Kind Kids Early Learning Center
A licensed child care center in Dover, Delaware 19904
725 Walker Rd, Dover, Delaware 19904. (302) 608-5796.
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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?
4 visits with violations in the last three years, the latest on May 7, 2026; Delaware doesn’t list visits that found nothing.
17 violations cited in the last three years.
Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing, Child Care Licensing Compliance Review Information. Released Nov 4, 2026. Updated daily.
When those violations happened
17 violations in 3 months of the last 36. Last cited May 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
Hover or focus a month to read it.
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.
Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing, Child Care Licensing Compliance Review Information. Released Nov 4, 2026. Updated daily.
May 7, 2026: unannounced Full Compliance Review6 violations
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Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. One child needs a health appraisal and immunization record. One child needs screen time permission.”
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Indoor Space
“Ensure walls are cleanable and in good repair. Repair the wall in the two’s bathroom.”
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Outdoor Area
The inspectors’ words, 95 words
“Ensure the gate to the outdoor play area is self-closing and self-latching. The gate was observed not self-closing and not self-latching. Ensure the outdoor play area is hazard free. Repair the broken vent cover located on the building wall. Cover the concrete blocks under the slide and steps to the large play structure. Re-secure the anchoring spikes of the plastic barrier. Multiple anchoring spikes have backed out of the plastic barrier and are sticking up, creating a tripping hazard. Replenish the fall zone material under all climbing equipment in the older child outdoor play area.”
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Equipment
“Ensure sufficient quantity of developmentally-appropriate equipment is available. The three-year-old classroom needs language/literacy materials and construction/blocks materials. The two-year-old classroom needs additional dramatic play materials.”
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Administration of Medication
“Ensure written parent permission is obtained on Medication Administration Records (MAR) are obtained for all medication given. One child needs a MAR for Desitin, Aquaphor, Parent’s Choice diaper cream, and EOS hand cream. Ensure medication is in its original container. A hand-written note, “hydrocortisone 2.5 mg” was on the EOS hand cream.”
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Lesson Plans
“Ensure lesson plans contain varied, developmentally-appropriate activities. The lesson plans for the two-year-old and four-year-old classrooms need varied activities for social/emotional development. The lesson plan for the four-year-old classroom also needs a weekly opportunity for food/healthy habits.”
May 6, 2025: unannounced Full Compliance Review6 violations
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Staff Qualifications
“Ensure the EC Administrator has 15 hours of training in infant/toddler and the specialized training is listed on the ECA certificate.”
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Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Four staff members need service letters. One staff member needs two references. One staff member needs TB results.”
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Outdoor Area
“Ensure the gates in the outdoor play area are self-closing and self-latching.”
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Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
“Ensure rest equipment is labeled. The two pack-and-plays in the one-year-old classroom were not labeled. Ensure safe sleep practices are used and fitted sheets are tightly fitted to the crib mattress. This was corrected when the sheet was changed out.”
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Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“Ensure the surface on the diaper-changing area is non-porous. The diaper-changing pad in the infant classroom is ripped. This was corrected when a new pad was ordered. Ensure the diapering area is cleaned with soap and water and then disinfected after each diaper change. The two’s bathroom did not have a soap/water solution available to clean the changing station. This was corrected when a soap/water solution was made and placed in the bathroom.”
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Administration of Medication
“Ensure Medication Administration Records (MAR) are on file prior to administering medication. Three children need a MAR for diaper cream. A MAR was obtained for one child during the visit.”
May 6, 2024: complaint Visit1 violation
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Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
“During the visit a few children did not have bottom covers. This was corrected at the visit.”
May 3, 2024: unannounced Full Compliance Review4 violations
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Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete Staff # 1, 2and 3 need references Staff #3 needs a health appraisal w/ TB and a service letter Staff #4 needs references and a service letter Staff #5 needs FA/CPR certification Staff #6 needs references Staff #6 needs references Staff #7 needs references Staff #8 needs references Staff #9 needs references and a service letter Staff #10 needs references Staff #11 needs a service letter”
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Staff Attendance
“Ensure staff sign in/out w/exact hours of arrival and departure. Provide OCCKL with one weeks attendance for the one and two year old classrooms.”
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Hazardous Materials
“Ensure cleaners are available and labeled, This was corrected at the visit when soap and water solution was placed in the classroom”
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Indoor Space
“Have the area rugs in the one year old classroom cleaned.”
All 4 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| May 7, 2026 | Unannounced Full Compliance Review | 6 violations cited |
| May 6, 2025 | Unannounced Full Compliance Review | 6 violations cited |
| May 6, 2024 | Complaint Visit | 1 violation cited |
| May 3, 2024 | Unannounced Full Compliance Review | 4 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed Child Care Center.
- Ages served, in Delaware’s words: 6 weeks through 12 years.
- Takes part in: Child Care Food Program (meals reimbursed), Purchase of Care (state-subsidized child care).
- Delaware lists it as: Nonprofit.
- Licence number 1493740.
- Capacity: 70 children.
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 (8), Substantiated (2), No Evidence to Substantiate with Concern (1).
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 |
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| Apr 23, 2026 | OCCL Standards Complaint: No Evidence to Substantiate | On March 25, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding lack of positive behavior supports and not following the schedule. An investigation was conducted on March 31, 2026. There is no evidence to substantiate for lack of positive behavior supports and not following the schedule because staff denied the allegations. Additionally, LS #1 noted the three-year-old classroom maintained all required activity areas and a clearly posted daily schedule. Staff #1 was observed conducting a circle time session that aligned with the documented schedule. |
| Mar 10, 2026 | OCCL Standards Complaint: No Evidence to Substantiate with Concern | On February 24, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding improper staff-to-child ratio, lack of adequate supervision, not having a teacher trained in day-to-day operations present in the absence of the administrator, and not meeting the needs of the children. An investigation was conducted February 26, 2026. There is no evidence to substantiate for improper staff-to-child ratio, lack of adequate supervision, not having a teacher trained in day-to-day operations present in the absence of the administrator, and not meeting the needs of the children because staff denied the allegations, proper staff-to-child ratio and supervision were observed, two staff members who are trained in the day-to-day operations were present in the administrator s absence and orientation records were on file. A concern noted during the visit was Staff #1 was signed in the two-year-old classroom but was not present in the classroom. A second concern noted was the one- and two-year-olds were combined in the two-year-old classroom. The one-year-olds were signed in on the one-year-old classroom s attendance record and the two-year-olds were signed in on the two-year-old classroom s attendance record. The three- and four-year-olds were combined in the four-year-old classroom. The three-year-olds were signed in on the three-year-olds attendance record and the four-year-olds were signed in on the four-year-old classroom s attendance record. The attendance records for the one-year-olds and the attendance for the three-year-olds did not identify the children s location. |
| Dec 9, 2025 | OCCL Standards Complaint: No Evidence to Substantiate | On November 17, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding the center s suspension/expulsion policy and staff communication. An investigation was conducted on November 25, 2025. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegation of not following the center s suspension/expulsion policy and staff communication because staff denied the allegations. Additionally, video footage of the conversation between Parent #1, Administrator #1, and Owner #1 on November 14, 2025, showed staff used respectful communication. The center s Parent Handbook was reviewed, and the termination policy was followed. |
| May 14, 2025 | OCCL Standards Complaint: No Evidence to Substantiate | On May 2, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding cleanliness, personal storage space, and not meeting the needs of the children. An investigation was conducted on May 6, 2025. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for lack of cleanliness, personal storage space, and not meeting the needs of the children because staff denied the allegations, LS #1 observed the required cleaning materials in each classroom, the equipment and surfaces appeared to be clean, personal storage areas were labeled, and the faces of the children in care looked clean. |
| Jan 28, 2025 | OCCL Standards Complaint: No Evidence to Substantiate | On January 10, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding the center s suspension/expulsion policy. An investigation was conducted on January 21, 2025. There is no evidence to substantiate for the allegation of not following the center s suspension/expulsion policy because the center followed the policy stated in the parent handbook. |
| Aug 1, 2024 | OCCL Standards Complaint: Substantiated | The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on May 24, 2024, regarding lack of supervision, improper staff-to-child ratio, lack of confidentiality, staff using their cell phones while caring for children, and positive behavior supports. An investigation was conducted on June 7, 2024. This complaint is substantiated for improper staff-to-child ratio because according to attendance records the infant classroom was not following proper staff-to-child ratio on May 8, 2024. There is no evidence to substantiate the other allegations based on staff interviews. Additional concerns noted were one staff and one child were not signed into the infant classroom at the time of arrival. Also, Staff #2 was not signed in on the infant classroom attendance record in the afternoon on May 14, 2024, but according to the Brightwheel timecard and still shots from the video recording system, Staff #2 was present in the infant classroom. |
| Jul 8, 2024 | OCCL Standards Complaint: No Evidence to Substantiate | The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on April 22, 2024, regarding staff not having an understanding of and respect for the children and their needs, including an understanding of and respect for a child s family and culture. An investigation began on May 6, 2024, and ended on June 26, 2024. Due to various differing accounts of the allegations, there is not enough evidence to substantiate this complaint. |
| Dec 4, 2023 | OCCL Standards Complaint: No Evidence to Substantiate | The Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint on November 13, 2023, regarding lack of supervision and not reporting incidents to the parent. An investigation was conducted on November 14, 2023. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegations of not reporting incidents to the parent because Parent #1 said she is aware of all incidents surrounding Child #1. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegation of lack of supervision because the administrator and staff denied that Child #1 ate his own feces and the Reporter stated she did not personally observe Child #1 eating feces. However, the Reporter stated the administrator informed her Child #1 did eat his own feces and the Reporter overheard staff state Child #1 ate his diaper empty. Based on the results of the investigation this complaint was: No evidence to substantiate |
| Nov 29, 2023 | OCCL Standards Complaint: No Evidence to Substantiate | The Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint on November 13, 2023, regarding improper discipline. An investigation was conducted on November 14, 2023. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegations of improper discipline because Ms. Eckeard denied restraining Child #1. Ms. Eckeard stated Child #1 was removed from the group setting to allow her to calm down. Child #1 s parent was contacted and informed of the incident. |
| Nov 20, 2023 | OCCL Standards Complaint: Substantiated | The Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint on October 30, 2023, regarding lack of supervision, improper staff-to-child ratio, and allowing children to hit each other. This complaint is substantiated for lack of supervision because Staff #2, Staff #4, and Parent #1 stated Child #1 was able to climb over the fence and get out of the playground. With proper supervision, Child #1 should not have had an opportunity to get out of the playground as staff would have intervened before it reached that level rather than returning him to the playground. Staff #2 and Staff #4 both stated staff immediately returned Child #1 to the playground. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegations of improper staff-to-child ratio or staff allowing children to hit each other because interviewed staff denied this, and attendance records showed proper staff-to-child ratio being followed. |
| Nov 17, 2023 | OCCL Standards Complaint: No Evidence to Substantiate | The Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint on November 6, 2023, regarding staff working alone with children without a comprehensive background check. An investigation was conducted on November 8, 2023. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because Staff #1 was fingerprinted for the center and received provisional eligibility to be present. According to attendance records, Staff #1 was not present before becoming provisionally eligible and was not alone with children |
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?
- No facility injuries reported. No facility deaths reported.
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Kind Kids Early Learning Center This child care provider | Not given |
| Miracles of Life Child Care | Not given |
| Dover’s Childrens Village Too | Not given |
| Greater Dover Boys and Girls Club | Not given |
| Mattie Rena Duffie | Not given |
| Lakeisheia Booker | Not given |
| Tyra Ceo | Not given |
| De Colores Home Learning Center | Not given |
| Tilithia Allen | Not given |
| Janet M. Denton | Not given |
| Rivers of Learning Academy, LLC | Not given |
| Little Kid’s Swagg Learning Center, LLC Too | Not given |
| Sunshine Home Childcare, LLC | 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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