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Child care center · New Castle, DE
LA FIESTA III
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: 239 CHRISTIANA RD, New Castle, DE 19720
Phone: (302) 655-7338
Ages served: 6 weeks through 12 years.
Age group: Infant through School-Age
Licensed capacity: 117 children
OCCL license number: 1580365
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. 2026: 2 facility injuries. No facility deaths reported. 2025: 2 facility injuries. 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)
- 10 violations cited on these visits
- 5 complaint investigations completed (No Evidence to Substantiate: 3; Substantiated: 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 3 visits with violations in the state's file (which starts November 12, 2021), newest first, with 10 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.
December 17, 2025 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 4 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by January 16, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, January 12, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete. The following is needed: - OCCL Health and Safety Training--Staff #1, 2, 3 - Administration of Medication--Staff #1, 2 - Reference--Staff #1 (4), 3 (10
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by January 16, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, January 12, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure child files are complete. Child #7 needs an updated Health Appraisal with current Immunizations
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by January 16, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, January 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).
Feeding of Infants
Regulation code 72U · Correct by January 16, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, December 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).
December 6, 2024 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 3 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by January 10, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, January 13, 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).
Staff Attendance
Regulation code 36U · Correct by January 10, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, December 27, 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).
Children's Attendance
Regulation code 43U · Correct by January 10, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, December 27, 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).
June 20, 2024 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 3 violations
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by July 19, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, June 20, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure that Children's Files are complete. Child #7 needs Blood Screening Results.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by July 19, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, July 2, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure water temperature in the classroom does not exceed 120 . The temperature in Infant Room A was reading 124 . Send picture of thermometer reading to OCCL
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Regulation code 56U · Correct by June 20, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, June 20, 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).
Complaint investigations
All 6 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 October 20, 2026 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
OCCL's investigation of regulatory non-compliance proceeded following clearance from the external investigating agencies. Between September 4, 2026, and September 11, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received three complaints regarding allegations of inappropriate physical discipline to Child #1 by Staff #1. Administrator #1 had previously self-reported the incident to OCCL on September 2, 2026. On October 9, 2026, Licensing Specialist (LS) #1 was informed they could proceed with their investigation into this allegation of inappropriate discipline. Based on the investigation, there is no evidence to substantiate the allegation of inappropriate physical discipline or rough handling of Child #1 by Staff #1. Licensing Specialist (LS) #1 reviewed written statements from Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #3, along with classroom surveillance footage associated with the incident. Staff #1 denied grabbing Child #1 by the neck and reported Child #1 placed a blanket around their neck and pulled on it while resisting redirection to the assigned cot. Staff #2 reported Child #1 disclosed Staff #1 squeezed their neck and observed small red marks on both sides of Child #1's neck. Staff #3 confirmed Child #1 became upset during naptime but reported their view of the interaction was obstructed by classroom furniture. Staff #3 did not directly observe inappropriate physical contact involving Staff #1 and Child #1. Although Child #1 reportedly made statements alleging inappropriate physical contact immediately following the incident, the available evidence did not establish Staff #1 engaged in improper discipline or rough handling. The differing accounts provided by staff, limitations in direct witness observations, and inconclusive surveillance footage prevented verification of the alleged physical contact. LS #1 reviewed the classroom surveillance footage and was unable to determine whether Staff #1 engaged in inappropriate physical contact with Child #1. The available footage did not provide sufficient visual evidence to substantiate the allegation.
Completed March 10, 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 January 2, 2026 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On December 10, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding concerns involving staff members not utilizing positive behavior management strategies during nap time. An investigation was conducted on December 17, 2025. Based on the investigation, the complaint is substantiated due to staff members failing to utilize positive behavior management strategies. Staff #2 observed Staff #1 improperly restraining Child #1 during nap time by lying across the child's body and preventing the child from getting off the mat. Administrator #1 and Program Coordinator (PC) #1 reviewed video footage and observed improper restraint practices by Staff #1, which resulted in the termination of Staff #1's employment.
Completed December 30, 2025 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
OCCL's investigation of regulatory non-compliance began after clearance from other agencies was received. On November 10, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding the use of inappropriate discipline techniques by a staff member, including pushing and/or pulling children by the ear while redirecting behavior. An investigation occurred on November 13, 2025, and ended on November 18, 2025. Based on the investigation, this complaint is substantiated for use of prohibited acts of discipline. Staff #2 reported observing Staff #1 push and/or pull four children by the ear. During the investigation, LS #1 and Investigator #1 reviewed classroom video footage capturing children entering from the hallway after the transition where Staff #2 reported observing the incident. LS #1 and Investigator #1 observed Child #1 holding their ear in the area where a documented bruise was later observed. Based on the staff observation and the video footage reviewed by Administrator #1 and Program Coordinator #1, Staff #1's employment was terminated on November 6, 2025. An additional concern noted was the facility never completed an accident/injury report after becoming aware of the injury to Child #1 while in care.
Completed August 21, 2025 · 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).
Completion date not published · Result: not published
Type (as published): IA Investigation
The state's file has no summary for this investigation.
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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.