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Child care center · Wilmington, DE
KINDERCARE (NAAMANS ROAD)
A licensed child care center in Wilmington, 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: 2018C NAAMANS ROAD, Wilmington, DE 19810
Phone: (302) 475-2212
Ages served: 6 weeks through 12 years.
Age group: Infant through School-Age
Licensed capacity: 97 children
OCCL license number: 27580
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: 2 facility injuries. 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)
- 3 visits where violations were cited (the state's file doesn't list visits where nothing was cited)
- 19 violations cited on these visits
- 4 complaint investigations completed (No Evidence to Substantiate with Concern: 2; No Evidence to Substantiate: 1; Substantiated: 1)
A violation means a licensing specialist found that a Delaware licensing rule wasn't met. The state gives the program a date to correct each one and records when it was corrected. Complaint results use the state's own terms, as published. Read the official record for details.
Visits with violations
All 4 visits with violations in the state's file (which starts November 12, 2021), newest first, with 25 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.
March 12, 2026 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 4 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by April 10, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, April 17, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete. -Health Appraisal for Staff #8. -Annual review and abuse and neglect for Staff #9. -Annual review of sleep safe for Staff #9.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by April 10, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, April 1, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure children's files are complete. -Blood lead screening for Child #8. -Developmental plan for Child #3
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Regulation code 56U · Correct by April 10, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, April 1, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure cots charts are updated and posted. No cot charts in the preschool and one-year-old classroom.
Equipment
Regulation code 57U · Correct by April 10, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, April 1, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure equipment is safe for play. Fix/Remove the hinge on the kitchen set in the Pre-K classroom. Add additional books to the Two's, Three's, and older one-year-old classrooms.
March 17, 2025 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 8 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by April 11, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, April 30, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are completed. OCCL Health and Safety training for Staff #1. Job description for Staff #1. Health appraisal for Staff #2, #3, #4, and #5. References for Staff #6.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by April 11, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, April 25, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure children's files are complete. Child #15 needs lead screening.
Children's Attendance
Regulation code 43U · Correct by April 11, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, March 17, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure attendance for children have exact hours in the classroom. -Corrected at visit
Hazardous Materials
Regulation code 45U · Correct by April 11, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, April 28, 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).
Toilet Facilities
Regulation code 51U · Correct by April 11, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, March 28, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure toilets are operational. One child and one staff toilet was not operational at the time of the visit.
Equipment
Regulation code 57U · Correct by April 11, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, March 28, 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).
Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Regulation code 61U · Correct by April 11, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, March 28, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff and children are washing their hands after diaper changes.
Infant and Toddler Care
Regulation code 77U · Correct by April 11, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, March 28, 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).
March 6, 2024 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 7 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by April 6, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, April 1, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are completed. CPR and first needed for Staff #2,#3, and #4. -One additional reference for Staff #4.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by April 6, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, March 26, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure children's files are completed. -Child #6 needs blood lead screening results and cot permission.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by April 6, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, March 26, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure walls are cleaned. Clean vent in preschool and vent in toddlers' bathroom.
Kitchen and Food Preparation
Regulation code 50U · Correct by April 6, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, March 26, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure there is a working thermometer in the small freezer in the kitchen.
Equipment
Regulation code 57U · Correct by April 6, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, March 26, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all equipment is in good condition. Remove or Replace the bookshelf in the preschool room.
Emergency Planning
Regulation code 66U · Correct by April 6, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, March 26, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure there is emergency water.
Lesson Plans
Regulation code 74U · Correct by April 6, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, March 26, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
The state's notes for this violation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They're in the state's published file (see Sources).
Older than 3 years (not counted in the summary above)
March 9, 2023 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 6 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by April 11, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, June 1, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are completed. Review of annual abuse for Staff #1 and 10. Orientation for Staff #10. OCCL Health and Safety training for Staff #1, 2, 4, 6,7,9, and 10. Application for Staff #1. References for Staff #1. Adult Health appraisal for Staff #10. Release of employment for Staff #3 and #10. Service Letter for Staff #3, 7, and 10. Administration of Medication for Staff #9.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by April 11, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, May 25, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure children files are complete. Health appraisal for Child # 1, 5, 10. Immunizations for Child # 1, 5,10. Blood lead screening results for Child # 1,2,5,6,10,11,12, and 15.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by April 11, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, April 12, 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).
Toilet Facilities
Regulation code 51U · Correct by April 11, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, April 12, 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).
Outdoor Area
Regulation code 53U · Correct by April 11, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, April 12, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all exits from the playground are self-closing and self-latching. Fix the toilet in Pre-School classroom.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Regulation code 56U · Correct by April 11, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, April 12, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure bottom covers are big enough to fit on the mattress.
Complaint investigations
All 5 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 September 18, 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 August 31, 2026, regarding concerns of failure to follow proper accident/injury procedures following a severe injury, and failure to notify OCCL regarding a serious injury resulting in the need for medical care. An investigation was conducted on September 10, 2026. This complaint is substantiated for failure to notify OCCL regarding a serious injury resulting in the need for medical care based on interviews conducted. Administrator #1 stated they did not notify OCCL within one business day that Child #1 sustained an injury requiring medical attention nor did they report the injury during the complaint visit conducted by OCCL staff on September 1, 2026. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint regarding concerns of failure to follow proper accident/injury procedures following a severe injury based on interviews conducted. Administrator #1 and three staff members stated Staff #2 immediately attended to Child #1 and assessed Child #1's injuries before transporting Child #1 for medical attention, as Staff #2 was the parent of Child #1.
Completed September 17, 2026 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate with Concern
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 August 1, 2025 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate with Concern
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 June 10, 2024 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on May 16, 2024, for concerns of incorrect staff-to-child ratios, not following enrollment procedures, not following child health exclusion policies, the cleanliness of the indoor space, and staff using their cell phones. An investigation was conducted on May 20, 2024. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for incorrect staff-to-child ratios based on observation of the facility, interviews, and attendance records reviewed. All staff interviewed stated classrooms are in ratio at all times and attendance records showed all classrooms are in ratio and do not exceed maximum group size. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for not following enrollment procedures based on interviews and documents reviewed. Staff stated the facility has tour paperwork separate from enrollment paperwork. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for not following child health exclusion policies based on staff interviews. All staff interviewed stated the facility follows health exclusions for all children. Staff #1 stated there was a child present on May 16, 2024, whose eye was red due to a recent surgery, and noted this could have been mistaken as pink eye to a family. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for lack of cleanliness in the indoor space based on observation of the facility All classrooms were organized and appeared clean. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for staff using cell phones because all staff interviewed stated staff do not use cell phones in the classrooms and have control of the children. This licensing specialist observed classrooms and no staff were on their cell phone.
Older than 3 years (not counted in the summary above)
Completed May 9, 2022 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
A complaint was received on April 19, 2022, regarding the center sending last-minute notifications to parents about not picking up children from school to transport them to the center for afterschool care due to lack of staffing. An investigation was started on April 27, 2022. This complaint is substantiated because the center did not have enough staff to provide transportation to school-age children as previously arranged with families.
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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.