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Child care center · Wilmington, DE
Z & Z EARLY LEARNING CENTER
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: 1315 NORTH UNION STREET, Wilmington, DE 19806
Phone: (302) 655-1962
Ages served: 6 weeks through 5 years.
Age group: Infant through Pre-School
Licensed capacity: 65 children
OCCL license number: 1023271
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.
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)
- 21 violations cited on these visits
- 2 complaint investigations completed (No Evidence to Substantiate: 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 4 visits with violations in the state's file (which starts November 12, 2021), newest first, with 26 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.
April 14, 2026 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 8 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by May 15, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, June 23, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete. Job description, references, application, declaration, drug/alcohol, adult abuse, release of employment, service letters needed for Staff #1. PD plan, annual safe sleep and abuse needed for Staff #2. CPR/FA, med cert, needed for Staff #3. Med cert needed for Staff #4, #6. Annual safe sleep and abuse, orientation, OCCL 7 hr training, application, Job description, references, application, declaration, drug/alcohol, adult abuse, health appraisal/TB, release of employment, service letters needed for Staff #5, #7.
Hazardous Materials
Regulation code 45U · Correct by May 15, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, April 20, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure radon tests are completed every 5 years.
Heating and Cooling
Regulation code 48U · Correct by May 15, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, May 20, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure heating/cooling equipment is clean and free of dust/dirt (vents).
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by May 15, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, April 30, 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).
Kitchen and Food Preparation
Regulation code 50U · Correct by May 15, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, June 18, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure prep area & fridge/freezer are clean and safe. The freezer side has rust at the bottom (inside). Needs to be cleaned or replaced. Prep area and cabinets need to be cleaned. The trash can has no lid.
Outdoor Area
Regulation code 53U · Correct by May 15, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, May 4, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
The outdoor area needs fall zones covered with mulch. Structure (larger) has a crack on top of the tunnel, which needs to be repaired/removed.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Regulation code 56U · Correct by May 15, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, April 29, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure sleep accommodations are met. Crib sheets need to be tight-fitting. Ensure to maintain 18 inches apart while sleeping. Rest equipment (mats) in toddler classrooms is torn and need replaced or repaired to be cleanable.
Feeding of Infants
Regulation code 72U · Correct by May 15, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, April 29, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure infant feeding schedules are updated monthly.
April 8, 2025 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 6 violations
Staff Qualifications
Regulation code 24U · Correct by May 8, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, April 23, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
EC Administrator needs I/T training certification.
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by May 8, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, April 24, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs 4 references. Staff #2 needs OCCL 7 hour training, 4 references. Staff #3 needs OCCL 7 hour training. Staff #4 needs orientation, application/resume, job description, references, declaration, drug/alcohol statement, adult abuse check, release of employment, service letter attempt.
Heating and Cooling
Regulation code 48U · Correct by May 8, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, April 22, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure heating/cooling vents are cleaned; all classrooms.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by May 8, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, April 22, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure indoor space is in good repair. Ceiling tile needs replaced in Pre-K 1; falling.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Regulation code 56U · Correct by May 8, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, April 23, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure rest equipment is non-absorbant and cleanable. Toddler and Pre-K 1 mats are torn. Pre-K 2 room cots were stacked w/sheets; be sure they don not touch. Ensure safe sleep for infants; sheets need to be tight fitting.. Correct by 4.14.25.
Feeding of Infants
Regulation code 72U · Correct by May 8, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, April 23, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure infant feeding schedules are updated monthly; 2 children were not updated.
April 10, 2024 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 7 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by May 10, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, May 10, 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).
Children's Attendance
Regulation code 43U · Correct by April 10, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, April 10, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Record exact times of arrivals for all children in the Two's and Three-Five Year Old Rooms. This was corrected at visit.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by May 10, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, May 10, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure that all outlets are covered in the Infant Room. This was corrected at visit. Ensure that all trash cans in the the Infant Bathroom have are foot operated lids. Repair the missing floor coverings in the kitchen.
Kitchen and Food Preparation
Regulation code 50U · Correct by May 10, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, April 10, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure that the refrigerator in the Infant Room is 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below.
Outdoor Area
Regulation code 53U · Correct by May 10, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, May 9, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Repair the loose spindle on the wooden railing leading into the playground from the building. Also, replace the missing spindle in the same area.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Regulation code 56U · Correct by April 19, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, April 11, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Replace torn mats in the Two's Room
Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Regulation code 61U · Correct by May 10, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, May 8, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Replace changing mat in the Infant Room.
Older than 3 years (not counted in the summary above)
April 14, 2023 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 5 violations
General Qualifications
Regulation code 28U · Correct by May 11, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, May 15, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Send the updated fingerprinting receipts for the five-year requirement for five staff members.
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by May 11, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, June 16, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
All staff files must be complete. Send the completed Administration of Medication certificate for one staff member. Send the current CPR/First Aid for one staff member. Send the completed seven-hour health and safety training for two staff members. Send two additional references for three staff members. Send the health appraisal with TB for two staff members. Send the service letters for three staff members.
Toilet Facilities
Regulation code 51U · Correct by May 11, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, May 23, 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).
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Regulation code 56U · Correct by May 11, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, May 23, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Replace all torn mats in all classrooms.
License Renewal
Regulation code 8U · Correct by May 11, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, May 15, 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.
Complaint investigations
All 4 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 21, 2026 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On September 4, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding allegations of lack of supervision and allegations of staff not respecting the needs of a child. Based on staff interviews and documents reviewed, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for lack of supervision. Staff all stated they walk around the classroom during nap and stand in the doorway during bathroom use. Based on staff interviews and documents reviewed, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for not respecting the needs of a child. Staff members stated they asked Child #1 if another child touched them inappropriately, and staff reported Child #1 said no. All staff interviewed denied using any inappropriate behaviors with a child.
Completed July 19, 2024 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On May 20, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding concerns of operating rooms over measured capacity and not having sleep equipment 18" apart. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because children's sleeping equipment was observed to be placed at least 18 inches apart and classrooms were not observed to be operating over capacity.
Older than 3 years (not counted in the summary above)
Completed May 1, 2023 · 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 March 10, 2023, regarding the center not following its suspension/expulsion policy. An investigation was conducted on March 10, 2023. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegation because the administrator provided documentation verifying the center followed its suspension/expulsion policy as stated in the parent handbook.
Completed November 17, 2022 · 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 October 14, 2022, regarding allegations of improper discipline, not following diaper-changing procedures, not being truthful when completing daily logs and accident reports, improper staff-to-child ratios, plumbing requirements not being followed, not following food service policies, and staff participating in personal activities such as cell phone use. On October 19, 2022, an unannounced visit was conducted to investigate the complaint. The complaint is substantiated with concerns for the following allegations. During the investigation, it was determined the staff members in the one-year-old classroom are not following the proper diaper-changing procedures and are not properly sanitizing the tables. It was also determined the staff are not following the proper hand washing after diaper changing. The concerns observed during the investigation are the staff members accurately documenting the staff and child attendance because the staff and children are not signed out of the classrooms on multiple dates. Based on staff interviews, a review of documentation, and observations at the time of the visit there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for improper discipline, not being truthful when completing daily logs and accident reports, improper staff-to-child ratios, plumbing requirements not being followed, not following food service policies, and staff participating in personal activities such as cell phone use.
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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.