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Child care center · Newark, DE
TARBIYAH SCHOOL
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: 706 OLD BALTIMORE PIKE, Newark, DE 19702
Phone: (302) 533-8114
Ages served: 6 weeks through 12 years.
Age group: Infant through School-Age
Licensed capacity: 230 children
OCCL license number: 1354908
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)
- 3 visits where violations were cited (the state's file doesn't list visits where nothing was cited)
- 8 violations cited on these visits
- 3 complaint investigations completed (Substantiated: 2; No Evidence to Substantiate: 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 6 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 13, 2026 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 3 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by August 12, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, July 16, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete. -References needed for Staff #1.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by July 13, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, July 13, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure air fresheners are not used in classrooms and child care spaces. -Corrected at visit.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Regulation code 61U · Correct by August 12, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, July 16, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure diaper changing mat is cleanable and rip free. Replace the torn diaper-changing mat in the infant classroom.
July 14, 2025 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 3 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by August 12, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, July 29, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete. Fingerprinting and Eligibility letter for Staff #1.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by August 12, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, July 25, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure children files are complete. Blood lead screening results for Child #3. Health appraisal with immunization for Child #13.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by August 12, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, July 25, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure surfaces are clean and in good repair. Replace the ceiling tile in the little classroom.
July 19, 2024 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 2 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by August 9, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, July 25, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are completed. Staff #1 needs health appraisal with TB. Staff #2 needs OCCL Health and Safety training and to be fingerprinted.
Outdoor Area
Regulation code 53U · Correct by July 19, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, July 19, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Remove broken shade tent from the playground. -Corrected at visit
Older than 3 years (not counted in the summary above)
July 21, 2023 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 6 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by August 16, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, August 8, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are completed. OCCL Health and Safety training is needed for all staff except #32, #33, #34, #35, and #27.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by August 16, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, August 8, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure child files are complete. Parent Right to Know and screen permission for Child # 1,4,5,6,9,10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, and 23.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by August 16, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, August 8, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all walls are repaired and cleanable. Patch and paint back wall in the toddler room, the little diamond, and bathroom in second building.
Kitchen and Food Preparation
Regulation code 50U · Correct by July 21, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, July 21, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all refrigerators are under 41 degrees. - Corrected at visit
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Regulation code 56U · Correct by August 16, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, August 8, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all cribs are labeled- Corrected at visit. Ensure all cribs are on the lowest setting. 3 cribs need to be lowered to the lowest setting.
Lesson Plans
Regulation code 74U · Correct by July 21, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, July 21, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure lesson plans are posted and current. - Corrected at visit
July 6, 2022 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 4 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by August 1, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, July 14, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Obtain complete staff files. Obtain one staff member's administration of medication, one staff member's annual abuse and neglect review, one staff member's job description, two references, declaration and drug/alcohol prohibition form, and service letters. Two references are needed in no service letter received.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by August 1, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, August 2, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Obtain complete child files. Obtain lead screenings for four children, current health appraisal with immunization record for one child, complete MAR form for one child, and date of enrollment and days and hours of enrollments for one child.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by August 1, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, August 1, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Patch up ceiling wall in KG bathroom, place locks on cabinets with cleaning supplies/chemicals, fix/replace broken bathroom doors, fill in/fix floor gap area in science room where closet area is located, patch up wall near bathroom sink in second licensed building, and clean bathroom walls.
Outdoor Area
Regulation code 53U · Correct by August 1, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, July 14, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Remove broken equipment from concrete area leading to younger children's playground. Fix all fencing areas that are not meeting requirements - make sure the fencing is standing firm to meet height requirements and that any detached or uneven parts are fixed to ensure it is in safe, stable working condition with no hazards. Remove rope from hanging bar. Ensure all gates on both playgrounds function as self-closing with no obstacle to swinging into closure position. Place mulch where needed on fall zones. Fix lock on older playground gate.
November 17, 2021 · Unannounced · 1 violation
Outdoor Area
Regulation code 53U · Correct by November 30, 2021 · Correction status: Completed, December 17, 2021 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Replace/correct fencing gates so that they are self-closing and self-latching. Remove green stand post and tarp cover from younger aged child care playground. Move black property fencing off playground fencing and repair damages areas, remove wires, replace torn fencing material, remove down spout holding mechanism, and cover other down spout. Move rocking horse and toy equipment airplane to allow required fall zone spacing and ensure children are not too close to equipment when rocking. Place top fencing rod on taller fencing and remove any hazard points.
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.
Completed August 26, 2026 · 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 July 27, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding allegations of lack of supervision. An investigation was started on July 30, 2026, and concluded on August 18, 2026. This complaint is substantiated for lack of supervision based on interviews conducted. Administrator #1 and two staff members stated school-age children do walk to the bathroom alone and with no direct supervision.
Completed April 9, 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 July 5, 2024 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on June 6, 2024, regarding indoor temperature. An investigation was conducted on June 13, 2023. This complaint is substantiated for indoor temperature based on observations of classroom temperatures and interviews conducted. All staff interviewed stated the air conditioner is not working properly and the classroom temperatures were observed above 82 degrees.
Older than 3 years (not counted in the summary above)
Completed July 14, 2023 · 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 May 25, 2023, regarding inappropriate staff communication and staff qualifications. An investigation was conducted on May 31, 2023. There is no evidence to substantiate the reported allegations based on interviews with staff and classroom observations. The staff interviewed stated staff are friendly and speak to families in a polite and professional manner. There were qualified staff in every classroom, and proper staff-to-child ratios were being maintained
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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.