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Child care center · Smyrna, DE
DESTINED FOR GREATNESS LEARNING CENTER INC.
A licensed child care center in Smyrna, 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: 24 EAST NORTH STREET, Smyrna, DE 19977
Phone: (302) 514-9296
Ages served: 6 weeks through 12 years.
Age group: Infant through School-Age
Licensed capacity: 41 children
OCCL license number: 399918
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. 2024: 1 facility injury. 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)
- 5 visits where violations were cited (the state's file doesn't list visits where nothing was cited)
- 44 violations cited on these visits
- 4 complaint investigations completed (Substantiated: 3; 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 12 visits with violations in the state's file (which starts November 12, 2021), newest first, with 95 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.
September 14, 2026 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 11 violations
Positive Behavior Management
Regulation code 20U · Correct by October 2, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, October 26, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure teacher do not verbally deny food as a behavior management tool. Review positive behavior supports with one teacher.
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by October 2, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, October 28, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by October 2, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, November 2, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure child files are complete.
Hazardous Materials
Regulation code 45U · Correct by October 2, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, September 14, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure routine cleaners are inaccessible to children.
Kitchen and Food Preparation
Regulation code 50U · Correct by October 2, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, October 26, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Remove broken equipment from the playground and cut low hanging branches. Ensure there is a shaded area on the playground.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Regulation code 61U · Correct by October 2, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, September 14, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure the diaper changing area is on a surface that is non porous and disposable convers are used.
Administration of Medication
Regulation code 63U · Correct by October 2, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, September 14, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure over the counter medications are labeled with the child's name and accompanied with an MAR.
First Aid Kits
Regulation code 65U · Correct by October 2, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, September 30, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure the center has a complete first aid kit.
Emergency Planning
Regulation code 66U · Correct by September 14, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, September 14, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Purchase emergency water for the center.
Feeding of Infants
Regulation code 72U · Correct by October 2, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, October 26, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Label the bottles in the infant room.
Activity Schedule
Regulation code 76U · Correct by September 14, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, October 26, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Post a schedule in the three year old classroom.
September 11, 2025 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 13 violations
Notification to OCCL
Regulation code 14U · Correct by September 25, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, October 8, 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).
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by September 25, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, October 16, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete. One staff member needs orientation, OCCL's Health & Safety Training for Child Care Professionals, two references, and an adult health appraisal with TB results. One staff member needs a release of employment history with accurate information and corresponding service letters.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by September 25, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, October 1, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure child files are complete. One child needs an emergency card and transportation permission. One child needs parents right to know acknowledgment. Two children need an infant feeding schedule.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by September 25, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, October 1, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all areas are clean. The floors between the rubber mats in the hallway and the pre-k classroom need to be cleaned. Ensure electrical outlets and power strips are covered. The power strip in the one-year-old classroom needs covers on the unused outlets. Ensure all sinks supply hot and cold water. The sink in the infant classroom and in front of the bathroom are not supplying hot water.
Kitchen and Food Preparation
Regulation code 50U · Correct by September 25, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, October 1, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Purchase a thermometer for the refrigerator in the infant classroom and the kitchen to ensure the temperature is at 41 degrees F or colder. The thermometer in the infant classroom read 42 degrees F and the thermometer in the kitchen was not operating.
Toilet Facilities
Regulation code 51U · Correct by September 25, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, September 22, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure the ventilation fan in the bathroom is operable.
Outdoor Area
Regulation code 53U · Correct by September 25, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, October 22, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Repair the wooden barrier along the fence in the older child outdoor play area. Remove the two broken red chairs. Ensure the gate is self-closing and self-latching. The gate in the older child outdoor play area is not self-closing and self-latching. Ensure fall zone requirements are met. Replenish the fall zone material with nine inches of pea gravel under all equipment when the children's feet leave the ground.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Regulation code 56U · Correct by September 25, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, October 1, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure nap equipment is non-absorbent. Dispose of the ripped nap mat in the one-year-old classroom. Ensure crib mattresses are covered with a tight-fitting bottom sheet. A crib was observed with a loose bottom sheet.
Sanitation
Regulation code 58U · Correct by September 25, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, September 11, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure soap and water and sanitizer/disinfectant are available to be used on items/equipment as required. The two-year-old classroom did not have soap/water. This was corrected when soap/water was supplied.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Regulation code 61U · Correct by September 25, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, October 16, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure hands are washed after diaper changes. A staff member was observed not washing her hands nor the child's hands after changing the child's diaper. This was discussed with the staff member and corrected when both sets of hands were washed. Ensure the diaper changing area is cleaned with soap and water and disinfected after each diaper change. The diaper changing area was not cleaned by the staff member after changing a diaper.
Emergency Planning
Regulation code 66U · Correct by September 25, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, September 22, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Purchase additional water for proper shelter-in-place supplies.
Activity Areas
Regulation code 75U · Correct by September 25, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, October 1, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure indoor spaces include the five required areas with sufficient materials. The three-year-old classroom needs language/literacy and science materials. The two-year-old classroom needs dramatic play materials and science materials. The one-year-old classroom needs language/dramatic play materials. The pre-k classroom needs manipulatives/ math/ problem solving materials and science materials.
Activity Schedule
Regulation code 76U · Correct by September 25, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, September 12, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure a daily schedule is posted in each classroom. The infant classroom was missing a schedule. This was corrected when on was posted.
September 12, 2024 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 15 violations
Staffing
Regulation code 26U · Correct by September 26, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, September 12, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Document the training of the staff member trained in the day-to-day operations when the administrator is absent.
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by September 26, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, September 12, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete. One staff needs to obtain CPR and first aid certification and four references.
Staff Attendance
Regulation code 36U · Correct by September 12, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, September 12, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff attendance is documented to include exact hours worked in each classroom or area. One staff did not sign in or out of the opening classroom. This was corrected when the staff member documented her arrival and departure from the classroom.
Parents Right to Know
Regulation code 38U · Correct by September 26, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, September 24, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Complete the Parent's Right to Know Notice Log with current enrollment.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by September 26, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, September 26, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure child files are complete. Three children need blood lead screening results.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by September 26, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, September 24, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all areas are clean and in a safe condition; floors, walls, and toilets must be cleanable and in good repair. Repair the broken cabinet door in the two-year-old classroom. Repair the broken/missing toilet seat in the bathroom. Repair the toilet that does not flush in the bathroom. Remove the hanging fabric from the bench in the book area in the one-year-old classroom. Remove the ripped rug in the Pre-k classroom. Replace the trash can in the outdoor play area to ensure it is covered.
Kitchen and Food Preparation
Regulation code 50U · Correct by September 26, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, September 26, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Purchase a thermometer for the refrigerator in the kitchen and the infant classroom to ensure the temperature is at 41 degrees F or colder.
Toilet Facilities
Regulation code 51U · Correct by September 26, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, September 16, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Repair the ventilation fan in the bathroom.
Outdoor Area
Regulation code 53U · Correct by September 26, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, October 21, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Remove the broken equipment from the outdoor play area; broken infant jumper, infant rocker seat, chairs, toys, swing, etc. Remove the broken cinder block. Relocated the little tikes climber at least six feet from the fence. Replenish the fall zone materials. Repair the gates to ensure they self-close.
Pools and Swimming
Regulation code 54U · Correct by September 12, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, September 12, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Discontinue the use of the portable wading pool. This was discussed with the administrator and corrected when she agreed to comply in the future.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Regulation code 56U · Correct by September 26, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, September 17, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Remove the ripped nap cots from the Pre-k classroom. Ensure the fitted sheets are fitted tightly to the crib mattresses in the infant classroom.
Equipment
Regulation code 57U · Correct by September 26, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, September 18, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Purchase additional equipment to provide sufficient quantity. The three-year-old classroom needs science materials. The two-year-old classroom needs dramatic play and science materials. The one-year-old classroom needs dramatic play and building materials.
First Aid Kits
Regulation code 65U · Correct by September 26, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, September 18, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Purchase an eye patch or dressing, pen and note pad, plastic bags, roll gauze, safety pins, and a triangle bandage or sling for the first aid kit.
Emergency Planning
Regulation code 66U · Correct by September 26, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, September 13, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Purchase an emergency water supply.
License Renewal
Regulation code 8U · Correct by September 12, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, September 10, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure the renewal application is submitted at least 60 days prior to the license expiration. This was corrected when the application was submitted on September 10, 2024.
January 11, 2024 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 3 violations
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by January 25, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, January 25, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure children's files are complete. Child #4 needs blood lead screening results. Child #9 needs current Health appraisal. Send corrections to OCCL.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by January 25, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, January 25, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure floors/carpets are clean. The carpet in the library/circle area in the Two's classroom needs to be cleaned. Send a picture of cleaned carpet to OCCL.
License Renewal
Regulation code 8U · Correct by January 25, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, January 25, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure state business license is current. Send picture of current business license to OCCL.
November 20, 2023 · Unannounced · 2 violations
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by November 30, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, November 30, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure the trash cans are working and covered. The trashcan in the bathroom was not working. Also, clean the walls near the bathroom door on the outside and inside of the bathroom doorway. Submit picture by 11/30. Ensure the lights are working correctly. Repair broken lights. Submit a picture by 11/30.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Regulation code 61U · Correct by November 30, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, December 20, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure diaper pail is working. The diaper pail in the bathroom isn't working. Please submit picture of correction by 11/30.
Older than 3 years (not counted in the summary above)
September 5, 2023 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 8 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by September 19, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, September 26, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete. One staff member needs to complete OCCL's Health and Safety Training for Child Care Professionals. Two staff members need a professional development plan. One staff member needs annual review of safe sleep and annual review of abuse and neglect. One staff member needs an adult health appraisal and TB results.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by September 19, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, November 2, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure child files are complete. One child needs a health appraisal. Two children need blood lead screening results. Seven children need development plans.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by September 19, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, September 20, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all sinks supply hot and cold water. The sinks inside the bathroom, outside the bathroom, and in the infant classroom do not have hot water. Send confirmation to OCCL once the hot water has been restored.
Kitchen and Food Preparation
Regulation code 50U · Correct by September 19, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, September 20, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure the freezer is at 0 degrees F or colder. The three thermometers in the freezer read 10 degrees F or higher. Send confirmation to OCCL once the freezer reads 0 degrees F or colder.
Outdoor Area
Regulation code 53U · Correct by September 19, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, September 20, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Replenish the fall zone areas with nine inches of pea gravel.
Transportation
Regulation code 67U · Correct by September 19, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, September 20, 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 September 19, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, September 20, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Post a lesson plan in the two-year-old classroom and infant classroom.
Activity Schedule
Regulation code 76U · Correct by September 19, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, September 20, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Post a schedule in the infant classroom.
July 12, 2023 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 14 violations
Staff Qualifications
Regulation code 24U · Correct by July 12, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, July 12, 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).
Staffing
Regulation code 26U · Correct by July 31, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, September 5, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Document the hours the administrator is present and functioning in the role to ensure the administrator is present at least 50% of the hours of operation. Submit the administrators attendance for the rest of the month of July.
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
Regulation code 27U · Correct by July 12, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, July 12, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff-to-child ratios are maintained through qualified staff. Staff #2, an ECAT without eligibility determination and Staff #3, an aide who is not 18 years old were observed supervising a group of six one-year-old children. This was corrected when Staff #1, an ECT with eligibility determination entered the classroom with Staff #3.
General Qualifications
Regulation code 28U · Correct by July 12, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, July 12, 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).
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by July 31, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, September 20, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete. Two staff members need to complete first aid and CPR. Three staff members need a professional development plan. One staff member needs to complete annual review of safe sleep and annual review of abuse and neglect. Eight staff members need to complete the training titled Health and Safety Training for Child Care Professionals. One staff members needs two references. One staff member needs four references. Two staff members need eligibility determination from the Criminal History Unit. One staff member needs an adult health appraisal with TB results. One staff member needs a service letter or two documented attempts.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by July 31, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, September 20, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure child files are complete. One child needs the date of enrollment, hours and days she attends, an emergency card, a health appraisal, immunization record, blood lead screening results, parents right to know acknowledgment, screen time permission, and transportation permission. One child needs an immunization record and blood lead screening results. Two children need a health appraisal and blood lead screening results.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by July 31, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, September 5, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure toilets are in good repair. The toilet seat is missing from one toilet. Repair the toilet seat.
Outdoor Area
Regulation code 53U · Correct by July 31, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, September 20, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Remove the broken equipment, a broken plastic char and a ripped bouncer seat, from the outdoor play area. Replenish the pea gravel with 9 inches of pea gravel in all fall zone areas.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Regulation code 56U · Correct by July 31, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, September 5, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Replace the ripped crib mattress in the infant classroom.
Equipment
Regulation code 57U · Correct by July 31, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, September 5, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Repair or remove the loose bookshelf in the preschool classroom. Purchase sufficient quantity of equipment for the two-year-old classroom.
Emergency Planning
Regulation code 66U · Correct by July 31, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, September 5, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Post the monthly evacuation drill/fire prevention checklist.
Transportation
Regulation code 67U · Correct by July 31, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, September 20, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure the first aid kit for traveling is complete. Purchase a thermometer, triangle bandage, safety pins, water, and liquid soap.
Lesson Plans
Regulation code 74U · Correct by July 31, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, September 20, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure the completed lesson plan is posted and contains required topics. The lesson plan in the one-year-old classroom was not posted for the current week.
Activity Schedule
Regulation code 76U · Correct by July 31, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, September 20, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure the daily schedule is posted. A schedule was not posted in the one-year-old classroom.
May 11, 2023 · Enforcement Visit · 4 violations
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by May 18, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, May 23, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Purchase a covered trash can for the infant classroom.
Toilet Facilities
Regulation code 51U · Correct by May 18, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, May 23, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Supply soap and paper towels at the handwashing sinks in the bathroom.
Sanitation
Regulation code 58U · Correct by May 18, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, May 24, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure soap and water is available to clean areas and equipment. A soap/water solution was not available at the diaper-changing area in the bathroom.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Regulation code 61U · Correct by May 18, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, May 23, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Purchase two non-porous diaper mats to replace the ripped mats in the infant classroom and bathroom. Ensure the foot-activated diaper trash can's lid remains on the trash can. This was corrected when the lid was placed back on the trash can.
March 20, 2023 · Unannounced · 3 violations
Staff Attendance
Regulation code 36U · Correct by March 20, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, March 20, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff attendance is documented. A staff member did not sign out of the pre-k classroom when she left the classroom. This was corrected when the staff member signed out.
Children's Attendance
Regulation code 43U · Correct by March 20, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, March 20, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure child attendance is documented with exact arrival and departure times. There were nine children present in the pre-k classroom; however, only six were signed in. This was corrected when the three children were signed in.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Regulation code 56U · Correct by March 20, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, March 20, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure safe sleep practices are used at all times. An infant was observed asleep in a lounge chair. This was discussed with staff and corrected when the infant was placed in the crib.
March 13, 2023 · Unannounced · 1 violation
General Qualifications
Regulation code 28U · Correct by March 20, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, March 20, 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).
November 1, 2022 · Unannounced · 1 violation
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correction status: Completed, November 1, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure classroom capacities are maintained at all times. Ten children were observed sleeping in the three-year-old classroom, which measures for nine children. Ten children were observed sleeping in the one-year-old classroom, which measures for six children. This was discussed and staff agreed to comply. Discontinue the use of air fresheners and burning of candles during the hours of operation. An air freshener and a burning candle were observed. This was discussed and staff agreed to comply.
September 12, 2022 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 20 violations
Insurance Coverage
Regulation code 16U · Correct by September 26, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, September 29, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Submit the updated general liability insurance.
Staffing
Regulation code 26U · Correct by September 26, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, September 29, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Train an Early Childhood Teacher in the day-to-day operations and document the training on the orientation record.
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
Regulation code 27U · Correct by September 26, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, September 12, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff-to-child ratios are maintained. An intern who has not been employed for a month was observed alone with a group of 10 three to five-year-olds. This was corrected when a qualified staff member entered the classroom. Upon arrival, a qualified staff member left the two-year-old classroom to answer the door. This left an aide alone with a group of six children age two through three-years-old. This was corrected when a qualified staff member re-entered the classroom. Ensure infants and toddlers are cared for in an area separate from older children. Two three-year-olds were observed in the two-year-old classroom. This was corrected when the three-year-olds were moved into the preschool classroom. According to attendance records, a staff member was alone with up to eight children, infant and one-year-old, from 8:29 am to 9:03 am. At the time of the visit, there were four infants present with one teacher. An aide was observed alone with four one-year-olds. This was corrected when the one and two-year-old classrooms were combined.
General Qualifications
Regulation code 28U · Correct by September 26, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, September 15, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff are fingerprinted before the start of employment and are supervised at all times until eligibility is determined. A staff member without eligibility was observed alone with 10 children age three to five-years-old. A staff member without eligibility was observed alone with six children age two and three-years-old. A staff member without eligibility was observed alone with four one-year-olds. Submit the eligibility letters for the three staff members.
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by September 26, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, November 18, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete. One staff member needs CPR and first aid certification. Three staff members need administration of medication certification. Five staff members need a professional development plan. Five staff members need annual review of safe sleep and abuse and neglect. Six staff members need orientation. Four staff members need a job description. Six staff members need two references. Five staff members need drug/alcohol statements. Five staff members need eligibility determination. Six staff members need a health appraisal with TB results. Five staff members need release of employment history and corresponding service letters. Three staff need service letters.
Staff Attendance
Regulation code 36U · Correct by September 26, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, September 12, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff attendance includes exact hours worked in each classroom. Two staff were signed into the three-year-old classroom; however, only one was present. This was corrected when the staff member signed out.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by September 26, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, November 17, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure child files are complete. One child needs the hours and days he attends. Two children need date of enrollment. Three children need health appraisal, immunization records, and blood lead screening results. Two children need a health appraisal with immunization records. Two children need blood lead screening results. Two children need screen time permission. Eight children need a development plan.
Hazardous Materials
Regulation code 45U · Correct by September 26, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, September 12, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure hazardous materials are stored out of children's reach. Antibacterial wipes were observed in an unlocked cabinet in the two-year-old classroom. Multiple cleaners were observed in the bathroom in children's reach. This was corrected when the items were removed.
Heating and Cooling
Regulation code 48U · Correct by September 26, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, September 12, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure fans and cords are inaccessible to children. A fan was observed in the Pre-k classroom. This was corrected when the fan was made inaccessible.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by September 26, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, October 6, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all areas are clean. The rug in the three-year-old classroom needs to be cleaned or removed. The rubber mats/rugs in the hallway an infant classroom need to be cleaned on the top and underneath. Cover the electrical outlets in the three-year-old classroom and in the power strips in the Pre-k classroom. Purchase a covered trash can for the bathroom. Repair the gate to the one-year-old classroom to ensure the exit route is not obstructed. Repair the tile in the bathroom. Discontinue the use of air fresheners. This was corrected when the air fresheners were removed.
Kitchen and Food Preparation
Regulation code 50U · Correct by September 26, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, September 30, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Purchase a thermometer for the freezer in the kitchen and the refrigerator in the infant classroom. Ensure food served is free from spoilage and food that must be refrigerated in stored in the refrigerator. Hamburger meat, frozen pizza, and frozen broccoli were observed sitting on the counter. This was corrected when the items were placed in the refrigerator/freezer.
Outdoor Area
Regulation code 53U · Correct by September 26, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, October 6, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Remove the broken toys/equipment and trash from the outdoor play area. Replenish the fall zone materials. Repair the gate to ensure it can self-close and self-latch. Move the octopus merry-go-round to the fall zone material.
Riding Toys
Regulation code 55U · Correct by September 26, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, October 6, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Remove the broken bike from the outdoor play area.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Regulation code 56U · Correct by September 26, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, October 6, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure safe sleep practices are used at all times. Cribs must be placed on their lowest setting. One crib was not on the lowest setting and a second crib had two mattresses.
Equipment
Regulation code 57U · Correct by September 26, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, October 6, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Purchase science equipment/materials for the Pre-k, three-year-old, and two-year-old classrooms. Repair the broken door on the kitchen set in the two-year-old classroom. Repair the yellow table leg in the three-year-old classroom. Remove the rug in front of the door leading to the outdoor play area. Repair the chipping paint in the two-year-old classroom.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Regulation code 61U · Correct by September 26, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, October 6, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Purchase a non-porous surface for the diaper-changing areas in the bathroom and the infant classroom. Purchase a foot-activated, covered trash can, used solely for diapers for the bathroom and infant classroom. Remove the diaper-changing station from the one-year-old classroom because there is not a sink within five feet.
Administration of Medication
Regulation code 63U · Correct by September 26, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, October 6, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Obtain a Medication Administration Record for one child.
First Aid Kits
Regulation code 65U · Correct by September 26, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, October 6, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Purchase roll gauze and a thermometer for the first aid kit.
Emergency Planning
Regulation code 66U · Correct by September 26, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, September 30, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Post an evacuation route in the one-year-old, infant, and Pre-k classrooms. Ensure monthly evacuation drills and fire prevention checks are conducted and post most current. Send two for the month of September.
License Renewal
Regulation code 8U · Correct by September 26, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, September 12, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure the renewal application is submitted at least 60 days prior to the license expiration. This was corrected when the application was submitted on September 9, 2022.
Complaint investigations
All 8 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 14, 2026 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On September 16, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding lack of supervision, lack of positive behavior supports, not having water available, not following accident/ injury reporting procedures, and confidentiality concerns. An investigation was conducted on September 24, 2026. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegation of lack of supervision. Owner #1, Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #3 denied Child #1 exited the center into the parking lot. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegation of lack of positive behavior supports, Owner #1, Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #3 denied cursing at Child #1 or snatching food from their hands. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegation of not having water available, because Owner #1 stated milk and/or juice are offered at meals and snacks, and water is available throughout the day. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegations of lack of notification of accidents/ injuries, Owner #1 stated they follow the policy to notify parents and provide a report, noting there were no injuries to Child #2 that occurred at the center to their knowledge. Additionally, the center provided health observations which documented the child coming into the center with marks and bruises resulting in a call to the abuse and neglect report line. There is no evidence to substantiate lack of confidentiality. Owner #1 stated employees follow the photograph and video policy documented in the parent handbook.
Completed September 17, 2026 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On August 24, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint regarding not keeping all areas, furnishings, and equipment of the center clean, hazard- free, and safe condition. An investigation was conducted on September 1, 2026. This complaint is substantiated because LS #1 observed the flickering light and hole in the bathroom with exposed insulation.
Completed November 24, 2025 · 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 November 4, 2025, regarding unqualified staff alone with children, not following the meal pattern requirements and not following the menu, inappropriate bottle warming, lack of supervision, and not having comprehensive background checks and staff files for van drivers. An investigation was conducted on November 5, 2025. This complaint is substantiated for inappropriate bottle warming because the infant classroom had an electric kettle used for bottle warming but did not have a thermometer available to check the temperature. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegations of unqualified staff alone with children, not following the meal pattern requirements and not following the menu, lack of supervision and not having comprehensive background checks for staff and staff file for van drivers based on interviews and documentation.
Completed November 18, 2025 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On October 27, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding a lack of positive behavior supports. An investigation was conducted on October 29, 2025. The complaint is substantiated for a lack of positive behavior supports because Staff #3 admitted she has gently tapped children on their heads to get their attention.
Older than 3 years (not counted in the summary above)
Completed March 20, 2023 · 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 March 1, 2023, regarding transportation permission. An investigation was conducted on March 10, 2023. This complaint is substantiated because proper transportation permission was not available for the school-age children who the center transports to their elementary school. Additional concerns noted were the center did not have enough staff to fulfill administrative, fiscal, clerical, cleaning, maintenance, food services, direct child care, and supervisory functions. A staff member without eligibility determination was observed alone with six one year olds. An aide was observed alone with seven children, ages two to three. Toddlers were being cared for in the same classroom as older children. A staff member who was not fingerprinted for the center was present in a classroom.
Completed September 20, 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).
Completed September 20, 2022 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
OCCL received a complaint on September 14, 2022, regarding spoiled food being served to a child and not following meal components. An investigation was conducted on September 14, 2022. There is no evidence to substantiate the complaint because staff denied allowing a child to consume spoiled food and staff stated Child #1 was served cereal, milk, and a banana even though the child showed up after the breakfast cut-off time.
Completed July 6, 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.