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Child care center · Middletown, DE
WONDER YEARS II
A licensed child care center in Middletown, 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: 111 PATRIOT DR, Middletown, DE 19709
Phone: (302) 376-5553
Ages served: 6 weeks through 12 years.
Age group: Infant through School-Age
Licensed capacity: 63 children
OCCL license number: 1443669
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. No facility injuries reported. No facility deaths reported.
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Inspection history
Last 3 years (November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026, when the state's files were last updated)
- 3 visits where violations were cited (the state's file doesn't list visits where nothing was cited)
- 23 violations cited on these visits
- 7 complaint investigations completed (Substantiated: 3; No Evidence to Substantiate: 2; No Evidence to Substantiate with Concern: 2)
A violation means a licensing specialist found that a Delaware licensing rule wasn't met. The state gives the program a date to correct each one and records when it was corrected. Complaint results use the state's own terms, as published. Read the official record for details.
Visits with violations
All 5 visits with violations in the state's file (which starts November 12, 2021), newest first, with 30 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.
May 19, 2026 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 4 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by June 12, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, June 23, 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).
Annual Training
Regulation code 33U · Correct by May 31, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, June 23, 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).
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by June 12, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, June 12, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure Child Files are complete. The following is needed: - Health Appraisal--Child #5, 8 - Current Immunizations--Child #5 - Blood Lead Screener Results--Child #5, 8, 10 -Parent Permission Form (PRTK and Screen Permission)--Child #8
Outdoor Area
Regulation code 53U · Correct by June 12, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, June 25, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure the play ground is free from hazards and materials are in good repair. The artificial turf needs repairs in some areas and there is a hole in the fence that needs repairs.
May 8, 2025 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 9 violations
Staff Qualifications
Regulation code 24U · Correct by June 6, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, June 17, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all staff have DEEDS credentials within 60 days of hire. Staff #5 needs DEEDS ASAP and may not be left alone with children while waiting for the certificate.
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by June 6, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, June 23, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure Staff Files are complete. The following is needed: - CPR/First Aid--Staff #1, 4, 9, 10, 12, 14 - Admin of Med--Staff #6, 9 - Professional Development Plan--Staff #4, 6, 8, 10, 11, ,12 - Annual Review of Safe Sleep--Staff #2, 4, 6, 7, 10, 12 - Annual Review of Abuse and Neglect--Staff #4, 10, 12 - Orientation--Staff #9 - OCCL Health and Safety Training--Staff #6, 9 - Job Description--Staff #2, 9 - References--Staff #2, 6, 8, 9 (2 references are needed if previous work experience, 2 additional if no previous work history) - Adult Abuse Registry--Staff #2, 6, 9 - Health Appraisal/TB Screener--Staff # 2, 6, 9 - Release of Employment--Staff #2, 6, 9 - Service Letters--Staff #2, 8, 9 (2 documented attempts, if no service letter is obtained, 2 additional references are needed)
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by June 6, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, June 9, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure Child Files are complete. The following is needed: - Child #2, 3, 7 need Infant Feeding Schedules Updated for May
Hazardous Materials
Regulation code 45U · Correct by June 6, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, June 12, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all cleaners are labeled. 1 bottle in SA room is unlabeled.
Equipment
Regulation code 57U · Correct by June 6, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, June 23, 2025 · 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).
Sanitation
Regulation code 58U · Correct by June 6, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, May 8, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
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).
Emergency Planning
Regulation code 66U · Correct by June 6, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, May 8, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all rooms have posted evacuation routes. SA room needs one posted.
Lesson Plans
Regulation code 74U · Correct by June 6, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, May 9, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all classrooms have posted lesson plans. There was no visible LP in the SA classroom.
Activity Schedule
Regulation code 76U · Correct by June 6, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, May 8, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all classroom have a posted Daily Schedule. SA needs one posted.
May 21, 2024 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 10 violations
Staff Qualifications
Regulation code 24U · Correct by June 21, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, June 19, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
The Administrator needs School-Aged Specialized training. Inquire with DEEDS
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by June 21, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, July 3, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure that all staff have completed files. * Staff #1 needs CPR/First Aid, OCCL Health and Safety Training Course, Job Description, 2 References, and Health Appraisal/TB Screener. * Staff #2 needs OCCL Health and Safety Training Course, 2 References, a Service Letter and a Health Appraisal/TB Screener. * Staff #3 needs 3 additional training hours *Staff #4 needs an orientation * Staff #5 needs 18 trainings hours (2 in Health and Safety) * Staff #6 needs 8 additional training hours * Staff #7 needs 9 training hours and a Professional Development Plan * Staff #8 needs 9 training hours and a Professional Development Plan * Staff #10 needs OCCL Health and Safety Training course, 1 reference, and Service Letter
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by June 21, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, June 20, 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).
Hazardous Materials
Regulation code 45U · Correct by June 21, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, June 28, 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).
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by June 21, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, June 18, 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).
Kitchen and Food Preparation
Regulation code 50U · Correct by June 21, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, June 6, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure that all refrigerators in the center have working thermometers and read 41 or lower and freezers read 0 or lower. The kitchen fridge was reading 44 . The chest freezer in the kitchen did not have a working thermometer and the Infant Room fridge was reading 55 --both were corrected at visit and the reading was in compliance upon completion of the visit. Submit picture of the kitchen refrigerator thermometer with proper reading.
Outdoor Area
Regulation code 53U · Correct by June 21, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, June 28, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure that the outdoor play space is free from hazards. * Fencing has multiple cracks/chips/holes with exposed sharp edges. * Turf flooring is worn in multiple places exposing the padding underneath. Needs to be repaired or replaced. * Repair or remove two climbing structures (multi-colored slide and rock climbing). Mutiple cracks and exposed edges. IF THE ROCK CLIMBING WALL REMAINS--it must be anchored to the ground to prevent tipping over.
Equipment
Regulation code 57U · Correct by June 21, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, June 18, 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).
Sanitation
Regulation code 58U · Correct by June 21, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, June 18, 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).
Activity Schedule
Regulation code 76U · Correct by June 21, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, June 18, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure that outdoor play is provided daily to all children, weather permitting. Weather was within appropriate range and no children were observed participating in outdoor play during the visit.
Older than 3 years (not counted in the summary above)
May 11, 2023 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 4 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by June 15, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, May 15, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs CPR, First Aid, and a professional development plan. Staff #2 needs an annual safe sleep form signed. Staff #3 needs a professional development plan. Staff #4 needs annual safe sleep, and OCCL's Health & Safety course. Staff #5 needs a Health appraisal with TB. Staff #6 needs CPR, First Aid, and four references. Send all corrections to OCCL when complete.
Parents Right to Know
Regulation code 38U · Correct by June 15, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, May 15, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure Parent Right To Know Log is complete. Send to OCCL when complete.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by June 15, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, May 15, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all Child Files are complete. Child #12 needs blood lead test results. Send to OCCL when complete.
Administration of Medication
Regulation code 63U · Correct by June 15, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, May 15, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all medication is in it's original box. Child #13 had medication that was not in it's original box. Send a picture of the medication in it's original box to OCCL when complete.
May 3, 2022 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 3 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by June 6, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, June 1, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all staff files are complete. Staff #4, 7, and 9 need PD Plan. Staff #9 needs an orientation form.
Child Health Appraisal
Regulation code 41U · Correct by June 6, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, June 1, 2022 · 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).
Administration of Medication
Regulation code 63U · Correct by June 6, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, June 1, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
A (MAR) medication administration record form is needed for any child on medication, diaper cream, cough syrup, sun screen, and bug spray. Child #3,7,9,10,11,12,13,15 and 18 all need a completed MAR form. Please send completed forms to OCCL.
Complaint investigations
All 10 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 June 30, 2026 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On June 11, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding concerns Administrator #1 was not present at the program as required and was not available to supervise daily operations. An investigation was conducted on June 25, 2026. Based on the investigation, there is no evidence to substantiate the complaint. Administrator #1 reported working approximately 30-32 hours per week on-site and provided a regular work schedule totaling approximately 30.75 scheduled hours each week. Administrator #1 also reported attendance is documented through the program's timekeeping system and monitored by Owner #1. Licensing Specialist (LS) #1 interviewed Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #3, regarding Administrator #1's presence at the facility. All staff members reported observing Administrator #1 at the center daily and estimated Administrator #1 works approximately 30 hours each week. Staff consistently identified Staff #4 as the designated person responsible for daily operations during Administrator #1's absence and reported Administrator #1 remains readily available by telephone or text message when needed. During the investigation, LS #1 observed Administrator #1 present at the facility actively supervising program operations. LS #1 also confirmed Staff #4 had been designated to oversee day-to-day operations during periods when Administrator #1 was not on-site.
Completed October 15, 2025 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On September 25, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint concerning a lack of supervision and classrooms being out of staff-to-child ratio. An investigation was conducted on October 1, 2025. Based on the findings of the investigation, this complaint is substantiated for lack of supervision. LS #1 gained access to the facility through Staff #1, who left two children unattended in a classroom to open the door. During the observation, LS #1 also observed Staff #1 leaving the classroom again to open the door for additional arriving children. This complaint is also substantiated for not maintaining proper staff-to-child ratios. LS #1 observed ten children together in the same room, including one two-year-old child, which resulted in the classroom operating over the maximum staff-to-child ratio. An additional concern identified during the investigation involved exceeding room capacity. LS #1 observed ten children signed into the front classroom, while blueprints and measurements on file for the facility indicate the approved capacity for that room is five children. Older measurements for a previously licensed facility at this building indicate the room had a measured capacity of 6. A follow-up visit will occur to re-measure the space if requested by Owner #1 or Administrator #1. An additional concern identified during the investigation was there was no Early Childhood Teacher qualified staff member trained in day-to-day operations present upon LS #1's arrival.
Completed December 2, 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 September 11, 2024 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate with Concern
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On August 14, 2024, a complaint was made into the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) regarding improper discipline by withholding food due to a child's behavior or failure to comply. An investigation was conducted by OCCL beginning on August 22, 2024, and concluding on August 26, 2024. There is no evidence to substantiate the complaint for improper discipline. Staff members interviewed stated they did not witness or participate in withholding food from a child. Staff members reported consistent information with regards to having interactions with a particular child who was having a difficult day and refusing to eat lunch until lunch was almost over. Additional concerns noted at the time of the visits include the facility not using proper field trip procedures and not having a designated individual trained in daily operations on site at all times. On August 22, 2024, Administrator #1 and the named individual responsible for day-to-day operations were both not in the building. After interviewing Administrator #1, it was determined the children's field trip permission slips did not include all required information including the specific destination or date of this trip, the mode of transportation, or which adults would be present.
Completed June 14, 2024 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate with Concern
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On May 13, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding concerns of insufficient staff and improper staff-to-child ratios. An investigation was conducted beginning May 21, 2024, and ending June 12, 2024. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for insufficient staff because during both visits, sufficient staff were present. Attendance records showed sufficient staff to operate. Staff members interviewed stated they have not been responsible for other duties while caring for children. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for improper staff-to-child ratios based on observation of the classrooms during two visits, interviews with staff, and a review of two weeks worth of attendance records. A concern noted during this investigation was the accuracy of the children's and staff's attendance records. In the first attendance records received, there were children not signed in and out as required. In the attendance records received from the week of June 3, 2024, there were both children and staff not signed out of classrooms on four out of the five days.
Completed March 27, 2024 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary of this complaint may name a person, so we don't show it here. It's in the state's published file (see Sources).
Completed January 11, 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).
Older than 3 years (not counted in the summary above)
Completed February 21, 2023 · 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 21, 2022, regarding staff not following sanitation requirements, not notifying parents or guardians when their child has been exposed to a contagious disease or condition, and staff not properly conducting health observations upon children's arrival at the facility. An investigation was conducted on December 29, 2022. This complaint is substantiated for failing to notify parents of a child's exposure to a contagious disease or condition as staff members stated parents had not been notified of this occurrence. Based on observations at the visit, there is no evidence to substantiate the allegations of the center not following proper sanitation requirements or for not properly conducting health observations. Additional concerns noted were children under the age of three had access to large plastic trash bags which were observed being stored under their cots during nap time, and the administrator and other staff stated parents were not being permitted to enter the building after temporary Covid regulations had been lifted.
Completed February 4, 2022 · 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 February 2, 2022 · 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).
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Sources
- Licensed Child Care Providers and Facilities: program details, enforcement action and injuries report.
- Child Care Licensing Compliance Review Information: visits, violations, corrections and specialist notes.
- Child Care Licensing Complaint Reviews: complaint investigations, results and summaries.
All three are published by the Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing on data.delaware.gov as Public Domain and cover about the last five years. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published. Program details last checked October 21, 2026.