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Foulk Preschool (Carpenter Station Road)

A licensed child care center in Wilmington, Delaware 19810

2711 Carpenter Station Road, Wilmington, Delaware 19810. (302) 529-1580.

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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 19 violations in 3 months of the last 36. Last cited Nov 2025. 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 Nov 7, 2025; Delaware doesn’t list visits that found nothing.

19 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

19 violations in 3 months of the last 36. Last cited Nov 2025. The last 3 years, to Oct 24, 2026.

19 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 Oct 23, 2026. Updated daily.

Nov 7, 2025: unannounced Full Compliance Review8 violations
  • Staffing

    “Staff #4 needs to complete the School age specialized DEEDS certificate.”

    Rule 26U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Dec 16, 2025.

  • General Qualifications

    “Staff #1 needs to be re-fingerprinted which expired 10/2025.”

    Rule 28U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Jan 9, 2026.

  • Personnel Files

    “Ensure Staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs training, hours, CPR/FA, Professional Development Plan, Annual abuse and Neglect. Staff #2 and #3 need one reference each non-family. Staff #2 needs two more additional references after one more attempt for the service letter.”

    Rule 30U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Jan 9, 2026.

  • Child Files

    “Ensure child files are completed. Child #3 and #6 need blood lead results. Child #4 needs updated health appraisal.”

    Rule 40U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Dec 10, 2025.

  • Indoor Space

    “Sunshiners classroom needs outlet plate on the outlet by the cubbies, broken tile by the doorway needs repaired, floor markings cleaned and removed. School age classroom needs tape residue removed. Tigers classroom bathroom needs ceiling and wall repaired and painted, and a covered trash can. Free room needs tile and door frame at the playground door replaced and/or repaired, and bathroom wall repaired and painted.”

    Rule 49U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Dec 10, 2025.

  • Toilet Facilities

    “Repair ventilation on Tiger’s classroom bathroom.”

    Rule 51U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Dec 10, 2025.

  • Outdoor Area

    “Repair or replace damaged shed door. Clean evacuation route outside by Tigers and Sunshiners exit routes.”

    Rule 53U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Dec 19, 2025.

  • Equipment

    “Sunshiners and Free Room need more toys and materials.”

    Rule 57U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Dec 10, 2025.

Nov 4, 2024: unannounced Full Compliance Review7 violations
  • Staffing

    “Send at least 2 weeks worth of documentation of administrator’s presence for at least 50% of the hours of operation.”

    Rule 26U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Dec 13, 2024.

  • Personnel Files

    “Submit the following to complete staff files: CPR/FA certification for staff #2, 4; prof. dev. plan for #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; annual abuse and neglect for #1, 2, 3, 5, 7; orientation for staff #6; OCCL health and safety training and adult abuse for staff #6; - not determined annual training hours for #1 (13), #2, 3, 4, 5, 7 (18) annual training will be non-compliance if not received by 11-30-24.”

    Rule 30U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Dec 13, 2024.

  • Parents Right to Know

    “Submit an annual parent’s right to know log.”

    Rule 38U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Dec 6, 2024.

  • Child Files

    “Submit the following to complete children’s files: blood lead screening for Child #5; a health appraisal w/immunizations and an updated developmental plan for child #6.”

    Rule 40U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Dec 13, 2024.

  • Indoor Space

    “Clean windowsills weekly- send photo and a documentation log; repair flooring at the entranceway to the school age room; repair door knob to the school age room.”

    Rule 49U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Dec 13, 2024.

  • Toilet Facilities

    “Repair and clean the toilet and clean the floors in the bathroom in the school age room.”

    Rule 51U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Dec 13, 2024.

  • Equipment

    “Send documentation of adequate materials in the school age room.”

    Rule 57U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Dec 10, 2024.

Nov 9, 2023: unannounced Full Compliance Review4 violations
  • Personnel Files

    “Submit the following to complete staff files: 7 hour OCCL Health and Safety training for two staff members; orientation and medication administration certification for one staff member. Not determined and will be non-compliant if not received by 11-30-23, 12 hours of annual training for one staff member.”

    Rule 30U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Dec 18, 2023.

  • Annual Training

    “Submit documentation of annual training hours for staff #1- needs 18 hours.”

    Rule 33U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Dec 18, 2023.

  • Emergency Planning

    “Provide documentation of additional emergency food and water; submit a current fire prevention/evacuation drill.”

    Rule 66U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Dec 18, 2023.

  • Lesson Plans

    “Provide a monthly activity plan for the school age program; provide weekly opportunities for special activities for the PS room- this was corrected during the visit.”

    Rule 74U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Dec 19, 2023.

All 3 visits on record
Visits on record
DateVisitWhat the record says
Nov 7, 2025Unannounced Full Compliance Review8 violations cited
Nov 4, 2024Unannounced Full Compliance Review7 violations cited
Nov 9, 2023Unannounced Full Compliance Review4 violations cited

Is it licensed?

  • Licensed Child Care Center.
  • Ages served, in Delaware’s words: 1 year through 12 years.
  • Takes part in: Purchase of Care (state-subsidized child care).
  • Licence number 550348.
  • Capacity: 60 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?

  • 3 complaint investigations in the last three years. Results, in Delaware’s words: No Evidence to Substantiate (2), Substantiated (1).
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
Jan 10, 2025OCCL Standards Complaint: No Evidence to SubstantiateA complaint was received on December 10, 2024, regarding concerns of improper discipline, and a broken toilet. An investigation was conducted on December 16, 2024. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because Administrator #1 and the staff interviewed stated they have no knowledge of staff members yelling at children, or children needing points to use the bathroom. No staff were observed engaging in improper discipline during this visit. The toilet was clean and in good repair during this visit.
Oct 17, 2024OCCL Standards Complaint: No Evidence to SubstantiateA complaint was received on September 16, 2024, regarding concerns of lack of supervision. An investigation was conducted on September 17, 2024. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because the staff interviewed stated they have no knowledge of a game called nad whacking nor have they ever referred to a game of that nature. Staff interviewed stated while Parent #1 did present a concern of their child being touched inappropriately, touching of private parts was not mentioned. Staff interviewed stated school-age children in care during the summer camp program were reminded to keep their hands to themselves.
Aug 27, 2024OCCL Standards Complaint: SubstantiatedA complaint was received on July 26, 2024, regarding concerns of lack of cleanliness of the indoor space, use of an unapproved vehicle which is in disrepair and not clean, not following up on parental complaints, not following release of children policies, not using correct behavioral supports, staff smoking on or near the bus and in close proximity to the facility, and claiming children for the food program while parents provide lunches. The investigation was initiated on July 29, 2024, and concluded on August 7, 2024. This complaint is substantiated for using an unapproved vehicle and/or one in disrepair because both staff members stated a van or bus is used for transport between locations and for outings. The bus has still not been repaired from a previous complaint and citation on May 23, 2024, and there is no documentation of OCCL approval of the nine-passenger van they stated they are also using. This complaint is substantiated for an unsafe indoor space because while there was no standing water visible, paint cans and dirty breakfast items were observed in the children s space. This complaint is substantiated for failure to use positive behavior supports because Staff #2 was observed yelling at the school age children and acknowledged the use of the term boot camp and having children earn privileges which should be a typical component of summer camp. Additionally, a child was observed pushing other children for a period of several minutes without intervention from a staff member. There is no evidence to substantiate the lack of addressing parental complaints because all staff members interviewed stated they talk to parents regularly and discuss as concerns arise. One staff member stated a parent approached them with concerns about a leaking water fountain, and that issue has been fixed. There is no evidence to substantiate not following pick-up policies because both staff members and the Owner deny observing an unauthorized person attempt to pick up a ny child and noted any unknown persons arriving to pick-up a child are required to show identification. There is no evidence to support smoking near the entryway to the center because both staff members deny observing such behavior and there were no receptacles, and the Owner stated a parent is responsible for debris observed during the visit. There is no evidence to substantiate the center receiving reimbursement from the CACFP program, as the CACFP stated the center is not enrolled in their program at this time. Additional concerns noted during this visit include not notifying OCCL in a change in Administrator and the inability to demonstrate an Administrator is present at the center for 50% of the hours of operation. An additional concern noted was the facility not providing truthful information. One staff member stated Administrator #1 had been out since March, a second staff member stated Administrator #1 was on a two-week vacation, and the Owner stated Administrator #1 was out on medical leave and was anticipated to be out for another 6-9 months.

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?

  • 2026: 1 facility injury. No facility deaths reported.
  • 2024: 1 facility injury. No facility deaths reported.
  • 2022: 1 facility injury. 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.

13 compared
PlaceViolations cited in the last three years
Foulk Preschool (Carpenter Station Road) This child care providerNot given
Tamyra Branche DBA Little Learners Childcare LLCNot given
Susan TempleNot given
Children’s House-MontessoriNot given
Chester Bethel Preschool & ChildcareNot given
Kindercare (Naamans Road)Not given
Sandra CombsNot given
Constance FitzwaterNot given
Wilmington Montessori SchoolNot given
St. David’s Episcopal Day SchoolNot given
Susan FournakisNot given
Bright Horizons-Concord PlazaNot given
Nancy MartinNot 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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