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Child care center · Smyrna, DE
C4D KIDZ
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: 5838 DUPONT PKWY, Smyrna, DE 19977
Phone: (302) 480-3232
Ages served: 6 weeks through 12 years.
Age group: Infant through School-Age
Licensed capacity: 108 children
OCCL license number: 1459651
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: 1 facility injury. No facility deaths reported. 2024: 1 facility injury. No facility deaths reported. 2021: 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)
- 7 visits where violations were cited (the state's file doesn't list visits where nothing was cited)
- 34 violations cited on these visits
- 7 complaint investigations completed (Substantiated: 4; No Evidence to Substantiate: 3)
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 20 visits with violations in the state's file (which starts November 12, 2021), newest first, with 81 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.
November 6, 2025 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 5 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by December 5, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, March 13, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete. 14 staff need professional development plans. One staff need annual review of abuse and neglect. One staff needs orientation. Two staff need OCCL's health and safety training. Five staff need references. Seven staff letter of eligibility on file. Three staff need adult abuse registry check. One staff needs a health appraisal with TB screening. Two staff need release of employment. Four staff need service letters with documented attempts.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by December 5, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, February 25, 2026 · 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. Two children need updated immunizations. One child need a development plan.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by December 5, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, December 11, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure classrooms have a covered trash can.
Outdoor Area
Regulation code 53U · Correct by December 5, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, December 11, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure fall zones have enough material to absorb falls. Ensure gates are self-closing/self-latching.
Equipment
Regulation code 57U · Correct by December 5, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, February 20, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure classrooms have enough materials. Two classrooms need science materials.
November 1, 2024 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 6 violations
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
Regulation code 27U · Correct by November 1, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, November 1, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure proper staff to child ratio and group size at all times. Specialist noted 16 one and two-year-old children combined for nap. This was discussed and corrected when four children were moved to another classroom. Specialist also noted the three-year-old classroom out of ratio with 11 children and one staff member. This was corrected when one child was moved to another classroom.
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by November 29, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, December 9, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete. Ten staff members need an updated and completed PD plan. Two staff need CPR/FA. Two staff need 13 hours of annual training.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by November 7, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, December 13, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure child files are complete. Two children need current health appraisals with blood lead screening results. One child needs health appraisal, immunizations and blood lead screening results. One child needs health appraisal with immunizations.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by November 7, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, November 18, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure floors, walls and counters are clean. Specialist noted the school age room needed tables wipes and floors cleaned.
Equipment
Regulation code 57U · Correct by November 7, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, November 12, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure there are enough supplies for the classroom. The pre-K classroom needs art supplies.
Activity Schedule
Regulation code 76U · Correct by November 7, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, November 15, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure daily activity schedule is posted. School age classroom needs a schedule posted which includes free play, outdoor and staff guided activities.
July 29, 2024 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 9 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by August 12, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, September 13, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete. Two staff need CPR/FA. One Staff needs Administration of Medication certification. Two staff need annual review of abuse and neglect. Two staff need orientation. Four staff need OCCL's health and safety training. One staff needs job description. Four staff need references. Three staff need employee declaration and drug/alcohol statement. Two staff need letters of eligibility on file. Three staff need health appraisal with TB. Three staff need release of employment. Three staff need service letters. Two staff need working papers on file.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by August 12, 2024 · Correction status: Completed · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure child files are complete. One child needs days of attending. One child needs hours of attending, current health appraisal with immunizations and development plan. Three children need development plan. One child needs blood lead screening results.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by August 12, 2024 · Correction status: Completed · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure areas are clean and safe to use. Specialist noted the 2 year old room had papers allover, chairs knocked over, and in general not ready to use. Ensure classrooms have a covered trash can. The two year old room and front classroom need a covered trash can.
Outdoor Area
Regulation code 53U · Correct by August 12, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, September 18, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure outdoor play area is clean and safe to use. Specialist noted a broken bin and trash on playground. Ensure shade is provide outside. Ensure fall zones are covered with enough material to absorb falls. Areas around the slide need to be replenished.
Equipment
Regulation code 57U · Correct by August 12, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, September 18, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure there are enough materials for the children to use. The 3-4 year old classroom needs more blocks and manipulatives.
First Aid Kits
Regulation code 65U · Correct by August 12, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, August 15, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure first aid kit is complete. Kit is missing an eye patch and tweezers.
Emergency Planning
Regulation code 66U · Correct by August 12, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, August 15, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure there is enough water on hand to shelter in place for 24 hours.
Lesson Plans
Regulation code 74U · Correct by August 12, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, September 13, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure weekly lesson plans are posted.
Activity Schedule
Regulation code 76U · Correct by August 12, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, September 13, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure classrooms have a posted daily schedule.
April 22, 2024 · Enforcement Visit · 5 violations
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
Regulation code 27U · Correct by April 22, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, April 22, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure Staff to child ratios and room capacity are maintained at all times. Specialist noted that the Pre K3 room was over with 21 children and three staff. This was discussed at the visit and corrected when the classrooms split into two groups. It was discussed that they will utilize the other side of the room or the extra classroom to maintain group size and room capacity.
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by May 3, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, July 17, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs CPR/First Aid, PD plan, health appraisal with TB results, 2 references and service letter with 2 documented attempts or 4 references. Staff #2 needs PD plan, 2 references and service letter with 2 documented attempts or 4 reference letters. Staff # 3 needs CPR/First Aid certification, Administration of Medication certification, 2 references and service letter with 2 documented attempts or 4 references, and health appraisal with TB results.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by May 3, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, July 17, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure child files are complete. Child #2 needs blood lead screening results. Child #3 needs blood lead screening results. Child#4 needs hours of attendance. Child #5 needs health appraisal, immunizations, and blood lead screening results. Child #6 needs blood lead screening results. Child #7 needs health appraisal and immunizations. Child #9 needs health appraisal and immunizations. Ensure child development plans are conducted after the first 45 days of enrollment. Child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, and #9 need current development plan of file.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Regulation code 56U · Correct by May 3, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, May 20, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure rest equipment is labeled. Label cots in the toddler 1 and toddler 2 rooms.
Lesson Plans
Regulation code 74U · Correct by May 3, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, May 20, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure lesson plans contain opportunities for each special activity for 24 months and older. Pre K3 room was missing these activities on the current lesson plan
April 4, 2024 · Enforcement Visit · 1 violation
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
Regulation code 27U · Correct by April 4, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, April 4, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff-to-child ratios are being followed at all times. Licensing Specialist noted during the visit that the Toddler room was over ratio with up to 7 children from 7:55 am until 8:05 am. This was corrected by the time of the visit. Ratios were discussed with the staff and tracking sheets from April 3, 2024 showed classrooms to be in ratio.
February 7, 2024 · Enforcement Visit · 6 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by February 23, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, March 25, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs CPR/First Aid certification, Administration of Medication certification, PD plan, OCCL's Health and Safety training, references, letter of eligibility, adult abuse registry check, and service letters or two documented attempts. Staff #2 needs Administration of Medication certification, PD plan, OCCL's Health and Safety training, references, adult abuse registry check, service letters or two documented attempts. Staff #3 needs CPR/First Aid, PD Plan, OCCL's Health and Safety training. Staff #4 needs CPR/First Aid, PD plan, OCCL's Health and Safety training, references, adult abuse registry check, health appraisal with TB results, release of employment and service letters or two documented attempts.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by February 23, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, March 26, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure child files are complete. Two children need date of enrollment, One child needs hours/ days attending. Four children need current health appraisals and immunizations. Six children need blood lead screening results. Five children need developmental plans.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by February 7, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, February 7, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all sinks have hot and cold running water. Bathroom sinks were observed only having cold water. A plumber was in the process of fixing the issue at the end of the visit.
Outdoor Area
Regulation code 53U · Correct by February 23, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, March 14, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure fall zones on playground have at least 6 inches of material. Specialist noted rubber material around playset needs to be replenished around slide areas.
Equipment
Regulation code 57U · Correct by February 23, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, March 18, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure classrooms have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials. Specialist noted that the Toddler 1 room was lacking materials such as blocks, manipulatives, art supplies, science and dramatic play items.
Activity Areas
Regulation code 75U · Correct by February 23, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, March 18, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure classrooms are set up with identifiable space with related items for activities. Specialist noted that the Toddler 1 room was missing a dramatic play and block area.
January 5, 2024 · Enforcement Visit · 2 violations
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by January 29, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, January 26, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all areas, furnishings and equipment of the center are kept clean, hazard free and in safe condition. Specialists noted ceiling above several posts are in need of repair. Walls in the empty 1 year old room needs drywall repaired.
Toilet Facilities
Regulation code 51U · Correct by January 29, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, January 26, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure toilets are working to meet child to toilet ratios. Repair toilet in girls bathroom to be operable.
Older than 3 years (not counted in the summary above)
November 8, 2023 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 7 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by December 1, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, December 15, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1-8 needs Health and Safety for Child Care Professionals certification. Staff #,2#6,#7 need CPR/First Aid with hands on training. Staff #8 needs a Professional Development plan, Orientation, 2 references, Adult Abuse Registry check, a health appraisal with TB results, Service letter with 2 attempts or 2 additional references. Staff #3 needs a letter of eligibility on file, a release of employment with service letter attempts.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by December 1, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, December 8, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure child files are complete. Child #1 needs hours of enrollment, hours and days attending, emergency card information. Child #2,#3 need emergency card information, health appraisal immunizations and blood lead test results. Child #4 needs blood lead test results. Child #5, #9 need a health appraisal, immunization and blood lead test results. Child #6 needs a health appraisal. Child #7,#8 needs an emergency card.
Outdoor Area
Regulation code 53U · Correct by December 1, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, December 8, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure playground is free of hazards. Specialist observed a basketball hoop anchor that needs to be covered or removed. Ensure that gates exiting the playground open and close easily.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Regulation code 61U · Correct by December 1, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, December 4, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure diapering stations have a disposable cover or mat.
Lesson Plans
Regulation code 74U · Correct by December 1, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, December 6, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure lesson plans are posted. Toddler 2 room needs lesson plans posted.
Activity Schedule
Regulation code 76U · Correct by December 1, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, December 6, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure daily schedule is posted in the classroom. Toddler 2 room needs daily schedule posted.
License Renewal
Regulation code 8U · Correct by December 1, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, December 4, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure application is completed and submitted 60 days before license expires. Ensure business license is current.
July 18, 2023 · Enforcement Visit · 2 violations
Staffing
Regulation code 26U · Correct by July 31, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, August 10, 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).
Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Regulation code 61U · Correct by July 18, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, July 18, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure trash cans are lined with a plastic bag. This was corrected when the two trash cans in the main bathrooms were lined with a trash bag.
May 18, 2023 · Unannounced · 1 violation
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
Regulation code 27U · Correct by May 18, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, May 18, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff-to-child ratios are maintained at all times. An aide was observed alone with a group of twelve napping preschool-age children. This was corrected when a qualified ECT entered the classroom.
May 11, 2023 · Enforcement Visit · 5 violations
Staffing
Regulation code 26U · Correct by May 22, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, May 18, 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).
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
Regulation code 27U · Correct by May 11, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, May 11, 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).
Children's Attendance
Regulation code 43U · Correct by May 11, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, May 11, 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).
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by May 11, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, May 11, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Discontinue the use of air fresheners. An air freshener was observed in the girls and the boys bathrooms. This was discussed and corrected when they were removed.
Changes Affecting a License
Regulation code 9U · Correct by May 11, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, May 11, 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).
March 8, 2023 · Enforcement Visit · 2 violations
Air Quality and Windows
Regulation code 46U · Correct by March 9, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, March 10, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure the center is ventilated to ensure the air quality provides a healthy environment for children and adults. Upon entering the building, the licensing specialists smelled an overwhelming sewage smell. The smell was the strongest in the front bathroom. Staff stated a child recently had a bowel movement; however, another staff stated she has smelled the smell since Monday.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Regulation code 61U · Correct by March 10, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, March 10, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Purchase a foot-activated trash can for diapers in the bathroom. The trash can is broke and the foot pedal no longer lifts the lid.
January 26, 2023 · Unannounced · 2 violations
Hazardous Materials
Regulation code 45U · Correct by January 26, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, January 26, 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).
Air Quality and Windows
Regulation code 46U · Correct by January 26, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, January 26, 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).
January 23, 2023 · Enforcement Visit · 3 violations
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
Regulation code 27U · Correct by January 23, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, January 23, 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).
Kitchen and Food Preparation
Regulation code 50U · Correct by January 27, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, February 13, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Clean the kitchen floors and surfaces.
Sanitation
Regulation code 58U · Correct by January 27, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, February 23, 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).
November 21, 2022 · Enforcement Visit · 1 violation
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
Regulation code 27U · Correct by November 21, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, November 21, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff-to-child ratio is maintained. Two staff were observed with 27 children, four-years-old to school-age; 13 children were school-age. This was discussed and corrected when another staff arrived and the preschool-age children were separated from the school-agers.
November 10, 2022 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 14 violations
Telephones
Regulation code 17U · Correct by November 10, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, November 10, 2022 · 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).
Staff Qualifications
Regulation code 24U · Correct by November 10, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, November 10, 2022 · 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).
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
Regulation code 27U · Correct by November 10, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, November 10, 2022 · 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 November 25, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, March 6, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs CPR/ First Aid, a professional development plan, annual review of safe sleep, and annual review of abuse and neglect. Staff #2 needs a professional development plan, annual review of safe sleep, ad annual review of abuse and neglect. Staff #3 a professional development plan, annual review of safe sleep, ad annual review of abuse and neglect. Staff 4 needs a professional development plan. Staff #5 a professional development plan, annual review of safe sleep, ad annual review of abuse and neglect, and a letter of eligibility on file. Staff #6 needs a professional development plan, annual review of safe sleep, ad annual review of abuse and neglect, and a letter of eligibility on file. Staff #7 needs CPR/ First Aid, two service letters, and a DEEDS submission on file. Staff #8 needs CPR/ First Aid, criminal history eligibility, a health appraisal on OCCL's form with TB, three service letters, and a DEEDS submission on file. Staff #9 needs CPR/ First Aid, annual review of safe sleep, an orientation, a job description, a health appraisal on OCCL's form with TB, release of employment history, and service letters. Staff #10 needs CPR/ First Aid, criminal history determination, a health appraisal on OCCL's form with TB, three service letters, and one reference. Staff #11 needs CPR/ First Aid, two references, a health appraisal on OCCL's with TB, release pf employment history and corresponding service letters. Staff #12 needs CPR/ First Aid, a professional development plan, three service letters, and two references. Staff #13 needs CPR/ First Aid, two references, adult abuse registry check, release of employment history, and two service letters.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by November 16, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, March 1, 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).
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by November 25, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, February 9, 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).
Kitchen and Food Preparation
Regulation code 50U · Correct by November 10, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, November 10, 2022 · 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).
Outdoor Area
Regulation code 53U · Correct by November 25, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, February 13, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Repair the gate to ensure it is self-closing and self-latching. Remove the broken basketball backboard with exposed shattered glass.
Equipment
Regulation code 57U · Correct by November 25, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, March 10, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure there are sufficient quantities of toys School-age needs language/ literacy, manipulatives, science, music, dramatic play, and art. The two-year-olds need more language/literacy.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Regulation code 61U · Correct by November 25, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, December 13, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Purchase a new foot activated trash can for the girls changing station. Provide disposable covers to all changing stations with soap/water, and disinfectant.
Emergency Planning
Regulation code 66U · Correct by December 16, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, December 13, 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).
Lesson Plans
Regulation code 74U · Correct by November 18, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, November 17, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure weekly lesson plans are available for each classroom. Lesson plans were needed in the one-year-old, two-year-old, and preschool classroom.
Activity Schedule
Regulation code 76U · Correct by November 25, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, December 14, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Post and follow a daily schedule. A daily schedule was needed for the one-year-old, two-year-old, four-year-old, and school-age classroom.
License Renewal
Regulation code 8U · Correct by November 18, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, November 14, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure the application is submitted at least 60 days prior to license expiration.
October 19, 2022 · Unannounced · 5 violations
Staffing
Regulation code 26U · Correct by October 21, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, November 9, 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).
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by October 19, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, October 19, 2022 · 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).
Administration of Medication
Regulation code 63U · Correct by October 19, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, October 19, 2022 · 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 October 21, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, October 21, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure a monthly lesson plan is posted for the school-age classroom.
Activity Areas
Regulation code 75U · Correct by October 21, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, October 21, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
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October 12, 2022 · Unannounced · 2 violations
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
Regulation code 27U · Correct by October 12, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, October 12, 2022 · 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).
General Qualifications
Regulation code 28U · Correct by October 12, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, October 12, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff have criminal history eligibility prior to being alone with children. One staff was observed alone during the visit with ten four-year-old children without criminal history determination due to out of state checks pending.
May 11, 2022 · Unannounced · 2 violations
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
Regulation code 27U · Correct by May 11, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, May 11, 2022 · 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).
Activity Schedule
Regulation code 76U · Correct by May 11, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, May 11, 2022 · 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 22, 2021 · Unannounced · 1 violation
Staff Attendance
Regulation code 36U · Correct by November 22, 2021 · Correction status: Completed, November 22, 2021 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff sign in and out of the attendance record to reflect their presence in a classroom. According to attendance, during lunch breaks from 12:00-1:07 p.m., one staff was alone with 17 school-age children. When asked, staff stated another staff member was present.
Complaint investigations
All 11 complaint investigations in the state's file (which starts November 29, 2021), newest first, with the result and the state's summary as published. In the state's summaries, "IA" is the state's Institutional Abuse Unit.
Completed September 24, 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 regarding accident/ injury procedures, lack of supervision including watchful oversight on the children, lack of cleanliness and sanitation. An investigation was conducted on August 28, 2026. There is no evidence to substantiate lack of accident/ injury procedures because staff stated they complete reports when incidents happen and document when children come in with injuries. There is no evidence to substantiate lack of supervision including watchful oversight of children because staff denied the allegation and the licensing specialist observed staff interacting with the children and making sure the environment was safe. There is no evidence to substantiate lack of cleanliness because the licensing specialist noted the room was clean at the time of the visit. There is no evidence to substantiate lack of sanitation because staff stated the room is disinfected at the end of the day once the children leave for the day.
Completed September 17, 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. The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on August 5, 2026, regarding lack of positive behavior supports and not following accident/injury procedures. An investigation was conducted on August 28, 2026. This complaint is substantiated for not following accident/ injury procedures because the center failed to notify OCCL within one business day after a child received outside medical attention. There is no evidence to substantiate lack of positive behavior supports because staff stated they had waited to remove the toy once the child stood up and never physically touched the child.
Completed March 11, 2026 · 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. The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on February 18, 2026, regarding lack of positive behavior supports, lack of supervision, and lack of accident/injury procedures. An investigation was conducted on February 25, 2026. There is no evidence to substantiate lack of positive behavior supports because staff stated they use a combination of time-outs, redirection, and teaching the children self-regulation techniques to support positive behavior. There is no evidence to substantiate lack of supervision because according to attendance records and observation, classrooms were following proper staff-to-child ratio on February 10, 2026, February 11, 2026, and on February 25, 2026. There is no evidence to substantiate lack of accident/injury procedures because staff stated they complete and submit injury reports as required when it is noticed that children are injured.
Completed January 13, 2026 · 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 December 4, 2025, regarding improper staff-to-child ratio, not providing truthful information, not following meal pattern requirements, and not having a top and bottom covering for nap. An investigation began on December 10, 2025, and concluded on December 23, 2025. This complaint is substantiated for not providing truthful information because on December 10, 2025, a staff member was signed into a classroom on attendance records from 7:30 am until 9:00 am but according to staff interviews was not present in the classroom. This complaint is substantiated for not following meal plan requirements because according to staff, changes to the menu were not documented on December 4, 2025, and December 10, 2025. This complaint is substantiated for improper staff-to-child ratio because according to attendance records between December 1, 2025, and December 5, 2025, there were several classrooms over ratio with one staff member. There is no evidence to substantiate not having a top or bottom cover at naptime because staff stated children are given a blanket from the center's extras when they do not have one. A concern noted was according to attendance records on December 3, 2025, an unqualified staff member was alone with up to 18 children from 2:00 pm until 3:33pm. A concern noted was according to attendance records, classrooms were over room capacity on several occasions. A concern noted was several staff members were not signed out on the attendance records.
Completed January 7, 2026 · 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. The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on November 10, 2025, regarding accident/injury procedures. An investigation was conducted on December 10, 2025. There is no evidence to substantiate not following accident/injury procedures because staff completed an incident report and contacted the parent within ten minutes of the incident.
Completed September 4, 2024 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On July 29, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint regarding lack of supervision, improper staff-to-child ratio, accident/injury procedures, not being truthful, and cleanliness. An investigation was conducted on July 29, 2024. This complaint is substantiated for improper staff-to-child ratio because according to attendance records on July 23, 2024, the toddler combined classroom was over ratio with seven one and two-year-olds with one staff member. There is no evidence to substantiate lack of supervision, not following accident/ injury procedures, or not being truthful because all staff interviewed stated the child did not injure her lip while in their care and while there were injury reports for other dates, there were none written for July 23, 2024. There is no evidence to substantiate lack of cleanliness because at the time of the visit, rooms were clean and well maintained. Staff also stated a cleaning company had been hired. Additional concerns noted were exceeding maximum group size because according to attendance records on July 22, 2024, the toddler combined classroom was over maximum group size from 9:00 am until 9:30 am, an unqualified staff member under 18 was left alone with 12 one and two-year-olds from 12:00 pm until 1:00 pm on July 25, 2024, and one child was not signed out on the attendance records.
Completed March 13, 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 regarding improper staff-to-child ratio. An investigation was conducted on February 28, 2024. This complaint is substantiated for improper staff-to-child ratio because according to attendance records for February 22, 2024, the combined morning classroom of children ages three to school age, had one staff member with up to 11 children from 7:43 am to 8:00 a.m. Additionally, there was one staff member with up to 15 three- and four-year-olds from 8:05 until 8:20 a.m. when another staff arrived. In the three-year old classroom, there was one staff member with 15 children from 8:40 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. On February 23, 2024, there was one staff member with up to 13 one- and two-year-olds from 8:08 a.m. until 9:00 a.m, and one staff member alone with up to 11 one- and two-year-olds from 4:00 p.m. until 5:09 p.m. The owner stated Staff #1 is present every day in the morning and he did not know why she was not signed in on the attendance records.
Older than 3 years (not counted in the summary above)
Completed October 18, 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).
Completed October 18, 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).
Completed May 17, 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).
Completion date not published · Result: not published
Type (as published): IA Investigation
The state's file has no summary for this investigation.
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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.