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Child care center · Wilmington, DE
RWO BABY
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: 13 E 35TH ST, Wilmington, DE 19802
Phone: (302) 764-8885
Ages served: 6 weeks through 12 years.
Age group: Infant through School-Age
Licensed capacity: 74 children
OCCL license number: 487517
Current enforcement action (as published): none listed in the state's file
Injuries reported to the state (as published): the state's file lists injuries in the last 5 years that needed medical or dental treatment. No facility injuries reported. No facility deaths reported.
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Inspection history
Last 3 years (November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026, when the state's files were last updated)
- 2 visits where violations were cited (the state's file doesn't list visits where nothing was cited)
- 5 violations cited on these visits
- 7 complaint investigations completed (No Evidence to Substantiate: 4; Substantiated: 2; No Evidence to Substantiate with Concern: 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 6 visits with violations in the state's file (which starts November 12, 2021), newest first, with 29 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 1, 2025 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 2 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by November 7, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, October 30, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #2 annual safe sleep, abuse and neglect. Staff #3 CPR/FA. Staff #4 OCCL Health and Safety.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by November 7, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, October 30, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure Child #12 has an updated health appraisal.
October 7, 2024 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 3 violations
Staff Qualifications
Regulation code 24U · Correct by October 18, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, October 15, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure EC Admin is appointed. Send plan to OCCL with completion date.
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by November 8, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, November 11, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete. CPR/FA staff #6, 7, 10 Safe sleep Staff #3 Child Abuse and Neglect Staff #1, 3, 4, 6, 7 Orientation Staff #11 OCCL Health and Safety Staff #1, 2 References Staff #9, 12, 13 Health Appraisal with TB Staff #5, 8, 9, 11, 12 Service Letter Staff #1, 10, 11
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by November 8, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, November 6, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure Child files are complete. Health appraisal needed for Child #4, 6 Immunizations needed for Child #4, 6 Blood Lead needed for Child #2, 6 Developmental Plans needed for Child #6,7,8,9,10,13
Older than 3 years (not counted in the summary above)
October 5, 2023 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 11 violations
Insurance Coverage
Regulation code 16U · Correct by November 17, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, October 20, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Send a copy of the current certificate of liability insurance.
Staff Qualifications
Regulation code 24U · Correct by November 17, 2023 · Correction status: Completed
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Send the DEEDS certificate for two staff members.
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by November 17, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, February 28, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
All staff files must be complete. Send the current CPR/First Aid for four staff members. Send the Administration of Medication for six staff members. Send the professional development plan for 10 staff members. Send the annual safe sleep for five staff members. Send the annual child abuse and neglect for four staff members. Send the completed staff orientation record for six staff members. Send the 7-hour health and safety training for all staff members. Send the application or resume for nine staff members. Send the job description for ten staff members. Send the references for 13 staff members. Send the signed declaration for eight staff members. Send the signed drug/alcohol statement for seven staff members. Send the adult abuse registry for seven staff members. Send the health appraisal with TB for 13 staff members. Send the completed release of employment history for seven staff members. Send the service letters for 12 staff members.
Parents Right to Know
Regulation code 38U · Correct by November 17, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, November 6, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Send the completed Parent Right to Know log.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by November 17, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, November 13, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
All child files must be complete. Send the current health appraisal with immunizations and blood lead screening for three children. Send the documentation of the completed blood lead screening for three children. Send the signed mat permission form for one child.
Equipment
Regulation code 57U · Correct by October 20, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, October 20, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all infant and one-year-old classrooms have the required equipment and that the equipment is accessible to the children.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Regulation code 61U · Correct by October 20, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, October 20, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
The diaper changing pad must be non-porous and cleanable. Replace the changing pad in the infant classroom. Post the diaper changing procedures near all diaper changing tables.
Lesson Plans
Regulation code 74U · Correct by October 9, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, October 20, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
The current lesson plan must be posted in each classroom and the ;lesson plan must include all required activities.
Activity Areas
Regulation code 75U · Correct by October 20, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, October 20, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all classrooms have the five required activity areas and that the areas are accessible to the children.
Infant and Toddler Care
Regulation code 77U · Correct by October 20, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, November 8, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure 30-minute sleep checks are being completed and documented for all infants.
License Renewal
Regulation code 8U · Correct by October 20, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, October 11, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
The renewal application must be received 60 days prior to the license expiration.
January 31, 2023 · Complaint Visit · 1 violation
Changes Affecting a License
Regulation code 9U · 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)
A licensee shall submit a revised plan review and receive approval before making additions or renovations to the center's indoor areas, classrooms, or outdoor areas. Before the new or renovated area is used, a licensing specialist will conduct an on-site visit to confirm the plan was followed. A new classroom has been constructed within one of the existing classrooms and OCCL did not receive the required documentation prior to the construction. Send OCCL the completed plan review, copies of the required permits, and a copy of the fire marshal approval for the new classroom.
October 24, 2022 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 6 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by November 25, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, November 22, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
All staff files must be complete. Send the current CPR/First Aid for one staff member. Send the signed annual safe sleep for five staff members. Send the signed annual child abuse and neglect for two staff members. Send the staff orientation record for one staff member. Send the job description for three staff members. Send references for three staff members. Send the signed declaration and drug/alcohol statement for one staff member. Send the fingerprinting receipt for one staff member. Send the adult abuse registry for one staff member. Send the current health appraisal with TB for one staff member. Send the service letters for four staff members.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by November 25, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, November 22, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
All child files must be complete. Send the current health appraisal with immunizations and blood lead screening for three children. Send documentation of the completed blood lead screening for one child. Send current health appraisal and documentation of the blood lead screening for one child.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by November 25, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, November 17, 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).
Kitchen and Food Preparation
Regulation code 50U · Correct by October 28, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, October 28, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure the temperature in the kitchen freezer is maintained at 0 or below. Place a thermometer in the refrigerator in the Infant Room. Send pictures for both.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Regulation code 56U · Correct by October 28, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, October 28, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all cribs are set to the lowest mattress setting. Send pictures.
Lesson Plans
Regulation code 74U · Correct by October 28, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, October 28, 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).
April 12, 2022 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 6 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by May 12, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, May 16, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
All staff files must be complete. A service letter is needed for Staff #1. An orientation record, references, and service letter is needed for Staff #2. CPR/First Aid, orientation record, job description, references, and service letter is needed for Staff #3. Professional development plan and staff orientation record is needed for Staff #4. Professional development plan, orientation record, job description, references, service letter, and a current health appraisal with TB is needed for Staff #6. A professional development plan and a TB risk assessment or results is needed for Staff #7. A professional development plan is needed for Staff #8.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by May 12, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, May 10, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
All child files must be complete. Signed parent permission for is needed for two children.
Equipment
Regulation code 57U · Correct by April 30, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, May 2, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure there is a sufficient quantity of materials accessible to children in each classroom.
Administration of Medication
Regulation code 63U · Correct by April 30, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, May 16, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Send completed Administration of Medication certificate for two staff.
Emergency Planning
Regulation code 66U · Correct by April 30, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, May 2, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Post evacuation diagram in the 2/3 year-old classroom.
Activity Schedule
Regulation code 76U · Correct by April 30, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, May 2, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Post a daily schedule in the two/three year-old classroom.
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.
Completed September 29, 2026 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On August 17, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding allegations of lack of supervision, failure to use respectful communication and appropriately handle parent concerns, and failure to provide an injury report. An investigation began on August 26, 2026, and concluded on August 27, 2026. Based on staff interviews and documentation, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint. The facility stated the video footage did not show a lack of supervision, and it was unclear how Child #1 got the mark on their head. The video was no longer available for LS #1 to review. Interviews reflected staff members used respectful communication while responding to Parent #1's concerns and attempted to determine how Child #1 received the mark. The facility completed an injury report but stated Parent #1 refused to sign or accept it. Child #1 did not return to the facility after August 14, 2026.
Completed August 31, 2026 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On August 4, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding diapering and soiled clothing and having an understanding for children and their needs. An investigation was conducted on August 5, 2026. Based on an interview conducted with Administrator #1 there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint as Administrator #1 stated staff members check children's diapers or pullups before leaving the facility for the day and the administration communicated several times with Guardian #1 regarding Child #1's eyeglasses.
Completed October 1, 2025 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On September 19, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding an allegation staff were not being respectful by failing to use non-threatening tones and actions when speaking and interacting with others at the center. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint as staff members and administrators interviewed all stated the conversation was a professional discussion and no cursing or physical interaction occurred.
Completed July 24, 2024 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On June 20, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding improper diapering, improper discipline, and unqualified staff working alone with infants. An investigation was conducted beginning June 21, 2024, and ending July 1, 2024. This complaint is substantiated for unqualified staff working alone based on observations. Staff #1, who had no DEEDS qualification certificate, was observed alone in the two-year-old classroom on June 21, 2024, and Staff #7, an early childhood intern, was alone in the infant classroom on July 1, 2024. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for improper discipline based on staff interviews conducted. All staff interviewed stated they had never witnessed any improper discipline. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for improper diapering based on staff interviews. All staff interviewed stated diaper checks are conducted hourly and changed every two hours or when soiled. Additional concerns noted at the visit were inaccurate attendance records for children and staff in multiple classrooms. An additional concern noted was observation of an infant sleeping on the floor wrapped in a blanket. An additional concern noted at this visit was lack of supervision due to a child being found alone in the meeting room. When asked, the owner stated this was one of the staff members children.
Completed July 5, 2024 · 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 February 14, 2024 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On January 23, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding the allegations of improper use of transportation, overuse of screentime, improper staff-to-child ratios, improper mixing of age groups, using staff who have not been determined eligible by the Criminal History Unit (CHU), and staff working while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. There is no evidence to substantiate the complaint. During the investigation, it was observed and determined by a review of the attendance records that the classrooms are maintaining the correct staff-to-child ratios and have qualified staff members present. Also, by interviewing the administrator and four staff members, there was no evidence to substantiate the remaining allegations because it was stated the staff walked the children to and from the bus stop, the classrooms are only combined at appropriate times allowed in the regulations, the televisions are used for only music or gross motor activities, and the staff do not work while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Completed February 9, 2024 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate with Concern
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On January 8, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding allegations of improper discipline. An unannounced visit was conducted on January 18, 2024, to investigate the complaint. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegation of improper discipline because all five children who were interviewed stated Staff #1 does not hit the children, and all stated they enjoyed school. An additional concern observed during the complaint visit was there were two staff members present in the building who had not yet been fingerprinted or determined eligible by the Criminal History Unit (CHU). It was also observed that the posted lesson plans were not for the correct age group and did not include all required components.
Older than 3 years (not counted in the summary above)
Completed August 24, 2023 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary of this complaint may name a person, so we don't show it here. It's in the state's published file (see Sources).
Completed August 8, 2023 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary of this complaint may name a person, so we don't show it here. It's in the state's published file (see Sources).
Completed March 9, 2023 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On March 2, 2023, the Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint regarding the allegation of not being respectful and using threatening tines and actions when interacting with others. An unannounced visit was conducted on March 7, 2023, to investigate the complaint. There is no evidence to substantiate the complaint because all staff members were interviewed and they all stated Staff #1 has never been heard yelling at any staff member or child in the center.
Completed February 15, 2023 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary of this complaint may name a person, so we don't show it here. It's in the state's published file (see Sources).
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Sources
- Licensed Child Care Providers and Facilities: program details, enforcement action and injuries report.
- Child Care Licensing Compliance Review Information: visits, violations, corrections and specialist notes.
- Child Care Licensing Complaint Reviews: complaint investigations, results and summaries.
All three are published by the Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing on data.delaware.gov as Public Domain and cover about the last five years. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published. Program details last checked October 21, 2026.