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Child care center · Milford, DE
SMART START LEARNING CENTER LLC
A licensed child care center in Milford, 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: 350 MILFORD HARRINGTON HWY, Milford, DE 19963
Phone: (302) 265-2027
Ages served: 6 weeks through Kindergarten.
Age group: Infant through School-Age
Licensed capacity: 46 children
OCCL license number: 1494516
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. 2024: 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)
- 3 visits where violations were cited (the state's file doesn't list visits where nothing was cited)
- 12 violations cited on these visits
- 1 complaint investigation completed (Substantiated: 1)
A violation means a licensing specialist found that a Delaware licensing rule wasn't met. The state gives the program a date to correct each one and records when it was corrected. Complaint results use the state's own terms, as published. Read the official record for details.
Visits with violations
All 8 visits with violations in the state's file (which starts November 12, 2021), newest first, with 33 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.
November 18, 2025 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 4 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by December 10, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, February 23, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are completed. Staff #1 needs four reference letters, Staff #2 needs OCCL health and safety training, Staff #3 needs CHU eligibility determine letter.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by December 10, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, December 4, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure child files are completed. Child #4 and Child #7 needs blood lead test result
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by December 10, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, December 4, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure children's belonging are not touching in the preschool classroom.
Outdoor Area
Regulation code 53U · Correct by December 10, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, December 4, 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).
October 22, 2025 · Unannounced · 2 violations
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Regulation code 56U · Correct by October 23, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, October 23, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Toys or objects attached to cribs, pack-and-plays, or playpens are prohibited. Two infants were in their own pack-n-play with a boppy on the railing. One infant also had a blanket on the rail of the pack-n-play. Three one-year-old children were asleep on their cots that were less than 18 inches apart.
Feeding of Infants
Regulation code 72U · Correct by October 23, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, October 23, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
An infant must be held for bottle-feeding. One infant was in a pack-n-play with a bottle, self-feeding, lying down.
November 13, 2024 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 6 violations
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
Regulation code 27U · Correct by November 13, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, November 13, 2024 · 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).
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by December 2, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, December 2, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Complete file is needed for three staff members. Staff #1 and Staff #2 needs OCCL health and safety training. Staff #3 needs a DEED certification.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by December 2, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, December 2, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Complete file is needed Child #1. Child #1 needs a blood lead test results.
Outdoor Area
Regulation code 53U · Correction status: Completed, December 2, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Repair or replace the gate for the outdoor play area to ensure self latching.
Feeding of Infants
Regulation code 72U · Correct by December 2, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, December 2, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Provide a monthly infant feeding schedule for each infant in care.
Lesson Plans
Regulation code 74U · Correct by December 2, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, December 2, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Provide a weekly opportunities for special activities and social emotional on the lesson plan.
Older than 3 years (not counted in the summary above)
November 6, 2023 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 9 violations
Positive Behavior Management
Regulation code 20U · Correct by November 6, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, November 21, 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).
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by November 22, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, November 21, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Complete files are needed for the following staff members: Staff #1 needs annual training hours, professional development plan, OCCL Health and safety training and an adult health appraisal with TB. Staff #2 needs OCCL health and safety training, Staff #3 needs professional development plan, Staff #4 needs annual training hours, Staff #5 needs a complete file.
Staff Attendance
Regulation code 36U · Correct by November 22, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, November 14, 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).
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by November 22, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, November 21, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Provide feeding schedule for Child #6
Children's Attendance
Regulation code 43U · Correct by November 22, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, November 14, 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).
Kitchen and Food Preparation
Regulation code 50U · Correct by November 6, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, November 7, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
A staff member was observed washing her hands in the basin sink and mop bucket was observed by the hand-washing sink with left over food in the sink. (This was corrected when staff agreed to wash hand in the hand-washing sink and mop backets were placed in the cleaning supply room.
Outdoor Area
Regulation code 53U · Correct by November 22, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, November 21, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure the outdoor fence is self closing. Repair or replace the self closing mechanism.
Administration of Medication
Regulation code 63U · Correct by November 22, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, November 21, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Follow the MAR procedure for all medication, update all MAR documents and return all unused meds.
Lesson Plans
Regulation code 74U · Correct by November 22, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, November 21, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Add a cooking or healthy habit to all lesson plans for classroom over 24 months. Post all lesson plan in each classroom.
May 23, 2023 · Unannounced · 1 violation
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
Regulation code 27U · Correct by May 23, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, May 23, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff-to-child ratios are maintained at all times. An aide was observed alone with six children, ages one through two during nap time. This was corrected when a qualified ECT returned from her lunch break and entered the classroom.
November 2, 2022 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 4 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by November 16, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, December 13, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete. Five staff members need CPR and first aid certification. One staff member needs administration of medication training/certification. Two staff members need a professional development plan. One staff member needs orientation. One staff member needs one reference. One staff member needs employee declaration and drug/alcohol statement. One staff member needs an adult health appraisal with TB results.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by November 16, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, December 13, 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).
Outdoor Area
Regulation code 53U · Correct by November 16, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, November 18, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure fall zones are protected. Two slides were observed on a grass surface without a fall zone material. Remove the slides or purchase fall zone material.
Administration of Medication
Regulation code 63U · Correct by November 16, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, November 2, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure medication is stored securely. Three tubes of diaper cream were observed in an unlocked drawer in the bathroom. This was discussed and corrected when the tubes of diaper cream were moved out of the children's reach.
May 18, 2022 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 4 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by June 1, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, May 24, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete. One staff member needs an adult abuse registry check completed. Four staff members need a professional development plan.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by June 1, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, June 11, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure child files are complete. Two children need a health appraisal, immunization record, and blood lead test results. One child needs transportation permission. One child needs blood lead test results.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Regulation code 56U · Correct by June 1, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, May 24, 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).
Lesson Plans
Regulation code 74U · Correct by June 1, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, May 24, 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).
March 9, 2022 · Unannounced · 3 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by March 23, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, March 31, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete. Three staff need service letters. One staff needs one reference letter. One staff need an adult health appraisal. One staff needs orientation.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by March 23, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, March 31, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure child files are complete. Three children need a health appraisal. Two children need immunization records. Three children need blood lead test results.
Administration of Medication
Regulation code 63U · Correct by March 23, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, March 31, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure Medication Administration Records are completed prior to administering or applying medication to a child. Four children need a completed MAR for diaper cream and petroleum jelly.
Complaint investigations
All 3 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 November 21, 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).
Older than 3 years (not counted in the summary above)
Completed September 12, 2023 · 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, 2023 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary of this complaint may name a person, so we don't show it here. It's in the state's published file (see Sources).
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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.