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COLONIAL EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAM

Child care center · 12 LANDERS LANE, New Castle, DE 19720 · License 73144

4Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 348. Toddler through Pre-School Accepts subsidy

Violation history (16)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
?Thu Feb 05 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 30U - Personnel Files
Ensure staff files are complete. 48 staff members had outstanding items as outlined on the staffing sheet provided. Send documents to OCCL as received. 11 staff members need PD plan, 12 need annual review of child abuse and neglect, 12 need signed orientation checklist, 16 need documentation of taking OCCL health and safety training, 2 need application/resume in file, 2 need job descriptions, 3 need references, 8 need employee declaration and drug/alcohol statement, 3 need fingerprinting documentation, 10 need adult abuse registry, 6 need health appraisal and TB screening, 8 need release of employment history form, 2 need service letters or additional references.
Yes
?Thu Feb 05 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 49U - Indoor Space
*Ensure all trash cans are covered. C22, C 24 and boys bathroom had uncovered trashcans. *Ensure there is a foot-activated trashcan within 5 feet of diaper table (needed at changing table in boys bathroom). Send photos
Yes
?Thu Feb 05 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 38U - Parents Right to Know
Ensure Parent Right to Know Log is completed by all families during center enrollment visits/tours. Send photo of completed log.
Yes
?Fri Feb 07 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 16U - Insurance Coverage
Submit documentation of current liability insurance.
Yes
?Fri Feb 07 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 43U - Children's Attendance
Ensure all children are signed in and out for each arrival and departure.
Yes
?Fri Feb 07 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 36U - Staff Attendance
Ensure all staff members are signed in and out with each arrival and departure.
Yes
?Fri Feb 07 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 30U - Personnel Files
Submit the following to complete staff files: Annual abuse and neglect acknowledgement for two staff members.
Yes
?Tue Feb 20 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 30U - Personnel Files
Submit the following to completed the staff files: updated fingerprinting for two staff members, documentation of current CPR/FA certification for three staff members.
Yes
?Wed Feb 15 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 30U - Personnel Files
Submit the following to complete staff files: documentation of completion of the OCCL health and safety training for all staff members; CPR/FA certification for one staff member; medication certification/training for two staff members; orientation for four staff members.
Yes
?Wed Feb 15 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 61U - Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Have disposable covering available for the diaper changing table in room C4. Move the diaper receptacle to within arm's reach in rooms C5, C6, and C7.
Yes
?Wed Feb 15 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 58U - Sanitation
Have soap and water solution bottles available in all classrooms at all times.
Yes
?Wed Feb 15 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 56U - Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Assure all children in room C12 have top and bottom covers for naptime.
Yes
?Wed Feb 15 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 49U - Indoor Space
Provide documentation of the covered trash can in room 6.
Yes
?Mon Feb 07 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 49U - Indoor Space
Provide a covered trashcan for the bathroom between rooms C9 and C11.
Yes
?Mon Feb 07 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 65U - First Aid Kits
Provide a first aid guide for the first aid kit.
Yes
?Mon Feb 07 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 30U - Personnel Files
Submit the following to complete staff files: Administration of medication certification for all staff; current health appraisals for 13 staff; a current health appraisal w/ TB for one staff; FA/CPR certification for six staff; orientation for one staff, professional development plans for five staff; an adult abuse check for one staff; Not determined at this time- annual training hours for one staff.
Yes

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

Inspections (5)

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

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