ensure air fresheners are not used. An air freshener was observed in the ventilation fan in the pre-k girl's bathroom. Remove air freshener.
Kitchen and Food Preparation
Regulation code 50U · Correct by September 12, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, August 19, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure thermometers are in each refrigerator and freezer and the freezer temperature does not exceed zero degrees. Add a thermometer to the two-year-old classroom's refrigerator and freezer. Adjust temperature in the large freezer in the kitchen so it is 0 degrees or below.
Toilet Facilities
Regulation code 51U · Correct by September 12, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, September 23, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure ventilation fan is working properly. Repair fan in the pre-k boy's bathroom.
Outdoor Area
Regulation code 53U · Correct by September 12, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, October 6, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure fall zone requirements are met. Replenish mulch in the one and two-year-old play area. Ensure newly installed gate self-closes and self-latches. Repair gate.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Regulation code 61U · Correct by September 12, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, September 9, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure the mat used for pull-up changes in the three-year-old classroom is non-absorbent, free from rips or tears. Replace mat.
Activity Schedule
Regulation code 76U · Correct by September 12, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, August 18, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure activity schedules list the times of each activity. Add times to the two-year-old schedule.
August 1, 2024 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 9 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by August 30, 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. One staff person needs CPR/first aid training, orientation, adult health appraisal with TB screening/results, and letter of eligibility. One staff person needs a Professional Development Plan and adult health appraisal with TB screening/results. One staff person needs an annual review of safe sleep and child abuse and neglect.
Parents Right to Know
Regulation code 38U · Correct by August 30, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, August 12, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure Parent's Right to Know log is completed for enrolled families and anyone touring the center.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by August 30, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, September 18, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure child files are complete. One child needs days of enrollment, days of attending, and blood lead level test result. One child needs a blood lead level test result. One child needs date of enrollment, updated health appraisal, and blood lead level test result. One child needs hours and days of attending. One child needs date of enrollment and days of attending. One child needs date of enrollment. Ensure children have correct Medication Administration Record (MAR) completed for sunscreen. Two children need a corrected MAR.
Children's Attendance
Regulation code 43U · Correct by August 30, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, August 1, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure attendance includes the exact arrival and departure of each child daily. One child was not signed into the three-year-old classroom. This was corrected at the visit when the child was signed in.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by August 30, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, August 26, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure indoor space is in good repair. An exit sign in the four-year-old classroom was dangling from the wall, unsecured. Repair exit sign and secure above door. Ensure exposed outlets are covered. Add outlet covers to the one and two-year-old classrooms.
Kitchen and Food Preparation
Regulation code 50U · Correct by August 30, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, August 12, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
The state's notes for this violation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They're in the state's published file (see Sources).
Outdoor Area
Regulation code 53U · Correct by August 30, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, August 12, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure fall zone requirements in the outdoor play area are met. Replenish mulch to nine inches.
Lesson Plans
Regulation code 74U · Correct by August 30, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, August 12, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure lesson plans contain weekly opportunities for a food/healthy habit, music, sensory, and science and daily activities in physical, cognitive, social-emotional, and language/literacy. The four and five-year-old lesson plan did not include a weekly opportunity for a food/healthy habit or music. The two-year-old classroom had the same activities for cognitive and social-emotional for several weeks. The three-year-old classroom did not have a weekly opportunity for a food/healthy habit.
Activity Areas
Regulation code 75U · Correct by August 30, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, August 12, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure art supplies are accessible in the two-year-old classroom.
Older than 3 years (not counted in the summary above)
August 15, 2023 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 10 violations
Insurance Coverage
Regulation code 16U · Correct by August 29, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, October 13, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Purchase general liability insurance.
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by August 29, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, October 13, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete. One staff member needs CPR and first aid certification. Two staff members need administration of medication certification. Two staff members need complete orientation. Nine staff members need OCCL's health and safety training. One staff member needs an application or resume. One staff member needs a job description. Three staff members need two references. One staff member needs one reference. Two staff members need an adult health appraisal with TB results. Two staff members need release of employment history. Three staff members need service letters.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by August 29, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, October 13, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure child files are complete. Five children need health appraisals. Three children need blood lead screening results.
Hazardous Materials
Regulation code 45U · Correct by August 29, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, August 16, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure hazardous materials are locked or stored out of children reach. The cabinet under the sink in the pre-k classroom had paint, soil, and cleaner stored under an unlocked cabinet.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by August 29, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, October 13, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure floors, walls, and surfaces are in good repair. Repair the ceiling vent in the pre-k classroom. Repair the floor vent in the one-year-old classroom. Repair the baseboard in the two-year-old classroom under the window. Replace the outlet plate cover in the hall by the three-year-old classroom. Ensure 35 square feet per child is available in each classroom. The capacity for the one-year-old classroom is four; however, six children were observed in the classroom. Submit a plan to OCCL to ensure no more than four children are present in the classroom at one time. Discontinue the use of air fresheners. Air fresheners were observed in the three-year-old classroom, pre-k classroom, and hallway. This was discussed and corrected when the air fresheners were removed. Ensure trash cans are covered. A small trash can was observed under the deski n the pre-k classroom without a cover.
Kitchen and Food Preparation
Regulation code 50U · Correct by August 29, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, October 19, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure freezers are 0 degrees F or colder. The large freezer was not at 0 degrees F.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Regulation code 56U · Correct by August 22, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, October 19, 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).
Equipment
Regulation code 57U · Correct by August 29, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, September 28, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Purchase additional science equipment/materials for the three-year-old classroom.
Feeding of Infants
Regulation code 72U · Correct by August 15, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, August 15, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure infants are held for bottle feeding or in a feeding chair. An infant was observed with a bottle in a bouncer. This was discussed and corrected when the staff agreed to comply in the future.
Lesson Plans
Regulation code 74U · Correct by August 29, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, October 13, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure lesson plans contain daily opportunities for physical, social-emotional, language/literacy, and cognitive development. The infant classroom, two-year-old classroom, and pre-k classroom lesson plans need daily opportunities for cognitive development. The three-year-old classroom lesson plan needs daily opportunities for physical and social-emotional development. Ensure weekly opportunities for each special activity for 24 months and older. The pre-k and two-year-old classroom need food/health habits.
August 3, 2022 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 7 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by August 17, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, October 27, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete. One staff member needs CPR and first aid certification. Two staff members need administration of medication training/certification. One staff member needs one reference. Three staff members need eligibility letters. One staff member needs to be fingerprinted. One staff member needs release of employment history and corresponding service letters.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by August 17, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, September 22, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure child files are complete. Two children need blood lead screening results.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by August 17, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, September 30, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Remove the exposed wire in the two-year-old bathroom. Ensure carpets are in good repair. The foam carpet in the infant classroom was ripped and the foam was exposed. This was corrected when the carpet was removed.
Kitchen and Food Preparation
Regulation code 50U · Correct by August 17, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, September 30, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all refrigerators are at 41 degrees F or colder. The refrigerator in the two-year-old classroom read 50 degrees F.
Outdoor Area
Regulation code 53U · Correct by August 17, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, October 27, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Replenish the mulch under all fall zones with nine inches of mulch. Move all slides and climbing equipment to the fall zone area.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Regulation code 56U · Correct by August 17, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, August 3, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure bedding is stored not touching. The fitted sheets were observed on stacked nap mats in the one-year-old classroom. This was discussed with staff and staff agreed to comply.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Regulation code 61U · Correct by August 17, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, September 22, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure foot-activated diaper pails are used for diapers. The infant classroom, one-year-old classroom, two-year-old classroom, and three-year-old classroom did not have a foot-activated diaper pail. A foot-activated diaper pail was placed in the infant, one-year-old, and three-year-old classrooms. Purchase one for the two-year-old classroom.
Complaint investigations
All 11 complaint investigations in the state's file (which starts November 29, 2021), newest first, with the result and the state's summary as published.
Completed April 1, 2026 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On March 17, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding release of children and unqualified staff being alone with children. An investigation was conducted on March 19, 2026. This complaint is substantiated for unqualified staff being alone with children because according to attendance records recently obtained for March 2, 2026 March 11, 2026, an unqualified staff person was alone with the infants on four of the six days reviewed. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegation of improper release of children because staff interviewed stated guardian permission was obtained prior to the children leaving the center. Calls logs and text messages reviewed support this. However, removing children from the center's care, even with parent/guardian permission, should not be a way the center maintains compliance with required ratios. Other concerns noted were safe sleep violations and restricted space for free movement in the one-year-old classroom.
Completed April 1, 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 July 9, 2025 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On June 24, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding using alcohol while caring for children, staff not having a health appraisal indicating they are able to care for children, and staff not being respectful by not using non-threatening tones. An investigation was conducted on July 1, 2025. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because all staff interviewed stated they have never suspected a staff person in the center of consuming or being under the influence of alcohol while working. Staff #1 denied all allegations of drinking while working, further stating the doctor completing the health appraisal misrepresented the information he/she shared with them. While speaking with Staff #1, there was no physical evidence to prove he/she was consuming alcohol. Staff #1 spoke articulately, his/her eyes were clear, and there was no detectable odor of alcohol. Lastly, all staff interviewed stated they have never heard Administrator #1 use threatening language or tones while speaking on the phone or in person to others.
Completed August 29, 2024 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On July 15, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding unsafe indoor space. An investigation was conducted on August 1, 2024. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because during a thorough walk-through of the center for a full compliance visit, Licensing Specialist #1 did not observe any furniture made of plywood and crates. Additionally, Owner #1 denied the allegation of using plywood and crates as a table for children.
Completed June 20, 2024 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On June 3, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding fencing requirements. An investigation was conducted on June 3, 2024. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because although the large, rear gate in the fence was broken, there is a plan to have it repaired, and it was securely closed with cords rendering it inaccessible to children. Additionally, there is another gate and an exit into the center which can be accessed by the children. The fence height was previously approved by OCCL and has not changed.
Completed February 23, 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 February 5, 2024, regarding improper staff-to-child ratio. An investigation was conducted on February 6, 2024. This complaint is substantiated for improper staff-to-child ratio because during the visit a staff without eligibility was alone with children, and according to attendance records, there were several days when staff were not signed into classrooms, but children were present.
Older than 3 years (not counted in the summary above)
Completed January 9, 2023 · 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, 2022, regarding child health exclusions, adult health requirements, and respectful communication. An investigation was conducted on January 3, 2023. There is no evidence to substantiate the complaint because the interviewed staff denied the allegations and this specialist observed notifications of the communicable diseases sent to parents.
Completed December 20, 2022 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary of this complaint may name a person, so we don't show it here. It's in the state's published file (see Sources).
Completed December 15, 2022 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
The Institutional Abuse Unit (IAU) received a complaint on September 28, 2022, and The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received the complaint on September 30, 2022, regarding a staff member inappropriately touching a child in care, improper discipline, and lack of supervision. On December 6, 2022, IAU stated their investigation would be closed with no indication of sexual abuse. An investigation by OCCL was conducted on December 13, 2022. There is no evidence to substantiate the complaint for improper discipline or lack of supervision because the interviewed staff all denied the allegations.
Completed June 9, 2022 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
OCCL received a complaint on May 19, 2022, regarding discrimination, not following the termination policy in handbook, not consulting with parents and professionals, if necessary, to design effective positive behavioral interventions and to adapt behavior management practices for a child who has a special need, and not having activity areas accessible to the child because he was kept in the office. An investigation was conducted on May 25, 2022. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because staff denied the allegations and materials, toys, and equipment were observed in the office.
Completed January 5, 2022 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
OCCL received a complaint on December 21, 2021, regarding improper discipline. An investigation was conducted on December 28, 2021. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because staff and children denied the allegation.
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- 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.