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Child care center · Rehoboth Beach, DE
KIDS COTTAGE
A licensed child care center in Rehoboth Beach, 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: 35448 WOLFE NECK RD, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
Phone: (302) 644-7690
Ages served: 6 weeks through 12 years.
Age group: Infant through School-Age
Licensed capacity: 162 children
OCCL license number: 564685
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
- 2 complaint investigations completed (No Evidence to Substantiate: 1; Unsubstantiated with Concern: 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 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.
July 14, 2026 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 4 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by August 3, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, July 31, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are completed. Staff #1, Staff #2 and Staff #4 needs adult abuse check, Staff #5 and Staff #6 needs adult abuse check and health appraisal.
Outdoor Area
Regulation code 53U · Correct by August 3, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, July 31, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Purchase a sandbox covered for the sandbox.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Regulation code 56U · Correct by August 3, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, August 6, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Purchase new nap mats for all classrooms.
Administration of Medication
Regulation code 63U · Correct by August 3, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, July 31, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff follows administration of medication procedures. Send confirmation that all medications have the required documents and staff have revised the medication procedures.
July 10, 2025 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 1 violation
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by July 24, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, July 14, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Complete files are needed for three staff members. Staff #1 needs a health appraisal with TB. Staff #2 and Staff #3 needs four reference letters.
July 2, 2024 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 3 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by July 26, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, July 23, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are completed. Staff #1 need a health appraisal, Staff #2 needs administration of medication certification , OCCL health and safety training and a health appraisal with TB and Staff #3 needs a health appraisal with TB
Kitchen and Food Preparation
Regulation code 50U · Correct by July 26, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, July 23, 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).
Administration of Medication
Regulation code 63U · Correct by July 26, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, July 23, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Add the exact name of the sunscreen and diaper cream on the MAR in all classrooms
Older than 3 years (not counted in the summary above)
July 10, 2023 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 2 violations
General Qualifications
Regulation code 28U · Correct by July 10, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, July 10, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff members eligibility has been determined before the start of employment. (corrected at visit)
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by July 28, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, July 24, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Complete files are needed for the following staff members: Staff #1 needs a health appraisal and TB, Staff #2 needs administration of medication certification, job description, health appraisal with TB, release of employment and service letter, Staff #3 needs a health appraisal with TB, Staff #4 needs a health appraisal with TB, Staff #5 needs a health appraisal with TB, Staff #6 needs a DEEDS certification and an administration of medication certification. Staff #7 needs a health appraisal with TB.
Complaint investigations
All 3 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 October 7, 2026 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
The Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint on August 19, 2026, regarding improper cleaning of vents, playground hazards, staff being under the influence of alcohol while working with children, discrimination, failure to provide appropriate toileting routines and discipline, and lack of respectful communication. An investigation was conducted on August 29, 2026. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because, during the investigation, LS #1 did not observe dust accumulation on the classroom vents. Staff members interviewed consistently denied the allegations regarding the use of inappropriate language and the alleged inappropriate toileting practices when assisting a child in using the toilet. Additionally, the red tunnel had developed cracks but was not in use and was pending removal by maintenance. Duct tape was observed on one swing; however, LS #1 did not observe cracks or other hazardous conditions on the remaining playground equipment. Regarding the allegation that Staff #2 returned to the center smelling of alcohol, Administrator #1 confirmed that Staff #2 was sent home after the concern was reported but could not find any evidence that Staff #2 was under the influence of alcohol while caring for children. Staff #2 denied the allegation. Administrator #1 stated all staff members are required to review and re-sign the drug and alcohol policy during an upcoming professional development meeting.
Completed January 13, 2026 · Result: Unsubstantiated with Concern
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. The Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint on September 22, 2025, regarding improper discipline. An investigation began on November 20, 2025, and concluded on December 11, 2025. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because Staff #1 and Staff #2 denied the allegation and video footage reviewed did not show staff members alone in the bathroom with Child #1 or Child #1 being hit or touched inappropriately.
Older than 3 years (not counted in the summary above)
Completed November 14, 2022 · 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).
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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.