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Child care center · Wilmington, DE
ST. MICHAEL'S SCHOOL AND NURSERY
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: 700 NORTH WALNUT STREET, Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: (302) 656-3389
Ages served: 8 weeks through 5 years.
Age group: Infant through Pre-School
Licensed capacity: 259 children
OCCL license number: 28295
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: 8 facility injuries. No facility deaths reported. 2025: 7 facility injuries. No facility deaths reported. 2024: 9 facility injuries. No facility deaths reported. 2023: 6 facility injuries. No facility deaths reported. 2022: 6 facility injuries. No facility deaths reported. 2021: 3 facility injuries. No facility deaths reported.
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Inspection history
Last 3 years (November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026, when the state's files were last updated)
- 6 visits where violations were cited (the state's file doesn't list visits where nothing was cited)
- 9 violations cited on these visits
- 5 complaint investigations completed (No Evidence to Substantiate: 3; Substantiated: 2)
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 7 visits with violations in the state's file (which starts November 12, 2021), newest first, with 13 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.
October 2, 2026 · Announced · 1 violation
Food Service Policy
Regulation code 21U · Correct by October 23, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, October 19, 2026 · 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 18, 2026 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 1 violation
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by April 10, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, April 10, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all staff files are complete. See staff member codes.
May 2, 2025 · Announced · 1 violation
Feeding of Infants
Regulation code 72U · Correct by May 2, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, May 2, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Improper feeding of infants. Corrected by implementing new plan for all infant rooms.
March 5, 2025 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 3 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by April 7, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, March 17, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete. Please see compliance record . Send missing items to OCCL
Hazardous Materials
Regulation code 45U · Correct by April 7, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, March 6, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Room 16 needs locks on the drawers and cabinets.
Outdoor Area
Regulation code 53U · Correct by April 17, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, March 17, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Playground floor ripped. Replace the PIP or add mulch. Send photo of repaired area to OCCL.
December 9, 2024 · Announced · 1 violation
Feeding of Infants
Regulation code 72U · Correct by December 12, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, December 12, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
72. A licensee shall ensure an infant is given foods and drinks on demand or according to the infant's eating habits using the following guidelines: A parent or guardian provides a written feeding statement listing the foods and drinks, including specific formula or breast milk, an infant eats or drinks 12/12/24- corrected by staff disciplinary action and plan to monitor staff while feeding infants. Staff responsible were given disciplinary forms and there will be immediate change.
March 1, 2024 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 2 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by April 12, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, April 5, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs CPR/First Aid training. Staff #2 needs release of employment history with service letters. Send copies to OCCL.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by April 12, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, March 12, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure child files are complete. Child #5, and #15 need blood lead screening.
Older than 3 years (not counted in the summary above)
March 16, 2022 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 4 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by April 15, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, April 5, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs a current health appraisal with TB.
Staff Attendance
Regulation code 36U · Correct by March 16, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, March 16, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all staff sign-in and out every time they enter or leave the classroom. Classroom #15 had one staff signed in but not present. Corrected at visit.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by April 15, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, April 7, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all child files are complete. Child #11 needs only a current health appraisal. Child #10, #12, and #13 needs a health appraisal with immunizations including lead results.
Administration of Medication
Regulation code 63U · Correct by March 23, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, April 1, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all children who need medication at the center have written parent/guardian permission on an administration of medication record that includes all of the required information. Child #16 and #17 needs a administration of medication record.
Complaint investigations
All 7 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 July 1, 2026 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
: On June 15, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint alleging not using appropriate behavior supports. Based on interviews conducted with Administrator #1, Administrator #2, and a statement from Staff #1, and documents reviewed, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for not using appropriate behavior supports.
Completed February 26, 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. On December 5, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding failure to use appropriate behavior supports. On December 10, 2025, Administrator #1 self-reported the concerns involving Child #1 to OCCL. Based on information received from outside agencies and written statements from staff, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for failing to use appropriate behavior supports.
Completed April 29, 2025 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On March 27, 2025, the Office of Child Care licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding allegations including failing to follow suspension policy, failing to follow policy for routine health care and emergencies, lack of respectful communication with a parent, failing to consult with a child's parent or guardian and professionals, if necessary, to design effective positive behavioral supports or to make reasonable accommodations to comply with provisions in an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) and to adapt behavior supports or other practices for a child who has a special need or disability, and failing to call an ambulance, if needed, for a serious or potentially serious injury. An investigation was conducted on April 3, 2025. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint regarding the failure to follow the suspension policy. After reviewing the center's suspension policy and confirmation from Purchase of Care, the family was disenrolled due to threatening behavior toward staff members. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for failing to follow the policy for routine health care and emergencies as well as failing to call an ambulance. Staff attempted to apply ice, which Child #1 refused but accepted comfort, and the bleeding stopped. The administration felt it was not a medical emergency and calling an ambulance was not needed. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for a lack of respectful communication based on statements from administration and staff who both stated Guardian #1 was aggressive and threatening, but staff were not disrespectful. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for failure to support children with an IFSP. Based on interviews with staff and documentation reviewed, the staff was aware of Child #1's IFSP and was working to implement the goals for Child #1.
Completed April 9, 2025 · 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 March 13, 2025 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
The Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint on February 5, 2025, regarding allegations of failing to provide an injury report and disrespectful communication. An investigation was conducted on February 13, 2025. During the investigation interviews were held and statements were given. Based on interviews of staff and written statements provided, this complaint is substantiated for failing to provide an injury report and disrespectful communication. All staff interviewed stated there was no injury report provided and the communication between Staff #1 and Parent #1 was not professional. Staff #1's employment was terminated on February 5, 2025, by the facility.
Older than 3 years (not counted in the summary above)
Completed December 9, 2022 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On November 17, 2022, The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding failure to allow a parent to pick up their child, failure to allow a parent access to the center, failure to provide contact information for the governing body upon request, and failure to follow the center's termination policy. An investigation was conducted on November 30, 2022. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for failure to allow a parent access to the building and to pick up his child because staff stated the parent was not allowed access due to the parent's aggressive and threatening behavior. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for failure to provide the parent with the board's contact information because the staff stated when they became aware of the request the information was sent to the parent by email. There is no evidence to substantiate the center's failure to follow its termination policy because the center's termination policy was reviewed and was determined to have been followed.
Completed February 7, 2022 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On January 27, 2022, OCCL received a complaint regarding failure to follow the procedures for handling food allergies. An investigation was conducted on February 1, 2022. This complaint is substantiated because a child was served food with a known allergen. A staff immediately removed the plate, once she noticed it was in front of the child.
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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.