Delaware records · New Castle County · Wilmington
LITTLE LEADERS IN TRAINING ACADEMY
Licensed Child Care Center · Wilmington, Delaware
Records presented as of November 5, 2026The operation, as the state lists it
- License number
- 1018612
- Operation type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Address
- 800 W 4TH ST, Wilmington, DE 19801
- Licensed capacity
- 96
- Ages served, as listed
- 6 weeks through 12 years.
- Hours, as listed
- 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- State programs listed
- Child Care Food Program;Purchase of Care
Licensing notices on the state's current record
- Recorded intent
- Intent to Place on Warning of Probation
These are the state's own current words for this license, republished as recorded. What each action involves is set out in Delaware's child care licensing regulations.
The record in numbers
| Compliance visits | 9 |
| Complaint investigations | 3 |
| Citations recorded | 70 |
| Citations with correction completed, per the state | 70 |
| Citations with correction still pending, per the state | 0 |
| Record span | February 27, 2023 – October 12, 2026 |
How to read this record
A compliance visit is a licensing visit by an OCCL specialist. When the specialist finds a regulation has not been met, the visit record carries a citation: the regulation's code and short description, the specialist's corrective-action note describing what was found, and the correction record — the date correction was due, whether the state has marked it completed, the date it was corrected, and how. A complaint investigation begins with a complaint; its record carries the state's result and the investigator's written conclusion. Delaware does not grade citations by risk or severity, so no grade is shown — the specialist's note is the substance of the record. One visit can produce several citations. A citation the state later records as corrected stays in the history; that is what a licensing record is.
Record by year
| Year | Visits & investigations | Citations recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 5 |
| 2025 | 2 | 16 |
| 2024 | 4 | 18 |
| 2023 | 4 | 31 |
Visits and investigations, newest first
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
On September 29, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received two complaints regarding concerns of an insect infestation within the facility. On October 5, 2026, a third complaint was received on this same subject from a third reporter. An investigation was conducted on October 5, 2026. This complaint is substantiated for an insect infestation based on interviews conducted and documentation reviewed. Owner #1, Administrator #1, and two staff members interviewed stated the facility experienced a roach infestation approximately one month prior to the investigation. Documentation reviewed confirmed the facility contracted with an insect extermination company for extermination services and maintains ongoing pest control treatments. Although LS #1 did not observe any live roaches during the facility walkthrough, the evidence supports that the facility experienced a roach infestation and implemented corrective measures to address the concern.
5 regulations cited at this visit.
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs OCCL Health & Safety training, a health appraisal with TB, and two documented attempts for service letters. Staff #2 needs two documented attempts for service letters. Staff #3 needs orientation, references, a drug & alcohol statement/employee declaration, a health appraisal with TB, and an updated service letter.
Correction status: Completed · correction was due November 6, 2026
Ensure ceiling tiles are free of water damage. -Replace ceiling tiles in the Two's classroom and One's classroom. A licensee shall keep the center rodent-free and free of insect infestation. Owner #1, Administrator #1, and two staff members interviewed confirmed the facility experienced a roach infestation. While no live roaches were observed during this visit, documentation reviewed confirmed the facility received professional extermination services and maintains ongoing pest control treatments.
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 19, 2026 · how corrected: Document · correction was due November 6, 2026
Ensure cribs are on the lowest setting. -Two cribs were observed at the middle setting.
Correction status: Completed · correction was due November 6, 2026
Ensure the diaper-changing mat is rip-free. Replace/Repair diaper changing mat in boys' bathroom. -Corrected at visit
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 5, 2026 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due November 6, 2026
Ensure infant feeding schedules are completed monthly. -Send updated monthly feeding schedule for Child #12.
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 19, 2026 · how corrected: Document · correction was due November 6, 2026
7 regulations cited at this visit.
Ensure staff files are complete. PD Plan for Staff #1, #3, #8, and #9. Administration of Medication for Staff #1, #2, #3, #6, #7, #10, and #12. OCCL health and safety for Staff #3 and #5. Employee declaration for Staff #5 References for Staff #5. Adult abuse for Staff #3 and #5. CPR and First Aid for Staff #2, #4, #5, #7. Date of Hire for Staff #3 and #4. Health appraisal for Staff #5. Service letters for Staff #3 and #5.
Correction status: Completed · corrected December 8, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due November 6, 2025
Ensure staff are signed into the classroom upon arrival. -Corrected at visit.
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 6, 2025 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due October 6, 2025
Ensure children's files are completed. Complete emergency cards for Child #2 and #5. Health Appraisal for Child #3, #6, #9, and #10. Immunizations for Child #3, #6, and #10. Blood lead screening results for Child #3, #6, #9, and #10. Parent permissions for Child #5. Developmental plans for Child #3, #6, and #8. Transportation permission for Child #5.
Correction status: Completed · corrected December 12, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due November 6, 2025
Enaure children are signed into the classroom upon arrival. -Corrected at the visit.
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 6, 2025 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due October 6, 2025
Ensure the light switch in the girls' bathroom is replaced. -The light switch was broken.
Correction status: Completed · corrected December 12, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due November 6, 2025
Ensure monthly fire drills and fire prevention are completed. The last completed fire drill was in August. -Send October's fire drill and fire prevention log to OCCL.
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 13, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due November 6, 2025
Ensure infant bottles are labeled.
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 13, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due November 6, 2025
9 regulations cited at this visit.
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #2 needs health appraisal with Tb. Staff #2 thru #9 need CPR and Frist Aid.
Correction status: Completed · corrected April 25, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due April 30, 2025
Ensure children files are complete. Child #2 and #9 need blood lead screening results.
Correction status: Completed · corrected April 28, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due April 30, 2025
Ensure children under the age of two do not use Styrofoam. -Corrected at visit.
Correction status: Completed · corrected April 2, 2025 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due April 2, 2025
Ensure ceiling tiles in the two-year-old classroom are replaced and free of water damage. Ensure the baby gate is mounted to the wall.
Correction status: Completed · corrected April 11, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due April 30, 2025
Ensure the refrigerator in the kitchen is below 40 degrees. Moved all food to other refrigerator. -Corrected at visit.
Correction status: Completed · corrected April 2, 2025 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due April 2, 2025
Ensure paper towels are in the boys' bathroom. -Corrected at visit
Correction status: Completed · corrected April 2, 2025 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due April 2, 2025
Remove trash and hazards from the playground.
Correction status: Completed · corrected April 2, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due April 30, 2025
Ensure equipment is sturdy and hazard-free. Remove the play pool table out of the school-age room. -Corrected at visit.
Correction status: Completed · corrected April 2, 2025 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due April 30, 2025
Ensure infant bottles are labeled.
Correction status: Completed · corrected April 11, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due April 30, 2025
1 regulation cited at this visit.
Change batteries in the smoke detector in pre-k classroom. Smoke detector was chirping.
Correction status: Completed · corrected January 24, 2025 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due January 9, 2025
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
On November 1, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding concerns of improper staff-to-child ratios in the infant classroom, use of improper discipline, altering attendance records, safety and sanitation procedures in the infant classroom, not notifying families of contagious illness, and not following exclusion policies. An investigation was conducted on November 6, 2024. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for staff-to-child ratios in the infant classroom based on observations of the classroom, staff interviews, and a review of attendance records. All staff interviewed stated classrooms are in staff-to-child ratio and attendance records reflected all classrooms in correct staff-to-child ratio including the infant classroom. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for use of improper discipline by staff based on interviews conducted. Seven of eight staff members interviewed stated they had not witnessed any improper discipline or participated in improper discipline themselves. One staff member who noted otherwise did not provide more information. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for altering attendance records because attendance records were reviewed at the time of this visit and interviews conducted. No attendance records reviewed look to be altered, and all staff interviewed stated attendance records are not altered by anyone including the administration team. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for lack of safety and sanitation procedures based on interviews conducted. All staff interviewed stated they follow all safety and sanitation procedures in all classrooms. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for not notifying families of contagious illness and not following exclusion policies based on interviews conducted and documents reviewed. All staff interviewed stated families are notified of all contagious illnesses and the letter of notification to families of an illness in the infant classroom was provided and reviewed. There is no evidence to substantiate that a staff member took a child in her personal vehicle to seek medical attention; the ill child was taken home because the family had no means of transportation.
17 regulations cited at this visit.
Ensure liability insurance is submitted.
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 11, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due November 5, 2024
Ensure maximum group size and ratios are met at all times. At the time of visit, the 2-year-old classroom had 13 children with 3 staff members, including 1-year-olds. (CAV)
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 7, 2024 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due October 7, 2024
Ensure staff members have been determined eligible by Criminal History prior to working at the facility or being present at the facility. (CAV)
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 7, 2024 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due October 7, 2024
Ensure staff files are complete. Send documentation of the following to OCCL: PD Plan: Staff #1-#9 Orientation: Staff #2 & # 3 OCCL Health and Safety: Staff # 4 Job Description: Staff # 3 References: Staff # 4 Employee Declaration/ Drug Alcohol Statement: Staff # 3 & #4 Adult Abuse Registry: Staff # 4 Health Appraisal with TB: Staff #3 & # 4 TB test only: Staff #2 Two Service Letters: Staff # 2, # 3, & # 4 CPR/FA: Staff # 2 Administrator of Medication: Staff # 4 Date of Hire: Staff #2, #3, & # 4
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 31, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due November 5, 2024
Ensure staff members are accurately signing in and out of attendance. Send one week of staff attendance to OCCL.
Correction status: Completed · corrected November 1, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due November 5, 2024
Please ensure children's files are complete. Send the following documents to OCCL: Date of enrollment and days/hours of attendance: Child # 1 & # 9 Current Health Appraisal: Child # 8 & # 9 Developmental Plans: Child # 1, # 6, & #10 Infant Feeding Statement: Child # 10 Emergency Card Info, Immunizations, Parents Right to Know, Screen Time Permission, Transportation, and Medical Permission: Child #9
Correction status: Completed · corrected November 1, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due November 5, 2024
Ensure all attendance records are accurate in all classrooms. Send one week of attendance for 2-year old and 3-year-old classrooms to OCCL.
Correction status: Completed · corrected November 1, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due November 5, 2024
Ensure cleaners are labeled in preschool (CAV)
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 7, 2024 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due November 5, 2024
Ensure facility is free of bug infestation. Clean insect devices in kitchen and near guinea pigs' cage.
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 25, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due November 5, 2024
Ensure all food is not spoiled, labeled with contents, and expiration dates. Remove all expired food from shelves and fridges. Send picture of cleaned refrigerators.
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 25, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due November 5, 2024
Ensure toys are hazard-free on the playground. Remove all broken toys and trash from the playground.
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 31, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due November 5, 2024
Ensure safe sleep practices are used at all times. A child was observed wearing a bib while asleep.
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 7, 2024 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due October 7, 2024
Ensure there is enough equipment for all children enrolled in the two-year-old classroom.
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 31, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due November 5, 2024
Ensure the non-absorbent mat is clean and cleanable and diaper procedures are posted. Diaper changing mat in boys' bathroom is torn.
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 25, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due November 5, 2024
Ensure lesson plans are current and posted (CAV)
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 7, 2024 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due November 5, 2024
Ensure daily logs with sleep checks are completed for each child.
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 31, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due November 5, 2024
Ensure application is submitted 60-days prior to expiration. Send application to OCCL.
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 11, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due November 5, 2024
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
On August 8, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding concerns of unqualified staff working alone with children, improper staff-to-child ratios, use of improper discipline, no attendance being recorded, and no accident/injury reports being completed. An investigation was conducted beginning August 14, 2024, and concluding August 20, 2024. This complaint is substantiated for unqualified staff members working alone with children because a staff member was changing diapers in a separate area without being determined eligible and without a DEEDS Early Learning Certificate. This complaint is substantiated for improper staff-to-child ratios and exceeding maximum group size based on observation at the August 8, 2024, site visit. The toddler classroom was observed with 13 children present with the youngest child being under the age of one. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for use of improper discipline by staff based on interviews conducted. Five out of six staff members interviewed, including administration, stated they had not witnessed any improper discipline. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for no attendance being recorded because attendance records were viewed at the time of this visit. However, the attendance records for two classrooms were not accurate due to not having exact times of arrival of the children and children not being signed into the facility. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for no accident/injury reports being completed based on observations of accident /injury reports for multiple children. An additional concern noted at the visit was safe sleep violations because two infants were observed sleeping on their stomachs and not being able to roll on their own, and bottom covers were not tight-fitting to the mattress. An additional concern noted at the visit was the kitchen area being unsanitary with no counter space available to prepare food and spoiled food s itting on the counter. An additional concern noted at the visit was indoor safety hazards, including a safety gate not being secured to the wall correctly with nails sticking out the wall, a broken cubby in front of the preschool classroom, and missing and water damaged ceiling tiles. An additional concern noted was the posted lesson plans in two classrooms were not current. An additional concern observed at the follow-up visit was plug-in air fresheners in multiple locations of the facility.
15 regulations cited at this visit.
Ensure liability insurance is current.
Correction status: Completed · corrected November 2, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due November 16, 2023
Ensure a positive behavior policy is posted.
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 25, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due November 16, 2023
Ensure classroom maintain maximum group size. At the time of the visit the two-year-old room was observed with 14 children.
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 18, 2023 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due October 18, 2023
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff#1 needs CPR and Frist, job description, 4 references, adult health appraisal with TB. Staff #2 needs review of annual sleep safe and child abuse and neglect. Staff #3 needs a completed file. No file was reviewed. Staff #4 needs CPR and First Aid, PD plan, 2 references, health appraisal with TB, release of employment, and service letter. Staff #5 needs annual review of sleep safe and child abuse and neglect. Staff # 6 needs training hours and review of sleep safe and child abuse and neglect. Staff #7 needs PD Plan. Staff #8 needs orientation, OCCL health and safety training, application, job description, references, adult abuse check, release of employment, and service letters.
Correction status: Completed · corrected November 21, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due November 16, 2023
Ensure staff attendance includes exact arrival and departure times. At the time of the visit, two staff members did not sign into the two-year-old room. One staff member did not sign out of the classroom.
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 18, 2023 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due October 18, 2023
Ensure child files are complete. Hours and days of attendance for Child #2,#3, #4, and #9. Date of enrollment for Child #4, #8, #9 Emergency Card for Child #4, #8, #9 Health appraisal for Child #2 and #3 Immunizations for Child #3 Screen Time permission for Child #4, #8, #9 Parents right to know for Child #4, #8, #9. Development plan for #1, #3, #5 Transportation for Child #4 Infant feeding for Child #4 and #9
Correction status: Completed · corrected November 20, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due November 16, 2023
Ensure children are being signed in and out at arrival and departure.
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 18, 2023 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due October 18, 2023
Ensure all areas are cleanable and clean. Vent in walkway by three year old room needs to be cleaned. Wall in two-year-old room needs to be smoothed and painted. Ensure all outlets are covered.
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 25, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due November 16, 2023
Ensure food is not stored on the floor.
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 18, 2023 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due October 18, 2023
Ensure trash and broken toys are removed from playground.
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 25, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due November 16, 2023
Ensure parent permission is on file when using swaddler infant room. Ensure cribs are on the lowest setting.
Correction status: Completed · corrected November 17, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due November 16, 2023
Ensure diaper changing procedures are hung up. No diaper changing procedure hanging up in boys' bathroom.
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 25, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due November 16, 2023
Ensure the first aid kit is complete. Frist aid kit is missing a pen and note pad and tweezers.
Correction status: Completed · corrected November 2, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due November 16, 2023
Ensure all infant feeding bottles are labeled.
Correction status: Completed · corrected November 2, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due November 16, 2023
Ensure lesson plans are completed with all opportunities for toddler classroom.
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 24, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due November 16, 2023
8 regulations cited at this visit.
Ensure all child-to-staff ratios are met throughout the day. -During the visit, 9 children were present with 2 teachers. the youngest child was an infant. - During the visit, a school-age child walked themself back to the playground.
Correction status: Completed · corrected April 12, 2023 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due April 12, 2023
Ensure all staff files are completed. Training hours for staff #1, 3, and 4. Health and Safety for Staff #1, 3, and 4. Orientation for Staff #1. Review of Abuse and Neglect for Staff # 1, 2, and 3. Job Description for Staff # 1 and 2. References for Staff #1. Health Appraisal with TB for Staff #1, 2, and 3. CPR and Frist Aid for Staff # 1 and 2. Administration of Medication for Staff # 3.
Correction status: Completed · corrected June 1, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due May 12, 2023
Ensure all children's files are completed. Date of enrollment for Child #1 and 3. Hours and Times attending for Child # 2,5,6, and 7. Health Appraisal with immunizations for Child #6. Parent right to know and screen time permission for Child #4. Updated monthly feeding schedule for Child # 2 and 8.
Correction status: Completed · corrected May 16, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due May 12, 2023
Ensure all attendance records have arrival and departure times for all children present in the room.
Correction status: Completed · corrected May 16, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due May 12, 2023
Ensure all indoor areas are safe and set up for care. All surfaces must be cleanable: New gates must be painted, and walls needed to be painted in three-year-old room and one-year-old room. Replace missing ceiling tiles. Outlet covers are needed in the infant room and one-year-old room. Clean floors in the two-year-old room. Fix the broken handle on the kitchen set in the four-year-old room.
Correction status: Completed · corrected May 16, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due May 12, 2023
Ensure all bathrooms are cleaned. Clean the girls' bathroom in the hallway.
Correction status: Completed · corrected May 16, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due May 12, 2023
Ensure playground is hazard free. One broken storage bin needs to be removed.
Correction status: Completed · corrected May 16, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due May 12, 2023
Lesson plans must be completed and dated. Send a week of lesson plans to OCCL.
Correction status: Completed · corrected May 16, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due May 12, 2023
6 regulations cited at this visit.
Ensure Parent's right-to-know log is completed.
Correction status: Completed · corrected April 12, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due March 22, 2023
Ensure child files are complete. Days and hours of enrollment for Child # 2,3,6,7,8,9 Date of enrollment for child #7 Complete emergency card information for Child #6, 7,10. Health appraisal with immunizations for child #2,3,4,6,7 Parent right to right for Child #9. Developmental plans for child # 2,4,7,8 Infant feeding schedule for child #7.
Correction status: Completed · corrected March 16, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due March 22, 2023
Ensure all food is labeled with contents and expiration date.
Correction status: Completed · corrected March 16, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due March 22, 2023
Ensure there is a covered trash can in school-age room-Corrected at visit. Clean school-age bathroom toilet and floor.
Correction status: Completed · corrected February 28, 2023 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due March 22, 2023
Repair of Remove sandbox on the playground.
Correction status: Completed · corrected March 16, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due March 22, 2023
Ensure all Lesson plans are updated and have weekly food/ healthy habits. -All Lesson plans had no dates (no open room).
Correction status: Completed · corrected March 16, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due March 22, 2023
2 regulations cited at this visit.
Ensure staff files are complete. A PD plan is needed for all staff members. An annual review of abuse/neglect, sleep safe, an orientation, a health appraisal with TB, a release of employment history, and service letters is needed for staff #1.
Correction status: Completed · corrected March 16, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due March 23, 2023
Enusre all walls are repaired and cleanable. Three-year-old room wall needs to be painted and cleanable. Wall in hallway between girls' and boy's bathroom needs to be repaired and painted.
Correction status: Completed · corrected March 16, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due March 22, 2023
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