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Child care center · Wilmington, DE
DESTINED FOR GREATNESS LEARNING CENTER IV INC
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: 1511 PHILADELPHIA PIKE, Wilmington, DE 19809
Phone: (302) 380-3103
Ages served: 6 weeks through 12 years.
Age group: Infant through School-Age
Licensed capacity: 62 children
OCCL license number: 1650198
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.
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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)
- 17 violations cited on these visits
- 2 complaint investigations completed (No Evidence to Substantiate: 2)
A violation means a licensing specialist found that a Delaware licensing rule wasn't met. The state gives the program a date to correct each one and records when it was corrected. Complaint results use the state's own terms, as published. Read the official record for details.
Visits with violations
All 3 visits with violations in the state's file (which starts November 12, 2021), newest first, with 17 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.
March 19, 2026 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 12 violations
Staff Qualifications
Regulation code 24U · Correct by April 17, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, March 19, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure the named administrator on file has the DEEDS Early Learning Specialized Training in School Aged Care.
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by April 17, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, March 20, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #2 needs CPR/First Aid and 2 additional professional development training hours.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by April 17, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, April 10, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure child files are complete. The following is needed. Child #2 and #9 need blood lead screening results.
Hazardous Materials
Regulation code 45U · Correct by April 17, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, March 23, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure cleaners are in their correct and labeled bottles in the preschool classroom.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by April 17, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, March 23, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure child cubbies in the preschool classroom are labeled with the child's name.
Outdoor Area
Regulation code 53U · Correct by April 17, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, March 23, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure fall zones on the playground are maintained with an appropriate amount of mulch. Specifically under the stairs leading up the climber, under the slide landing, under the climbing dome, etc.
Equipment
Regulation code 57U · Correct by April 17, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, March 23, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all equipment/materials needed in the classroom are present in the preschool room. The following is needed: - Art materials (available for independent exploration) - Science materials (available for independent exploration) - Music (available for independent exploration)
Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Regulation code 61U · Correct by April 17, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, March 23, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure diaper changing procedures are posted in the preschool classroom.
Emergency Planning
Regulation code 66U · Correct by April 17, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, April 10, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure there is an adequate supply of emergency food and water on hand for 48 hours.
Transportation
Regulation code 67U · Correct by April 17, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, April 10, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all requirements are obtained in order to provide transportation services. The children that participate in transportation need permission on file. The car used for transportation needs to have the backseat floor area cleaned. A fire extinguisher needs to be obtained and in the car at all times.
Lesson Plans
Regulation code 74U · Correct by April 17, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, March 23, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure current lesson plans are always posted in the preschool classroom. The plan posted had a February date.
License Renewal
Regulation code 8U · Correct by April 17, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, March 18, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure renewal application is received by OCCL office 60 days prior to license expiration of 4/30/2026. The renewal application was received by OCCL on 3/18/2026.
September 10, 2025 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 2 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by October 3, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, October 1, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs a completed orientation, OCCL Health and Safety Course, and Administration of Medication.
Feeding of Infants
Regulation code 72U · Correct by October 3, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, September 18, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure Infant Feeding Schedules are updated monthly and signed by parent/guardian. Send updated forms to OCCL when obtained.
July 9, 2025 · 60-Day Visit · 3 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by August 8, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, July 28, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure Staff Files are complete: -Staff #1 needs two documented attempts at obtaining a Service Letter. -Staff #2 needs one reference -Staff #3 needs CPR/First Aid, Adult Abuse Registry Check, and two documented attempts at obtaining a Service Letter.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by August 8, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, July 14, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure Child Files are complete. -Child #3 and need Transportation Permission -Child #4 needs Blood Lead Screening Results
First Aid Kits
Regulation code 65U · Correct by August 8, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, July 9, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure a complete first aid kit is present in the facility. The center kit needs a thermometer
Complaint investigations
All 2 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 June 26, 2026 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On June 15, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding concerns of a persistent urine odor within the facility and allegations the condition created a health concern. An investigation was conducted on June 22, 2026. Based on the investigation, there is no evidence to substantiate the complaint. Licensing Specialist (LS) #1 conducted a walkthrough of the facility and did not detect a urine odor in classrooms, hallways, bathrooms, common areas, diapering areas, or nap areas. LS #1 also did not observe conditions indicating improper sanitation practices or environmental factors commonly associated with persistent urine odors. Administrator #1 reported the program follows established cleaning and sanitation procedures, including daily sweeping, routine mopping, disinfecting of classroom surfaces, immediate cleaning of toileting accidents, and sanitation of diapering areas after each use. Administrator #1 also reported there were no known plumbing issues, sewage concerns, or increases in illness complaints that would suggest sanitation deficiencies within the facility.
Completed June 26, 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).
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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.