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Child care center · Millsboro, DE
LIL RASCALS LEARNING CENTER, LLC
A licensed child care center in Millsboro, 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: 32479 LONG NECK RD, Millsboro, DE 19966
Phone: (302) 500-0363
Ages served: 6 weeks through 12 years.
Age group: Infant through School-Age
Licensed capacity: 22 children
OCCL license number: 1557492
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)
- 7 visits where violations were cited (the state's file doesn't list visits where nothing was cited)
- 26 violations cited on these visits
- 4 complaint investigations completed (No Evidence to Substantiate: 1; No Evidence to Substantiate with Concern: 1; Substantiated: 1; Unsubstantiated: 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 26 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 10, 2026 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 8 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by August 28, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, September 18, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete.
Parents Right to Know
Regulation code 38U · Correct by August 28, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, August 28, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Submit the parent's right to know log.
Hazardous Materials
Regulation code 45U · Correct by August 28, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, August 21, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Lock or remove chemicals stored under the sink in the bathroom
Kitchen and Food Preparation
Regulation code 50U · Correct by August 28, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, August 11, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Clean the kitchen, store trash and recycle in appropriate bins.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Regulation code 56U · Correct by August 28, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, August 10, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
label cribs in the infant room.
Administration of Medication
Regulation code 63U · Correct by August 28, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, August 25, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Discard medication no longer used by children in care.
Meals and Snacks
Regulation code 71U · Correct by August 28, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, August 28, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure meals and snacks provided by the center meet required components.
Activity Schedule
Regulation code 76U · Correct by August 28, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, August 10, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Infants and one years old's children are prohibited from using screen time.
September 8, 2025 · Unannounced · 1 violation
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
Regulation code 27U · Correct by September 12, 2025 · Correction status: Completed
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure while children are napping eah area has a qualified staff member present. The one year old classroom had four hildren napping, the two year old classroom had seven children napping with one staff member caring for both rooms. Administrator was at her desk with her husband while the three/four year oldls were sleeping in the dark behind a portable wall
August 27, 2025 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 3 violations
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
Regulation code 27T · Correct by August 28, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, August 27, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Staff to Child ratio must be maintained at all times.. The Children were all on the playground together. Infants/Toddlers must be cared for in separate areas with exceptions documented in this regulation. This was discussed and corrected at the visit An unqualified staff member was alone with the one year old classroom. This was corrrected when staff were switched to maintain staff to chilfd ratio.
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by September 15, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, September 29, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Staff files must be complete Staff #1 needs a pro dev plan and one hour health and safety training Staff #2 needs a prof dev poan, on e hour health and safety trainiing and two references Staff #3 needs a prof dev plan, one hour health and safety training, review of safe sleep and annual abuse and neglect Staff #4 meeds CPRA/FA, medication certification, one hour health and safety training and two refeences Staff #58 needs a professional dev plan, one hour health and safety training and a servie letter Staff #6 needs medication certification, one hour health and safety traing, and a prof dev plan
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by September 15, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, September 12, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure child files are complete Child #1 and Child #2 need days and hours to attend and date of enrollment documented in their files Child #3 needs date of enrollment Child #7 needs a health appraisal
August 12, 2024 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 5 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by August 15, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, August 14, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete. Provide OCCL with an updated professional development plan for staff #1
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by August 26, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, August 20, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure child files are complete. Child #4 needs blood lead test results Child #4, 5 and 6 need updated developmental plans
Outdoor Area
Regulation code 53U · Correct by August 15, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, August 15, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Add much to the fall zones under the slices
Emergency Planning
Regulation code 66U · Correct by August 15, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, August 15, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Provide OCCL w/ the fire drill log for 8/2024
Lesson Plans
Regulation code 74U · Correct by September 13, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, August 13, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure lesson plans are available and posted. Send update to OCCL
March 27, 2024 · Unannounced · 2 violations
Lesson Plans
Regulation code 74U · Correct by March 28, 2024 · Correction status: Completed
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure lessons plans for each classroom are updated and posted
Infant and Toddler Care
Regulation code 77U · Correct by March 27, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, March 27, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
A toddler was observed sleeping on a mat with a bottle. Low chairs, tables or feeding chairs must be provided when a child no longer requires being held for feeding. This was corrected at the visit when the bottle was placed in the refrigerator.
February 12, 2024 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 5 violations
Positive Behavior Management
Regulation code 20U · Correct by February 12, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, February 12, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure the positive behavior management policy is posted. This was corrected at the visit
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by February 26, 2024 · Correction status: Completed
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete Staff #1 needs a professional development plan Staff #2 needs orientation, OCCL seen hour training, two references, adult abuse registry check, a health appraisal w/ TB and a service letter Staff #3 needs medication certification, orientation OCCL seven hour training and two references Staff #4 needs references release of employment and a service letter
Staff Attendance
Regulation code 36U · Correct by February 26, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, March 22, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff attendance is documented with exact hours of arrival and departure. send one weeks attendance to OCCL
Parents Right to Know
Regulation code 38U · Correct by February 14, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, March 21, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Provide OCCL with a copy of the PRTK log
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by February 26, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, March 21, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure child files are complete Child #5 needs blood lead test results Child #7 needs a health appraisal to include immunization shot record w/blood lead test results
December 11, 2023 · 60-Day Visit · 2 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by December 22, 2023 · Correction status: Completed
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Staff files must be complete Staff #1 needs training hours, medication certification, OCCL 7 hour training, job description, adult abuse registry check, and an adult health appraisal w/tb results. Staff #2 needs CPR/FA, medication certification, two references, Professional development plan training hours and an adult abuse registry check
Child Files
Regulation code 40T · Correct by December 22, 2023 · Correction status: Completed
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure child files are complete Child #1 needs a health appraisal w/ Blood lead te4st results Child #2 needs a health appraisal w/blood lead test results Child #4 and Child #5 need signed infant feeding schedules
Complaint investigations
All 4 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 September 17, 2026 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On August 21, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint regarding a lack of positive behavior supports. An investigation was conducted on August 25, 2026. This complaint is substantiated for a lack of positive behavior supports. Staff #1 and Administrator #1 stated Child #1 was hit in the back with an open hand by Staff #1 who is Child #1's parent.
Completed July 29, 2024 · Result: Unsubstantiated
Type (as published): IA Investigation
The state's file has no summary for this investigation.
Completed July 24, 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 July 3, 2024 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On May 24, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding improper staff-to-child ratio, not having enough staff to operate, and being under the influence of alcohol if the phone call took place during the hours of operation. An investigation was conducted on June 6, 2024. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because the center was following proper staff-to-child ratio, had enough staff to operate during the visit, and the owner stated the phone call took place after child care hours but does not recall informing the parent she has been drinking.
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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.