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Child care center · Wilmington, DE
J-TECH 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: 1238 NORTH WALNUT STREET, Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: (302) 543-4348
Ages served: 6 weeks through 12 years.
Age group: Infant through School-Age
Licensed capacity: 54 children
OCCL license number: 1512900
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)
- 0 visits where violations were cited (the state's file doesn't list visits where nothing was cited)
- 0 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 3 visits with violations in the state's file (which starts November 12, 2021), newest first, with 24 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.
Older than 3 years (not counted in the summary above)
February 6, 2023 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 3 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by February 20, 2023 · Correction status: Completed
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Staff files need the following: - Staff #1, #2, and #3 need to complete the health and safety training. - Staff #2 needs two references and a service letter, or four references, and a health appraisal. - Staff #4 needs on reference and a service letter, or three references.
Parents Right to Know
Regulation code 38U · Correct by February 20, 2023 · Correction status: Completed
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Parents right-to-know log is required for all newly enrolled children. Send a copy.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by February 20, 2023 · Correction status: Completed
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Children's files will need the following: - Child #1 and #2 need infant feeding schedules updated monthly. Send a current one for both. - Child # 7 needs lead screening completed. Send a copy.
January 31, 2023 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 13 violations
Staffing
Regulation code 26U · Correct by February 15, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, March 17, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Sufficient staffing was not available at this visit, causing staff to be responsible for other duties, such as making lunch. If staffing is an issue on a particular day, enrollment/attendance for the day must reflect that.
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
Regulation code 27U · Correct by February 8, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, March 17, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
A licensee shall maintain staff-to-child ratio and maximum group size at all times. Upon arrival, there were 14 children present with two staff and four infants in one classroom. This was corrected when the owner arrived and they split up. However, upon splitting up, toddlers and preschool-age children were combined for the remainder of the day. Infants and toddlers must be cared for in rooms separate from older children. Send a staffing plan to show how these non-compliances will be corrected.
General Qualifications
Regulation code 28U · Correct by February 3, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, January 31, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
One staff member was present and working alone without eligibility from the Criminal History Unit. The owner submitted these documents at the visit, and this staff member was determined eligible 1/31/2023.
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by February 15, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, February 6, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Staff files were not available or accessible at the time of this visit. A follow-up visit will be conducted to view these. A full staff file is needed for two staff, and CPR/First Aid certificates need to be viewed for four out of five staff members.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by February 15, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, February 6, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Children's files were not accessible at the time of this visit. This will be re-checked at a follow-up visit.
Hazardous Materials
Regulation code 45U · Correct by February 15, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, March 17, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
The child safety locks need to be replaced on the cabinets under the sink in the kitchen area. Ensure all cleaners in bottles are labeled with their contents. Send a picture of both of these items.
Kitchen and Food Preparation
Regulation code 50U · Correct by February 15, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, March 17, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Working thermometers are required in the refrigerator. Send a picture of a thermometer in the refrigerator at 41*F or below. All food items not in their original container must be labeled with the date and contents. Send a picture.
Toilet Facilities
Regulation code 51U · Correct by February 15, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, March 17, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Paper towels were not available in the downstairs restrooms or near diapering areas. A covered trash can was not accessible in the bathroom of the preschool-age classroom. These items will be checked at a follow-up visit.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Regulation code 61U · Correct by February 15, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, March 17, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
The handwashing sink next to the infant diapering table was marked "do not use" upon arrival. It was removed, and the sink was functioning, but staff stated the sink has been backing up so hadn't been used in the past week. A functional handwashing sink is required to be accessible within 5 feet of a changing table. The diapering mat in the back room needs to be taped or replaced due to rips. Ensure the diapering trash in this room is accessible and within 5 feet of the table. These items will be checked at a follow-up visit.
Emergency Planning
Regulation code 66U · Correct by February 15, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, March 17, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure fire-drill logs are conducted monthly. Send a copy of a fire drill conducted during the month of February.
Meals and Snacks
Regulation code 71U · Correct by February 15, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, March 17, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure a weekly menu is posted.
Feeding of Infants
Regulation code 72U · Correct by February 15, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, March 17, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all infant bottles are labeled with the child's name.
Lesson Plans
Regulation code 74U · Correct by February 15, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, February 6, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Lesson plans need to be current and posted. Ensure social/emotional, physical, language/literacy, and cognitive activities are offered daily. Send two weeks worth of plans for both rooms.
November 16, 2022 · Unannounced · 8 violations
General Qualifications
Regulation code 28U · Correct by December 16, 2022 · Correction status: Completed
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff are not left alone until confirmation of fingerprinting eligibility is received. Send a staffing schedule showing coverage with one staff member until eligibility is received.
First Aid and CPR Training
Regulation code 35U · Correct by December 16, 2022 · Correction status: Completed
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
All but one staff member at the center needs updated CPR and First Aid certifications. Send copies of certificates when complete.
Hazardous Materials
Regulation code 45U · Correct by December 16, 2022 · Correction status: Completed
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Child safety locks need to be replaced on the cabinet containing cleaning supplies. Send picture to verify this is complete.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by December 16, 2022 · Correction status: Completed
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Outlet covers were missing in both classrooms. Replace them and send a picture.
Kitchen and Food Preparation
Regulation code 50U · Correct by December 16, 2022 · Correction status: Completed
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
The refrigerator in the kitchen was reading at 50*F. Ensure it is at 41*F or below and send a picture of the thermometer. The inside of the refrigerator needs to be cleaned. Send a picture when complete.
Outdoor Fencing
Regulation code 51F · Correct by December 16, 2022 · Correction status: Completed
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Bathrooms downstairs did not have toilet paper available. Ensure it is available at all times. Send confirmation. The sink in the second bathrooms needs to be repaired. Hot water is stuck running, and feels to be over 120*F. Send confirmation when this is fixed.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Regulation code 56U · Correct by December 16, 2022 · Correction status: Completed
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
A current cot chart is needed in the second classroom. Send a picture when complete.
Lesson Plans
Regulation code 74U · Correct by December 16, 2022 · Correction status: Completed
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Lesson plans in both classrooms were from previous months and need to be updated.
Complaint investigations
The 1 complaint investigation 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 30, 2023 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On June 13, 2023, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding an allegation of improper staff-to-child ratios. An investigation was conducted on June 16, 2023. The complaint is substantiated because the licensing specialist observed 13 children with two staff members on June 16, 2023, and the youngest child present was an infant.
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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.