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.
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The short answer
Record last released by Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing on Oct 23, 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?
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.
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.
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| 2024 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct |
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 Oct 23, 2026. Updated daily.
Mar 19, 2026: unannounced Full Compliance Review12 violations
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Staff Qualifications
“Ensure the named administrator on file has the DEEDS Early Learning Specialized Training in School Aged Care.”
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Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #2 needs CPR/First Aid and 2 additional professional development training hours.”
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Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. The following is needed. Child #2 and #9 need blood lead screening results.”
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Hazardous Materials
“Ensure cleaners are in their correct and labeled bottles in the preschool classroom.”
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Indoor Space
“Ensure child cubbies in the preschool classroom are labeled with the child’s name.”
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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.”
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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)”
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Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“Ensure diaper changing procedures are posted in the preschool classroom.”
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Emergency Planning
“Ensure there is an adequate supply of emergency food and water on hand for 48 hours.”
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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.”
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Lesson Plans
“Ensure current lesson plans are always posted in the preschool classroom. The plan posted had a February date.”
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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.”
Sep 10, 2025: unannounced Full Compliance Review2 violations
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Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs a completed orientation, OCCL Health and Safety Course, and Administration of Medication.”
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Feeding of Infants
“Ensure Infant Feeding Schedules are updated monthly and signed by parent/guardian. Send updated forms to OCCL when obtained.”
Jul 9, 2025: 60-Day Visit3 violations
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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.”
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Child Files
“Ensure Child Files are complete. -Child #3 and need Transportation Permission -Child #4 needs Blood Lead Screening Results”
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First Aid Kits
“Ensure a complete first aid kit is present in the facility. The center kit needs a thermometer”
All 3 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | Unannounced Full Compliance Review | 12 violations cited |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Unannounced Full Compliance Review | 2 violations cited |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 60-Day Visit | 3 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.
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).
Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing, Child Care Licensing Complaint Reviews and Licensed Child Care Providers and Facilities. Released Oct 23, 2026. Updated daily.
| Date | What | Detail |
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| Jun 26, 2026 | OCCL Standards Complaint: No Evidence to Substantiate | On 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, 2026 | OCCL Standards Complaint: No Evidence to Substantiate | On 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.
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.
Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing, Child Care Licensing Compliance Review Information. Released Oct 23, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Violations cited in the last three years |
|---|---|
| Victoria Burns | Not given |
| Tressa Clemow DBA Love Bug Lane Learning Academy, LLC | Not given |
| Destined for Greatness Learning Center IV Inc. This child care provider | Not given |
| Leon Dozier | Not given |
| Rebecca Kalbach | Not given |
| Bellevue Learning Center | Not given |
| Covenant Preschool and Childcare | Not given |
| Holly Oak Child Care Center | Not given |
| Shari Clarke | Not given |
| YMCA of Delaware / Mt Pleasant | Not given |
| The Learning Center at Calvary | Not given |
| Doreen Wells | 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 Oct 23, 2026 and checked Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily. Public Domain.
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Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing, Child Care Licensing Compliance Review Information (wb83-pkcv).
Released Oct 23, 2026 and checked Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily. Public Domain.
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Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing, Child Care Licensing Complaint Reviews (pnbd-85r6).
Released Oct 23, 2026 and checked Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily. Public Domain.
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This copy of the record was made on Oct 24, 2026.
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