Early Childhood Development Center
A licensed child care center in Newark, Delaware 19711
326 Ruthar Drive, Newark, Delaware 19711.
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The short answer
Record last released by Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing on Nov 4, 2026.
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean4
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
2 visits with violations in the last three years, the latest on Apr 2, 2025; Delaware doesn’t list visits that found nothing.
3 violations cited in the last three years.
Source:
Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing, Child Care Licensing Compliance Review Information. Released Nov 4, 2026. Updated daily.
When those violations happened
3 violations in 2 months of the last 36. Last cited Apr 2025. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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Source:
Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each violation, in its source’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the level its source gave it.
Source:
Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing, Child Care Licensing Compliance Review Information. Released Nov 4, 2026. Updated daily.
Apr 2, 2025: unannounced Full Compliance Review2 violations
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Staff Qualifications
“Ensure the new EC Administrator has the infant-toddler specialized training. This included 15 clock hours of training in infant and toddler development and curriculum. Staff #1 needs to complete trainings and send documentation to Deeds to receive Infant /Toddler Specialized training. Send updated status to OCCL by May 2, 2025.”
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Indoor Space
“Ensure the wall paint is free of scuff marks. The center director informed the Specialist that the entire building will be painted over spring break.. Send a picture of painted walls to OCCl by May 2, 2025.”
Apr 12, 2024: unannounced Full Compliance Review1 violation
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First Aid and CPR Training
“Ensure all staff members are certified in CPR and First Aid. Staff #1 needs an updated certification. Send documentation to OCCL by 5/12/2024.”
All 2 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2025 | Unannounced Full Compliance Review | 2 violations cited |
| Apr 12, 2024 | Unannounced Full Compliance Review | 1 violation cited |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed Child Care Center.
- Ages served, in Delaware’s words: 6 weeks through 5 years.
- Takes part in: Purchase of Care (state-subsidized child care).
- Licence number 1481094.
- Capacity: 87 children.
Source:
Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing, Licensed Child Care Providers and Facilities. Released Nov 4, 2026. Updated daily.
Has Delaware acted against it?
- 11 complaint investigations in the last three years. Results, in Delaware’s words: No Evidence to Substantiate (9), No Evidence to Substantiate with Concern (1), Substantiated (1).
Source:
Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing, Child Care Licensing Complaint Reviews and Licensed Child Care Providers and Facilities. Released Nov 4, 2026. Updated daily.
| Date | What | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | OCCL Standards Complaint: No Evidence to Substantiate | On August 24, 2026, OCCL received a complaint regarding failing to work with a child s parent to design effective positive behavior supports, make reasonable accommodations in accordance with the provisions of an IFSP or IEP, and adapt behavior supports or other practices for a child with a special need or disability, denying a child food for failing to sleep, not following the termination policy, and staff not interacting or engaging with children both indoors and outdoors. An investigation began on August 31, 2026, and concluded on September 17, 2026. Based on the interviews conducted and documents reviewed, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for failure to work with parents to design effective positive behavior supports, make reasonable accommodations in accordance with the provisions of an IFSP or IEP, or adapt behavior supports or other practices for Child #1. Administrator #1 reported the center requested a copy of Child #1 s IEP but never received it. Administrator #1 arranged for a third-party observer to assist Child #1 and the classroom staff members. ECMHC #1 provided a written summary of their observations and their meeting with the parents. The summary indicated staff members were using best practices and had implemented reasonable strategies to address Child #1 s needs to the best of their ability. Administrator #1 worked with Parent #1 to agree on toys the center would provide for nap time. Based on the interviews conducted and documents reviewed, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for denying food to Child #1 for failing to sleep. Administrator #1 provided a screenshot of a message in the Bright Wheel app indicating food was not withheld. Child #1 ate the snack provided by Parent #1. A special treat was given to most children in the classroom for listening and following directions. Three children did not receive a donut, but snack was not withheld from any child. Based on the interviews conducted and docu ments reviewed there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for failing to follow its termination policy. LS #1 reviewed a screenshot of a message from Parent #1 expressing an intention to kill two staff members in the classroom. Parent #1 picked up Child #1, returned to the center while angry, and disrupted two classrooms. Child #1 s care was not terminated due to Child #1 s behavior; the termination resulted from Parent #1 s behavior. The termination policy permits the center to terminate care when a family member becomes hostile, poses a safety threat, and the situation cannot be resolved. Based on the interviews conducted and observations made during the investigation, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for staff members failing to interact with preschool-age children as required. The staff members demonstrated a good understanding of children s behavior. At the visit, staff members were observed bending down or sitting on the floor to communicate at the children s level, using encouraging language, an appropriate tone, and providing children with a choice of activities. Administrator #1and Staff #1 stated staff members are engaged in activities with the children. Staff #3 stated they and Staff #2 interact with the preschool children by listening to them, getting on their level to discuss both positive and unwanted behaviors. |
| Aug 19, 2026 | OCCL Standards Complaint: No Evidence to Substantiate | On August 14, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding failing to follow child health appraisal requirements. An investigation was conducted on August 18, 2026. Based on an interview conducted, review of child files, and documents collected during the investigation, there is no evidence to substantiate the allegation failing to follow child health appraisal requirements. Administrator #1 reported that health documentation is collected for all enrolled children. The enrollment materials communicate health appraisal, immunization, and lead-testing requirements. All random child files reviewed contained a current health appraisal and immunization documentation, and applicable files contained blood lead test results. |
| Oct 14, 2025 | OCCL Standards Complaint: No Evidence to Substantiate | On October 3, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint alleging a staff member was working at a center without being at least provisionally eligible through a criminal background check. Based on interviews, there is no evidence to substantiate this allegation. Eleven staff members stated they do not believe Relative #1 provided care to children in place of Staff #1. One staff member, who does not know Relative #1, believes it was Relative # 1 in the classroom. All staff present at the visit have been determined eligible through a criminal background check. |
| Oct 6, 2025 | OCCL Standards Complaint: No Evidence to Substantiate | On September 24, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding lack of supervision, indoor temperature being too high, and staff using their cell phones while caring for children. An investigation was conducted on September 29, 2025. Based on interviews, there is no evidence to substantiate the lack of supervision because all staff stated they did not see a child leave a classroom. Based on interviews and observation of the classrooms, there is no evidence to substantiate the indoor temperature being too high, as all staff reported that the room temperature was warm but did not exceed 81 degrees. All staff members stated that the attached elementary school was undergoing work, and the temperatures lowered once the work was completed. Based on interviews and observations during the visit, there is no evidence to substantiate that staff use their cell phones while caring for children. All staff stated they do not use their cell phones and stated they have not seen other staff members using their cell phones. LS #1 did not observe any cell phone use during the visit. |
| Jun 16, 2025 | OCCL Standards Complaint: No Evidence to Substantiate | On June 12, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding the air conditioning unit not operating when the forecast was calling for 90-degree weather. Based on interviews and observations, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint. Seven staff members stated the temperature of their room was good or okay. Fans were observed in the classrooms, and the measured air temperature ranged between 68 and 70 degrees. |
| May 12, 2025 | OCCL Standards Complaint: No Evidence to Substantiate | On April 30, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding temperatures because the heating and air conditioning unit was not operating. Based on interviews of staff and documents reviewed, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint, as all staff members interviewed stated the temperature of their rooms was monitored and remained between 70 and 75 degrees. |
| Apr 14, 2025 | OCCL Standards Complaint: No Evidence to Substantiate | On April 1, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding school-age children not in a separate space from younger children and file documentation for enrollment. Based on interviews, there is no evidence to substantiate that school-age children are not in a separate space because all staff stated that no school-age children are in the classrooms or on the playground other than, at times, siblings in families picking up child care children. Based on interviews, there is no evidence to substantiate the absence of files for school-age children, because all staff stated that there are no school-age children enrolled at the center. |
| Jun 24, 2024 | OCCL Standards Complaint: No Evidence to Substantiate | On May 31, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding staff communications, improper discipline, and failing to notify parents of an injury. Based on observations, interviews, daily reports, and attendance records obtained, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for staff communications, improper discipline, or failure to notify parents of an injury. The staff members both stated they were not aware of any bruise or injury so there was no need to notify parents or other staff members. Staff members denied any knowledge of improper discipline and no concerns were received from parents regarding any injuries. |
| Jun 7, 2024 | OCCL Standards Complaint: No Evidence to Substantiate | On May 8, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding lack of supervision, incorrect staff-to-child ratios, cell phone use by staff while caring for children, and lack of respect for children and their needs. Based on observations, interviews, and attendance records obtained, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for lack of supervision, incorrect staff-to-child ratios, cell phone use by staff, or lack of respect for children and their needs. |
| May 13, 2024 | OCCL Standards Complaint: Substantiated | On April 25, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding a staff member using their cell phone while caring for children and staff not having an understanding of children and their needs. Based on staff interviews, this complaint is substantiated for staff using a cell phone while caring for children. There is insufficient evidence to substantiate a staff member s lack of understanding of children’s needs or rudeness to children based on multiple staff interviews at the time of the visit. Staff members providing care for children may not be given other duties or participate in personal activities, such as using a cell phone. Please review DELACARE Regulations regarding cell phone usage while providing direct child care. Send a staff roster for all staff with individual signatures to the Office of Child Care Licensing to confirm that all staff members have completed a review of DELACARE center regulation 26 regarding personal activities by May 17, 2024. |
| Nov 20, 2023 | OCCL Standards Complaint: No Evidence to Substantiate with Concern | The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on November 13, 2023, regarding incorrect staff-to-child ratios and interns alone with children other than permitted by regulations. Based on interviews conducted, observations at the visit, and documentation reviewed, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for incorrect staff-to-child ratios or interns alone with children other than permitted by regulations. All staff interviewed stated they are not in classrooms alone unless they are in ratio. All classrooms were in ratio during the visit. An additional concern noted at the visit was a staff member was observed working without having an eligibility or provisional eligibility letter on file. The staff member will not return to work until eligibility is determined. |
Who does the caring?
- Delaware doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers.
Who owns it?
- Delaware’s open data doesn’t list owners.
How is it rated?
- 2022: 1 facility injury. No facility deaths reported.
Source:
Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing, Licensed Child Care Providers and Facilities. Released Nov 4, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Providers aren’t compared: Delaware lists only the visits that found violations, so a count can’t tell a clean record from one never visited.
Source:
Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing, Child Care Licensing Compliance Review Information. Released Nov 4, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Violations cited in the last three years |
|---|---|
| Lil’ Einsteins Learning Academy II | Not given |
| Blossom & Bloom Learning Center | Not given |
| Almost Home Day Care | Not given |
| The Goddard School / Newark | Not given |
| Las Americas Aspira Academy | Not given |
| Early Childhood Development Center This child care provider | Not given |
| Great New Beginnings of Newark | Not given |
| Holy Angels School | Not given |
| The Independence School | Not given |
| Dream Haven Learning Center | Not given |
| Rahma Khan | Not given |
| Newark Nature School | Not given |
What the record doesn’t say
- Delaware doesn’t grade violations by severity, so read what was cited.
- Delaware’s open data lists a visit only when a violation was cited there, so visits that found nothing aren’t shown.
- Delaware publishes five years of reviews and complaints; this page shows the last three.
- Delaware doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.
- Delaware lists only the visits that found violations, so a provider with none listed may not have been visited at all: no count of violations is used to headline, filter or compare its providers.
Sources
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Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing, Licensed Child Care Providers and Facilities (iuzd-3dbt).
Released Nov 4, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Public Domain.
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Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing, Child Care Licensing Compliance Review Information (wb83-pkcv).
Released Nov 4, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Public Domain.
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Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing, Child Care Licensing Complaint Reviews (pnbd-85r6).
Released Nov 4, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Public Domain.
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Source:
This copy of the record was made on Nov 5, 2026.
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