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KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER (MEADOWOOD)

Child care center · 50 SOUTH MEADOWOOD DRIVE, Newark, DE 19711 · License 27767

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 109. Infant through School-Age Accepts subsidy

Violation history (69)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
?Mon Jun 15 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 24U - Staff Qualifications
Ensure the administrator has the school-age specialized training. -Send updated DEEDS certification for Administrator #1.
Yes
?Mon Jun 15 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 74U - Lesson Plans
Ensure lesson plans are current and complete. -Send one week's lesson plans to be reviewed.
Yes
?Mon Jun 15 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 63U - Administration of Medication
Ensure MAR's are completed and present. No MARs were available in the two-year-old classroom.
Yes
?Mon Jun 15 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 57U - Equipment
Ensure equipment is in good condition, and there are adequate materials. -Add books to the two-year-old classroom. -Replace or remove the couch in the two-year-old classroom.
Yes
?Mon Jun 15 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 53U - Outdoor Area
Ensure foam mats for the fall zones are hazard-free. Repair or replace the preschool playground foam.
Yes
?Mon Jun 15 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 51U - Toilet Facilities
Ensure all toilets are operational and clean. Clean and repair the toilet in the pre-k classroom.
Yes
?Mon Jun 15 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 50U - Kitchen and Food Preparation
Ensure all preparation spaces are cleanable. Kitchen countertops are not cleanable.
Yes
?Mon Jun 15 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 49U - Indoor Space
Ensure surfaces are cleanable. Repair/repaint the windowsills in the one-year-old classroom.
Yes
?Mon Jun 15 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 45U - Hazardous Materials
Ensure radon testing is completed every five years. Submit updated radon results.
Yes
?Mon Jun 15 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 40U - Child Files
Ensure children's files are complete. -Health appraisal with immunizations for Child # 9, #10, #11, #12, and #14. -Blood lead screening results for Child #9, #10, #11, #12, and #14. -Developmental plans for Child #1-#12.
Yes
?Mon Jun 15 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 38U - Parents Right to Know
Ensure the parents' right to know log is complete.
Yes
?Mon Jun 15 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 30U - Personnel Files
Ensure staff files are complete. -Orientation for Staff #1, 2, 3, 8, 13, and 15. -OCCL Health and Safety for Staff #1, 3, 5, 13, 14, and 15. -Application or data sheet for Staff #1, 2, 3, 8, 13, 14, and 15. -Declarations and drug and alcohol statement for Staff #1, 2, 8, 13, and 15. -Adult abuse registry check for Staff 3, 8, and 15. -Out-of-state clearances for Staff #1. -Administration of Medication for Staff #1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17. -Professional development plans for Staff # 1-17. -CPR and First Aid for #1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 15, 16, and 17. -Health appraisal with TB for Staff # 13 and 15. -Release of employment history for Staff #8, 15, and 16. Service letters for Staff #1, 3, 8, 15, and 16.
Yes
?Mon Jun 15 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 28U - General Qualifications
Ensure staff are determined eligible before being alone with children. Staff #1 was alone in the three-year-old classroom for 28 minutes.
Yes
?Fri Jul 18 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 24U - Staff Qualifications
Ensure all staff alone with children are qualified through DEEDS. Staff #1 was alone with children with no DEEDS certification and Staff #2 was alone in the infant classroom with an EC Intern certification. -Corrected at Visit-
Yes
?Fri Jun 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 40U - Child Files
Ensure children's files are complete. Health appraisal with immunization for Child #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #11, #12, and #13. Blood lead screening results for Child #3, #4, #5, #6, #12, #13.
Yes
?Fri Jun 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 74U - Lesson Plans
Ensure lesson plans are current and posted. Updated lesson plans in two's classroom.
Yes
?Fri Jun 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 57U - Equipment
Ensure equipment is rip-free. Replace blocks in the one-year-old classroom. Add additional books and blocks in the two-year-old classroom.
Yes
?Fri Jun 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 50U - Kitchen and Food Preparation
Ensure prepared, stored food is labeled with contents, dates, and expiration dates.
Yes
?Fri Jun 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 30U - Personnel Files
Ensure staff files are complete. Annual review of sleep safe for Staff #1-#16. Annual review of child abuse and neglect for Staff #1-#16. OCCL Health and Safety training for Staff #16.
Yes
?Wed Jun 05 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 8U - License Renewal
Ensure application is submitted 60 days for expiration.
Yes
?Wed Jun 05 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 76U - Activity Schedule
Ensure schedule is posted in the school-age classroom.
Yes
?Wed Jun 05 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 56U - Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Ensure all mats are cleanable. Replace torn mats in the one-year-old classroom.
Yes
?Wed Jun 05 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 49U - Indoor Space
Ensure walls are cleanable. Repaint window sills in two-year-old classroom. Clean vent in the Pre-k classroom.
Yes
?Wed Jun 05 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 40U - Child Files
Ensure children files are completed. Health appraisal with immunizations for Child #6 and 12. Lead blood screening results for Child #3, 4, 5, and 11.
Yes
?Wed Jun 05 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 30U - Personnel Files
Ensure staff files are complete. Review of sleep safe for Staff #1. Review of abuse and neglect for Staff #1. CPR and Frist Aid for Staff #4, 6, and 9. References for Staff # 3 and 4. Health appraisal with TB for Staff #3, 4, 6, 7, and 8. Orientation for Staff #5 and 8. Job Description for Staff # 5 and 8. OCCL health and safety training for Staff #8.
Yes
?Wed Jun 05 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 74U - Lesson Plans
Ensure lesson plans are completed and posted. No lesson plans in the two-year classroom and school-age classroom.
Yes
?Fri Jun 16 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 56U - Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Ensure all mats are rip-free. Replace torn mats in the old year-old room.
Yes
?Fri Jun 16 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 40U - Child Files
Ensure children's files are complete. Updated health appraisal for Child #7. Blood lead screening results for Child # 5,6,12, and 13.
Yes
?Fri Jun 16 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 49U - Indoor Space
Ensure all walls are in safe condition. -Remove or cover-up metal pieces on the wall in the one-year-old room. Clean vents in infant and one-year-old rooms by changing tables.
Yes
?Fri Jun 16 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 57U - Equipment
Ensure there is sufficient quantity of equipment in language and dramatic play in the two-year-old room.
Yes
?Fri Jun 16 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 65U - First Aid Kits
Ensure travel first aid kit is completed.
Yes
?Wed Mar 01 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 74U - Lesson Plans
Ensure lesson plans are updated and hanging up in the two-year-old room, preschool, pre-k, and school-age rooms.
Yes
?Tue Feb 07 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 38U - Parents Right to Know
Ensure parent right to know is completed for all families and any incoming families.
Yes
?Tue Feb 07 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 40U - Child Files
Ensure all children's files are complete. Child #4, #11, and #17 need blood lead screening results.
Yes
?Tue Feb 07 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 49U - Indoor Space
Ensure all walls are repaired and cleanable. -Wall in Pre-K needs to be repaired. Ensure children coats are not touching and are labeled for each child. - Pre-K children's coats are touching when hanging on hooks.
Yes
?Tue Feb 07 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 30U - Personnel Files
Ensure staff files are complete. Administration of Medication for Staff # 1 and #5. CPR and First aid needed for staff #3. Health and safety training for staff #2 and #4.
Yes
?Mon Nov 28 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 49U - Indoor Space
Ensure all areas are clean and safe for children. Two-year-old classroom has a broken vent. School-age room has boxes and items that need to be removed.
Yes
?Mon Nov 28 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 51U - Toilet Facilities
Ensure bathroom moldings are attached. The two-year-old classroom molding needs to be fixed.
Yes
?Mon Nov 28 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 66U - Emergency Planning
Ensure monthly evacuation drills are documented monthly.
Yes
?Mon Nov 28 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 74U - Lesson Plans
Ensure lesson plans are completed and hung up. Three-year-old classroom had no lesson plan.
Yes
?Mon Nov 28 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 20U - Positive Behavior Management
Ensure positive behavior plan is posted.
Yes
?Mon Nov 28 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 30U - Personnel Files
Ensure staff files are complete. Medication Administration is needed for Staff # 2,6,7,9,12, and 15. CPR/First Aid: Staff #6,9,12, and 15. PD Plan: Staff #4,7,9,12, and 15. Application/Resume for Staff #4. References for Staff # 14. Service Letters for staff #1,6,17, and 19. Adult Abuse Registry for staff # 17 and 20. Orientation for staff #17.
Yes
?Mon Nov 28 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 40U - Child Files
Ensure child files are complete. A current health appraisal is needed for child #1, 4,5,7,9,13,14,15. Immunization records for child # 4, 5, 7, 9. 15. Date of enrollment with days and hours of attendance for child # 8 and 9. Complete emergency card information for child #8 and 9. Blood lead screening results for child # 1,3,4,5,7,9,11,13,14, and 15. Parent right to know for child #8 and 9. Transportation permission for child # 8 and 9. Medication Administration for child # 8 and 9. Development plans with goals for child 1 through 15.
Yes
?Tue Oct 04 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 27U - Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
An appropriate staff/child ratio is maintained throughout the morning in the school-age classroom. The school-age classroom was supervised by one new staff member who has not been qualified to be left alone. Ensure tracking sheets reflect all staff in and out.
Yes
?Tue Oct 04 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 74U - Lesson Plans
Ensure all lesson plans are completed. Pre-K lesson plans are missing cooking and nutrition activity. Two's classroom is missing cooking and nutrition activity. Three's classroom is missing a date on lesson plans. The school had no lesson plan.
Yes
?Thu Aug 04 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 30U - Personnel Files
Obtain complete staff files. Obtain service letter/documented attempts for five staff members. Obtain eligibility letters for two staff members. Obtain job description and orientation for one staff member. Ensure documents requiring witness signatures have them.
Yes
?Thu Aug 04 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 74U - Lesson Plans
Post current lesson plans in Summer Camp/School-Age, Pre-K, and Discovery Preschool rooms.
Yes
?Thu Aug 04 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 72U - Feeding of Infants
Ensure infant feeding schedules are updated monthly. Forward for three children as July 2022 was not completed. Ensure back page suggested schedules are also completed for all infants.
Yes
?Thu Aug 04 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 49U - Indoor Space
Clean bathroom toilet bases and floor moldings as discussed at this visit.
Yes
?Tue Jun 07 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 57U - Equipment
Place art equipment/supplies and keep available for children in 2's room.
Yes
?Tue Jun 07 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 56U - Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Ensure cribs are placed 1 1/2 feet apart in infant room when children are sleeping in them.
Yes
?Tue Jun 07 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 51U - Toilet Facilities
Center bathroom toilet bases need to be cleaned. Fix ventilation in bathrooms. It could not be heard at this visit.
Yes
?Tue Jun 07 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 49U - Indoor Space
Classroom floors/moldings need to be cleaned as well as the wall of the toddler room. The areas of concern were addressed with the administrator and assistant director. Clean vent in Preschool room. Wipe down shelf near kitchen.
Yes
?Tue Jun 07 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 43U - Children's Attendance
Ensure attendance records accurately reflect when children arrive and leave rooms. One infant child was not signed in on classroom attendance records were confusing. Discussed with administrator the importance of having accurate attendance records. Review with all staff and forward documentation to OCCL.
Yes
?Tue Jun 07 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 42U - Documenting Children's Progress
Obtain documented development plans for three children and annual progress for two children.
Yes
?Tue Jun 07 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 40U - Child Files
Obtain complete child files. Obtain date of enrollment for two children, health appraisals with immunization records for six children, lead tests for eight children, and MAR form for one child.
Yes
?Tue Jun 07 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 38U - Parents Right to Know
Forward current parent's right to know notice log.
Yes
?Tue Jun 07 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 30U - Personnel Files
Obtain complete staff files. Forward qualification documentation for four staff members, professional development plans for two staff members, eligibility letters for three staff members, annual safe sleep and child abuse and neglect review for one staff member, administration of medication training for three staff members, service letter or documented attempts for one staff member.
Yes
?Tue Jun 07 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 24U - Staff Qualifications
Ensure qualification documents are sent within 60 days of hire.
Yes
?Tue Jun 07 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 53U - Outdoor Area
Fix pour and play areas that are on the preschool playground which pose tripping hazards. Forward pictures.
Yes
?Tue Jun 07 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 77U - Infant and Toddler Care
Document 30-minute infant sleep checks for all infants. Forward for two children. Reviewed with staff and administrator at visit.
Yes
?Tue Jun 07 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 74U - Lesson Plans
Ensure all lesson plans include all required daily and weekly activities. Forward for School-Age, Discovery Preschool, and infant room.
Yes
?Tue Jun 07 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 72U - Feeding of Infants
Obtain monthly updates to infant feeding statements/schedules for all infants. Forward for two children.
Yes
?Tue Jun 07 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 67U - Transportation
Place finger splints, first aid guide, instant cold packs, plastic bags, thermometers, and tweezers in vans, as well as liquid soap, water and poison control phone number.
Yes
?Tue Jun 07 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 66U - Emergency Planning
Complete monthly fire inspections. Forward for June 2022 to specialist.
Yes
?Wed Apr 27 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 30U - Personnel Files
Forward TB screening or assessment for one staff member and health appraisal with TB for one staff member that have not bee received since last enforcement visit. Obtain an eligibility letter for one staff member.
Yes
?Thu Feb 10 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 36U - Staff Attendance
Ensure classrooms attendance records accurately reflect staff attendance.
Yes
?Thu Feb 10 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 43U - Children's Attendance
Ensure classrooms attendance records accurately reflect the children's arrival and departure times in classrooms
Yes
?Thu Feb 10 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 30U - Personnel Files
Obtain complete staff files. Forward health appraisals with TB assessments for five staff members, professional developments plans for two staff members, eligibility letters for two staff members, job description for one staff member, and service letter/documented attempts for one staff member. If a service letter is not received for three staff members, two more references are needed. Forward orientation, job description, references, declaration form, drug/alcohol statement from, adult abuse registry check, and service letters for one staff member. Forward one staff members training hours.
Yes

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

Inspections (13)

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

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