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Child care center · Wilmington, DE
ABC KIDS ACADEMY II
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: 2201 W 2ND STREET, Wilmington, DE 19805
Phone: (302) 981-5338
Ages served: 6 weeks through 12 years.
Age group: Infant through School-Age
Licensed capacity: 138 children
OCCL license number: 1283544
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. 2026: 1 facility injury. No facility deaths reported. 2023: 1 facility injury. 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)
- 9 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 8 visits with violations in the state's file (which starts November 12, 2021), newest first, with 27 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 23, 2026 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 2 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by August 21, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, July 29, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete. The following is needed: - OCCL Health & Safety Training--Staff # 2, 5 - Release of Employment--Staff #2, 6, 8
Emergency Planning
Regulation code 66U · Correct by August 21, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, July 29, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure there is 48 hours of emergency food on hand.
July 17, 2025 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 1 violation
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by August 15, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, August 15, 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).
July 8, 2024 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 6 violations
Staffing
Regulation code 26U · Correct by August 2, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, July 26, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Designated administrators trained in day to day operations must be present/have training document in their complete staff file. Submit form for the two individuals on-site at the time of visit to OCCL.
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by August 2, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, August 2, 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).
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by August 2, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, July 26, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all children's files are complete. Child #1, 2, 7, 12 needed updated Immunization Records with Blood Lead Screening. Submit documentation to OCCL.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by August 2, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, August 2, 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).
Kitchen and Food Preparation
Regulation code 50U · Correct by July 8, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, July 8, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure that the refrigerators and freezers in the kitchen are clean and debris-free.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Regulation code 61U · Correct by August 2, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, July 26, 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).
Older than 3 years (not counted in the summary above)
July 13, 2023 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 4 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by August 15, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, August 8, 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).
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by August 15, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, August 4, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure Child files are complete. Child #1 needs blood lead screening results. Send to OCCL when complete.
Hazardous Materials
Regulation code 45U · Correct by August 15, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, August 4, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure girls bathroom stall doors are free from hazards. Paint is chipping. Send a picture to OCCL when doors are free from chipped paint. Ensure all cleaning bottles are labeled and not in reach of children in care. This was corrected at the visit in the one-year old room.
Heating and Cooling
Regulation code 48U · Correct by August 15, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, August 7, 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).
September 19, 2022 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 3 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by October 7, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, September 23, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Staff #1 needs four references - send a copy of these.
Documenting Children's Progress
Regulation code 42U · Correct by October 7, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, September 23, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Send copies of completed development plans/checklists for Child #2, 4, 10, 11, 12, and 13.
Kitchen and Food Preparation
Regulation code 50U · Correct by October 7, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, September 22, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
The refrigerator and freezer in the kitchen are reading too high. Send a picture of thermometers when corrected.
August 24, 2022 · Enforcement Visit · 2 violations
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
Regulation code 27U · Correct by August 24, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, August 24, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
A staff member in the infant classroom was working on school-work on a laptop while they were supposed to be providing direct care to the children. This was corrected at the visit.
Staff Attendance
Regulation code 36U · Correct by September 30, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, September 19, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Staff attendance was inaccurate. A staff member that was seen outside of the center and then in a classroom was never signed out or back into the classroom. LS will check attendance at next enforcement visit.
July 22, 2022 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 7 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by August 10, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, August 10, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Staff files were missing the following: - Staff #1 needs one additional reference. - Staff #2 needs an orientation, two additional references or a service letter. - Staff #3 needs four references. - Staff #4 needs one additional reference and a service letter sent. - Staff #5 needs two references. - Staff #6 needs one reference. - Staff #7 needs one additional reference and a service letter sent. - Staff #8 and 9 need references and service letters.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by August 10, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, August 10, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Children's files were missing the following: - Child #3 and 7 need lead blood screening. - Child #8 needs an updated health appraisal.
Toilet Facilities
Regulation code 51U · Correct by July 25, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, July 26, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure the second set of restrooms on the left side of the hallway has toilet paper and paper towels available at all times.
Equipment
Regulation code 57U · Correct by August 10, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, August 10, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure there is music equipment available in the three-year-old classroom, and both science and music equipment available in the two's classroom. Send pictures.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Regulation code 61U · Correct by August 10, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, July 26, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
A diapering procedure and a foot activated trash can is needed in the second bathroom on the left-hand side of the hallway.
Meals and Snacks
Regulation code 71U · Correct by July 22, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, July 22, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all meals meet required components and change the menu if something has changed for the day. This was corrected at the visit.
License Renewal
Regulation code 8U · Correct by August 31, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, July 18, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
The renewal application is due 60 days prior to license expiration. This was corrected on 7-18-22.
June 1, 2022 · Enforcement Visit · 2 violations
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Regulation code 56U · Correct by June 10, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, June 1, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Crib mattresses must be at the lowest position. Send a picture of this when corrected.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Regulation code 61U · Correct by June 10, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, June 6, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Infant daily logs for four infants in care showed no diaper changes for three hours prior to the time of the visit. Send copies of daily logs for the rest of the week.
Complaint investigations
All 8 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 9, 2026 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
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 December 10, 2024 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary of this complaint may name a person, so we don't show it here. It's in the state's published file (see Sources).
Completed December 18, 2023 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
The Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint on November 14, 2023, regarding lack of supervision. An investigation was conducted on November 29, 2023. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint based on interviews with the owner, the administrator, and two staff members. Every staff member interviewed stated children were never left alone in a bathroom. Their statements indicate on a date in October 2023, the preschool-age children were playing loudly in the gym. Staff members stated when a neighbor overheard them, thinking the building was empty, she was alarmed and called her family member, a firefighter, who investigated the noise. The staff members stated the firefighter found children playing and did not have any concerns.
Older than 3 years (not counted in the summary above)
Completed July 25, 2023 · 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 May 10, 2023, regarding staff at the center utilizing an unapproved outdoor space, and not meeting outdoor area safety requirements for equipment and fall zones. This complaint is substantiated for using an unapproved outdoor space that did not meet safety requirements for fall zones.
Completed January 6, 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 November 9, 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 19, 2022, regarding Staff #1 using a cell phone for personal reasons while directly responsible for children, and Staff #1 using inappropriate and threatening in front of the children. An investigation was conducted beginning October 19, 2022, and concluding on October 31, 2022. This complaint is substantiated for Staff #1 using a cell phone for personal reasons while signed in and being responsible for the care of children. Additionally, Staff #1 was recorded using inappropriate language and a threatening tone while working in the classroom.
Completed March 25, 2022 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On March 10, 2022, the Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint regarding improper care of an infant in care. At the conclusion of an investigation conducted beginning March 14, 2022, this complaint is substantiated with additional concerns. Infant feeding schedules were not available for the infants in care; one was provided but was not completed by the parent. Infants were noted to be given oatmeal, juice, and medication without proper documentation, in addition to two safe sleep violations occurred during the visit. A daily log provided showed an infant not being changed or fed for nearly four hours. Menus viewed at the visit were not dated and did not reflect the meals that were being served to the children. Copies of attendance documentation showed a staff member alone with more than four infants without fingerprinting eligibility or a DEEDS early learning qualification, and an additional staff member was alone with more than four infants. Attendance documentation from a follow-up visit showed an additional staff member alone with infants without fingerprinting eligibility. At this visit, one classroom was over-ratio because one staff was alone with 9 two-year-old children, and one staff, who was not 18, worked alone with infants for two hours. Lastly, one staff member who was present had not yet been fingerprinted despite working at the center for a few months.
Completed December 8, 2021 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary of this complaint may name a person, so we don't show it here. It's in the state's published file (see Sources).
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Sources
- Licensed Child Care Providers and Facilities: program details, enforcement action and injuries report.
- Child Care Licensing Compliance Review Information: visits, violations, corrections and specialist notes.
- Child Care Licensing Complaint Reviews: complaint investigations, results and summaries.
All three are published by the Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing on data.delaware.gov as Public Domain and cover about the last five years. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published. Program details last checked October 21, 2026.