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Brightpath Dover

A licensed child care center in Dover, Delaware 19904

645 W North St, Dover, Delaware 19904. (302) 730-4730.

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The short answer

Record last released by Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing on Nov 1, 2026.

The last 24 months 31 violations in 4 months of the last 36. Last cited Jun 2026. Every month

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 Jun 16, 2026; Delaware doesn’t list visits that found nothing.

31 violations cited in the last three years.

Source:

Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing, Child Care Licensing Compliance Review Information. Released Nov 1, 2026. Updated daily.

When those violations happened

31 violations in 4 months of the last 36. Last cited Jun 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 2, 2026.

31 violations by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most
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 1, 2026. Updated daily.

Jun 16, 2026: unannounced Full Compliance Review11 violations

  • Personnel Files

    “Ensure staff files are complete. Seven staff need administration of medication training. Three staff need PD Plan. Six staff need annual review of safe sleep. Five staff need OCCL’s health and safety training. Five staff need application/ resume on file. Six staff need job descriptions. Ten staff need references. Two staff need employee declaration and drug/alcohol statement. Two staff need adult abuse registry check. Ten staff need health appraisals. Six staff need TB screening results. Five staff need release of employment. Eight staff need service letters with two documented attempts.”

    Rule 30U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Sep 21, 2026.

  • Staff Attendance

    “Ensure staff accurately document attendance in each room with the exact arrival and departure time.”

    Rule 36U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Jun 17, 2026.

  • Parents Right to Know

    “Ensure parents-right-to-know log is completed for new and touring families.”

    Rule 38U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Jul 21, 2026.

  • Child Files

    “Ensure child files are complete. Two children need immunizations. One child needs blood lead screening results. Four children need mat permissions. One child needs updated MAR. Thirteen children need development plans.”

    Rule 40U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Aug 18, 2026.

  • Children’s Attendance

    “Ensure children’s exact arrival and departure times in each classroom is accurately documented.”

    Rule 43U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Jun 17, 2026.

  • Indoor Space

    “Ensure trash can has a lid.”

    Rule 49U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Jun 22, 2026.

  • Kitchen and Food Preparation

    “Ensure classroom fridge has a thermometer. Ensure food is not stored on the floor in the kitchen.”

    Rule 50U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Jun 22, 2026.

  • Toilet Facilities

    “Ensure vents in the bathrooms are clean and working.”

    Rule 51U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Jun 22, 2026.

  • Diapering and Soiled Clothing

    “Ensure staff is following proper diapering procedures and disinfecting the changing table after each change.”

    Rule 61U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Jul 21, 2026.

  • Administration of Medication

    “Ensure multiple medications are listed on listed on separate MARs. Four children need updated MARs.”

    Rule 63U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Jul 21, 2026.

  • First Aid Kits

    “Ensure first aid kit is complete. Kit was missing tweezers.”

    Rule 65U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Jun 22, 2026.

Jun 9, 2025: unannounced Full Compliance Review6 violations

  • Personnel Files

    “Ensure staff files are complete. One staff needs a PD plan. Two staff need OCCL’s Health and Safety training. Three staff need health appraisal on OCCL’s form. Ten staff need documentation showing two requests for service letters. One staff needs annual review of safe sleep, review of child abuse and neglect, orientation, health and safety for child care professionals, application/resume/personal data sheet, 2 references, employee declaration, drug and alcohol statement, adult abuse registry check results, Release of employment, and service letter attempts.”

    Rule 30U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Aug 22, 2025.

  • Child Files

    “Ensure child files are complete. One child needs health appraisal with immunizations, Four children need blood lead screening results. One child needs MAR with meds on site. Thirteen children need MARs. One child needs infant feeding schedule.”

    Rule 40U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Aug 22, 2025.

  • Indoor Space

    “Ensure all classrooms have a covered trash can. School age classroom needs a lid for the trash can.”

    Rule 49U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Jun 9, 2025.

  • Outdoor Area

    “Ensure fall zones have enough material and extends at lease six feet in all directions of the equipment. Playground has several areas around the equipment lacking in material.”

    Rule 53U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Jul 15, 2025.

  • Equipment

    “Ensure classrooms have enough materials for children to use. One classroom needs age appropriate books, and manipulatives. One classroom needs blocks, manipulatives, and musical instruments. Two classrooms need musical instruments. One classroom needs blocks and musical instruments.”

    Rule 57U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Jun 13, 2025.

  • First Aid Kits

    “Ensure first aid kits are complete. Center kit is needed and needs to include bandaids, bandage tape, eye patch, finger splints, first aide guide, gauze pads, gloves, instant cold packs, pen and note pad, plastic bags, roll gauze, safety pins, scissors, thermometer, triangular bandage, tweezers. Travel kit is missing bandage tape, eye patch, finger splints, instant cold pack, pen and note pad, plastic bags, thermometer, tweezers, water, liquid soap, emergency numbers, and poison control number.”

    Rule 65U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Jun 25, 2025.

Jun 6, 2024: unannounced Full Compliance Review12 violations

  • Personnel Files

    “Ensure staff files are complete. Three staff need Annual Review of Safe Sleep. Four staff need Annual Review of Abuse and Neglect. One staff needs orientation. Two staff need job descriptions. Nine staff need references. Three staff need letters of eligibility on file. Seven staff need health appraisals with TB. Five staff need release of employment. Four staff need service letters.”

    Rule 30U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Sep 19, 2024.

  • Staff Attendance

    The inspectors’ words, 99 words

    “Ensure ratios are maintained. Specialist observed rm 110 attendance stated one staff in the room 8-8:45 am with nine children the last child was signed in at 8:55 am. This was corrected when a second staff signed in at 9:05 am. At approximately 10:30 am, Specialist exited the building to the outdoor play area. Classroom 114 was in the play area with 1 staff and 14 children. At 10:32, a second staff member entered the outdoor play area with a broom and began sweeping in front of the door. This was discussed with administration who addressed it with staff.”

    Rule 36U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Jun 6, 2024.

  • Child Files

    “Ensure child files are complete. Three children need date of enrollment. Two children need hour/days attending. One child needs emergency card information. Six children need health appraisals with immunizations. Five children need blood lead screening results. Three children need parents right to know on file. Three children need screen time permission. 18 children need development plans. Three children need transportation permissions. Three children need infant feeding statements updated. Two children need mat permission.”

    Rule 40U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Jul 3, 2024.

  • Hazardous Materials

    “Ensure cleaners are labeled with contents and stored out of reach of children.”

    Rule 45U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Jun 6, 2024.

  • Indoor Space

    “Ensure floors, walls, tables and carpets are in good repair and clean. Several classrooms are in need of a deep cleaning.”

    Rule 49U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Jun 24, 2024.

  • Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments

    “Ensure cots and sleeping equipment are not touching. Classroom 107 had cots stacked and items touching. This was corrected at visit.”

    Rule 56U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Jun 6, 2024.

  • Equipment

    “Ensure classrooms have enough science and music equipment. Classrooms 112 and 113 need additional supplies for music and science.”

    Rule 57U.

  • Sanitation

    “Ensure surfaces in the classrooms are receiving a daily cleaning after use.”

    Rule 58U.

  • Administration of Medication

    “Ensure medication administration records are written, completely fill out and dated when signed. Classroom 109 had photocopied med logs and were adding the date or using white out and rewriting the date.”

    Rule 63U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Jun 11, 2024.

  • Lesson Plans

    “Ensure lesson plans are current, age appropriate and posted. Classrooms 109,115, and 112 need updated plans posted.”

    Rule 74U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Jul 15, 2024.

  • Activity Schedule

    “Ensure a schedule is posted. Classroom 112 and the School Age room need schedules posted.”

    Rule 76U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Jul 15, 2024.

  • Infant and Toddler Care

    “Ensure hazards are not available or in use. Classroom 112 had latex balloons and disinfecting wipes in reach of the children. Ensure sleep checks are documented. One child did not have a nap or sleep check documented.”

    Rule 77U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Jun 24, 2024.

Feb 16, 2024: unannounced2 violations

  • Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision

    “Ensure staff to child ratios and group sizes are maintained at all times. Upon review of attendance records, on January 17, 2024 there were up to ten children with one staff member from 2:36 pm until 3pm and then again at 3:55pm until 3:58 pm. The ratio for the room is 1:8 or 2:16.”

    Rule 27U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Feb 16, 2024.

  • Children’s Attendance

    “Ensure that exact arrival and departure times for each child is recorded properly in the classroom. One child was recorded on January 16, 2024 as arriving at 9:37 am and leaving the classroom at 9:30 am. This was discussed and corrected at the visit.”

    Rule 43U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Feb 16, 2024.

All 4 visits on record
Visits on record
DateVisitWhat the record says
Jun 16, 2026Unannounced Full Compliance Review11 violations cited
Jun 9, 2025Unannounced Full Compliance Review6 violations cited
Jun 6, 2024Unannounced Full Compliance Review12 violations cited
Feb 16, 2024Unannounced2 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).
  • Licence number 1501631.
  • Capacity: 135 children.
Source:

Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing, Licensed Child Care Providers and Facilities. Released Nov 1, 2026. Updated daily.

Has Delaware acted against it?

  • 48 complaint investigations in the last three years. Results, in Delaware’s words: No Evidence to Substantiate (21), Substantiated (21), No Evidence to Substantiate with Concern (4), Unsubstantiated (1), Unsubstantiated with Concern (1). 1 more has no usable completion date.
Source:

Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing, Child Care Licensing Complaint Reviews and Licensed Child Care Providers and Facilities. Released Nov 1, 2026. Updated daily.

On record, newest first
DateWhatDetail
Oct 29, 2026OCCL Standards Complaint: No Evidence to SubstantiateThe Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on September 2, 2026, regarding the food service policy and lack of handwashing. An investigation was conducted on September 10, 2026. There is no evidence to substantiate for not following the food service policy because according to the Administrator, parents provide alternatives for milk, gluten- free items and meat substitutes. There is no evidence to substantiate lack of handwashing because staff stated they wash hands and wipe faces before/after meals and as needed throughout the day.
Oct 14, 2026IA Investigation: Unsubstantiated with ConcernDelaware gives no summary.
Sep 30, 2026OCCL Standards Complaint: No Evidence to SubstantiateThe Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on September 3, 2026, regarding not following food service policy. An investigation was completed on September 10, 2026. There is no evidence to substantiate not following food service policy because the center provided substitute food when a child could not consume what was being served. It was also noted the center uses a vegetarian substitute when a product contains pork.
Sep 30, 2026OCCL Standards Complaint: No Evidence to SubstantiateThe Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on September 9, 2026, regarding not following diapering procedures. An investigation was conducted on September 10, 2026. There is no evidence to substantiate not following diapering procedures because staff stated they use a mat on the floor to change older children when needed.
Sep 2, 2026OCCL Standards Complaint: No Evidence to Substantiate with ConcernThe Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding mixing of ages, improper staff to child ratio, lack of supervision and outdoor time requirements. An investigation was conducted on August 12, 2026. There is no evidence to substantiate mixing of ages because staff stated they have three different rooms to close, infants/one-year olds, two-year olds and preschool. There is no evidence to substantiate improper staff-to-child ratio because according to attendance records, the classroom was following proper staff-to-child ratio on August 5, 2026, and August 6, 2026. There is no evidence to substantiate lack of supervision because staff were actively engaged with children at the time of the visit. There is no evidence to substantiate outdoor time requirements because staff stated there is a set schedule for outside, temperature guidelines and advisories are followed, and staff supply water when outside. A concern noted was the middle room, measured for 11 children, was over room capacity with 14 children on August 12, 2026.
Aug 12, 2026OCCL Standards Complaint: No Evidence to SubstantiateThe Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on July 28, 2026, regarding lack of notification of a contagious disease and improper sharing of napping equipment. An investigation was conducted on July 29, 2026. There is no evidence to substantiate lack of notification of a contagious disease because staff stated families are notified through the center s app and LS #1 reviewed such notifications. There is no evidence to substantiate improper sharing of nap equipment because staff stated cribs are cleaned, sanitized, and sheets are changed before sharing.
Jul 23, 2026OCCL Standards Complaint: No Evidence to SubstantiateThe Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on July 13, 2026, regarding not notifying parents when their child has been exposed to a contagious disease and staff-to-child ratio. An investigation was conducted on July 14, 2026. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because the attendance records were in compliance with regulations and the center provided copies of notifications sent through the BrightWheel app.
Jul 22, 2026OCCL Standards Complaint: No Evidence to SubstantiateThe Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on June 23, 2026, regarding not having water outside, lack of supervision, and having too many children outside on the playground. An investigation was conducted on June 26, 2026. There is no evidence to substantiate not having water outside because staff stated they have children bring their water bottles and supply water while on the playground. There is no evidence to substantiate lack of supervision on the playground because staff stated they walk around and monitor as children play. There is no evidence to substantiate too many children on the playground because staff stated a schedule is followed, children stay to their assigned playground, and they maintain each playground s capacity.
Jul 8, 2026OCCL Standards Complaint: No Evidence to SubstantiateThe Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on June 12, 2026, regarding infant feeding. An investigation was completed on June 16, 2026. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because staff stated formula is not shared between children and will use center provided formula if a family forgets to bring formula from home.
Jul 8, 2026OCCL Standards Complaint: No Evidence to SubstantiateThe Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on June 16, 2026, regarding using an unapproved outdoor area without fencing. An investigation was conducted on June 16, 2026. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because staff stated they were taking the children for a walk and were not playing in the area.
Jul 7, 2026OCCL Standards Complaint: No Evidence to Substantiate with ConcernThe Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on June 10, 2026, regarding diapering, infant feeding, staff-to-child ratio, exceeding maximum group size, not meeting the children s needs and accident injury procedures. An investigation was conducted on June 16, 2026. There is no evidence to substantiate diapering non-compliance because according to staff and daily reports, children are being checked frequently and changed every two hours and as needed. There is no evidence to substantiate infant feeding because according to staff and daily reports, children are being fed according to their feeding schedule. There is no evidence to substantiate improper staff-to-child ratio or exceeding maximum group size because according to attendance records, proper ratio and group size were being maintained. There is no evidence to substantiate not meeting the children s needs because staff stated they tend to each child and were observed interacting with the children. There is no evidence to substantiate not following accident injury procedures because staff stated they fill out the reports and notify parents when they are aware of accidents happening. A concern noted was according to attendance records on May 28, 2026, a staff member was signed into Infant 1 on the app, but not on the classroom attendance record. Another concern noted was according to the attendance records on June 2, 2026, an infant was signed into Infant 1 from 7:57 am until 12:37 pm, and from 12:37 pm until 3:19 pm, while also being signed into Infant 2 from 12:40 pm until 2:59 pm, and from 3:01 pm until 5:27 pm.
Jun 2, 2026OCCL Standards Complaint: No Evidence to SubstantiateThe Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on May 19, 2026, regarding exceeding room capacity. An investigation was conducted on May 26, 2026. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because Administrator #1 stated the classroom capacity is 11 children, and they do not exceed the capacity. Transition records confirmed this.
Jun 2, 2026OCCL Standards Complaint: No Evidence to SubstantiateThe Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on May 22, 2026, regarding notification of exposure to a contagious disease. An investigation was conducted on May 26, 2026. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because Administrator #1 stated they notify parents when aware of a contagious disease and provided a BrightWheel message to parents.
May 28, 2026OCCL Standards Complaint: No Evidence to SubstantiateThe Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on December 20, 2025, regarding lack of supervision. OCCL s investigation of regulatory non-compliance began after the clearance from other agencies was received. An investigation was conducted on May 12, 2026. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegation of lack of supervision, because according to the staff interviewed and video footage reviewed by the administrator near the time of the incident, Child #1 fell several times throughout the day, continued to walk, and did not cry or appear to be hurt.
May 20, 2026OCCL Standards Complaint: SubstantiatedOCCL s investigation of regulatory non-compliance began after clearance from other agencies was received. The Office of Childcare Licensing (OCCL) received a self-reported complaint on April 2, 2026, regarding lack of positive behavior supports. An investigation began on April 10, 2026, and concluded on April 15, 2026. This complaint is substantiated for lack of positive behavior supports because Staff #1 grabbed a child by the arm and used force to make them sit with the group. Staff #1 was placed on administrative leave by the facility on March 30, 2026, and was then terminated from employment on April 7, 2026.
Apr 1, 2026OCCL Standards Complaint: SubstantiatedThe Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on March 10, 2026, regarding staff doing personal activities, not following the schedule, improper staff-to-child ratio and lack of cleanliness. An investigation was conducted on March 11, 2026. This complaint is substantiated for improper staff-to-child ratio because according to the attendance records, on March 5, 2026, the opening classroom was over staff-to-child ratio with up to eleven children, one of which was an infant, and two staff members from 7:33 am and 7:37 am. On March 9, 2026, the Toddler 3 classroom was over staff-to-child ratio with nine children and one staff member from 1:30 pm until 3:35 pm. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegation of staff doing personal activities because the staff stated they supervise and interact with the children and save phone use for break time. There is no evidence to substantiate not following a schedule because staff stated they follow their daily schedule. There is no evidence to substantiate lack of cleanliness because staff stated the center is cleaned throughout the day and rooms were clean at the time of the investigation. A concern noted was according to attendance records in the Toddler 4 classroom one child was not signed out on March 9, 2026.
Apr 1, 2026OCCL Standards Complaint: SubstantiatedThe Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on March 16, 2026, regarding improper release of children, lack of supervision, and lack of positive behavior supports. An investigation was conducted on March 18, 2026. This complaint is substantiated for improper release of children because staff stated they did not check or copy the identification of Person #1 when they picked up from the center. There is no evidence to substantiate lack of supervision because staff stated they supervise and redirect children as needed. There is no evidence to substantiate lack of positive behavior supports because staff stated they have never used the phrase, If they fall, they fall and use positive behavior techniques.
Mar 20, 2026OCCL Standards Complaint: No Evidence to SubstantiateThe Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on February 20, 2026, regarding lack of positive behavior supports and not following the suspension policy in the handbook. An investigation was conducted on March 4, 2026. There is no evidence to substantiate the lack of positive behavior supports because Administrator stated staff use a combination of redirection and time outs to manage behavior. There is no evidence to substantiate not following the suspension policy in the handbook because it states a child can be sent home for biting at the discretion of the Administrator and dismissed at any time, with or without cause.
Jan 7, 2026OCCL Standards Complaint: SubstantiatedThe Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on December 5, 2025, regarding lack of supervision and infant feeding. An investigation was conducted on December 10, 2025. This complaint is substantiated for infant feeding because staff stated sometimes they lay infants on the floor to have their bottle. There is no evidence to substantiate lack of supervision because staff stated they supervise the children and at the visit active supervision was observed.
Nov 21, 2025OCCL Standards Complaint: No Evidence to SubstantiateThe Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on October 30, 2025, regarding cell phone usage and not providing a quiet activity for children who have rested or slept for 30 minutes. An investigation was conducted on November 5, 2025. There is no evidence to substantiate cell phone usage because staff denied using cell phones for personal reasons during naptime. There is no evidence to substantiate not providing a quiet activity for children who have rested or slept for 30 minutes because staff stated they give quiet activities to children who are not sleeping after 30 minutes. During the visit it was naptime, and the licensing specialist observed staff settling children or working on lesson plans.
Nov 21, 2025OCCL Standards Complaint: SubstantiatedThe Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on October 29, 2025, regarding accident/ injury procedures. An investigation was conducted on November 5, 2025. This complaint is substantiated because staff stated they had started an accident/ injury report but never completed it to give to the parent.
Nov 4, 2025OCCL Standards Complaint: SubstantiatedThe Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on October 3, 2025, regarding improper staff-to-child ratio. An investigation was conducted on October 7, 2025. This complaint is substantiated because according to attendance records reviewed, classroom 112 did not follow proper staff-to-child ratio. A concern noted was staff attendance was not complete, because there were three days, a staff member did not sign out of the classroom.
Sep 17, 2025OCCL Standards Complaint: SubstantiatedThe Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on September 2, 2025, regarding improper staff-to-child ratio. An investigation was conducted on September 3, 2025. This complaint is substantiated because according to attendance records, there were up to eight one-year-olds with one staff member from 7:07 am until 7:17 am.
Sep 9, 2025OCCL Standards Complaint: No Evidence to SubstantiateThe Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding not keeping the center clean and lack of sanitation. An investigation was conducted on August 21, 2025. There is no evidence to substantiate not keeping the center clean because staff interviewed stated they clean daily and have a cleaning service deep clean three days a week. Also, the center smelled and looked clean at the time of the visit. There is no evidence to substantiate lack of sanitation because staff stated they sanitize toys, tables, and cots daily.
Aug 18, 2025OCCL Standards Complaint: SubstantiatedThe Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on July 15, 2025, regarding exceeding staff-to-child ratios, mixing age groups, lack of supervision, and not having outdoor schedules. An investigation was conducted on July 23, 2025. This complaint is substantiated for exceeding staff-to-child ratios because according to attendance records, room 115 was over ratio with up to 13 children with one staff member from 8:47 am until 9:00 am. This complaint is substantiated for lack of supervision because according to staff, they sit and chat while on the playground instead of walking around and supervising the children. There is no evidence to substantiate the mixing of age groups because when classrooms combined, there were only six school-age children present. There is no evidence to substantiate not having outdoor schedules because staff stated they go out at different times and those times are listed on their classroom schedules. Based on attendance records, a concern noted was room 113 had one staff not signed out, and no staff signed in from 1:58 pm until 2:58 pm and again from 4:30 pm until 5:10 pm.
Aug 18, 2025OCCL Standards Complaint: SubstantiatedThe Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on July 31, 2025, regarding using an unapproved outdoor space without fencing and going outside when there is a weather advisory. An investigation was conducted on August 4, 2025. This complaint is substantiated for using an unapproved outdoor space without fencing because staff stated they use the back sidewalk with the children, which is not an approved space and is not fenced. There is no evidence to substantiate going outside during a weather advisory because staff stated they followed the guidelines and stayed indoors due to heat.
Aug 15, 2025IA Investigation: UnsubstantiatedDelaware gives no summary.
Jun 11, 2025OCCL Standards Complaint: No Evidence to SubstantiateThe Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on May 15, 2025, regarding improper sleeping arrangements and not maintaining a safe environment. An investigation was conducted on June 3, 2025. There is no evidence to substantiate improper sleeping arrangements because staff stated they were unaware of any issues and children who cannot walk sleep in cots. There is no evidence to substantiate unsafe environment because staff stated the furniture is only stacked to provide room at naptime to make more room for the cots and the licensing specialist observed the furniture that was stacked did not create a safety concern.
Jun 11, 2025OCCL Standards Complaint: SubstantiatedOCCL s investigation of regulatory non-compliance began after clearance from other agencies was received. The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on May 9, 2025, regarding improper discipline. An investigation was conducted on June 3, 2025. This complaint is substantiated because video footage that Staff #1 recorded showed Staff #2 shoving a child onto a cot. The center also self-report this incident to OCCL and the Report Line. Staff #2 was suspended immediately and as of May 14, 2025, both Staff #1 and Staff #2 were terminated from employment with the center.
Feb 24, 2025OCCL Standards Complaint: No Evidence to SubstantiateOCCL s investigation of regulatory non-compliance began after clearance from other agencies was received. On February 11, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding improper discipline, lack of supervision, accident/ injury reports, cleanliness, and diaper changing/soiled clothing. An investigation was conducted on February 17, 2025. There is no evidence to substantiate improper discipline, lack of supervision, or accident/ injury reports because staff stated the injury did not happen at the center, and all staff were engaged with children during the visit. There is no evidence to substantiate lack of cleanliness because the classroom was clean at the visit. There is no evidence to substantiate diaper changing and soiled clothing because staff stated they follow proper diapering procedures and change children when needed.
Feb 24, 2025OCCL Standards Complaint: SubstantiatedOn February 14, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding infant feeding, cell phone usage, lack of interactions with children, and mixing infants with older children while waiting for the bus. An investigation was conducted on February 17, 2025. This complaint is substantiated for infant feeding because a staff member stated they put an infant in the crib with a bottle. There is no evidence to substantiate cell phone usage because staff stated phones and tablet are used to take pictures to post in the Hi Momma app. There is no evidence to substantiate a lack of interactions with children because staff were observed interacting with children and following their schedule. There is no evidence to substantiate mixing infants with older children because staff denied taking infants outside to wait for the bus.
Jan 22, 2025OCCL Standards Complaint: No Evidence to SubstantiateThe Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on December 30, 2024, regarding diaper changing procedures, screen time requirements, not keeping the classroom clean, and not having toys available to the children. An investigation was conducted on January 8, 2025. There is no evidence to substantiate not following diaper procedures because staff stated they use the changing table for diaper changes. There is no evidence to substantiate screen time requirements because staff stated the children are limited to thirty minutes while at the center. There is no evidence to substantiate not keeping the classroom clean because the classroom was being cleaned at the time of the visit and observation did not reveal an unclean environment. There is no evidence to substantiate not having toys available for children because there were toys available in the classroom.
Nov 25, 2024OCCL Standards Complaint: SubstantiatedThe Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding improper staff-to-child ratio and unsafe indoor space due to construction. An investigation was conducted on November 12, 2024. This complaint is substantiated for improper staff-to-child ratio because according to attendance records there was one staff member with up to 12 three-year-olds in a classroom from 8:27 am until 8:43 am. There is no evidence to substantiate the indoor space being unsafe because there were no visible hazards at the time of the visit and the center has a plan in place to keep the children safe during renovations.
Oct 18, 2024OCCL Standards Complaint: SubstantiatedOCCL s investigation of regulatory non-compliance began after clearance from other agencies was received. On September 9, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding improper discipline and lack of supervision. An investigation was conducted on September 19, 2024. This complaint is substantiated for lack of supervision because Child #1 received facial scratches that Staff #1 was not sure how Child #1 received them, but assumed they were self-inflicted during naptime. This complaint is substantiated for improper discipline because staff stated they have witnessed children being yelled at and handled roughly by Staff #1. A concern noted was the accident report was dated September 10, 2024, but the injury occurred on September 6, 2024. Also, the parent was not immediately notified of an injury to the face.
Oct 7, 2024OCCL Standards Complaint: No Evidence to SubstantiateThe Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on September 10, 2024, regarding not following diapering procedures and improper staff-to-child ratio. An investigation was conducted on September 19, 2024. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because staff stated children are not changed on the floor, they use the provided mat. Also, the three-year-old classroom has a changing area with a clean, washable non-porous surface. Attendance records for September 9, 2024, showed all classrooms were following proper staff-to-child ratio.
Aug 12, 2024OCCL Standards Complaint: No Evidence to SubstantiateThe Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on July 13, 2024, regarding not following the posted schedule and daily outdoor play. An investigation was conducted on July 22, 2024. There is no evidence to substantiate not following the posted schedule because the staff stated they only allow the children to sleep for two hours, and at the time of the visit, the children were observed waking at their scheduled time. There is no evidence to substantiate daily outdoor play because the staff stated they check the weather daily for the heat index and advisories and take water with them outside.
Jul 3, 2024OCCL Standards Complaint: SubstantiatedOn June 13, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding diaper changing procedures and not following handwashing procedures. An investigation was conducted on June 26, 2024. This complaint is substantiated for not following proper diapering procedures because the older classrooms do not have a non-porous, wipeable surface for changing diapers/pull ups. This complaint is substantiated for not following proper handwashing procedures because staff stated while they change gloves in between each diaper change, they only wash their hands at the very end.
Jun 21, 2024OCCL Standards Complaint: No Evidence to SubstantiateOn May 29, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint regarding nap time staff-to-child ratio and not following their daily schedule. An investigation was conducted on June 6, 2024. There is no evidence to substantiate for improper nap time staff-to-child ratio because according to staff in the classroom, at least half of the children were asleep before breaks were taken. There is no evidence to substantiate not following their daily schedule because according to the administrator, nap time is dependent on how smoothly the classroom is running and how tired the children are.
Jun 21, 2024OCCL Standards Complaint: No Evidence to SubstantiateOn May 31, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint regarding improper staff-to-child ratio. An investigation was conducted on June 6, 2024. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because according to attendance records from May 30, 2024, the center followed proper staff-to-child ratios.
Jun 12, 2024OCCL Standards Complaint: No Evidence to Substantiate with ConcernOn May 21, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint regarding improper staff-to-child ratio and exceeding room capacity. An investigation was conducted on May 29, 2024. There is no evidence to substantiate the complaint because according to attendance records all classrooms were following proper staff-to-child ratio and room capacity. A concern noted was according to attendance records, there were five children not signed out in room 115 and one staff member was signed in at 12:53 pm but not signed out in room 112.
May 29, 2024OCCL Standards Complaint: SubstantiatedThe Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding children not having age-appropriate rest equipment. An investigation was conducted on May 10, 2024. This complaint is substantiated because two children who could not walk were sleeping on cots instead of in a crib or pack-n-play. A concern noted was nap equipment in several classrooms was too close together.
May 29, 2024OCCL Standards Complaint: SubstantiatedThe Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding improper discipline. An investigation was conducted on May 10, 2024. This complaint was substantiated because a staff member stated the Administrator spoke to a child in an elevated voice that she would be uncomfortable with if it were her child. A concern noted was staff stated the child was held to calm down and upon review of the child s file, there was no documentation of him being held.
May 29, 2024OCCL Standards Complaint: SubstantiatedThe Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding improper staff-to-child ratio and exceeding maximum group size. An investigation was conducted on May 10, 2024. This complaint is substantiated because both the infant and one-year-old classrooms were over ratio and maximum group size on April 29, 2024, and the infant room was over ratio and maximum group size on May 3, 2024, for short periods of time. A concern noted during the visit was the Scholars One classroom had 13 children signed in but there were only 12 children present
May 17, 2024OCCL Standards Complaint: SubstantiatedThe Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint regarding improper staff-to-child ratio, unqualified staff alone with children, inaccurate attendance records, not providing truthful information, and exceeding room capacity. An investigation was conducted on April 24, 2024. This complaint is substantiated for improper staff-to-child ratio and unqualified staff alone with children because attendance records were reviewed for five days and they showed unqualified staff were alone with children, staff-to-child ratio was not being followed, and maximum group size was exceeded. This complaint is substantiated for inaccurate attendance records because according to attendance records, staff and children were not being properly signed in or out of the classroom four out of five days, and there were several discrepancies with times being written over. This complaint is substantiated for not providing truthful information because according to attendance records, one staff member was signed into a classroom but during the investigation the staff stated they were never in that classroom. This complaint is substantiated for exceeding room capacity because according to attendance records, two classroom exceeded the measured room capacity on April 16, 2024. Non-Compliance Cited: Reg #27: Ensure unqualified staff are not left alone with children. During the visit on April 24, 2024, there were two unqualified staff alone with 12 children in the one-year-old classroom. According to attendance records from April 15, 2024, to April 18, 2024, the one-year-old classroom (room 107) had unqualified staff (aides and volunteers) alone with children on April 15, 2024, April 16, 2024, April 17, 2024, April 18, 2024, and April 19, 2024. The older one-year-old room (room 109) had unqualified staff alone with children on April 16, 2024, April 17, 2024, April 18, 2024, and April 19, 2024. The two-year-old room (room 108) had unqualified staff alone with children on April 18, 2024. En sure staff-to-child ratio is maintained at all times. During the visit, attendance records showed two classrooms were over ratio that morning. Staff #10 had up to 19 children from 7:52 am until 8:12 am, and Staff #13 had up to 11 children from 9:00 am until 9:10 am. According to attendance records from April 15, 2024, to April 18, 2024, the one-year-old room (room 107) was over ratio on April 15, 2024, and April 16, 2024. The older one-year-old room (room 109) was over ratio on April 16, 2024. The older two-year-old room (room 110) was over ratio on April 15, 2024, and April 16, 2024. The three-year-old room (room 113) was over ratio on April 18, 2024, and April 19, 2024. The three-year-old room (room 114) was over ratio on April 15, 2024, and April 17, 2024. The older four-year-old room (room 106) was over ratio on April 15, 2024. The four-year-old room (room 115) was over ratio on April 16, 2024, and April 17, 2024. Ensure maximum group size requirements are always followed. The one-year-old classroom (room 107) was over maximum group size on April 15, 2024, and April 16, 2024. The older one-year-old room (room 109) was over maximum group size on April 16, 2024. Reg #36: Ensure daily accurate documentation of each staff member s exact hours worked in each classroom is documented at the time of arrival and departure. The one-year-old classroom (room 107) had one staff not signed out on April 16, 2024. The older one-year-old room (room 109) had staff not signed out on April 17, 2024, and April 18, 2024. The older two-year-old room (room 110) had staff not signed out on April 19, 2024. There were four days where staff sign in or out times were written over. Reg #43: Ensure daily accurate documentation of each child s exact hours of arrival and departure in each classroom. The older one-year-old classroom (room 109) had a child not signed in but was signed out. There were two days where children s sign in or out times were written over. Reg #28: Ensure a ll information submitted to the Office of Child Care Licensing is truthful. It is noted on April 18, 2024, a staff member was signed into a classroom but during the investigation, OCCL was informed they were never in the room. Reg #49: Ensure the measured room capacity is maintained. On April 16, 2024, Room 107 and Room 115 were over the maximum capacity. On April 24, 2024, Staff #10 had 19 children, which is over the room capacity.
May 3, 2024OCCL Standards Complaint: No Evidence to Substantiate with ConcernThe Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on April 12, 2024, regarding unqualified staff alone with children, infant feeding, staff communication, and staff attendance. An investigation was conducted on April 15, 2024. There is no evidence to substantiate unqualified staff being left alone with the children because they were never seen alone in the classrooms with children, and attendance records reviewed showed they were never alone. There is no evidence to substantiate a lack of staff communication because according to staff there is a system in place to inform each other of the needs of the children in care during transition times. There is no evidence to substantiate improper staff attendance because Ms. Cannon denied altering the attendance records and the licensing specialist could not validate the altering. There is no evidence to substantiate improper infant feeding because Ms. Cannon denied the allegation and stated she fed the child the bottle that was left with the child s name on it. A concern noted was infant feedings were not properly documented. Ensure a written record of each infant s food intake is accurate and shared with the parent or guardian daily. On April 11, 2024, Ms. Cannon stated she fed a bottle to an infant, but this feeding was not documented. The last feeding documented was before Ms. Cannon enter the infant room.
Apr 5, 2024OCCL Standards Complaint: SubstantiatedThe Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on March 15, 2023, regarding improper staff-to-child ratio and inaccurate attendance records. An investigation was conducted on March 21, 2024. This complaint was substantiated for improper staff-to-child ratio because according to the attendance records from March 14, 2024, there were two staff members in the opening classroom, with up to 13 children from 6:48 am to 7:15 am, the youngest being an infant. In the two-year-old room, there was one staff alone with nine children from 7:43 am until 7:45 am and one staff with up to 10 children from 8:45 until 9:05 am. This complaint is substantiated for inaccurate attendance records because there were two children signed in at 6:54 am and 6:55 am but signed out of the room at 6:45 am. In the preschool room, there was one child signed in at 6:56 am but signed out of the opening room at 6:45am. A concern noted was unqualified staff were being left alone with children. Non-Compliance Cited: Reg #27: Ensure proper staff-to-child ratio and maximum group size are maintained at all times. According to attendance records, the opening classroom was over staff-to-child ratio and maximum group size on March 14, 2024, with two staff members and up to 13 children, the youngest being an infant, from 6:48 am until 7:15 am. The two-year-old room was over the staff-to-child ratio with one staff member and nine children from 7:43 am until 7:45 am and from 8:45 am until 9:05 am with 10 children. Ensure unqualified staff are not alone with children. The preschool room had unqualified staff, an aide, with 13 children from 1:30 pm until 2:32 pm. The one-year-old room had two unqualified staff (aides), left alone with six children from 7:18 am until 8:50 am, 10:32 am until 1:24 pm and from 3:03 pm until 4:15pm. Reg #43: Ensure child attendance is documented with the exact arrival and departure times. On March 14, 2024, the opening classroom had two children sign ed in at 6:54 am and 6:55 am and signed out at 6:45 am. The preschool classroom had one child signed in at 6:56 am but was signed out of the opening classroom at 6:45 am.
Jan 31, 2024OCCL Standards Complaint: SubstantiatedThe Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on January 4, 2024, regarding not following proper sanitation requirements, adult health requirements, and improper staff-to-child ratio. An investigation was conducted on January 11, 2024. This complaint is substantiated for improper ratio because according to attendance records on December 22, 2023, 10 children were present in the older two s classroom with one staff member from 9:10 am to 9:15 am. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegations of not following proper sanitation requirements or adult health requirements because interviewed staff stated the classrooms are cleaned and sanitized and stated they felt they were able to take off when needed if they were sick.
Nov 15, 2023OCCL Standards Complaint: SubstantiatedThe Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint on October 10, 2023, regarding staff not using non-threatening tones and actions when speaking and interacting with others at the center and not following their termination policy. An investigation was conducted on October 16, 2023. This complaint is substantiated for staff communication because two staff stated Staff #1 and Parent #1 were yelling and arguing with each other during the fall party when children were present. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegation that the center did not follow their termination policy because the administrator and Staff #2 stated Parent #1 stated she was withdrawing her child from the center and the center agreed to the request. The administrator also stated if the child were not withdrawn, the center was going to terminate the contract after Parent #1’s threatening behavior while at the center.
IA Investigation: no result yetDelaware gives no summary.

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  • 2026: 2 facility injuries. No facility deaths reported.
  • 2025: 3 facility injuries. No facility deaths reported.
  • 2024: 2 facility injuries. No facility deaths reported.
  • 2023: 4 facility injuries. No facility deaths reported.
  • 2022: 1 facility injury. No facility deaths reported.
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Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing, Licensed Child Care Providers and Facilities. Released Nov 1, 2026. Updated daily.

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  • 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 1, 2026. Updated daily.

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Greater Dover Boys and Girls ClubNot given
Mattie Rena DuffieNot given
Lakeisheia BookerNot given
Tyra CeoNot given
De Colores Home Learning CenterNot given
Tilithia AllenNot given
Janet M. DentonNot given
Rivers of Learning Academy, LLCNot given
Little Kid’s Swagg Learning Center, LLC TooNot given
Sunshine Home Childcare, LLCNot given

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  • 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.

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