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SALVATION ARMY EARLY LEARNING CENTER

Child care center · 400 N ORANGE ST, Wilmington, DE 19801 · License 29239

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 185. Infant through Pre-School Accepts subsidy

Violation history (28)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
?Thu Apr 16 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 53U - Outdoor Area
Ensure mulch is added under and around fall zones, and be sure there is shade.
Yes
?Thu Apr 16 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 45U - Hazardous Materials
Ensure RADON testing is completed every 5 years
Yes
?Thu Apr 16 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 40U - Child Files
Ensure child files are complete. Child #6 needs HA w/ immunizations.
Yes
?Fri Apr 11 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 30U - Personnel Files
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs 2 references, adult abuse check Staff #2 needs a DEEDs cert Staff #3 needs application and job description.
Yes
?Fri Apr 11 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 40U - Child Files
Ensure child files are complete. Child #1 needs blood lead results Child #5 needs health appraisal Child #8 blood lead results Child #10 health appraisal, immunizations and blood lead results
Yes
?Mon Apr 22 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 30U - Personnel Files
Ensure that staff files are complete. A re-hire staff member needs updated documentation. Send documentation upon receipt.
Yes
?Mon Apr 22 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 40U - Child Files
Ensure that child files are complete. Current immunizations are needed for one child. Lead Results are needed for three children. Send documentation upon receipt.
Yes
?Mon Apr 22 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 43U - Children's Attendance
Ensure that children's attendance includes exact arrival and departure times. At the time of the visit, two children were not signed into the Infant II classroom.
Yes
?Mon Apr 22 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 49U - Indoor Space
Ensure that floors, walls, and surfaces are clean and in good repair. Clean wall in the upstairs hallway boys' bathroom. Repair chipping paint on the wall in the cafe, one's room, and two's room. Repair/replace the soft climbing gym in the one's room. Send documentation upon completion.
Yes
?Mon Apr 22 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 72U - Feeding of Infants
Updated monthly Infant Feeding schedules are needed for the two infants that are under a year of age. Send documentation when completed.
Yes
?Wed Apr 19 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 43U - Children's Attendance
Ensure children's attendance includes exact arrival and departure times. At the time of the visit, one child was not signed into the Infant 1 room and also not signed into the Infant 2 room.
Yes
?Wed Apr 19 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 49U - Indoor Space
Ensure floors, walls, and surfaces are cleanable and in good repair. Remove or repair the carpet in the two's classroom. Repair drywall in the toddler 2 classroom.
Yes
?Wed Apr 19 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 74U - Lesson Plans
Ensure current lesson plans are posted. Post lesson plan in four's room.
Yes
?Wed Apr 19 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 30U - Personnel Files
Ensure staff files are complete. OCCL health and safety training is needed for 14 staff members. A professional development plan is needed for two staff members. A DEEDs early learning certificate is needed for one staff member. Medication administration is needed for one staff member.
Yes
?Wed Apr 19 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 36U - Staff Attendance
Ensure staff attendance includes exact arrival and departure times. At the time of the visit, one staff member was not signed into the three's classroom.
Yes
?Wed Apr 19 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 40U - Child Files
Ensure child files are complete. Blood lead testing is needed for six children. Date of enrollment is needed for three children. Days/ hours of attendance is needed for two children. Developmental plans are needed for three children. Mat permission is needed for two children.
Yes
?Wed Apr 06 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 51U - Toilet Facilities
Ensure each bathroom has a working ventilation fan or operable window. Repair fans in all bathrooms.
Yes
?Wed Apr 06 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 74U - Lesson Plans
Ensure lesson plans contain all required elements and are posted in each classroom. Post lesson plan in Toddlers Two room.
Yes
?Wed Apr 06 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 8U - License Renewal
Ensure renewal application is submitted to OCCL is received at least 60 days prior to license expiration.
Yes
?Wed Apr 06 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 24U - Staff Qualifications
Ensure center administrator has Infant/Toddler and School-Age specialized training.
Yes
?Wed Apr 06 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 30U - Personnel Files
Ensure staff files are complete. A professional development plan is needed for nine staff members. Annual review of abuse and neglect is needed for two staff members. Current CPR/First Aid is needed for one staff.
Yes
?Wed Apr 06 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 36U - Staff Attendance
Ensure staff attendance is properly documented. At the time of the visit, one staff member was not signed into the Infant 2 room and one staff member was not signed into the Three's classroom.
Yes
?Wed Apr 06 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 40U - Child Files
Ensure child files are complete. Complete emergency card information is needed for three children. Developmental plans are needed for seven children. Blood lead testing is needed for two children.
Yes
?Mon Jul 26 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 56U - Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Ensure safe sleep practices are used. Three cribs need tight fitting sheets.
Yes
?Mon Jul 26 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 43U - Children's Attendance
Ensure children's attendance is properly documented. One child was not signed into the four's classroom.
Yes
?Mon Jul 26 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 40U - Child Files
Ensure children's files contain all required elements. A current health appraisal is needed for one child. Hours and days of attendance are needed for one child.
Yes
?Mon Jul 26 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 36U - Staff Attendance
Ensure staff attendance is properly documented. Two staff were not signed into the infant 1 classroom.
Yes
?Mon Jul 26 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 30U - Personnel Files
Ensure staff files contain all required elements. Professional development goals are needed for 23 staff members.
Yes

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

Inspections (6)

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

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