THE LEARNING CENTER AT CALVARY

Inspection history

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 3 visits with violations in the state's file (which starts November 12, 2021), newest first, with 10 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.

1. August 5, 2024 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 5 violations

   • Annual Training

     Regulation code 33U · Correct by September 3, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, August 22, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document

     Licensing specialist's notes (as published)

     Ensure all staff files are complete. Staff #9 needs OCCL health and safety training for child care professionals. Staff #11 needs references and health assessment with TB results.

   • Kitchen and Food Preparation

     Regulation code 50U · Correct by September 3, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, August 6, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document

     Licensing specialist's notes (as published)

     Ensure the refrigerators reads 41 degrees or colder. One year old room, is reading 50 degrees and the two year old room is reading 44.5 degrees.

   • Toilet Facilities

     Regulation code 51U · Correct by September 3, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, August 6, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document

     Licensing specialist's notes (as published)

     Ensure there are proper number of toilets for the children in attendance. There is only one working bathroom upstairs. Repair toilet in the other bathroom and send pictures to OCCL.

   • Equipment

     Regulation code 57U · Correct by September 3, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, August 8, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document

     Licensing specialist's notes (as published)

     Ensure equipment is in good condition. School age room dramatic play stove and table need repair or replacement.

   • Infant and Toddler Care

     Regulation code 77U · Correct by September 5, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, August 5, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit

     Licensing specialist's notes (as published)

     Ensure electrical outlets are covered. Cover outlets in school age room and indoor play area.

2. Older than 3 years (not counted in the summary above)

3. August 7, 2023 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 1 violation

   • General Qualifications

     Regulation code 28U · Correct by August 25, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, August 14, 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).

4. August 18, 2022 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 4 violations

   • Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision

     Regulation code 27U · Correct by August 18, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, August 18, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit

     Licensing specialist's notes (as published)

     Staff to Child ratio needs to be maintained at all times. There were 21 children in the Pre-K room and the administrator was in the room covering because of a call-out. The administrator was enabled to answer the door without affecting ratios in the classroom.

   • Personnel Files

     Regulation code 30U · Correct by September 19, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, September 14, 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 September 18, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, September 14, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document

     Licensing specialist's notes (as published)

     The refrigerator temperature was 57 degrees. The administrator stated they use the refrigerator upstairs for they for storage until a new refrigerator arrives. Delivered food needs to be labeled with contents and date of preparation or expiration.

   • Outdoor Area

     Regulation code 53U · Correct by September 18, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, September 14, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document

     Licensing specialist's notes (as published)

     Ensure fall zones are protected. Mulch needs to be filled to DECLARE regulations for fall zones. Sandbox had standing water and was not completely covered. Ensure sandbox cover is tightly covering the entire sandbox and standing water is removed.

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.

1. Completed October 7, 2026 · Result: Substantiated

   Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint

   The state's summary (as published)

   The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received four complaints between September 10, 2026, and September 18, 2026, regarding concerns of supervision and staff-to-child ratios, children hitting each other/bullying, and the facility's written policies not being followed. An investigation was conducted on September 15, 2026, which included interviews with Staff #1 through 5, review of video footage, attendance records, and the facility's written policies and procedures. This complaint is substantiated regarding lack of supervision. Information obtained during the investigation showed Child #1 exited their assigned classroom without direct supervision two times within a half hour time period. Child #1 left the room and was found by Staff #1 15 minutes prior to Parent #1 arriving. When Parent #1 arrived to pick up, Child #1 was directed to go upstairs alone during dismissal before Parent #1 was physically present at the classroom. Video footage reviewed showed approximately three minutes elapsed between Parent #1 entering the office and Staff #1 locating Child #1. The facility has since modified its dismissal procedures and now requires children to remain with staff until an authorized pickup person is present. It was unable to be determined whether Child #1 did or did not exit the building when they were missing, as video footage from outdoor areas was not available. Some staff interviewed stated outside doors are propped at times but could not confirm whether they were on September 8, 2026. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint regarding the facility not following written policies. While documentation reviewed showed Parent #1 was provided an outdated parent handbook at enrollment, on September 17, 2026, Parent #1 received an updated parent handbook with updated termination policies. Owner #1 also provided a copy of a parent code-of-conduct that was acknowledged and signed by Parent #1 upon enrollment; staff interviews indicated Parent #1 did no t follow the agreed upon code of conduct, thus leading to the termination of care for Child #1. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint regarding improper staff-to-child ratios. Information obtained during the investigation, including staff interviews and attendance records reviewed for September 11, 2026, showed the combined Pre-K and School-Age classroom remained within required staff-to-child ratios. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for children bullying each other based on staff interviews conducted. Staff stated the children were playing with rolled up paper and tapping each other on the shoulders; staff stated due to this concern being brought up, staff have been instructed not to allow this type of play.

2. Completed September 25, 2026 · Result: Substantiated

   Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint

   The state's summary (as published)

   The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received four complaints regarding concerns of not using positive behavior supports and failure to report suspected child abuse or neglect. An investigation was conducted on September 2, 2026, which included interviews with Owner #1 and Staff #2 and review of video footage involving Staff #1, Child #1, and Child #2. This complaint is substantiated regarding failure to use positive behavior supports. Video footage showed Staff #1 physically held Child #1, used inappropriate language and interactions while managing Child #1's behavior, and intentionally startled Child #2 during nap time. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint regarding failure to report suspected child abuse or neglect. Information obtained during the investigation showed when Staff #1 notified Owner #1 of the allegations, Owner #1 contacted the Report Line the same day after notifying OCCL.

3. Completed July 22, 2025 · 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 14, 2025, alleging a staff injury and concerns regarding noncompliance with parent and staff handbook policies in terms of disciplinary actions towards staff. An investigation was conducted on May 27, 2025, which included an interview with Administrator #1, a review of relevant documentation, and observations of the program and classrooms. The allegation of a staff injury caused by children was determined to be no evidence to substantiate as Staff #1 never indicated an injury that occurred due to a child in care but rather was out of work due to injuries from a car accident. There was no evidence to substantiate the allegation concerning failure to follow parent and/or staff handbook policies because review of Staff #1's disciplinary documents showed concerns about classroom management and supervision, with nothing relevant to injuries received from a child in care.

4. Older than 3 years (not counted in the summary above)

5. Completed July 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).

6. Completed July 24, 2023 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate

   Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint

   The state's summary (as published)

   On June 13, 2023, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding improper discipline. On June 14, 2023, a duplicate report was made to the Child Abuse and Neglect Report Line and not accepted for investigation by the Institutional Abuse Unit (IAU). An investigation was conducted on June 15, 2023. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because the administrator stated the three staff members involved in the incident denied carrying the child by his arms and legs and laughing and swinging at him. She also said she has never observed a staff member yelling at a child or using an inappropriate tone. Additionally, all three staff members provided written statements that said no staff member swung at the child.

7. Completed October 26, 2022 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate with Concern

   Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint

   The state's summary (as published)

   A complaint was received on September 29, 2022, regarding allegations of lack of supervision, not following the required procedures for accidents, and inadequate security procedures for the building. An unannounced visit was conducted on October 10, 2022, to investigate the complaint. There is no evidence to substantiate these allegations because the staff members were present and supervising children appropriately at the time the accident occurred but were unable to prevent it from happening. After the accident occurred, staff members followed all required procedures for documenting the accident and notifying the parent. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegation the building is not secure because the second set of doors were locked, as well as the third set of locked doors separating the area where the classrooms are located. However, there were several concerns noted during this investigation. The attendance records provided during the investigation were not completed correctly for the staff or the children. Also, it was disclosed the school-age children are using a space that has not been approved by OCCL as a designated child care space.

8. Completed March 29, 2022 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate

   Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint

   The state's summary (as published)

   On March 17, 2022, a complaint was called into OCCL regarding the center not following cleaning and sanitation requirements. An investigation was conducted on March 25, 2021. Based the specialists observations of the center being clean, and the administrator's and staff members statements regarding procedures the center follows for cleaning and sanitizing, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because the center was following cleaning and sanitation requirements.

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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.