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ARK - SOUTH LEARNING CENTER

Child care center · 601 S HEALD ST, Wilmington, DE 19801 · License 1526292

10Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 45. Pre-School through School-Age Accepts subsidy

Violation history (15)

Severity	Date	Standard / narrative	Corrected
?	Mon Nov 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	50U - Kitchen and Food Preparation Facility not equipped to prepare meals and snacks- Suggestion: Get food permit at Ark North and have food delivered. *Facility chose to do single serving, one-time-use food and sent OCCL a picture on 12/19.	Yes
?	Mon Nov 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	30U - Personnel Files Ensure personnel files are complete. Staff #1 needs references, release of employment, and 2 attempts at service letters, and DEEDS certificate. Staff #2 and #3 need at least an updated PD plan and annual child abuse signed in files at South location.	Yes
?	Mon Nov 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	48U - Heating and Cooling Ensure vents are in good condition- replace vent in the foyer/lobby area.	Yes
?	Fri Nov 15 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	40U - Child Files Ensure children files are complete. Blood lead screening results needed for Child #1.	Yes
?	Fri Nov 15 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	49U - Indoor Space Ensure indoor spaces are in good condition. Replace 2 missing ceiling tiles. Repair or replace faucet in preschool bathroom.	Yes
?	Fri Nov 15 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	8U - License Renewal Ensure application is complete and submitted 60 days before expiration.	Yes
?	Fri Nov 15 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	65U - First Aid Kits Ensure first aid kit and travel kit are complete. Add liquid soap, bottled water, and emergency numbers (including poison control) to travel kit.	Yes
?	Fri Nov 15 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	16U - Insurance Coverage Ensure insurance is current and available. Send a copy of insurance to OCCL.	Yes
?	Fri Nov 15 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	30U - Personnel Files Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs CPR and First Aid.	Yes
?	Thu Nov 09 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	66U - Emergency Planning Complete a monthly evacuation for November and December.	Yes
?	Thu Nov 09 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	28U - General Qualifications Staff #4 needs a health assessment and TB test results. Staff #4 needs CPR and First aid. Send a copy to OCCL.	Yes
?	Thu Nov 09 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	30U - Personnel Files Ensure staff files are complete. CPR/FA and an adult health with TB is needed for one staff member.	Yes
?	Thu Nov 09 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	8U - License Renewal Application for license renewal is due 60 days before license expiration. Complete and submit your renewal application to OCCL.	Yes
?	Thu Nov 09 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	33U - Annual Training Annual professional development training is needed for two staff members.	Yes
?	Mon Jun 05 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	30U - Personnel Files Staff #4, 5 need OCCL Health and safety training. Staff #5 needs a PD plan in their file. Staff #4, and 5 need a health appraisal with TB results in their files. Staff #1 needs release of employment/services letters or 2 more references, also staff #4 needs two more references.	Yes

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

Inspections (4)

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

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