Delaware records · Sussex County · Dagsboro
KIDZ AKADEMY INC., LEARNING CENTER
Licensed Child Care Center · Dagsboro, Delaware
Records presented as of November 5, 2026The operation, as the state lists it
- License number
- 1187909
- Operation type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Address
- 33442 ROYAL BOULEVARD, Dagsboro, DE 19939
- Licensed capacity
- 48
- Ages served, as listed
- 1 year through 12 years.
- Hours, as listed
- 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- State programs listed
- Child Care Food Program;Purchase of Care
The record in numbers
| Compliance visits | 8 |
| Complaint investigations | 4 |
| Citations recorded | 35 |
| Citations with correction completed, per the state | 35 |
| Citations with correction still pending, per the state | 0 |
| Record span | December 29, 2021 – October 5, 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 | 8 |
| 2025 | 3 | 4 |
| 2024 | 1 | 7 |
| 2023 | 2 | 5 |
| 2022 | 3 | 11 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
Visits and investigations, newest first
8 regulations cited at this visit.
Ensure staff files are complete.
Correction status: Completed · correction was due October 23, 2026
Ensure child files are complete.
Correction status: Completed · correction was due October 23, 2026
Label the contents of the disinfectant bottle in the one year old classroom. Ensure chemicals are inaccessible in the two year old room.
Correction status: Completed · correction was due October 23, 2026
Do not use wall air freshener in the center.
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 5, 2026 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due October 23, 2026
Clean the vents in the bathroom.
Correction status: Completed · correction was due October 23, 2026
Purchase ASTM mats rated for falls for the indoor play area or remove the slides.
Correction status: Completed · correction was due October 23, 2026
Ensure MAR's are accurate. Ensure the medication listed on the MAR is located at the center.
Correction status: Completed · correction was due October 23, 2026
Post the lesson plan in the one year old classroom.
Correction status: Completed · correction was due October 23, 2026
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
The state recorded no written conclusion for this investigation.
2 regulations cited at this visit.
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs annual review of abuse and neglect Staff #2 needs administration of medication certification, professional development plan, orientation,, OCCL seven hour training and a health appraisal w/TB. Staff #3 needs a professional deelopment plan and 18 training hours Staff #4 nees a health appraisal w/TB Staff #5 needs a professional developmentp0lan, a health appraisal and TB along iwth 18 training hours
Correction status: Completed · corrected November 6, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due November 15, 2025
Ensure to replae the torn mat in the three year old classrooom. This was corrected at the visit when the mat was replaced with a new one.
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 20, 2025 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due October 20, 2025
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
OCCL s investigation of regulatory non-compliance began after clearance from other agencies was received. On June 17, 2025, the OCCL received a complaint regarding improper discipline. An investigation was conducted on July 30, 2025. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because interviewed staff members denied the allegations. Within five business days of receipt of this report, the licensee or administrator may contact OCCL if he/she disagrees with the findings or non-compliance cited in this Complaint Report.
2 regulations cited at this visit.
Licensee shall ensure toxic materials are not being used while children are present. Lysol was sprayed while children were present in the room. This was corrected when a conversation was had with the staff regarding usage of toxic materials.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 30, 2025 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due July 30, 2025
The mechanism on the back gate is broken to ensure the gate is self closing and self latching. Have the gate repaired and forward proof to OCCL
Correction status: Completed · correction was due August 5, 2025
7 regulations cited at this visit.
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs a job description and two references. Staff #2 needs a professional development plan a job description, references and a service letter
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 22, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due October 18, 2024
Ensure staff sign in/out of each classroom with exact hours of arrival and departure. Send one week staff attendance for the one-year-old classroom.
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 18, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due October 18, 2024
Ensure child files are complete Child #1 needs development plan Child #32 needs days and hours to attend Child #7 needs days and hours to attend and a developmental plan Child #9 needs blood lead test results and a developmental plan. Child #10 needs blood lead test results Child #12 needs blood lead test results and a developmental plan
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 18, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due October 18, 2024
Ensure children's attendance is documents with exact hours of arrival and departure. Send one week's attendance for the one-year-old classroom
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 18, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due October 18, 2024
Ensure hazardous materials are locked away in a safe place. The two-year-old classrooms cabinet needs to be secured. Send photo
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 4, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due October 4, 2024
Ensure the walls are chip free, Repair the one-year-old and four-year-old was w/paint. The paint is chipped in the two classrooms. Send photos
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 18, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due October 4, 2024
Ensure each classrooms lesson plans provide opportunity weekly for health habits. Send updated plans to OCCL
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 18, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due October 11, 2024
5 regulations cited at this visit.
A licensee shall ensure sufficient staff is present at all times,. The center does not have enough staff to ensure meals are prepared properly and on time or to answer the door. Specialist observed staff taking children with her to answer the door.
Correction status: Completed · corrected November 7, 2023 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due October 26, 2023
Staff to child ratio and group size must be maintained. Licensee was alone with 8 one year olds. Send 1 weeks attendance for the 1- year-old classroom. The provider was alone with 19 children upon the Specialists arrival. A second staff member arrived at approximately 8:20 when the Specialists arrived. Two staff members must be present when 12 or more children are present
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 13, 2023 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due October 26, 2023
Staff files must be complete Complete files are needed for the following staff members Staff #1 needs OCCL Health and Safety training, and an updated comprehensive background check Staff #2 needs first aid, certification, annual abuse and neglect, and an updated comprehensive background check. Staff #4 needs updated comprehensive background check, and CPR certification
Correction status: Completed · corrected November 11, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due October 26, 2023
Exact arrival and departure times must be documented for each child in care. Send 1 weeks attendance for the 4-year-old classroom
Correction status: Completed · corrected November 1, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due October 26, 2023
A licensee shall ensure changes to the menu is documented on or before the change takes place Meal patterns must be followed. Licensee served breakfast bars. This is not a balance meal. The menu was documented for pancakes. The Licensee stated the market was out of stock. An alternative plan must be documented when shopping for food
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 26, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due October 26, 2023
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on June 29, 2023, regarding improper discipline. It was sent to the Institutional Abuse Unit (IAU) on June 30, 2023, and accepted for investigation. OCCL and IAU conducted a joint investigation on July 12, 2023. On July 18, 2023, IAU stated their investigation would be closed as unsubstantiated with concern for unknown injuries. OCCL s investigation revealed no evidence to substantiate the complaint for improper discipline because the staff interviewed denied the allegations and stated they did not observe any bruises on Child #1 when he left the center.
1 regulation cited at this visit.
Ensure the fence is self latching. Repair latches on both gates to ensure both are self closing.
Correction status: Completed · corrected December 5, 2022 · how corrected: Document · correction was due December 2, 2022
1 regulation cited at this visit.
Repair the ventilation system in the bathroom with 1 large and 1 small toilet
Correction status: Completed · corrected November 1, 2022 · how corrected: Document · correction was due January 5, 2023
9 regulations cited at this visit.
Ensure staff files are complete Staff #1 needs updated CPR/1st aid Staff #2 needs a professional development plan Staff #3 needs a professional development plan, orientation and a job description Staff #4 needs a professional development plan and eight additional training hours Staff #5 needs medication certification, a professional development plan, orientation, a job description and a drug and alcohol statement along w/an adult health appraisal and TB Staff #6 needs a professional development plan orientation, job description, references an adult health appraisal w/TB, service letter and an adult abuse registry check. Staff #7 needs pr/1st aid, job description, references a health appraisal w/TB and a service letter.
Correction status: Completed · corrected December 29, 2022 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due October 21, 2022
Ensure staff attendance is documented daily. One staff member on the 1 and 2 year old classroom was not signed in. Send 1 weeks attendance to OCCL
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 18, 2022 · how corrected: Document · correction was due October 17, 2022
Ensure exact hours of arrival and departure is documented for each child
Correction status: Completed · corrected November 21, 2022 · how corrected: Document · correction was due October 21, 2022
Have the carpet in the 1 and 2 year old classroom cleaned
Correction status: Completed · corrected November 1, 2022 · how corrected: Document · correction was due October 21, 2022
Label the nap mats in each classroom
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 10, 2022 · how corrected: Document · correction was due October 10, 2022
Ensure a diaper changing procedure is posted in the bathroom and the 1 and 2 year old classroom. Ensure use of disposable covers when diapering
Correction status: Completed · corrected December 29, 2022 · how corrected: Document · correction was due October 10, 2022
Purchase additional water for sheltering in place
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 12, 2022 · how corrected: Document · correction was due October 10, 2022
Ensure suitable activity areas are provided for each classroom. There were no activity areas in either of the classrooms i.e. dramatic play etc. Set classroom up with the proper activity areas and send photos to OCCL.
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 17, 2022 · how corrected: Document · correction was due October 10, 2022
Ensure daily schedules are posted. Post and provide OCCL w/ photos of the daily activity schedules.
Correction status: Completed · corrected December 29, 2022 · how corrected: Document · correction was due October 10, 2022
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
OCCL received a complaint on December 2, 2021, regarding improper discipline. An investigation was completed on December 8, 2021. The complaint is substantiated because one staff member stated she has observed Ms. Taylor squeeze the children s cheeks together when disciplining them, on multiple occasions. Also, one child stated Staff #3 spanks children if they do not nap and multiple children stated children are put into time-out for not taking naps. An additional concern is that children who do not seem to need or want more rest were not provided a quiet activity to do after 30 minutes.
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