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Destined for Greatness Learning Center IV Inc.

A licensed child care center in Wilmington, Delaware 19809

1511 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington, Delaware 19809. (302) 380-3103.

Delaware’s own record, on data.delaware.gov

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The short answer

Record last released by Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing on Oct 23, 2026.

The last 24 months 17 violations in 3 months of the last 36. Last cited Mar 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?

3 visits with violations in the last three years, the latest on Mar 19, 2026; Delaware doesn’t list visits that found nothing.

17 violations cited in the last three years.

Source:

Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing, Child Care Licensing Compliance Review Information. Released Oct 23, 2026. Updated daily.

When those violations happened

17 violations in 3 months of the last 36. Last cited Mar 2026. The last 3 years, to Oct 24, 2026.

17 violations by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2023 NovDec
2024 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2025 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2026 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOct

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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 Oct 23, 2026. Updated daily.

Mar 19, 2026: unannounced Full Compliance Review12 violations
  • Staff Qualifications

    “Ensure the named administrator on file has the DEEDS Early Learning Specialized Training in School Aged Care.”

    Rule 24U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Mar 19, 2026.

  • Personnel Files

    “Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #2 needs CPR/First Aid and 2 additional professional development training hours.”

    Rule 30U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Mar 20, 2026.

  • Child Files

    “Ensure child files are complete. The following is needed. Child #2 and #9 need blood lead screening results.”

    Rule 40U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Apr 10, 2026.

  • Hazardous Materials

    “Ensure cleaners are in their correct and labeled bottles in the preschool classroom.”

    Rule 45U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Mar 23, 2026.

  • Indoor Space

    “Ensure child cubbies in the preschool classroom are labeled with the child’s name.”

    Rule 49U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Mar 23, 2026.

  • Outdoor Area

    “Ensure fall zones on the playground are maintained with an appropriate amount of mulch. Specifically under the stairs leading up the climber, under the slide landing, under the climbing dome, etc.”

    Rule 53U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Mar 23, 2026.

  • Equipment

    “Ensure all equipment/materials needed in the classroom are present in the preschool room. The following is needed: - Art materials (available for independent exploration) - Science materials (available for independent exploration) - Music (available for independent exploration)”

    Rule 57U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Mar 23, 2026.

  • Diapering and Soiled Clothing

    “Ensure diaper changing procedures are posted in the preschool classroom.”

    Rule 61U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Mar 23, 2026.

  • Emergency Planning

    “Ensure there is an adequate supply of emergency food and water on hand for 48 hours.”

    Rule 66U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Apr 10, 2026.

  • Transportation

    “Ensure all requirements are obtained in order to provide transportation services. The children that participate in transportation need permission on file. The car used for transportation needs to have the backseat floor area cleaned. A fire extinguisher needs to be obtained and in the car at all times.”

    Rule 67U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Apr 10, 2026.

  • Lesson Plans

    “Ensure current lesson plans are always posted in the preschool classroom. The plan posted had a February date.”

    Rule 74U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Mar 23, 2026.

  • License Renewal

    “Ensure renewal application is received by OCCL office 60 days prior to license expiration of 4/30/2026. The renewal application was received by OCCL on 3/18/2026.”

    Rule 8U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Mar 18, 2026.

Sep 10, 2025: unannounced Full Compliance Review2 violations
  • Personnel Files

    “Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs a completed orientation, OCCL Health and Safety Course, and Administration of Medication.”

    Rule 30U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Oct 1, 2025.

  • Feeding of Infants

    “Ensure Infant Feeding Schedules are updated monthly and signed by parent/guardian. Send updated forms to OCCL when obtained.”

    Rule 72U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Sep 18, 2025.

Jul 9, 2025: 60-Day Visit3 violations
  • Personnel Files

    “Ensure Staff Files are complete: -Staff #1 needs two documented attempts at obtaining a Service Letter. -Staff #2 needs one reference -Staff #3 needs CPR/First Aid, Adult Abuse Registry Check, and two documented attempts at obtaining a Service Letter.”

    Rule 30U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Jul 28, 2025.

  • Child Files

    “Ensure Child Files are complete. -Child #3 and need Transportation Permission -Child #4 needs Blood Lead Screening Results”

    Rule 40U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Jul 14, 2025.

  • First Aid Kits

    “Ensure a complete first aid kit is present in the facility. The center kit needs a thermometer”

    Rule 65U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Jul 9, 2025.

All 3 visits on record
Visits on record
DateVisitWhat the record says
Mar 19, 2026Unannounced Full Compliance Review12 violations cited
Sep 10, 2025Unannounced Full Compliance Review2 violations cited
Jul 9, 202560-Day Visit3 violations cited

Is it licensed?

  • Licensed Child Care Center.
  • Ages served, in Delaware’s words: 6 weeks through 12 years.
  • Licence number 1650198.
  • Capacity: 62 children.
Source:

Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing, Licensed Child Care Providers and Facilities. Released Oct 23, 2026. Updated daily.

Has Delaware acted against it?

  • 2 complaint investigations in the last three years. Results, in Delaware’s words: No Evidence to Substantiate (2).
Source:

Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing, Child Care Licensing Complaint Reviews and Licensed Child Care Providers and Facilities. Released Oct 23, 2026. Updated daily.

On record, newest first
DateWhatDetail
Jun 26, 2026OCCL Standards Complaint: No Evidence to SubstantiateOn June 15, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding concerns of a persistent urine odor within the facility and allegations the condition created a health concern. An investigation was conducted on June 22, 2026. Based on the investigation, there is no evidence to substantiate the complaint. Licensing Specialist (LS) #1 conducted a walkthrough of the facility and did not detect a urine odor in classrooms, hallways, bathrooms, common areas, diapering areas, or nap areas. LS #1 also did not observe conditions indicating improper sanitation practices or environmental factors commonly associated with persistent urine odors. Administrator #1 reported the program follows established cleaning and sanitation procedures, including daily sweeping, routine mopping, disinfecting of classroom surfaces, immediate cleaning of toileting accidents, and sanitation of diapering areas after each use. Administrator #1 also reported there were no known plumbing issues, sewage concerns, or increases in illness complaints that would suggest sanitation deficiencies within the facility.
Jun 26, 2026OCCL Standards Complaint: No Evidence to SubstantiateOn June 9, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding allegations of not using positive behavior supports, inappropriate physical handling of children, yelling at children, and inappropriate treatment of children with developmental disabilities. An investigation was conducted on June 22, 2026. Based on the investigation, there is no evidence to substantiate the allegations of improper discipline. Administrator #1 denied yelling aggressively at children, physically forcing children into chairs, or making inappropriate comments regarding children with disabilities. Staff #1 denied physically disciplining children and denied striking or smacking Child #1. Staff #2 denied yelling at children and reported Administrator #1 has a naturally loud voice but stated they had not observed Administrator #1 yelling at children or engaging in inappropriate discipline practices. Staff #2 also reported no concerns regarding Staff #1’s interactions with children. Regarding the allegation of inappropriate restraint of a child, Administrator #1 acknowledged a physical hold had been utilized during a prior incident involving a child exhibiting unsafe behavior. Administrator #1 reported the intervention occurred for safety reasons and involved a bear-hug hold while verbally supporting the child through the incident. No documentation, witness statements, or other evidence was obtained during the investigation indicating the intervention constituted inappropriate discipline. LS #1 reviewed the program’s behavior management practices and found staff were able to articulate positive guidance strategies, including redirection, positive reinforcement, sensory supports, and Conscious Discipline techniques. No staff member interviewed reported observing inappropriate physical discipline, aggressive interactions with children, or discriminatory treatment of children with disabilities.

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.
Source:

Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing, Licensed Child Care Providers and Facilities. Released Oct 23, 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 Oct 23, 2026. Updated daily.

12 compared
PlaceViolations cited in the last three years
Victoria BurnsNot given
Tressa Clemow DBA Love Bug Lane Learning Academy, LLCNot given
Destined for Greatness Learning Center IV Inc. This child care providerNot given
Leon DozierNot given
Rebecca KalbachNot given
Bellevue Learning CenterNot given
Covenant Preschool and ChildcareNot given
Holly Oak Child Care CenterNot given
Shari ClarkeNot given
YMCA of Delaware / Mt PleasantNot given
The Learning Center at CalvaryNot given
Doreen WellsNot 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

If you believe something here is wrong, a correction starts with the agency whose record this copies: Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing. Delaware’s own record is on data.delaware.gov. If Hearth Record copied something wrongly, it will fix it and log the correction publicly, with its date: how corrections work.

Source:

This copy of the record was made on Oct 24, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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