Capacity 107. Infant through School-Age
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| Severity | Date | Standard / narrative | Corrected |
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| ? | Tue Dec 02 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
57U - Equipment
Purchase additional manipulatives/math/problem solving materials and science materials for the pre-k classroom and the three-year-old classroom. Purchase additional construction/block materials for the three-year-old classroom. |
Yes |
| ? | Tue Dec 02 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
53U - Outdoor Area
Repair the gate in the outdoor play area to ensure it is self-closing and self-latching. |
Yes |
| ? | Tue Dec 02 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
49U - Indoor Space
Ensure walls are cleanable and in good repair. Repair the chipped paint spots in the infant classroom and two-year-old classroom. Repair the wall behind the sink in the women's bathroom. Ensure all garbage is covered. The trash can in the pre-k classroom needs to be cleaned out and covered. Discontinue the use of the wax warmer. A wax warmer was observed on in the infant classroom. This was corrected when the wax warmer was turned off and discussed with staff. |
Yes |
| ? | Tue Dec 02 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
8U - License Renewal
Ensure the renewal application is submitted at least 60 days prior to the license expiration. |
Yes |
| ? | Tue Dec 02 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
74U - Lesson Plans
Ensure lesson plans contain weekly opportunities for special activities for children 24 months and older. The lesson plan in the two-year-old classroom was missing the weekly opportunities. |
Yes |
| ? | Tue Dec 02 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
61U - Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Replace the ripped diaper changing mat in the one-year-old classroom. Ensure a foot-activated diaper pail is used for diapers. The trash can in the infant classroom was not foot-activated. |
Yes |
| ? | Thu Dec 19 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
27U - Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
Ensure infants and toddlers are cared for in rooms separate from older children. A three-year-old child was placed in the two-year-old classroom with six two-year-old children, when the three and four-year-old classroom went outside. The three-year-old child has asthma and his mother requested he not go outside in the cold. This was discussed and corrected when the administrator agreed to use one of the appropriate methods discussed in the future. |
Yes |
| ? | Tue Dec 17 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
27U - Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
Ensure staff-to-child ratios are maintained at all times. The two-year-old classroom was observed with 9 one and two year olds with one staff member. This was corrected when a second staff member entered the classroom. |
Yes |
| ? | Thu Dec 12 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
20U - Positive Behavior Management
Ensure staff use developmentally-appropriate methods of behavior management. A staff member was observed picking a child up by his hands/wrists and his feet left the ground. The staff member was trying to move the child away from another child. This was discussed with the staff member. The staff member must complete the training titled, "Guiding Children's Behavior" on the Individualized Professional Development (iPD) website. |
Yes |
| ? | Thu Dec 12 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
57U - Equipment
Repair the wobbly book shelf in the infant classroom. |
Yes |
| ? | Thu Dec 12 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
74U - Lesson Plans
Enusre lesson plans provide weekly opportunities for each special activity for 24 months and older. The lesson plan in the two-year-old classroom did not provide opportunities for science, music, and sensory. |
Yes |
| ? | Thu Dec 12 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
49U - Indoor Space
Ensure all sinks provide hot and cold water. The sink in the boys bathroom is not supplying hot water. Repair the sink. Ensure garbage is covered. A trash can with dirty pull-ups and trash was observed without a lid in the bathroom between the two-year-old classroom and three-year-old classroom. |
Yes |
| ? | Thu Dec 12 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
30U - Personnel Files
Ensure staff files are complete. One staff member needs a DEEDS qualifications certificate, four references from adults who are not related to her, and an eligibility letter from the Criminal History Unit. One staff member needs a professional development plan. |
Yes |
| ? | Thu Dec 12 2024 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. The gate will not self-close and the self-closing mechanism is not working properly. |
Yes |
| ? | Thu Dec 12 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
61U - Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Ensure the foot-activated diaper pail is used to dispose of diapers. The covered trash in the two-year-old classroom was being used for soiled diapers. This was discussed and corrected when a trash bag was placed in the diaper pail and the staff member agreed to use the diaper pail for diapers. Ensure disposable covers are used for diaper changes. The infant classroom did not have disposable covers. This was corrected when the coveres were supplied. |
Yes |
| ? | Thu Dec 12 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
27U - Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
Ensure staff-to-child ratios are maintained through the assignment of qualified staff members. An aide was observed alone with six, one and two year olds. This was corrected when a qualified staff member entered the classroom. |
Yes |
| ? | Thu Feb 15 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
20U - Positive Behavior Management
Ensure positive behavior supports are followed at all times. A staff member was terminated due to improper discipline against infants. This was corrected because the staff member was immediately terminated. Ensure positive behavior supports are followed at all times. Staff #1 was observed on video carrying an infant and then dropping them on the floor from the height of her waist; picking up an infant by one of their arms, carrying them across the room, and dropping them on the floor; and picking an infant up by their arm, and throwing them down causing the infant to hit their head on a crib. This was corrected because Staff #1 was immediately terminated and the administrator reported the incidents to the Child Abuse and Neglect Report Line, law enforcement, and OCCL. |
Yes |
| ? | Tue Dec 05 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
57U - Equipment
Ensure there are musical toys available for children. Classroom had no musical toys are available for children. Admin located musical instruments and they were added to the center. Ensure toys are sturdy and hazard free. Classroom "Ones" had broken blocks. Admin removed the broken blocks. |
Yes |
| ? | Tue Dec 06 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
61U - Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Ensure the diaper changing table is within five feet of a sink. The diaper changing table in the two-year-old classroom was observed more than five feet from the sink. |
Yes |
| ? | Tue Dec 06 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
30U - Personnel Files
Ensure staff files are complete. One staff member needs first aid certification. Four staff member need CPR and first aid certification. Two staff members need a second attempt to obtain their service letters. |
Yes |
| ? | Tue Dec 06 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
36U - Staff Attendance
Ensure staff attendance is documented with the exact hours in each classroom. The staff in the two-year-old classroom was not signed into the classroom. This was corrected when the staff signed herself into the classroom. |
Yes |
| ? | Tue Dec 06 2022 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 infant needs an updated infant feeding schedule. One child needs blood lead screening results. One child needs Parents Right to Know acknowledgement. Seven children need a completed Medication Administration Record (MAR). |
Yes |
| ? | Tue Dec 06 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
49U - Indoor Space
Ensure walls are cleanable and in good repair. The paint in the two-year-old classroom needs to be repaired where it is chipped. Purchase a covered trash can for the front lobby. |
Yes |
| ? | Tue Dec 06 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
50U - Kitchen and Food Preparation
Ensure dishes are washed, rinsed, and sanitized after each use. When asked, the kitchen staff stated she washes and rinses the dishes and allows the dishes to air dry. This was discussed and the staff agreed to comply. Ensure food provided is free from spoilage. This specialist observed several expired food items in the pantry. Ensure prepared and stored food is labeled with the contents and date of preparation or expiration. This specialist observed items without a label or proper date. Ensure hand-washing is done in the separate hand-washing sink in the kitchen. When asked, Staff #1 stated she washes her hands in the three-compartment sink with dish soap. This was discussed and the staff agreed to comply. Ensure dishes are washed, rinsed, and sanitized after each use. When asked, the kitchen staff stated she washes and rinses the dishes and allows the dishes to air-dry. This was discussed and the staff agreed to comply. Ensure food provided is free from spoilage. This specialist observed several expired food items in the pantry. Ensure prepared and stored food is labeled with the contents and date of preparation or expiration. This specialist observed items without a label or proper date. |
Yes |
| ? | Tue Dec 06 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
53U - Outdoor Area
Replenish the mulch with nine inches in all fall zone areas in the outdoor play area. |
Yes |
| ? | Tue Dec 06 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
56U - Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Replace the ripped nap mats in the one and two-year-old classrooms. |
Yes |
| ? | Tue Dec 06 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
63U - Administration of Medication
Store medication securely. Diaper cream was observed in an open bag in a child's cubby in the infant classroom. This was corrected when the diaper cream was moved. |
Yes |
| ? | Tue Dec 06 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
65U - First Aid Kits
Purchase tweezers for the first aid kit. |
Yes |
| ? | Tue Dec 06 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
66U - Emergency Planning
Ensure evacuation drills and fire prevention checks are completed monthly. Purchase shelter in place supplies. |
Yes |
| ? | Tue Jun 21 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
43U - Children's Attendance
Ensure children's attendance records the exact arrival and departure times. Four children were signed into the infant classroom; however, only two were present. This was corrected when two children were signed out. |
Yes |
| ? | Tue Jun 21 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
77U - Infant and Toddler Care
Discontinue the use of the pressure gate in the infant classroom doorway. This was corrected when the gate was removed. |
Yes |
| ? | Tue Jun 21 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
61U - Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Purchase a non-porous surface for the diaper-changing area in the one-year-old classroom. The diaper changing mat was observed ripped. |
Yes |
| ? | Tue Jun 21 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
56U - Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Purchase non-absorbent rest equipment. There were several ripped nap mats in the one and two-year-old classrooms. Ensure rest equipment is stored not touching. The nap mats in the two-year-old classroom were observed stacked. This was discussed and staff agreed to clean and sanitize the mats daily. Ensure crib mattresses are placed on the lowest setting. |
Yes |
| ? | Tue Jun 21 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
40U - Child Files
Ensure child files are complete. One child needs blood lead screening results. |
Yes |
| ? | Tue Jun 21 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
30U - Personnel Files
Ensure staff files are complete. Seven staff members need an eligibility determination letter on file. One staff member needs administration of medication training and/or certification. Two staff members need annual review of safe sleep, annual review of abuse and neglect, orientation, job description, two references, employee declaration, drug/alcohol statement, adult abuse registry check, adult health appraisal with TB results, release of employment history, and corresponding service letters. |
Yes |
| ? | Tue Jun 21 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
28U - General Qualifications
Ensure staff are fingerprinted before the start of employment and are supervised at all times until eligibility is determined. A staff member who does not have a receipt of verification or eligibility determination on file was observed alone with two infants. This was corrected when an eligible staff member entered the infant classroom |
Yes |
| ? | Tue Jun 21 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
27U - Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
Ensure staff-to-child ratios are maintained through an eligible staff member at all times. One staff member was observed alone with two infants. The staff member did not have eligibility determination. This was corrected when a qualified staff member entered the infant classroom |
Yes |
| ? | Tue Jun 21 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
49U - Indoor Space
Discontinue the use of air fresheners. An air wick plug-in was observed plugged-in the outlet in the girls bathroom. This was corrected when the plug-in was removed. |
Yes |
| ? | Tue Jun 21 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
50U - Kitchen and Food Preparation
Ensure prepared and stored food is labeled with contents and date of preparation or expiration. This was discussed and staff agreed to comply. |
Yes |
| ? | Mon Apr 11 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
36U - Staff Attendance
Ensure staff attendance is documented at the point of service. No staff were signed into the one-year-old classroom. Two staff were signed into the the two-year-old classroom, but only one staff was present. This was discussed with staff and corrected during the visit. |
Yes |
| ? | Mon Apr 11 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
30U - Personnel Files
Ensure staff files are complete. Four staff members need CPR and first aid certifications. Three staff members need administration of medication certification. Two staff members need annual review of abuse and neglect. Two staff members need a job description. Two staff members need two references. One staff member needs employee declaration, drug/alcohol statement, adult abuse registry check, adult health appraisal with TB results, and release of employment history. Two staff members needs a service letter. |
Yes |
| ? | Mon Apr 11 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
28U - General Qualifications
Ensure staff schedules a fingerprinting appointment with Delaware State Police and is fingerprinted for a Delaware SBI and FBI check before start of employment of within five days of the staff member's 18th birthday. One staff member needs to obtain a receipt of verification from fingerprinting. |
Yes |
| ? | Mon Apr 11 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
43U - Children's Attendance
Ensure child attendance is documented at the point of service. Eight children were signed in the one-year-old classroom; however, 12 children were present. This was discussed with the staff and corrected during the visit. |
Yes |
| ? | Mon Apr 11 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
40U - Child Files
Ensure child files are complete. One child needs the date of enrollment, hours, and days she attends care. |
Yes |
9 inspection record(s) on file from DE-OCCL.
Licensed facilities near this one, highest compliance score first.