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111 WEST 22ND STREET, Wilmington DE 19802 · License #1194452 · Center · Licensed Child Care Center
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28U · General Qualifications
Staff must receive an eligibility determination or a provisional eligibility before the start of employment. Staff #12 was sent home at the visit and cannot return until eligibility has been received. Send eligibility letter to OCCL.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
30U · Personnel Files
Ensure staff files are complete. Professional Development Plan needed for Staff #2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. Annual Review of Safe Sleep needed for Staff #2, 3, 6, 8, 9. Annual Review of Abuse and Neglect needed for Staff #2, 3, 6, 8, 9. Orientation needed for Staff #1, 4, 5, 7, 10, 11, 12. OCCL Health and Safety Training needed for Staff #10, 12. Job Description needed for Staff #1, 5, 11. References needed for Staff #1, 4, 5, 10, 11. Declaration and Drug/Alcohol statement needed for Staff #4, 12. Health appraisal with TB screening needed for Staff #1, 4, 10. Release of Employment History needed for Staff #4. Service Letters (or 2 additional references) needed for Staff #7, 10, 11, 12. CPR and First Aid needed for Staff #10. Annual Training hours for Staff #2, 6, 8, 10. Out of State Clearances needed for Staff #10.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
40U · Child Files
Ensure child files are complete. Blood lead screening results needed for Child #4, 12.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
OCCL received a complaint on August 17, 2022, alleging lack of supervision because a toddler-age child had several injury reports. On August 26, 2022, the investigation concluded. Based on the investigation, there is no evidence to substantiate the claim because a staff interview was conducted and written documentation was reviewed and neither support lack of supervision. All described typical toddler behavior and accidental injuries.
Disposition: No Evidence to Substantiate
OCCL s investigation of regulatory non-compliance began after clearance from other agencies was received. The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received three intakes on December 17, 2025, regarding concerns of having illegal drugs on the premises and failure to provide an injury report for a head injury. An investigation was conducted on January 22, 2026, after clearance from other agencies was received. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for concerns of having illegal drugs on the premises, based on staff statements reviewed and staff interviewed. All staff interviewed stated to their knowledge there were no illegal drugs on the premises. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for failure to provide an injury report for a head injury. Owner #1 and Staff #1 denied Child #1 had a head injury while in care at the facility and, therefore, did not need an injury report created. Child #1 has not been enrolled since December so no child file available. Additional concerns noted were the facility did not contact emergency personnel to have Child # 1 immediately evaluated when Parent #1 was initially not responsive to notification, and the facility did not notify OCCL within one business day after Child # 1 sought medical attention.
Disposition: No Evidence to Substantiate with Concern
On May 14, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding allegations of staff members working in the facility before completing comprehensive background checks and being determined eligible by the Criminal History Unit. An investigation was conducted on May 19, 2026. This complaint is substantiated based on staff interviews and review of posted staff schedules. Administrator #1 and five staff members stated Person #1 volunteers at the facility during events and was scheduled to work alone in classrooms on multiple days, and Person #2 works at the facility as a Human Resources Specialist regularly, twice a week for 2.5 hours as reflected on the four weeks of staff schedules reviewed. An additional concern noted at the visit is children's attendance is not being documented correctly. The two-year-old, three-year-old, and four-year-old classrooms had inaccurate child attendance records.
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50U · Kitchen and Food Preparation
Ensure a separate hand-washing sink is used in the kitchen. Move soap dispenser from double-sink to singe handwashing sink. Send photo to OCCL. Ensure there is a working thermometer reading 0 in the kitchen freezer. Ensure there is a working thermometer reading 41 or colder in the refrigerator in room 6. Send photos of thermometers.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
53U · Outdoor Area
Ensure requires protective surface is beneath climbing equipment/slides. Move portable slide from blacktop area to an area with resilient material that absorbs falls. Send photo to OCCL.
Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
56U · Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Ensure sleep equipment is non-absorbent and cleanable. Replace all torn nap mats in classrooms throughout the center. Send photos of new mats to OCCL.
Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
24U · Staff Qualifications
Ensure EC Administrator has age-specific specializations for population served. Staff #7 needs Infant/Toddler Specialization on DEEDS Admin Cert. Send OCCL confirmation email of submitted application by 5/8/2026.
Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
69U · Pets
Ensure there are no pets that are known to be carriers of illnesses, such as turtles. Remove turtle from room 6. Inform OCCL when removed.
Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
67U · Transportation
Ensure there is a full travel first aid kit with emergency numbers in the bus. Send photo to OCCL.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2026
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
49U · Indoor Space
Ensure indoor space is hazard-free, cleanable and in good repair. Remove extension cord in room 6 or secure and cover if in used. Ensure walls are cleanable. Patch/paint exposed dry wall in Rooms 2, 3, School-Age are. Send photos.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
61U · Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Ensure all staff are following diapering procedure including cleaning mats, washing staff and child hands between each change. Review diapering process and have staff sign off.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
27U · Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
Ensure staff-to-child ratios are maintained at all times. During visit, the one-year-old classroom was observed with 9 children and one staff member. During the visit, the preschool staff member was observed standing between tow classrooms leaving classrooms with no direct supervision. Corrected at Visit.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
26U · Staffing
Provide documentation of the administrator's presence in the center at least 50% of the hours of operation.
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
27U · Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
Ensure all staff stay in their assigned classrooms at all times to maintain correct staff-to-child ratios.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 7, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
36U · Staff Attendance
Submit accurate attendance for all staff and children with each classroom arrival and departure. Send April 7-11 and 14-18 to OCCL .
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
43U · Children's Attendance
Submit accurate attendance for all staff and children with each classroom arrival and departure. Send April 7-11 and 14-18 to OCCL .
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
45U · Hazardous Materials
Provide documentation of current radon test readings of 4.0 pCi/I or below.
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
49U · Indoor Space
Submit documentation to OCCL a covered trash can in the infant and dragonflies' classrooms.
Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
50U · Kitchen and Food Preparation
Provide documentation of thermometers in the refrigerators in the infants, bumblebees and butterflies room reading 41 degrees F or below.
Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
51U · Toilet Facilities
Provide documentation of accessible paper towels in the infant room, and repair or replacement of the toilet in the butterflies' bathroom.
Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
56U · Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Provide documentation of the infant cribs being placed 18 inches apart.
Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
57U · Equipment
Provide documentation of removal of the hazardous block basket and broken chair in the school-age room.
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
61U · Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Submit documentation for disposable covering for the changing table in the infant room and a foot-activated trash can for diapering in the bumblebees room.
Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
30U · Personnel Files
Provide documentation of completion of all staff files. Submit: CPR/FA certification for staff #1, 2, 6, & 8; administration of medication certification or training for Staff #3, 5, 10; prof. dev. plan for Staff #1; annual abuse and neglect for Staff #8; orientation for Staff # 3, 7; OCCL Health and Safety for Staff # 3, 5, 6, 7, 10; an application for Staff #7; two non-family references for Staff #6, 7, 11; declaration and drug/alcohol notices for Staff #7; release of employment / service letters #6, 7. Not determined: completion of annual training hours for Staff #2 needs 10 hours; #6 needs 6 hours; #12 needs 1.25; #8 needs 18 hours and # 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9 need two hours in health & safety.
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
40U · Child Files
Provide updated infant feeding schedules for all infants for the month of April.
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
30U · Personnel Files
Submit the following to complete staff files: CPR / FA certification for three staff members; prof. dev plans for four staff members; annual review of safe sleep and child abuse /neglect for three staff members; orientation for one staff member; OCCL H&S training for one staff member; job descriptions for two staff members; signed declaration for one staff member; staff HA w/tb for one staff member; TB only for one staff member; HA for one staff member.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 13, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
33U · Annual Training
Submit documentation for the completion of annual training hours by April 30, 2024. This will become non-compliant May 1, 2024. Staff #2 needs 18 hours; Staff #3 needs 2 hours; Staff #7 needs 18 hours; Staff #11 needs 12 hours.
Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
37U · Staff Communication
Provide documentation of administrator's addressing Staff #6's need to use respectful tones/words/language with children in her care.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
45U · Hazardous Materials
Remove Borax- hazardous material form the SA room.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
53U · Outdoor Area
Repair/preplace broken tricycles . Clean trash and remove carpets from play area.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
26U · Staffing
Provide accurate documentation of the administrator's presence and performing administrative duties at least 50% of the hours of operation. (6:00 to 6:00 x 5 M-F and 9:00 to 5:00 x 2 S-S = 76 hours/week--- 50 % = 37.5 hours /week.) The Administrator submitted a revised application with reduced hours of operation on May 14, 2024. Her documented hours are now meet the 50% requirement.
Corrected Corrected by May 14, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
72U · Feeding of Infants
Ensure ALL infants have updated infant feeding statements. Send documentation to OCCL for all enrolled infants.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
40U · Child Files
Ensure child files are complete. Child #4 needs an updated health appraisal with immunizations. Children # 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 12, & 13 need developmental plans.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
49U · Indoor Space
Remove/replace the rug, label the cubbies and repair/replace the cracked tiles in the school age room.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
16U · Insurance Coverage
Submit proof of current liability and vehicle insurance. Liability expires 6-26-23.
Corrected Corrected by May 2, 2023
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
30U · Personnel Files
Submit the following to complete staff files: CPR/FA for 2 staff members; medication administration certification for 2 staff members; a professional dev. plan & orientation for one staff member; OCCL H&S training for 7 staff members; job descriptions for 3 staff members; release of employment/service letters for one staff member; references for 3 staff members; adult abuse check for 2 staff members; health appraisals w/ TB for 2 staff members; a full file for one staff member. A current driver's license is needed for one of the vehicle drivers. Not determined staff training hours for 2 staff members- this will become non-compliant if not received by April 30, 2023.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
45U · Hazardous Materials
Remove caulk gun and insect traps from under unlocked cabinet or lock the cabinet under the sink in the bumblebee room
Corrected Corrected by Apr 21, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
49U · Indoor Space
Repair baseboards in the bumblebee classroom; Repair peeling paint on the walls in the Dragonflies room; Clean carpets and repair or replace fraying carpets in the ladybugs classroom.
Corrected Corrected by May 3, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
65U · First Aid Kits
Obtain an arm sling for the first aid kit.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 6, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
8U · License Renewal
Submit a complete renewal application 60 days prior to license expiration and a 2023 DE business license.
Corrected Corrected by May 2, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
66U · Emergency Planning
Obtain additional emergency water.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 6, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
74U · Lesson Plans
Post the lesson plan in the infant room.
Corrected Corrected by May 2, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
26U · Staffing
Discussed: The administrator of record was not present, did not file for review, nor documentation of attendance. The staff member in charge of day to day operations stated the Admin. has not been present for an undetermined amount of time due to personal issues and is uncertain of her return. A plan to document compliance with reg. #26 must be submitted by April 12, 2023.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
28U · General Qualifications
Submit documentation of the applicant's re-fingerprinting which need to be completed every five years. (x3-9-23)
Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
40U · Child Files
Submit the following to complete children's files: days/hours of attendance for 1 child; blood test results for 4 children.
Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: Substantiated
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on December 16, 2024, regarding a three-year-old Child #1 s restraint in a high chair, improper staff-to-child ratios, improper diaper changing procedures resulting in Child #1 s severe diaper rash, refusal to make accommodations for children with special needs or placing Child #1 in the correct chronological age group, and not following the center s termination policies. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for improper staff-to-child ratios based on observation of the classrooms during this visit and review of attendance records for all classrooms from the week of December 16, 2024. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for improper restraint in a highchair because staff noted they utilized a chair that pulls up to the table or has a tray for brief periods of time only when Child #1 was struggling to participate in group activities. Staff noted this chair was not utilized as a punishment. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for improper diapering procedures based on interviews with the administrator and multiple staff members regarding their diapering procedures. Staff indicated diapers are checked hourly and changed at least every two hours. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for not making necessary accommodations for Child #1 because staff interviewed noted working with Child #1 to the best of their ability. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for not following the center s termination policies as the current parent handbook notes care can be terminated for any reason. Administrator #1 stated a conference was held with Parent #1 regarding Child #1 s developmental progress, and stated the center did not feel they could meet Child #1 s needs any further and also stated Child #1 did not meet the milestones to move into the next classroom. Administrator #1 also noted Parent #1 discontinued Child #1 s therapy services they had been receiving within the center.
Disposition: No Evidence to Substantiate
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on November 8, 2024, regarding concerns of improper staff-to-child ratios, exceeding maximum group size, failure to follow illness exclusions, failure to have health appraisals on file, failure to have developmental plans or conferences for children, and not having accident/injury reports for children. An investigation was conducted beginning November 18, 2024, and ending on November 22, 2024. This complaint is substantiated for improper staff-to-child ratios and exceeding maximum group size because classrooms were observed out of staff-to-child ratio during the first visit. On November 18, 2024, there were 19 children in a classroom, ages two to four with two staff members and 12 three-to-four-year-old children with one staff member. This complaint is substantiated for failure to have child health appraisals, child developmental plans, proof of conferences, and accident/injury reports based on all child files being inaccessible during two visits. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for failure to follow illness exclusions based on interviews with multiple staff members. Staff members stated children are sent home when sick and must have a doctor s note to return. Additional concerns noted at this visit include the inability of OCCL to access any files or records, and the staff member designated in charge of day-to-day operations in the Administrator s absence could not meet all requirements of the position. An additional concern is staff members without DEEDS Early Learning certifications were observed alone with children on both November 18, 2024, and November 22, 2024. An additional concern during this investigation is child and staff attendance records were not accurate; children and staff were moving around the building upon arrival, and records did not accurately reflect the number of children and where they were in the center. An additional concern from this visit is the posted lesson plans in the school-age classroom were from April 2024, there were two potty chairs observed in an open classroom without privacy, and the posted fire drill logs were from March 2024. An additional concern noted was when asked about the name of the bus driver, Staff #1 was unaware of this person s name and could not produce a staff file for this person. An additional concern noted at the visit is being provided untruthful information because Staff #1 stated they did not have access to any files within the office after being observed closing the office door. Staff #1 is the designated staff trained in day-to-day operations according to OCCL s record.
Disposition: Substantiated