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Child care center · Newark, DE
THE GODDARD SCHOOL / NEWARK
A licensed child care center in Newark, 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: 50 POLLY DRUMMOND HILL ROAD, Newark, DE 19711
Phone: (302) 454-9454
Ages served: 6 weeks through 12 years.
Age group: Infant through School-Age
Licensed capacity: 125 children
OCCL license number: 1331360
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. 2024: 2 facility injuries. No facility deaths reported. 2023: 1 facility injury. No facility deaths reported. 2022: 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)
- 11 violations cited on these visits
- 7 complaint investigations completed (No Evidence to Substantiate: 6; Result not published: 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 4 visits with violations in the state's file (which starts November 12, 2021), newest first, with 17 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.
April 16, 2026 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 3 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by May 16, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, April 21, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete. -References for Staff #1 and #2. -Data Sheet or Resume for Staff #2.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by May 16, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, April 21, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure children's files are complete. -Health appraisal with immunizations for Child #2. -Blood lead screening results for Child #8, #9, and #15.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by May 16, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, May 19, 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).
April 8, 2025 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 5 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by May 9, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, May 14, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs references and health appraisal with TB. Staff #2 needs release of employment and service letter(s). Staff #3 needs health appraisal with TB.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by May 9, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, May 9, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure children's files are complete. Child #9 needs blood lead screening results.
Hazardous Materials
Regulation code 45U · Correct by May 9, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, May 23, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure Radon testing is completed every five years.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by May 9, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, May 14, 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).
Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Regulation code 61U · Correct by May 9, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, April 8, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure diaper changing trash can is operational and within arm's reach. -Corrected at visit.
April 9, 2024 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 3 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by May 10, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, May 3, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are completed. References for Staff #6 and Staff #9. Health appraisal with TB for Staff #9.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by May 10, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, May 3, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure the carpet in young toddlers is cleaned, Replace or Repair the cabinet door in the pre-School room, and ceiling tiles in the Pre-K need to be free of water damage.
Outdoor Area
Regulation code 53U · Correct by May 10, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, April 22, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure gate is operational. Repair of replace broken gate latch.
Older than 3 years (not counted in the summary above)
April 20, 2023 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 6 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by May 16, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, May 16, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Submit the following to complete staff files. CPR and Frist Aid certification for Staff #1. OCCL Health and Safety training for Staff # 4, 5, and 8. Job Descriptions, references, adult abuse for Staff #9. Health appraisal with TB for Staff #7. Documentation service letters were sent for Staff #1,2,3 and,6. DEEDS Certificate for Staff # 6.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by May 16, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, May 16, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure child files are completed. Lead screening results for Child #6 and 11. Updated health appraisal for Child #13. Immunizations for Child # 11. Notarize religious or medical exemption for immunization for Child #7.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by May 16, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, May 16, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all surfaces are cleanable. Patch and paint the back wall in the first step room. Attach molding in older toddler classroom. Ensure air freshener is not used in any classroom or bathrooms. - Corrected at Visit
Outdoor Area
Regulation code 53U · Correct by May 16, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, May 16, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure playground is free of hazards. Replace the broken fence post.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Regulation code 56U · Correct by May 16, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, May 16, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure cots and mats are labeled in older toddler room and Pre-K room.
Equipment
Regulation code 57U · Correct by May 16, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, May 16, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
No music equipment in K-prep room. Place music equipment in classroom.
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 September 28, 2026 · Result: not published
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's file has no summary for this investigation.
Completed March 9, 2026 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on February 24, 2026, regarding lack of supervision and failing to use appropriate behavior supports. An investigation was conducted on March 2, 2026. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for lack of supervision based on staff interviews conducted. Administrator #1, Owner #1, and five staff members all stated they have not observed staff members using their tablets for an extended period of time or failing to attend to children who are injured or in distress. There is no evidence to substantiate for failing to use appropriate behavior supports based on interviews conducted. Administrator #1, Owner #1, and five staff members all stated they have only observed staff using positive behavior supports within the facility.
Completed February 26, 2026 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on February 12, 2026, regarding concerns of the ceiling leaking in the building. An investigation was conducted on February 19, 2026. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint. Based on an interview with Owner #1 there was a leak due to recent heavy snow on the flat roof, but it was addressed immediately and a plan for repairs is in place. LS #1 observed there is no active leaking in the building and damaged ceiling tiles are being monitored and will be replaced when the roof repairs are completed.
Completed November 5, 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).
Completed November 12, 2024 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On October 28, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding improper discipline. An investigation was conducted on October 30, 2024. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for improper discipline based on staff interviews conducted. All staff members interviewed stated they had not participated in or witnessed improper discipline within the facility. Administrator #1 also conducted an internal investigation and found no evidence of improper discipline.
Completed September 17, 2024 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On September 6, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding improper discipline. An investigation was conducted on September 10, 2024. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for improper discipline based on staff interviews conducted. All staff members interviewed stated they had not participated in or witnessed improper discipline within the facility.
Completed May 14, 2024 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On April 16, 2024, a complaint was called into the Child Abuse and Neglect Report line and not accepted for investigation by the Institutional Abuse Unit (IAU). The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received the complaint on April 16, 2024, and accepted it for investigation regarding improper discipline, failure to report suspected child abuse, and lack of respectful communication. An investigation was conducted on April 23, 2024. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for improper discipline based on staff interviews conducted. All 13 staff members interviewed stated they had not witnessed improper discipline within the facility. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for failure to report suspected child abuse based on staff interviews conducted. Staff stated they would report any suspected child abuse or neglect to the child abuse and neglect report line if necessary, but had not witnessed actions that would require them to. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for lack of respectful communication based on staff interviews conducted. Staff stated respectful communication is used when speaking to families, children, and among staff.
Older than 3 years (not counted in the summary above)
Completed January 23, 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).
Completed December 5, 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 October 20, 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.