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Child care center · Seaford, DE
LITTLE SPROUTS LEARNING ACADEMY
A licensed child care center in Seaford, 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: 126 N SHIPLEY ST, Seaford, DE 19973
Phone: (302) 628-3007
Ages served: 6 weeks through 12 years.
Age group: Infant through School-Age
Licensed capacity: 132 children
OCCL license number: 1196173
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)
- 19 violations cited on these visits
- 4 complaint investigations completed (No Evidence to Substantiate: 3; Substantiated: 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 24 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 4, 2025 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 7 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by December 19, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, December 11, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete. One staff person needs an updated health appraisal indicating if they can care for children. One staff person needs one more more reference.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by December 19, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, December 11, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure child files are complete. One child needs an updated health appraisal.
Hazardous Materials
Regulation code 45U · Correct by December 4, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, December 4, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure routine cleaners are locked-up or inaccessible to children. This was corrected at the visit when a safety lock was added to the cabinet containing cleaning materials in the upstairs bathroom.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by January 2, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, December 11, 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).
Kitchen and Food Preparation
Regulation code 50U · Correct by December 19, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, December 11, 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 January 2, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, January 2, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure gates in the outdoor play area are self-latching. This was corrected at the visit when the gate in the infant play area was repaired to ensure it self-latches. Ensure appropriate fall zone depth is maintained. Replenish mulch to nine inches in all fall zones in the grassy playground area.
Activity Schedule
Regulation code 76U · Correct by December 4, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, December 4, 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).
December 11, 2024 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 5 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by January 4, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, December 25, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete. One staff person needs to complete CPR training with a hands-on skills demonstration.
Kitchen and Food Preparation
Regulation code 50U · Correct by January 4, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, January 2, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure refrigerator in the koala's classroom maintains a temperature of 41 degrees F or below.
Outdoor Area
Regulation code 53U · Correct by January 4, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, December 11, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure gates in the fenced outdoor play area are self-closing and self-latching. Repair gate leading into the grassy play area. This was corrected at the visit when the gate was repaired and observed self-closing and self-latching.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Regulation code 61U · Correct by January 4, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, December 11, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure a diaper changing mat and disposable cover are available for pull-up changes in the children's bathroom. This was corrected at the visit when a mat and disposable covers were placed in the bathroom.
Emergency Planning
Regulation code 66U · Correct by January 4, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, December 11, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure emergency water is available at all times. This was corrected at the visit when water was purchased and placed in storage.
December 13, 2023 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 7 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by January 5, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, January 18, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete. One staff person needs a health appraisal on OCCL's form, a release of employment history, and a service letter attempt with a follow-up if one service letter is not received from any prior employers.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by January 5, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, January 4, 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).
Outdoor Area
Regulation code 53U · Correct by January 5, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, January 4, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure gates in the outdoor playground are self-closing and self-latching. The large gate and the gate leading into the larger play area need to be repaired so they self-close and self-latch.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Regulation code 56U · Correct by January 5, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, December 13, 2023 · 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).
Lesson Plans
Regulation code 74U · Correct by January 5, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, January 4, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure lesson plans include physical social-emotional, language/literacy, and cognitive activities daily.
Activity Areas
Regulation code 75U · Correct by January 5, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, January 4, 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).
Activity Schedule
Regulation code 76U · Correct by January 5, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, December 13, 2023 · 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).
Older than 3 years (not counted in the summary above)
December 6, 2022 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 5 violations
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by January 13, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, January 6, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure child files are complete. Child #3 needs a parent right to know form. Child #12 needs lead test results.
Air Quality and Windows
Regulation code 46U · Correct by January 13, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, January 6, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure air vents are clean and free of dust. Clean all air vents.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Regulation code 61U · Correct by January 13, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, December 20, 2022 · 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 January 13, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, January 6, 2023 · 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 January 13, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, January 6, 2023 · 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 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.
Completed October 29, 2025 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On October 16, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding not having a qualified administrator and not being respectful. An investigation was conducted on October 16, 2025. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because all staff interviewed stated Staff #1 does not talk down to staff nor is he/she rude to them. Additionally, all staff interviewed stated Administrator #1 is on site every day and runs the center.
Completed October 1, 2025 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On September 10, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding improper cleaning and improper staff-to-child ratio. An investigation was conducted on September 11, 2025. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because all staff interviewed stated the center and classrooms are cleaned according to the regulations. LS #1 observed the one-year-old classroom, and its cleanliness was satisfactory. According to Owner #1, a stained rug was removed, and a new one was purchased. Additionally, sanitizer could be smelled. Lastly, according to attendance records reviewed for several days, the one-year-old classroom was following proper staff-to-child ratio
Completed February 19, 2025 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
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 February 3, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding improper discipline, accident/injury procedures, and not following their procedures used to assess children's accomplishments and needs, and when there are concerns, to refer the parent or guardian for additional help in the community. An investigation was conducted on February 20, 2025. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegation of improper discipline because all staff interviewed stated they have never hit a child, thrown a child against a wall, or thrown objects at children, nor have they seen any other staff doing so. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegation the center is not following proper accident or injury procedures, because all staff interviewed stated if an injury occurs, they provide whatever first aid is needed, contact the administrator, separate children and talk to them if the incident was precipitated by a behavior, and complete the accident/injury report. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegation the center is not making appropriate referrals for suspected delays or behavioral challenges. All staff interviewed stated referrals are made appropriately. Administrator #2 further explained the process of referrals and noted parents or guardians often decline further services. Administrator #2 stated there are therapists currently working with children in the center. This statement was confirmed by the communication notebooks at the center where therapists and the parents/guardians of the children they work with can communicate back and forth. Current entries in these notebooks were observed.
Completed February 8, 2024 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On January 26, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint regarding lack of notification to the parent/guardian in the event of an accident or injury to a child and not handling a biting behavior appropriately. An investigation was conducted on January 30, 2024. The complaint is substantiated because one accident/injury report was unable to be located for an injury occurring on January 24, 2024, and another accident/injury report from January 26, 2024, was missing notification to the parent/guardian at the end of the day and the signature of the parent/guardian.
Older than 3 years (not counted in the summary above)
Completed October 31, 2023 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
The Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint on October 9, 2023, regarding accident/injury procedures. An investigation was conducted on October 17, 2023. The complaint is substantiated because two of the nine accident/injury reports reviewed were incomplete.
Completed July 26, 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).
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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.