Small Wonder Daycare, Inc.
A licensed child care center in Wilmington, Delaware 19805
100a Greenhill Avenue, Wilmington, Delaware 19805. (302) 654-2269.
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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 Feb 3, 2026; Delaware doesn’t list visits that found nothing.
11 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
11 violations in 3 months of the last 36. Last cited Feb 2026. The last 3 years, to Oct 24, 2026.
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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.
Feb 3, 2026: unannounced Full Compliance Review2 violations
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Personnel Files
The inspectors’ words, 108 words
“Ensure Personnel files are complete. Staff #5 needs: Job description, references, health appraisal with TB test, Release of employment and service letters Staff #6 needs DEEDS certificate, OCCL Health and Safety training, and Health appraisal with TB test. Staff #7 needs DEEDS certificate, OCCL Health and Safety training, signed Declaration, and signed Drug and Alchohol Statement Service letters when they are returned for Staff #1 New references for Staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #6, #7, #8, #9 (The concern is that all the references for the staff listed above are staff members already working at the center, and all of the letters say similar things about each applicant.)”
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Parents Right to Know
“Ensure Parents’ Right to Know Log is signed by touring and current/new parents.”
Feb 5, 2025: unannounced Full Compliance Review5 violations
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Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. References- Staff #5 (1) Health Appraisal with TB Test- Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #4. Service Letters with 2 attempts/returned- Staff #1, Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #6, and Staff #7”
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Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Health Appraisal and Immunization records- Child #7 and Child #11”
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Hazardous Materials
“Ensure radon is tested and sent to OCCL every 5 years.”
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Indoor Space
“Put crown molding up/finish wall in the 3/4’s classroom downstairs. Send picture to OCCL. Replace sink faucets in the 3’s classroom upstairs and the paper towel holder.”
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Feeding of Infants
“Ensure infants are held to be fed- no propping bottles.”
Feb 7, 2024: unannounced Full Compliance Review4 violations
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General Qualifications
“Staff #1 needs adult abuse registry check and 18 training hours. staff #1 term 2-15-24”
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Orientation
“Staff #1 and #2 need OCCL Health and Safety Training.”
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Parents Right to Know
“Send your Parent’s Right to know log to OCCL.”
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Child Health Appraisal
“Child #10 needs a health appraisal and immunization records.”
All 3 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2026 | Unannounced Full Compliance Review | 2 violations cited |
| Feb 5, 2025 | Unannounced Full Compliance Review | 5 violations cited |
| Feb 7, 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).
- Licence number 29013.
- Capacity: 128 children.
Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing, Licensed Child Care Providers and Facilities. Released Oct 23, 2026. Updated daily.
Has Delaware acted against it?
- 11 complaint investigations in the last three years. Results, in Delaware’s words: Substantiated (9), No Evidence to Substantiate (1), Unsubstantiated with Concern (1).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2026 | OCCL Standards Complaint: Substantiated | The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on May 7, 2026, regarding concerns of inappropriate behavior supports. Prior to the complaint, the facility submitted a self-report to Licensing Specialist (LS) #1 regarding the incident and provided documentation related to Staff #1 s termination and video footage for review. On May 14, 2026, LS #1 reviewed the video footage as part of the investigation. During the review, Staff #1 was observed physically handling Child #1 by pulling Child #1 by the arm, lifting Child #1 by both arms, and forcefully placing Child #1 into a seated position against the wall. Based on video footage reviewed during the investigation, this complaint is substantiated for not using positive behavior management practices. The employment of Staff #1 was terminated by the facility as a result of this incident. |
| Jun 3, 2026 | IA Investigation: Unsubstantiated with Concern | Delaware gives no summary. |
| May 20, 2026 | OCCL Standards Complaint: Substantiated | The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on April 22, 2026, regarding concerns of improper diapering practices, staff not using positive behavior management practices, staff cell phone usage, handling of parent complaints, and lack of supervision. On April 30, 2026, Licensing Specialist (LS) #1 conducted an unannounced investigation at the facility. During the investigation, LS #1 interviewed Administrator #1, Administrator #2, Staff #1, and Staff #2 regarding classroom routines, diapering practices, supervision, classroom management, and cell phone usage. LS #1 also reviewed video footage from April 21, 2026, related to Child #1 s classroom transitions and pickup from the facility. Based on interviews conducted and video footage reviewed during the investigation, this complaint is substantiated for improper diapering practices because video footage showed Child #1 did not receive a diaper change prior to leaving the facility on April 21, 2026. This complaint is substantiated for concerns regarding positive behavior management because multiple staff members and administration acknowledged prior concerns and coaching related to Staff #1 s classroom management, tone, and volume within the classroom. This complaint is substantiated for staff cell phone usage while caring for children because administration and Staff #2 acknowledged staff members use cell phones within the classroom. This complaint is substantiated for lack of supervision because administration stated individual children are occasionally permitted to use the restroom that is not within the classroom while staff supervise from the doorway. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for not following policies for handling parent complaints based on interviews and review of video footage. Parent #1 was seen walking past administration without speaking to them on the date of this incident, and administration interviewed stated they were not made aware of any incidents until the end of the day. |
| Apr 10, 2026 | OCCL Standards Complaint: Substantiated | The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on March 11, 2026, regarding ratios and inconsistent support from administration to maintain ratio compliance. An investigation was conducted on March 16, 2026. Based on an interview and a review of video footage, this complaint is substantiated for incorrect staff-to-child ratios. Although children remained within sight of Staff #1, the staff left the immediate outside play area two times within a ten-minute period, leaving one staff alone with nine two-year-old children. When Administrator #1 observed what was happening, they intervened and corrected the situation. The center terminated employment for Staff #1. |
| Feb 4, 2026 | OCCL Standards Complaint: No Evidence to Substantiate | The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on January 2, 2026, regarding concerns of improper injury documentation and lack of supervision. An investigation began on January 6, 2026, and concluded on January 7, 2026. Based on interviews conducted, and documentation and video footage reviewed, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for improper documentation of a head injury, as incident reports were provided to Parent #1 and timely communication with Parent #1 was documented in the ProCare application. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for lack of supervision, as Administrator #1 observed Child #2 remove cotton from a door decoration and immediately intervened when the child placed the item in their mouth while Child #2 was being held by Parent #1. |
| Jan 7, 2026 | OCCL Standards Complaint: Substantiated | The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on November 14, 2025, regarding concerns involving safe sleep practices in the infant classroom, improper discipline, failure to provide an injury report, and not following termination policies. An investigation was conducted on November 17, 2025, during which Licensing Specialists (LS) #1 and #2 interviewed Administrator #1, Administrator #2, and Staff #1, obtained documentation, and reviewed video footage. Based on the information obtained, there is no evidence to substantiate the allegations of improper discipline and lack of an incident report from said improper discipline. LS #1 and LS #2 reviewed the footage of this incident, and Administrator #1 and Administrator #2 explained there was not a scratch on the child s chest. No forceful or inappropriate physical contact was viewed between Staff #2 and Child #2. This complaint is substantiated for not following safe sleep practices, as Staff #1 told LS #1, and Administrator #1 confirmed safe sleep checks were not being completed or documented during infant nap times. Additionally, Staff #1 noted children some children need a full five minutes to transition to a crib after falling asleep in other equipment, rather than transferring them immediately. This complaint is substantiated for a lack of behavioral supports for Child #2, as Administrator #1 stated documentation had been collected on Child #2 s behaviors, but no supports or plans for supports were in place, and noted staff were overwhelmed with the behavior and did not know how to address them. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for not following termination policies based on review of the letter provided to Parent #1 regarding termination of care for their children, as well as review of the facility s termination policies in their parent handbook. The parent handbook states immediate termination may occur due to bullying, inappropriate behavior, or disrespect towards children and employees, which are concerns noted in the termination letter provided to Parent #1. An additional concern noted during this investigation was Staff #1 was alone in the infant classroom without the required DEEDS Early Learning qualification. An additional concern noted was the length of time infants spent in confining equipment, as an infant was observed in confining equipment for an hour and a half on November 6, 2025. Two additional concerns noted were there was no lesson plan posted in the infant classroom and lighting in two classrooms was insufficient during nap time, as it was too dark to view all individual children. |
| Dec 17, 2025 | OCCL Standards Complaint: Substantiated | The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on November 20, 2025, regarding concerns of unqualified staff working with infants, evacuation drills not being conducted, lesson plans not being posted in the infant classroom, infant feeding schedules not being updated, the posted menu not being followed, and staff using cell phones while responsible for caring for children. An investigation was conducted on December 2, 2025, during which Licensing Specialists (LS) #1 and #2 interviewed Administrator #1 and Staff #1, obtained documentation, observed the infant classroom, and reviewed the food menu. This complaint is substantiated for lack of qualified staff in the infant classroom because there were two staff qualified as Early Childhood (EC) Interns through DEEDS Early Learning present in the infant classroom at the time of the investigation, and the third helping staff member is also an EC Intern. This complaint is substantiated for failure to document evacuation drills, as Administrator #1 stated a November evacuation drill was conducted but no documentation was available. This complaint is substantiated for lesson plans not being properly posted in the infant classroom and for two infants missing updated feeding schedules. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegation of not following the menu, as meals are provided by a catering company and minor changes are communicated and documented on the menu. The meal served on the day of this investigation matched the posted menu. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegation of staff using cell phones while caring for children, as no cell phone use was observed during the investigation. Administrator #1 stated staff only use personal cell phones to communicate needs for a bathroom break or emergencies if the classroom tablets are not working. An additional concern noted during this investigation was two classrooms had insufficient lighting during naptime to observe all children. |
| Dec 10, 2025 | OCCL Standards Complaint: Substantiated | The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on November 5, 2025, regarding concerns of a lack of supervision, children not being removed from soiled clothing, and not following the center s policy on photographing/videotaping. An investigation was conducted on November 17, 2025. Licensing Specialists (LS) #1 and #2 interviewed Administrator #1 regarding these allegations. Based on the information obtained, the allegation of a lack of supervision is substantiated. Administrator #1 recalled assisting with Child #1 before sunscreen was ingested and stated Staff #1 was overwhelmed and did not intervene appropriately. This complaint is also substantiated for a child not being changed after soiling their clothing. Administrator #1 stated there were no extra clothes available in the center and noted they had contacted Parent #1 several times to bring clothing in for Child #1. This complaint is also substantiated for not following the facility s parent handbook policies on photographing/videotaping due to Staff #1 videotaping Child #1 while exhibiting challenging behavior and posting it on their social media. Upon being made aware of the posting, Administrator #1 stated they had Staff #1 remove the post immediately. |
| Nov 8, 2024 | OCCL Standards Complaint: Substantiated | On October 8, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding concerns of improper discipline. This complaint is substantiated because Staff #1 was reprimanded by the facility for using an inappropriate tone toward a child on October 8, 2024, and video footage, though it did not have audio, shows Staff #1 pointing in Child #1 s face while speaking to them. Staff #1 s written reprimand form and a copy of the camera footage were collected at the visit. When asked, Staff #1 stated when a child is exhibiting challenging behaviors, they ask them to sit down once or twice before physically re-directing them by grabbing their hands, which is not best practice. It is concerning that Administrator #1, Staff #1, and Staff #2 were not truthful with OCCL during the investigation. Staff #2 stated she did not see Staff #1 point at Child #1 or hear her yelling, but in the obtained video footage, Staff #1 is standing next to Staff #2 during the incident, which means it would be unlikely for Staff #2 not to see or hear the interaction between Staff #1 and Child #1. Administrator #1 stated during her self-report on October 8, 2024, that Staff #1 did not yell or point her finger in Child #1 s face like Parent #1 said she did , and that Staff #1 was removed from the class for the day. However, Staff #1 was reprimanded on the same day for inappropriate tone towards a child, and both Staff #1 and Administrator #1 signed the Employee Reprimand form. |
| Aug 20, 2024 | OCCL Standards Complaint: Substantiated | On July 18, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint regarding improper discipline and lack of supervision. An investigation was conducted on July 29, 2024. This complaint is substantiated for lack of supervision because the specialists observed video footage of school-age children using the bathroom, which is not directly connected to the classroom, unsupervised. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for improper discipline. Administrator #1, Staff #1 and #2 stated Owner #1 does not yell at the children or make them put their heads down and is respected by the children. An additional concern noted during this investigation was the staff using personal cell phones while responsible for caring for children. Three staff in the school-age classroom were observed looking at their cellphones while the children were playing and going to the bathroom. |
| Apr 2, 2024 | OCCL Standards Complaint: Substantiated | On February 15, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding improper discipline. An investigation began on February 19, 2024, and was concluded on February 27, 2024. This complaint is substantiated for improper discipline based on the review of camera footage. In the camera footage from February 15, 2024, Staff #2 was observed roughly handling Child #1 in the stairwell. Regulation #20 Ensure all staff are trained in positive behavior supports. Camera footage showed Staff #2 roughly handling a child in the stairwell during the transition from outside play to the classroom. Staff #2 must complete the Texas A &M AgriLife online training “Positive Guidance and Discipline” with center administration sending the certificate to OCCL by April 10, 2024. |
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?
- 2023: 1 facility injury. No facility deaths reported.
- 2021: 1 facility injury. 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 |
|---|---|
| Small Wonder Daycare, Inc. This child care provider | Not given |
| Jamise Bailey | Not given |
| Sheila’s Dreams Too Child Care LLC | Not given |
| Little Scholars Learning Academy LLC | Not given |
| Wilmington Head Start, Inc. - West 3rd Street Center | Not given |
| Seeds of Jesus Daycare, LLC. | Not given |
| Boys & Girls Club @ Clarence Fraim | Not given |
| Shante Hallmon | Not given |
| Sheila’s Dreams Child Care LLC | Not given |
| Hope House Knowledge Center | Not given |
| Wilmington Head Start, Inc. - Van Buren Street Center | Not given |
| Precious Little Hands Childcare Center LLC | Not given |
| Bright Beginnings Learning Academy | 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.
From the provider
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Replies
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Paid listing
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