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Child care center · Wilmington, DE
LITTLE STARS - KIRKWOOD HIGHWAY
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: 5702 KIRKWOOD HIGHWAY, Wilmington, DE 19808
Phone: (302) 995-2920
Ages served: 6 weeks through 4 years.
Age group: Infant through Pre-School
Licensed capacity: 56 children
OCCL license number: 623370
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)
- 1 visit where violations were cited (the state's file doesn't list visits where nothing was cited)
- 4 violations cited on these visits
- 0 complaint investigations completed
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 32 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.
May 14, 2024 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 4 violations
General Qualifications
Regulation code 28U · Correct by June 14, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, May 31, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all staff files are complete. Staff #4 needs an adult abuse check. Send to OCCL.
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by June 14, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, May 31, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs one more reference, health appraisal with TB results, release of employment. Staff #4 needs service letters completed or two additional references. Staff #5 needs a health appraisal with TB results, job description and references. Send copies to OCCL.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by June 14, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, May 31, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all child files are complete. Child #4, 6, 7, 8, 9 need developmental plans in their files. Child #6 needs a health appraisal, immunization record, and blood lead results. Also needs hours and days of attendance. Child #7 needs a blood lead screening with results. Child #8 needs blood lead screening. Child #8 needs date of enrollment, hours, days, and an emergency card. Send all documents to OCCL.
Hazardous Materials
Regulation code 45U · Correct by July 15, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, July 1, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Radon testing must be conducted every five years. Send radon testing results to OCCL.
Older than 3 years (not counted in the summary above)
June 1, 2023 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 1 violation
Annual Training
Regulation code 33U · Correct by May 30, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, July 13, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Training hours are required for all staff. If not received by 5/30/2023, this will be cited.
May 18, 2023 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 20 violations
Staffing
Regulation code 26U · Correct by May 26, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, May 22, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Staff attendance is needed for administrator. Send for weeks 5/15/23- 5/26/23. A designated teacher is needed when the administrator is not present with documented training in the file.
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
Regulation code 27U · Correct by May 26, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, July 12, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Toddler classroom was over ratio with 10 children and 1 staff member. Send attendance documentation to OCCL. Make sure classroom is in ratio daily.
General Qualifications
Regulation code 28U · Correct by May 26, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, May 25, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Background check eligibility letters are needed for staff #3, 5, 6, and 7. Staff #6 and #7 do not work at the center anymore.
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by June 15, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, May 26, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Job descriptions needed for #6 and # 7, references needed for staff #5 and 6, and employee declaration need for staff#5. Staff #6 and #7 no longer work at the center.
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by June 15, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, May 25, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
All staff files must be complete, and annual safe sleep and abuse and neglect are needed for staff #1,5, and 7. Service letters and release of employment for staff #6 and 7.
Owner's File
Regulation code 31U · Correct by June 15, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, July 12, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
The owner's file must be complete if working more than 7 hours and providing care. Complete the owner's file with training hours, health and safety training, pd plan, and eligibility letter, also send a certificate for OCCL health and safety to OCCL.
Orientation
Regulation code 32U · Correct by May 26, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, May 25, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Orientation for staff, subs, and volunteers must be provided and documented in staff files, for staff #5, 6, and staff #7.
Annual Professional Development Plan
Regulation code 34U · Correct by May 26, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, May 22, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
All staff files must have current annual PD plan #1, 3, 5, 6 and 7 need PD plan.
Staff Attendance
Regulation code 36U · Correct by June 15, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, May 25, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Staff attendance documentation was inaccurate. Send staff attendance for 2 weeks.
Child Health Appraisal
Regulation code 41U · Correct by June 15, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, July 12, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Current health appraisal, immunization, and blood lead screening are needed for children #1, 2, 3 and 6. Blood lead screening is needed for child #5.
Documenting Children's Progress
Regulation code 42U · Correct by June 15, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, July 11, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Documentation of children's progress or infant toddler development plans needed for child # 1, 4, 5, 6, 7,8, 9, and 10.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Regulation code 56U · Correct by May 26, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, July 10, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Torn mats in the toddler room need to be replaced.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Regulation code 61U · Correct by May 26, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, July 12, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Toddler room needs a foot-activated diaper pail within arm's reach. Send a picture to OCCL.
Administration of Medication
Regulation code 63U · Correct by May 26, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, July 13, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
MAR forms need to be completed for all children receiving medication. Send forms to OCCL.
Transportation
Regulation code 67U · Correct by May 26, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, June 8, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Child #2 and # 3 need parent permission for transportation to and from school.
Meals and Snacks
Regulation code 71U · Correct by May 19, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, May 22, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Posted menu, not dated, send a copy of the current dated menu.
Feeding of Infants
Regulation code 72U · Correct by May 26, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, July 10, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Telephone
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 June 15, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, July 12, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Toddler room did not have current lesson plans.
Activity Areas
Regulation code 75U · Correct by June 15, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, July 12, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Toddler room does not have required activity areas. Send a picture of the room with areas defined.
License Renewal
Regulation code 8U · Correct by May 19, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, May 22, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Application not received 60 days in advance of license expiration. Please submit a renewal application and send to OCCL.
May 9, 2022 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 7 violations
Notification to OCCL
Regulation code 14U · Correct by June 12, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, June 13, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Telephone
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
OCCL was not notified when the Administrator resigned in November 2022. This was corrected upon receipt of the application. A staff member was working alone without a DEEDS qualification. Submit proof of at least an EC Intern certificate being submitted.
Staffing
Regulation code 26U · Correct by May 9, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, May 9, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
The center did not have a functioning Administrator for several months upon completion of the visit. It was decided the Administrator from the other location will split time 50/50 going forward. Administrator must document their time.
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
Regulation code 27U · Correct by June 12, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, June 13, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Telephone
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
The one's room was over-ratio at the beginning of the visit. This was corrected when one child was moved to another room. The staff member in the infant room is not qualified to be alone at this time. Write a plan to meet staffing needs until she is qualified. We were notified on 6-13-22 this staff member is no longer employed.
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by June 12, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, June 27, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Staff files were missing the following: - Staff #1 and 3 need administration of medication certification. - Staff #3 needs an orientation, job description, and adult abuse registry check.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by June 12, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, June 27, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Child files were missing the following: - Child #1 and 6 need updated full health appraisals, including lead blood screening. - Child # 2 and 4 need lead blood screening.
Kitchen and Food Preparation
Regulation code 50U · Correct by June 12, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, June 27, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Dates need to be written on food items that have been opened in the fridge and freezer. Send a picture of items to correct this.
Activity Schedule
Regulation code 76U · Correct by June 12, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, May 23, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Telephone
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure children are going outdoors for gross motor when the weather allows. Children did not go outdoors as listed on the daily schedule during this visit. Review this with staff.
Complaint investigations
All 2 complaint investigations in the state's file (which starts November 29, 2021), newest first, with the result and the state's summary as published.
Older than 3 years (not counted in the summary above)
Completed June 7, 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 February 10, 2022 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On January 13, 2022, OCCL received a complaint regarding the center being frequently out of staff-to-child ratio. An investigation was conducted on January 27, 2022. This complaint is substantiated for improper staff-to-child ratios because 14 children including an infant were napping in a class with only staff. The first concern noted was lack of supervision because the administrator left the room of napping children while holding the infant to admit the specialists into the center and a staff left an infant strapped in a highchair alone of the other side of the classroom. The second concern are safe sleep violations because an infant was sleeping on a bobby pillow, with a blanket wrapped around her, and a noise machine was also in the crib with her and an infant was reported to have slept in a highchair. Lastly, the infant in the highchair was not given anything to do while being awake in the confining equipment.
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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.