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KIND KIDS EARLY LEARNING CENTER

Child care center · 725 WALKER RD, Dover, DE 19904 · License 1493740

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 70. Infant through School-Age Accepts subsidy

Violation history (44)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
?Thu May 07 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 40U - Child Files
Ensure child files are complete. One child needs a health appraisal and immunization record. One child needs screen time permission.
Yes
?Thu May 07 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 57U - Equipment
Ensure sufficient quantity of developmentally-appropriate equipment is available. The three-year-old classroom needs language/literacy materials and construction/blocks materials. The two-year-old classroom needs additional dramatic play materials.
Yes
?Thu May 07 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 74U - Lesson Plans
Ensure lesson plans contain varied, developmentally-appropriate activities. The lesson plans for the two-year-old and four-year-old classrooms need varied activities for social/emotional development. The lesson plan for the four-year-old classroom also needs a weekly opportunity for food/healthy habits.
Yes
?Thu May 07 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 63U - Administration of Medication
Ensure written parent permission is obtained on Medication Administration Records (MAR) are obtained for all medication given. One child needs a MAR for Desitin, Aquaphor, Parent's Choice diaper cream, and EOS hand cream. Ensure medication is in its original container. A hand-written note, "hydrocortisone 2.5 mg" was on the EOS hand cream.
Yes
?Thu May 07 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 53U - Outdoor Area
Ensure the gate to the outdoor play area is self-closing and self-latching. The gate was observed not self-closing and not self-latching. Ensure the outdoor play area is hazard free. Repair the broken vent cover located on the building wall. Cover the concrete blocks under the slide and steps to the large play structure. Re-secure the anchoring spikes of the plastic barrier. Multiple anchoring spikes have backed out of the plastic barrier and are sticking up, creating a tripping hazard. Replenish the fall zone material under all climbing equipment in the older child outdoor play area.
Yes
?Thu May 07 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 49U - Indoor Space
Ensure walls are cleanable and in good repair. Repair the wall in the two's bathroom.
Yes
?Tue May 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 30U - Personnel Files
Ensure staff files are complete. Four staff members need service letters. One staff member needs two references. One staff member needs TB results.
Yes
?Tue May 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 24U - Staff Qualifications
Ensure the EC Administrator has 15 hours of training in infant/toddler and the specialized training is listed on the ECA certificate.
Yes
?Tue May 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 53U - Outdoor Area
Ensure the gates in the outdoor play area are self-closing and self-latching.
Yes
?Tue May 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 63U - Administration of Medication
Ensure Medication Administration Records (MAR) are on file prior to administering medication. Three children need a MAR for diaper cream. A MAR was obtained for one child during the visit.
Yes
?Tue May 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 61U - Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Ensure the surface on the diaper-changing area is non-porous. The diaper-changing pad in the infant classroom is ripped. This was corrected when a new pad was ordered. Ensure the diapering area is cleaned with soap and water and then disinfected after each diaper change. The two's bathroom did not have a soap/water solution available to clean the changing station. This was corrected when a soap/water solution was made and placed in the bathroom.
Yes
?Tue May 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 56U - Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Ensure rest equipment is labeled. The two pack-and-plays in the one-year-old classroom were not labeled. Ensure safe sleep practices are used and fitted sheets are tightly fitted to the crib mattress. This was corrected when the sheet was changed out.
Yes
?Mon May 06 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 56U - Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
During the visit a few children did not have bottom covers. This was corrected at the visit.
Yes
?Fri May 03 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 36U - Staff Attendance
Ensure staff sign in/out w/exact hours of arrival and departure. Provide OCCKL with one weeks attendance for the one and two year old classrooms.
Yes
?Fri May 03 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 45U - Hazardous Materials
Ensure cleaners are available and labeled, This was corrected at the visit when soap and water solution was placed in the classroom
Yes
?Fri May 03 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 30U - Personnel Files
Ensure staff files are complete Staff # 1, 2and 3 need references Staff #3 needs a health appraisal w/ TB and a service letter Staff #4 needs references and a service letter Staff #5 needs FA/CPR certification Staff #6 needs references Staff #6 needs references Staff #7 needs references Staff #8 needs references Staff #9 needs references and a service letter Staff #10 needs references Staff #11 needs a service letter
Yes
?Fri May 03 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 49U - Indoor Space
Have the area rugs in the one year old classroom cleaned.
Yes
?Fri Nov 03 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 53U - Outdoor Area
A licensee shall ensure the gates in the play area are self closing and self latching. Repair the sell latching mechanism in the small play area.
Yes
?Wed Aug 30 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 53U - Outdoor Area
A licensee shall ensure gates have self-closing and positive self-latching closing mechanisms.
Yes
?Fri May 12 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 56U - Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Ensure all nap equipment is labeled. Label pack and plays.
Yes
?Fri May 12 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 28U - General Qualifications
Ensure all staff members have been determined eligible or provisional eligible before starting.
Yes
?Fri May 12 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 30U - Personnel Files
Ensure personnel files are completed. Health and Safety needed for Staff # 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13, and 14. References are needed for Staff # 10, 12, and 13.
Yes
?Fri May 12 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 49U - Indoor Space
Ensure all hazards are removed from classrooms. Repair, remove, or Replace vents in the two and three-year-old rooms. Ensure all surfaces are cleanable. Patch and paint exposed drywall in the two, three, and four-year-old rooms.
Yes
?Fri May 12 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 50U - Kitchen and Food Preparation
Ensure refrigerator is below 40 degrees. - Fridge in Infant room needs to be below 40 degrees.
Yes
?Fri May 12 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 40U - Child Files
Ensure child files are completed. Child # 4 and 15 need lead blood screening results.
Yes
?Fri May 12 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 65U - First Aid Kits
Ensure first aid kit is complete. Missing a triangle bandage and safety pins.
Yes
?Fri May 12 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 72U - Feeding of Infants
Ensure all infant bottles are labeled.
Yes
?Mon Nov 21 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 56U - Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Ensure safe sleep practices for infants are followed. Licensing Specialist Smith observed two infants in their cribs with pacifier clips. This was discussed and corrected when the clips were removed
Yes
?Mon Nov 21 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 45U - Hazardous Materials
Ensure sanitizing solution is in each classroom.. This was corrected at the visit
Yes
?Mon Nov 21 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 40U - Child Files
Ensure child files are complete Child #10 needs blood lead test results Child # 5,6,7,8,10 and 11 need develoopmental plans
Yes
?Mon Nov 21 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 30U - Personnel Files
Staff files must be complete Staff #8 is not on site at this time: A health appraisal is required prior to staff member returning to work. Provide OCCL with a health appraisal when obtained from employee Staff #12 needs an entire staff file Staff #14 needs an entire staff file Staff #17 needs a health appraisal to include TB results Staff #18 needs an entire staff file Staff #20 needs an entire staff file Staff #22 needs references with a service letter or four if no service letter
Yes
?Mon Nov 21 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 77U - Infant and Toddler Care
Ensure children are secured in their high chairs. This was discussed and corrected at the visit when the child was strapped in.
Yes
?Mon Nov 21 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 74U - Lesson Plans
Ensure lesson plans are completed and posted. The four year old classroom is missing a current lessonplan. Send lesson plans for the week of 11/28/2022-12/2/20252 to OCCL.
Yes
?Mon Nov 21 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 61U - Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Ensure diaper changing procedures are being followed and an non absorbent diaper mat with a cover is provided. One bathroom needs a new diaper changing mat. Another bathroom needs a diaper changing procedure posted. Send phot to OCCL.
Yes
?Mon Oct 17 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 50U - Kitchen and Food Preparation
A licensee shall ensure a center has a refrigerator to keep perishable food including lunches prepared at home at 41degrees Fahrenheit
Yes
?Thu Sep 29 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 30U - Personnel Files
Staff #14 needs medication certification and fingerprinting
Yes
?Wed Sep 28 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 56U - Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Ensure children are laid to rest without additional clothing. An infant was asleep in the crib with a hooded jacket . This was discussed at the visit.
Yes
?Wed Sep 28 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 49U - Indoor Space
Ensure children's belongings are not touching Cover the electrical outlets in the 2 year old classroom.
Yes
?Wed Sep 28 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 40U - Child Files
Ensure child files are complete Child #6 needs a health appraisal and immunization shot records to include blood lead test results
Yes
?Wed Sep 28 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 30U - Personnel Files
Staff #1 needs and entire file Staff #6 needs a health appraisal Staff #7 needs CPR/1st aid Staff #8 needs additional references Staff #9 needs a health appraisal with TB Staff #10 needs references Staff #11 needs medication certification and references
Yes
?Wed Sep 28 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 27U - Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
Infants and toddlers must be care for in separate areas. One, three and four year old's were mixed on the playground. This was corrected when staff were informed this could not be.
Yes
?Wed Sep 28 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 66U - Emergency Planning
Purchase food and water for sheltering in place.
Yes
?Wed Sep 28 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 74U - Lesson Plans
Ensure lesson plans are updated and posted
Yes
?Wed Sep 28 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 61U - Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Ensure disposable covers are used when diapering and the table is cleaned and disinfected after each use.
Yes

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (11)

11 inspection record(s) on file from DE-OCCL.

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