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Child care center · Wilmington, DE
DUCKLINGS EARLY LEARNING CENTER - CHESTNUT RUN
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: 230 INNOVATION BLVD, Wilmington, DE 19805
Phone: (302) 443-0123
Ages served: 6 weeks through 5 years.
Age group: Infant through Pre-School
Licensed capacity: 160 children
OCCL license number: 1627178
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. 2025: 3 facility injuries. No facility deaths reported.
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Inspection history
Last 3 years (November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026, when the state's files were last updated)
- 3 visits where violations were cited (the state's file doesn't list visits where nothing was cited)
- 23 violations cited on these visits
- 4 complaint investigations completed (No Evidence to Substantiate: 2; Substantiated: 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 3 visits with violations in the state's file (which starts November 12, 2021), newest first, with 23 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.
December 9, 2025 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 7 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by January 9, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, January 20, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs updated med cert, PD plan. Staff #2 needs OCCL 7 hour training. Staff #3 needs CPR/FA. Staff #4 needs safe sleep review. Staff #5 needs safe sleep review, OCCL 7 hour training, references, health appraisal/TB, service letter. Staff #6 needs health appraisal/TB. Staff #7 needs references, service letter. Staff #8 needs references, health appraisal/TB, Staff #9 needs 2 references or service letter. Staff #10 needs OCCL 7 hour training. Staff #11 needs CPR/FA (skills), orientation. Staff #12 needs CPR/FA, 1 reference. Staff #13 needs PD plan, 2 references or service letter. Staff #14 needs PD plan.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by January 9, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, January 9, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure children's files are complete. Child #2, #3, #4, #9, #15 needs blood lead screening. Child #10, #5 need developmental plan.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by January 9, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, January 9, 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).
Toilet Facilities
Regulation code 51U · Correct by January 9, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, January 9, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure classrooms are supplied with toilet paper/paper towels.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Regulation code 56U · Correct by January 9, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, January 9, 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).
Administration of Medication
Regulation code 63U · Correct by January 9, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, January 9, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure MAR forms are complete.
Emergency Planning
Regulation code 66U · Correct by January 9, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, January 8, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure shelter-in-place supplies. Water and food supply.
June 11, 2025 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 7 violations
Staffing
Regulation code 26U · Correct by July 11, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, July 8, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure at least an ECT is trained in day-to-day operations.
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by July 11, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, July 8, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs OCCL training, safe sleep signed. Staff #2 needs 9 training hours. Staff #3 needs OCCL training, 2 references. Staff #4 needs CPR/FA, PD plan. Staff #5 needs PD plan. Staff #6 needs OCCL training, job description, 2 references, declaration/drug statements signed, and adult abuse check.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by July 11, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, July 10, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure children's files are complete. Child #3, 5, 8 need developmental plans upon 45 days of enrollment. Child #8, 9 need blood lead screening. Child #9, 10 need parents right to know signed.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Regulation code 56U · Correct by July 11, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, July 8, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure rest equipment is labeled. Butterflies needs chart completed.
Administration of Medication
Regulation code 63U · Correct by July 11, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, July 10, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure MAR forms are complete for all medications, including OTC meds. _ Access to box.
Feeding of Infants
Regulation code 72U · Correct by July 11, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, July 8, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure infant feeding statements are updated & classroom teachers have access. Ensure bottles are labeled.
Infant and Toddler Care
Regulation code 77U · Correct by July 11, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, July 8, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure infant daily logs include 30-minute sleep checks.
April 15, 2025 · 60-Day Visit · 9 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by May 15, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, May 13, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs OCCL training. Staff #2 needs orientation, DEEDS certificate. Staff #3 needs orientation.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by May 15, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, April 24, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure children's files are complete. Child #1, #6, #9 need monthly infant feeding schedules.
Documenting Children's Progress
Regulation code 42U · Correct by May 15, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, April 25, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure developmental plans are completed within 45 days of enrollment.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by May 15, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, April 24, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure classroom/building is free of insect infestation. Ants in infant room.
Kitchen and Food Preparation
Regulation code 50U · Correct by May 15, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, May 5, 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).
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Regulation code 56U · Correct by May 15, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, April 24, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure infant cribs are free of blankets. Ensure crib sheets are tight-fitting.
Administration of Medication
Regulation code 63U · Correct by May 15, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, April 25, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure MAR forms are completed w/specific medication.
Emergency Planning
Regulation code 66U · Correct by May 15, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, April 25, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure evacuation drill/log and inspection monthly.
Lesson Plans
Regulation code 74U · Correct by May 15, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, May 5, 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).
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 March 24, 2026 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On March 18, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint regarding failing to have a designated person in charge, incorrect staff-to-child ratios, and lack of supervision. Based on interviews and review of documentation, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for failing to have a designated person in charge on site. LS #1 reviewed documents provided showing record of two staff present who are trained in day-to-day operations. Based on interviews, observations, and review of attendance documentation, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for incorrect staff-to-child ratio or lack of supervision.
Completed September 10, 2025 · 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 July 8, 2025 · 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 May 6, 2025 · 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).
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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.