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Child care center · Wilmington, DE
LITTLE SCHOLARS LEARNING ACADEMY LLC
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: 2511 WEST 4TH STREET, Wilmington, DE 19805
Phone: (302) 656-8785
Ages served: 6 weeks through 12 years.
Age group: Infant through School-Age
Licensed capacity: 60 children
OCCL license number: 1027543
Current enforcement action (as published): Probation Extension
Pending enforcement step (as published): Intent to Place on Probation Extension
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)
- 16 visits where violations were cited (the state's file doesn't list visits where nothing was cited)
- 95 violations cited on these visits
- 3 complaint investigations completed (No Evidence to Substantiate: 2; Substantiated: 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 18 visits with violations in the state's file (which starts November 12, 2021), newest first, with 116 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.
July 15, 2026 · Enforcement Visit · 3 violations
Children's Attendance
Regulation code 43U · Correct by July 15, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, July 15, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure children's attendance is completed and accurate upon arrival. -Corrected at visit.
Equipment
Regulation code 57U · Correct by August 14, 2026 · Correction status: Completed
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure equipment is in good condition. -Repair/Remove the broken cubbies in the preschool classroom.
Feeding of Infants
Regulation code 72U · Correct by August 14, 2026 · Correction status: Completed
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure Infant bottles are labeled. -Three bottles were observed with no labels.
April 22, 2026 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 3 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by May 15, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, July 15, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs OCCL Health and Safety training, references, and adult abuse registry check.
Kitchen and Food Preparation
Regulation code 50U · Correct by May 15, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, May 1, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure fridge is clean and any prepared food is stored with a label with expiration date and contents.
Lesson Plans
Regulation code 74U · Correct by May 15, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, May 1, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure lesson plans are current and completed for all classrooms.
March 9, 2026 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 12 violations
Insurance Coverage
Regulation code 16U · Correct by March 31, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, March 26, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure insurance is current and submitted to OCCL.
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by April 9, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, July 15, 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).
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by April 9, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, July 15, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure children's files are complete. -Health appraisal with immunization for Child #1. -Blood lead screening results for Child #8. -Developmental plans for Child #2, #5, and #7. -Mat permission for Child #5.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by April 9, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, July 15, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all surfaces are clean and cleanable. -Replace ceiling tile with water damage and clean all vents in all classrooms.
Equipment
Regulation code 57U · Correct by April 9, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, April 22, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure equipment is in good condition. -Remove/repair all broken cubbies, torn books, and broken toys in all classrooms. -Add books to the preschool classroom.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Regulation code 61U · Correct by April 9, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, March 17, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure there is a foot-activated trash can within arm's reach of the changing table in the bathroom.
Administration of Medication
Regulation code 63U · Correct by April 9, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, July 15, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure at least one staff member certified to administer medication is present at all times.
First Aid Kits
Regulation code 65U · Correct by April 9, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, March 17, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure the first aid kit is complete. No instant cold pack in the first aid kit.
Emergency Planning
Regulation code 66U · Correct by April 9, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, April 21, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure a monthly fire drill is conducted and completed monthly. Send the March and April fire drills to OCCL.
Feeding of Infants
Regulation code 72U · Correct by April 9, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, March 17, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure infant feeding schedules are completed monthly.
Lesson Plans
Regulation code 74U · Correct by April 9, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, March 17, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure lesson plans are completed and current. -Submit lesson plans for all classrooms.
License Renewal
Regulation code 8U · Correct by March 31, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, March 26, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure the application is submitted 60 days before expiration.
November 10, 2025 · Enforcement Visit · 1 violation
Feeding of Infants
Regulation code 72U · Correct by December 10, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, December 5, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure Infant feeding schedules are complete and updated monthly. -Send updated Infant feeding schedules for four children. Ensure bottles are labeled. -One bottle was observed with no name.
October 13, 2025 · Enforcement Visit · 1 violation
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Regulation code 56U · Correct by October 13, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, October 13, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure infants are placed in their cribs with they are sleeping. -Child #1 was observed sleeping in their car seat. Child #1 was removed from the car seat immediately once addressed.
September 29, 2025 · Enforcement Visit · 1 violation
Feeding of Infants
Regulation code 72U · Correct by October 3, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, October 3, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure Infant bottles are labeled. Two infant bottles were not labeled.
July 16, 2025 · Enforcement Visit · 2 violations
General Qualifications
Regulation code 28U · Correct by July 16, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, July 16, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff members alone with children, have DEEDS qualification and are determined eligible alone with children. -Staff #1 was present/alone with 13 children, during naptime.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Regulation code 56U · Correct by July 16, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, July 16, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all children have top and bottom covers during naptime. Infants must sleep in cribs only. Three infants were observed sleeping in bouncer seats.
April 23, 2025 · Enforcement Visit · 4 violations
Staff Qualifications
Regulation code 24U · Correct by April 23, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, May 14, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff have DEEDS early learning qualifications before alone with children. Staff #1 was observed alone with children during naptime.
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
Regulation code 27U · Correct by April 23, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, April 23, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure ratios are maintained at all times. The infant/toddler classroom had 8 children, with two infants, with one staff member present. Corrected when the staff member arrived back from break.
Children's Attendance
Regulation code 43U · Correct by April 23, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, April 23, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure children's attendance is accurate. 15 children were signed in, with 14 children present. -Corrected at visit.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Regulation code 56U · Correct by May 2, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, May 14, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure children have top and bottom covers during naptime. Ensure infants only sleep in cribs following all sleep safe requirements. -An infant was observed sleeping in the bouncer, and no cribs were present or labeled for infants to sleep in.
March 5, 2025 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 21 violations
Insurance Coverage
Regulation code 16U · Correct by April 4, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, May 23, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure insurance documentation is updated and current.
Staff Qualifications
Regulation code 24U · Correct by April 4, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, June 16, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff qualifications are sent within 60 days of hire. -Staff #2 needs a DEEDS account and completed qualifications. Staff #4 needs DEEDS qualification.
Staffing
Regulation code 26U · Correct by April 4, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, June 16, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
An EC administrator must be present at least 50 % of the hours of operation.
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
Regulation code 27U · Correct by April 4, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, May 14, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ratios must be maintained at all times and children must be supervised at all times. Upon arrival there was 15 children in the preschool classroom with a one-year-old with two staff members. One staff member walked away for 5 minutes, leaving one staff member alone. Children were observed using the bathroom alone outside of the classroom more than once. There were 6 one-year-olds with a staff member with no DEEDS qualification to be alone. The preschool later had Staff #4 and #7 with 12 children ages 2 to school age. Staff #7 left the classroom, leaving Staff #4 alone out of ratio and Staff #4 is not qualified to be alone with children. Staff # 6 left Staff #2 alone with children during diapering.
General Qualifications
Regulation code 28U · Correct by April 4, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, May 14, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Two staff were present at this visit, one with children, that have not been fingerprinted.
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by April 4, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, July 31, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Staff files are missing the following items: Professional development plan needed for Staff #1, #,2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, and #8. Annual review of safe sleep needed for Staff # 2, #4. #5, #6, #7, and #8. Annual review of child abuse and neglect for Staff #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8. Orientation for Staff #2, #7, #8. OCCL Health and Safety training for Staff #2, #7, #8. Job description for Staff # 1, #2, #7, #8. References for Staff #1, #2, #7, #8. Declaration and drug/alcohol statement for Staff #2, #7, #8. Fingerprints/eligibility letter for Staff #8 and #9. Adult abuse for Staff #1, #2, #7, #8. Health appraisal for Staff #1, #7, #8. Release of employment and service letters for Staff #1, #2, #7, #8.
Staff Attendance
Regulation code 36U · Correct by March 5, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, March 5, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff attendance is accurate and has exact hours.
Parents Right to Know
Regulation code 38U · Correct by April 4, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, June 16, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure parent right-to-know log is completed and current.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by April 4, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, July 31, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure children's files are complete. Date of enrollment, hours, and days attending for Child #9. Emergency card for Child #9. Health appraisal for Child #1, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #9, #10. Immunization for Child #1, #3, #4, #5, #6, #8, #11, #12. Blood lead screening results for Child #1, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #11, and #10. Developmental plans for Child #1-#12.
Children's Attendance
Regulation code 43U · Correct by March 5, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, March 5, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure children are signed in at arrival and into the correct classroom. -Multiple children were not signed into the classroom or facility. -Send one week of attendance to OCCL.
Hazardous Materials
Regulation code 45U · Correct by April 4, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, May 23, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure radon testing is completed every 5 years. Ensure hazardous materials are not accessible to the children. -Cleaners and hazardous materials were under the sink with no lock.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by April 4, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, October 1, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure ceiling tiles are clean. -Replace all ceiling tiles with water damage in Infant classroom and one-year-old classroom. Replace broken outlet in the preschool classroom. Ensure all classrooms have covered trash cans. No covered trash in the one-year-old classroom. Ensure no air fresheners are used in the facility. Remove all air fresheners. Ensure walls are cleanable. Bottom wall in the playroom is not cleanable. Ensure cubbies are labeled in the two-year-old classroom.
Kitchen and Food Preparation
Regulation code 50U · Correct by April 4, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, April 7, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure food is labeled with contents and expiration dates. Multiple containers had no labels. Ensure Infant refrigerator is clean and has no expired food/bottles. Clean out the infant classroom refrigerator.
Toilet Facilities
Regulation code 51U · Correct by April 4, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, May 14, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
The boys' bathroom near the preschool room did not have toilet paper, soap, or paper towels. The girls' bathroom did not have soap or paper towels.
Equipment
Regulation code 57U · Correct by April 4, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, June 16, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure materials are organized into cohesive, easy-to-distinguish areas. The red room(one-year-old room) have clear literacy, math/puzzles, dramatic play, building, music, and sensory. The yellow room (twos) remove torn books, and add more books to the preschool room. Ensure there are organized, cohesive activity areas in the school-age classroom. Foam mats and rugs in the indoor gross motor room are posing a tripping hazard.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Regulation code 61U · Correct by April 4, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, May 23, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure children's diapers are checked every hour and changed every two hours. No children were changed between 9 a.m. and 11:35 a.m. and at 11:35 a.m. only half the class was changed.
Administration of Medication
Regulation code 63U · Correct by April 4, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, June 16, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure medication administration records are completed for all children. No completed MAR forms for all the children receiving medication. Ensure medication is original prescription box. Send home any medication without out prescription box or original boxing.
Meals and Snacks
Regulation code 71U · Correct by April 4, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, May 23, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure the menu is posted and current. Menus posted are from 2019 and 2022.
Lesson Plans
Regulation code 74U · Correct by April 4, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, May 23, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure lesson plans are current and dated. Posted lesson plans were not dated. One lesson plan posted was from October.
Interactions with Toddlers
Regulation code 79U · Correct by April 4, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, May 14, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure positive redirection is used as well as guidance on appropriate behavior. Staff #6 was heard repeatedly raising her voice at the one-year-old with corrections, such as "sit down," "move," "Give me that," "stop it," and "get out." with no other conversation or guidance. Have Staff #6 review regulations and sign an acknowledgment of understanding. Ensure activities are available during transitions.
License Renewal
Regulation code 8U · Correct by April 4, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, April 4, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure application is complete 60 days before expiration.
February 19, 2025 · Enforcement Visit · 2 violations
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
Regulation code 27U · Correct by February 19, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, February 19, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff-to-child ratio and maximum group size is met at all times. -Upon arrival 12 children including a one-year-old with two staff members in front classroom. -One staff member was alone with children with no DEEDS qualification. -Corrected at visit-
Lesson Plans
Regulation code 74U · Correct by March 19, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, May 23, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure lesson plans are dated. Lessons were posted but not dated.
January 24, 2025 · Enforcement Visit · 2 violations
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
Regulation code 27U · Correct by January 24, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, January 24, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure ratios are maintained at all times. Upon arrival front classroom had 10 children (including a 2-year-old) present with one staff member.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by February 20, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, May 25, 2025 · 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).
November 8, 2024 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 11 violations
Insurance Coverage
Regulation code 16U · Correct by December 4, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, May 23, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure liability insurance to be current. Send a copy of current insurance to OCCL.
Staff Qualifications
Regulation code 24U · Correct by December 4, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, May 14, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure unqualified staff are not alone with children. One staff member was alone with two children. Two staff members were in two-year-old classroom alone with children and neither are qualified.
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
Regulation code 27U · Correct by December 4, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, November 8, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Classroom must meet staff-to-child ratio at all times. -Upon arrival 12 children were present with one staff member in preschool classroom.
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by December 4, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, May 23, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete. Send entire completed files for Staff #1, #2, and #3.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by December 4, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, May 23, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure children files are complete. Health Appraisal for Child #2. #3, #4, #6, and#11. Immunizations for Child #2, #3, #4, #6, #8, and#11. Blood lead screening results for Child #3, #6, #8, and #9.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by December 4, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, March 5, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all hazards are removed for classroom areas. -Remove broken pieces from broken cubbies. -Remove all piles of toys/item in classroom areas. -Clean or Remove and Replace carpets in school age classroom, two year old classroom, one year old classroom and small rug in the hallway.
Kitchen and Food Preparation
Regulation code 50U · Correct by December 4, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, January 24, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure food storage areas are clean. Clean walls and counter surfaces. -Remove any spoiled food.
Equipment
Regulation code 57U · Correct by December 4, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, December 5, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure equipment is assembled and hazard free.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Regulation code 61U · Correct by December 4, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, March 5, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure diaper changing map is rip free. Replace diaper changing mat in one year old classroom. Ensure diaper changing procedures are posted. Post diaper changing procedures in the Infant classroom.
First Aid Kits
Regulation code 65U · Correct by December 4, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, March 5, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure first aid is completed. No bandage tape in the first aid kit.
Lesson Plans
Regulation code 74U · Correct by December 4, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, May 23, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure lesson plans are current. Send school monthly/weekly lesson plan to OCCL.
October 21, 2024 · Enforcement Visit · 2 violations
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
Regulation code 27U · Correct by October 21, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, October 21, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure maximum group size and ratio are met at all times. Upon arrival, 13 children including an infant were in the front classroom. -Corrected at visit
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by October 21, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, October 21, 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).
September 20, 2024 · Enforcement Visit · 1 violation
Lesson Plans
Regulation code 74U · Correct by October 4, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, May 23, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure lesson plans are completed and updated. Send one weeks of lesson plans to OCCL.
August 2, 2024 · Complaint Visit · 3 violations
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
Regulation code 27U · Correct by August 2, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, August 2, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure qualified staff are present in each classroom. Staff in the indoor play area were alone with no DEEDS qualifications. -Corrected at visit.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by August 16, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, August 16, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
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 August 16, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, August 23, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all expired food items from the refrigerator.
March 21, 2024 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 26 violations
Telephones
Regulation code 17U · Correct by April 12, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, April 12, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Post Emergency numbers.
Positive Behavior Management
Regulation code 20U · Correct by April 12, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, April 12, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Post and follow positive behavior management/support policy. During the visit children with exceptionalities /IEP?IFSP plans were observed. Additional support and staff training may be helpful. Send a positive behavior statement to OCCL.
Substitutes, Volunteers, and Contracted Special Services Persons
Regulation code 25U · Correct by April 12, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, April 24, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Center volunteer staff #6 needs an eligibility letter and may not be alone with children. Eligibility is to be received before staff and volunteers start working. Designate a sub-teacher to be available. Send eligibility sub-teacher for staff/volunteer #6.
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
Regulation code 27U · Correct by April 19, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, May 20, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Staff child ratios must be maintained at all times and children must be supervised at all times. Staff #3 left the children unattended to go to the kitchen. A child was hit in the mouth with a bowling pin by an older child. Staff #1 has to leave her room to get cots for her children. The classroom is over ratio in the morning. Staff #1 has ten children before 8 am, at least one is an infant, ratio of 1:4. send copies of the written daily attendance form for two weeks to OCCL by 4-19-24. Two staff must be present when seven or more children are present. Send your current staff schedule to OCCL. Ensure all infants/toddlers are assigned a specific eligible staff member daily. Send a list of specific staff for infants and toddlers. staff names, class roster. ( note: 4-23-24 staff schedule sent no class roster sent with this correction)
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by April 12, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, June 25, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs PD plan, annual safe sleep, and annual child abuse. Staff #1, 2, and 3 need 18 training hours including health and safety, PD plan, annual safe sleep, and annual child abuse. Staff #5 needs 18 training hours, including health and safety, PD plan, orientation, OCCL for health and safety for child care professionals. Also staff 5 needs an application, job description, references (4 if no service letters, adult abuse, health assessment with TB results release of employment and service letters. Staff #6/Volunteer #6 needs a file with current elgibility letter. If going to be a full time staff will need a complete file. If a volunteer for more than 5 days a year or 40 hours will need a file.
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by April 12, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, June 25, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
All staff must be fingerprinted and have eligibility determination before start of employment. Staff must be supervised at all times until eligibility is determined. Must have adult abuse for all staff in file. Send adult abuse check to OCCL. for staff 5 and 6.
Owner's File
Regulation code 31U · Correct by April 12, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, April 24, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Owner's file not complete, send to OCCL.
Orientation
Regulation code 32U · Correct by April 12, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, April 11, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Staff #5 and #6 must complete OCCL Health and Safety Training.
Annual Training
Regulation code 33U · Correct by April 12, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, April 15, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Annual training must be completed by Staff#2-#6.
Annual Professional Development Plan
Regulation code 34U · Correct by April 12, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, April 15, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
All staff need PD plan in files.
First Aid and CPR Training
Regulation code 35U · Correct by April 12, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, April 24, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Staff #5 needs admin of medication training.
Staff Attendance
Regulation code 36U · Correct by April 12, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, May 17, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff attendance includes exact hours worked in each room.
Parents Right to Know
Regulation code 38U · Correct by April 12, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, April 26, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
PRTK log must be provided. Send to OCCL.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by April 12, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, April 17, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure each enrolled child has a file including health appraisal every 13 months and blood lead test results. Child #1 needs hours/days to attend/emergency care info is incomplete, health appraisal immunization records blood lead and developmental plan. Child #3, #5, #8 and #9 need health appraisals. Child #1, #3, 5, 8, 9 need immunization records, Child #1, 3, 5, 7, 8, and 9 need developmental plans. Child #5 needs transportation permission. Child #8, 9 need infant feeding schedules. Child #1, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 need to fix hours days and times of attendance.
Documenting Children's Progress
Regulation code 42U · Correct by April 12, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, April 9, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Send developmental plans for child #1-9.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by April 12, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, May 8, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
All areas, floors must be clean, safe condition. Clean blue carpet in toddler room and large group area. Remove crib full of clothing donations and large broken tv by the bathroom. Repair/replace small blue sofa in large motor room. Fix/repair cabinets in infant room- peeling paint. Cabinets must be locked, paint in lower cabinet accessible to children. Put a three-year-old trash can in infant room. Clean and organize all classroom areas. Remove unwanted items and furniture. Remove items from tops of cabinets. An additional crib is needed in infant room. All sinks do not have hot and cold water (infant room, bathrooms by front door area. Clean three year old room carpet.
Kitchen and Food Preparation
Regulation code 50U · Correct by April 12, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, April 9, 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).
Equipment
Regulation code 57U · Correct by April 12, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, April 8, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
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).
Sanitation
Regulation code 58U · Correct by April 12, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, April 8, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
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).
First Aid Kits
Regulation code 65U · Correct by April 12, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, May 17, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Put bandage tape and plastic bags in first aid kit.
Meals and Snacks
Regulation code 71U · Correct by April 12, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, April 24, 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).
Feeding of Infants
Regulation code 72U · Correct by April 12, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, May 20, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Send infant feeding schedules to OCCL for March and April.
Program Goals and Planning
Regulation code 73U · Correct by April 12, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, April 15, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Send written program goals to OCCL.
Lesson Plans
Regulation code 74U · Correct by April 12, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, May 17, 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).
Infant and Toddler Care
Regulation code 77U · Correct by April 12, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, April 17, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Staff seating needed in infant room. Send picture to OCCL.
License Renewal
Regulation code 8U · Correct by April 12, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, April 12, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Submit an application for renewal and business license for 2024.
Older than 3 years (not counted in the summary above)
March 6, 2023 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 13 violations
Staff Qualifications
Regulation code 24U · Correct by April 7, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, July 11, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Send the DEEDS Early Learning certificate for one staff member.
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
Regulation code 27U · Correct by March 6, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, March 6, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
The infant classroom had six children ages infant to two-years present with one staff member. This was corrected at the visit when an additional staff member arrived at the center. The preschool classroom had 12 children ages three to five-years present with one staff member. This was corrected at the visit when an additional staff member arrived at the center.
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by April 7, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, July 6, 2023 · 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 current professional development plan for one staff member. Send the signed annual safe sleep and child abuse and neglect for one staff member. Send the completed seven-hour health and safety training for all staff members.
Parents Right to Know
Regulation code 38U · Correct by April 7, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, March 20, 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 April 7, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, July 11, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
All child files must be complete. Document the date of enrollment for eight children. Document the emergency contact name and telephone number for seven children. Send the current health appraisal with immunizations and blood lead screening for three children. Send the results of the blood lead screening for one child.
Documenting Children's Progress
Regulation code 42U · Correct by April 7, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, July 6, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Send the completed development plan for all children reviewed.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by March 24, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, July 3, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all wall repairs have been painted. Cover/repair torn carpet in the infant classroom. Ensure all trashcans are covered at all times. The exit door in the infant classroom needs the rust repaired/removed and the door must be repainted. Ensure all outlets and extension cords are covered and out of the reach of children.
Toilet Facilities
Regulation code 51U · Correct by March 17, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, June 30, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure the bathroom in the rear of the building is cleaned at least daily or when needed throughout the day.
First Aid Kits
Regulation code 65U · Correct by April 7, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, June 30, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Purchase/place the following items in the first aid: instant cold pack, pen & paper, plastic bag, and thermometer.
Emergency Planning
Regulation code 66U · Correct by April 7, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, July 3, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Send the completed fire drill log for March and April. Ensure there is enough emergency food and water for all staff and children that may be present for up to 24 hours.
Feeding of Infants
Regulation code 72U · Correct by March 17, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, June 26, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all bottles are labeled with the child's name. Ensure all infants have a current infant feeding schedule.
Lesson Plans
Regulation code 74U · Correct by March 17, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, June 30, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all current lesson plans are posted in the classroom. Send copies of the lesson plans to OCCL.
License Renewal
Regulation code 8U · Correct by April 7, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, April 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.
September 12, 2022 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 8 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by October 12, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, November 21, 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).
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by October 12, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, January 17, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
All child files must be complete. Send the complete child file for one child. Send the current health appraisal with immunizations for five children.
Documenting Children's Progress
Regulation code 42U · Correct by October 12, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, November 21, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Send the current development plan for six children.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by October 12, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, November 15, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure the trash can in the infant classroom is covered at all times. Ensure the cabinets and drawers in the infant classroom are repaired.
Outdoor Area
Regulation code 53U · Correct by September 13, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, September 12, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Remove the trampolines from the indoor play area.
Administration of Medication
Regulation code 63U · Correct by October 12, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, November 15, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Send the completed Administration of Medication certificate for one staff member.
Lesson Plans
Regulation code 74U · Correct by September 16, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, November 15, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure the lesson plan is posted and available in the Toddler Classroom. Send a copy to OCCL.
Activity Schedule
Regulation code 76U · Correct by September 16, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, November 15, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Post the daily schedule in the Infant Classroom. Send a picture to OCCL.
Complaint investigations
All 3 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 April 4, 2025 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On March 20, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding concerns of indoor space hazards due to a bookshelf falling on children. An investigation was conducted on March 28, 2025. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for indoor space hazards based on interviews conducted and video footage observed. Video footage observed showed Child #1 climbing on the shelf, causing the shelf to fall on both Child #1 and Child #2. The shelf is designed for a preschool environment and doesn t present as being a tipping hazard without the use of physical force. A concern noted at the visit was improper staff-to-child ratio in the preschool classroom upon arrival due to there being 19 children, including two-year-olds, present with two staff members. Additional concerns noted at the visit were: maximum group size for the preschool classroom was exceeded by three children; two staff members were observed in video footage alone with children with no DEEDS Early Learning qualification; and no injury/incident report was completed for Child #1 and Child #2.
Completed August 16, 2024 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On July 24, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding concerns of not following their release of children policies. An investigation was conducted on August 2, 2024. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for concerns of not following their release of children policies based on interviews conducted and documents collected. Administrator #1 was interviewed and stated Person #1 is listed as an authorized pick-up for Child #1 on the enrollment paperwork. The child information card was observed and had Parent #1 listed as parent/guardian, meaning Parent #1 can make decisions for Child #1. Person #1, who picked up Child #1 on the date in question, was listed as an authorized pick-up person.
Completed December 5, 2023 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On October 30, 2023, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding allegations of inappropriate adult behavior, and the indoor space is not being cleaned and maintained as required. An unannounced visit was conducted on November 6, 2023, to investigate the complaint. There is no evidence to substantiate the complaint because the administrator stated the staff members have not screamed, cursed, used racial slurs, or given anyone the middle finger. The administrator was also able to provide video documentation of the neighbor harassing the staff members. During the investigation, it was observed that the center is clean and is maintaining all licensed child care spaces as required.
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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.