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Child care center · New Castle, DE
LITTLE PEOPLE~BIG DREAMS LEARNING CENTER INC.
A licensed child care center in New Castle, 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: 901 E BASIN RD, New Castle, DE 19720
Phone: (302) 414-9009
Ages served: 6 weeks through 12 years.
Age group: Infant through School-Age
Licensed capacity: 128 children
OCCL license number: 1474618
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.
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)
- 19 violations cited on these visits
- 2 complaint investigations completed (No Evidence to Substantiate: 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 4 visits with violations in the state's file (which starts November 12, 2021), newest first, with 19 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.
July 21, 2026 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 7 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by August 21, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, August 25, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure Staff Files are complete. The following is needed: - Training Hours--Staff #3 (18) - Professional Development Plan--Staff #1 - CPR/First Aid--Staff #3 - OCCL Health and Safety Training--Staff #2 & 4 - References--Staff #2 - Adult Abuse Registry Check--Staff #2 - Release of Employment--Staff #2 & 4 - Service Letters--Staff #2 & 4 (if staff have no previous work experience, or no service letters are received, must provide 2 additional references for a total of 4)
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by August 21, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, August 21, 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).
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Regulation code 56U · Correct by August 21, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, August 12, 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).
Equipment
Regulation code 57U · Correct by August 21, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, August 12, 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).
Emergency Planning
Regulation code 66U · Correct by August 21, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, August 10, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure there is a supply of emergency water present at the facility.
Activity Areas
Regulation code 75U · Correct by August 21, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, August 12, 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).
Infant and Toddler Care
Regulation code 77U · Correct by August 21, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, August 12, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure the Infant classroom staff are documenting Infant Sleep Checks every 30 minutes and sharing with families daily.
July 16, 2025 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 7 violations
Staff Attendance
Regulation code 36U · Correct by August 15, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, July 16, 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).
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by August 15, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, July 29, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure Child Files are complete. Child #1 needs a current immunization record and blood lead screening value.
Hazardous Materials
Regulation code 45U · Correct by August 15, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, July 21, 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).
Outdoor Area
Regulation code 53U · Correct by August 15, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, August 10, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure there is adequate ground cover on the playground for fall zones to be within regulation. Specifically, under the climbing areas, at the base of the slides, and at the bottom of the landings. The cement pylons and fabric base layer under the mulch is exposed.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Regulation code 56U · Correct by August 15, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, July 23, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure that all cot sheets are not touching while in storage. All of the cots are stacked with sheets still on them.
Equipment
Regulation code 57U · Correct by August 15, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, July 25, 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).
Lesson Plans
Regulation code 74U · Correct by August 15, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, July 21, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure Lesson Plans are posted in the School Aged Room.
July 9, 2024 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 4 violations
Positive Behavior Management
Regulation code 20U · Correct by August 2, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, July 9, 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).
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by August 2, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, August 23, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure that all staff files are complete. Send documentation of missing items. - Professional Development Plans for Staff #1, 2, 9 - OCCL Health and Safety for Early Childhood Professionals training for Staff #5, 6, 8, 9 - References for Staff # 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 - Adult Abuse Registry for Staff #6 and 9 - Release of Employment for Staff #5, 6, 8, 9 - Service Letters/two documented attempts to obtain Service Letters for Staff# 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 ----- Undetermined at the time of visit: - CPR/First Aid for Staff #3, 6, 7, 8 - Professional Development Training Hours (with 2 in Health and Safety) for Staff #1, 4
Equipment
Regulation code 57U · Correct by August 2, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, August 2, 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).
Lesson Plans
Regulation code 74U · Correct by August 2, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, July 10, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure that Lesson Plans are posted in a visible location every week in al rooms.
January 30, 2024 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 1 violation
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by February 15, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, February 2, 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).
Complaint investigations
All 2 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 September 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 May 14, 2025 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On April 7, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint alleging the overuse of restraining equipment, such as a high chair, with a preschool-aged child. An investigation was conducted on April 28, 2025. Based on the findings of the investigation, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint. Administrator #1 denied the allegation of excessive restraint and provided information regarding the specific circumstances under which Child #1 is placed in a highchair or stroller, noting these devices are used for short, defined periods during mealtimes and whole group activities to support the child's individual needs. The child, who is non-verbal and has met the criteria for an IEP, requires one-on-one assistance during meals and benefits from additional support to participate in group settings. During the visit, LS #1 observed Child #1 actively engaging with peers in the classroom, displaying mobility and responsiveness, including running, smiling, and using non-verbal vocalizations. LS #1 also observed mealtime routines and confirmed Child #1 required individualized support for feeding.
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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.