Delaware records · Kent County · Harrington
JJ'S LEARNING EXPERIENCE, LLC.
Licensed Child Care Center · Harrington, Delaware
Records presented as of November 5, 2026The operation, as the state lists it
- License number
- 1208738
- Operation type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Address
- 17001 SOUTH DUPONT HIGHWAY, Harrington, DE 19952
- Licensed capacity
- 102
- Ages served, as listed
- 6 weeks through 12 years.
- Hours, as listed
- 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- State programs listed
- Child Care Food Program;Purchase of Care
- Conditions recorded by the state
- Variance
The record in numbers
| Compliance visits | 4 |
| Complaint investigations | 14 |
| Citations recorded | 13 |
| Citations with correction completed, per the state | 13 |
| Citations with correction still pending, per the state | 0 |
| Record span | April 13, 2022 – March 17, 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 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 | 5 | 3 |
| 2023 | 7 | 3 |
| 2022 | 3 | 5 |
Visits and investigations, newest first
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 regarding the center not being kept in a clean and safe condition. An investigation was conducted on February 2, 2026. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because Staff#1 stated that no children were present in the classroom when they found out the carpeting become wet. Additionally, Staff f#1 stated the children only returned to the classroom when the flooring and carpeting was replaced. During the visit, LS #1 observed new flooring and carpeting in the classroom, and no mold was observed.
2 regulations cited at this visit.
Ensure to provide OCCL with an MAR for three classrooms
Correction status: Completed · corrected December 23, 2025 · how corrected: Telephone · correction was due December 9, 2025
Ensure to provide OCCL with an infant feeding schedule for one infant.
Correction status: Completed · corrected January 13, 2026 · how corrected: Document · correction was due December 9, 2025
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 July 29, 2025, regarding not following diapering procedures and not providing age-appropriate activities. An investigation was conducted on August 7, 2025. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegations in this complaint because staff denied not following diapering procedures and the specialists observed an abundance of age-appropriate activities and materials in the classrooms.
3 regulations cited at this visit.
Ensure staff files are complete Staff #1 needs updates abuse/neglect, declaration/drug alcohol, adult abuse registry check and release of employment. Staff #2 needs a service letter Staff #3 needs a professional development plan Staff #4 needs references Staff #5 needs a professional development plan Staff #6 needs a professional development plan Staff #7 needs a health appraisal and service letter Staff #8 needs a professional development plan
Correction status: Completed · corrected January 21, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due January 3, 2025
Ensure staff sign in/out of their assigned spaces. One staff member did not sign out of the classroom. This was corrected when the staff member signed out of the classroom
Correction status: Completed · corrected December 12, 2024 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due December 12, 2024
Ensure a working thermometer is placed in the kitchen freezer
Correction status: Completed · corrected December 12, 2024 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due December 12, 2024
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, August 8, 2024, regarding, improper staff-to-child ratio, interns alone with infants, positive behavior supports, and adult health requirements. An investigation was conducted on August 15, 2024. This complaint is substantiated for interns being alone with infants because according to attendance records, Staff #4, an intern, was alone with infants on July 15, 2024, from 12:02 pm until 1:02 pm, on July 23, 2024, from 7:48 am until 8:19 am, and from 11:41 am to 1:00 pm. There is no evidence to substantiate the other allegations based on staff interviews and a review of attendance records.
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 21, 2024, regarding diapering and failure to provide medication. An investigation was conducted on June 24, 2024. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegations in this complaint because the administrator provided documentation of diaper changes as required, the administrator stated the parent took the inhaler home so the center could not administer it, and the administrator and staff deny applying diaper rash cream to Child #1.
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 11, 2024, regarding positive behavior supports, not having an understanding of and respect for the child s needs and culture, not being respectful, and not following their suspension/expulsion policy. An investigation was conducted on June 20, 2024. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint based on observations and staff interviews.
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 February 20, 2024, regarding the center giving out or allowing the use of a child s or family s information without written permission from the parent or guardian. An investigation was conducted on February 22, 2024. This complaint is substantiated because the owner stated the allegations did occur. A concern noted was during the visit the licensing specialists observed a child run from the restroom back to the classroom. When asked, the owner stated Staff #2 was supervising the child going to the bathroom, and the owner was present in the school-age classroom speaking with the licensing specialists when the child exited the bathroom and ran to his classroom.
3 regulations cited at this visit.
Ensure staff files are complete Staff #2 needs a professional development plan, Staff 33 needs a professional development plan Staff #4 needs orientation, OCCL seven hour training, job description, references, adult abuse registry check and a service letter. Staff #5 needs a processional development plan Staff #6 needs a professional development plan Staff #7 needs annual review of abuse and neglect, a job description, adult abuse registry check, health appraisal and service letter Staff #9 needs a health appraisal and service letter Staff #11 needs a professional development plan
Correction status: Completed · corrected January 23, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due January 16, 2024
Ensure child files are complete Child #12 needs a health appraisal to include immunizations and blood lead test results
Correction status: Completed · corrected January 16, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due January 16, 2024
Child #1 needs an updated infant feeding schedule
Correction status: Completed · corrected December 18, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due January 16, 2024
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 October 10, 2023, regarding the center s termination policy and staff communication. An investigation was conducted on October 11, 2023. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because the center s termination policy states the center will terminate for lack of written communication between the center and the parent and the owner stated the child was not present for one week without communication from the parent. Also, there is no evidence to substantiate the allegation of improper staff communication because all staff denied this.
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 July 26, 2023, regarding improper discipline and lack of supervision. An investigation began on August 8, 2023 and concluded on August 17, 2023. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for lack of supervision because the child removed his clothes during naptime while under the blankets. Staff stated she observed him moving around and when she went to check on him, he did not have any clothes on under the blanket. There is no evidence to substantiate the complaint for improper discipline because all staff interviewed denied the allegation
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 July 24, 2023, regarding cell phone usage, security procedures, improper discipline, not meeting the needs of the children, lighting, and allowing unauthorized visitors. An investigation was conducted on August 8, 2023. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for improper discipline, not meeting the needs of the children, inadequate lighting, or allowing unauthorized visitors into the center because interviewed staff denied the allegations and all persons present and on staff were authorized. There is no evidence to substantiate the complaint for lack of security procedures because the owner stated the door remains locked but sometimes in the summer it swells and if someone does not close it tightly, it will not lock. However, the door opens into the school-age classroom where staff can monitor who enters the center. The door was locked when this licensing specialist arrived. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegation of staff using cell phones for personal reasons because interviewed staff denied this. One staff member did state staff were written up for cell phone usage, but it was a while ago and could not recall the date. The center has a cell phone policy in place.
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 April 10, 2023, regarding administration of medication. An investigation began on April 13, 2023. There is no evidence to substantiate the complaint for administration of medication procedures not being followed because all staff interviewed denied the allegation of giving the children melatonin and the licensing specialist did not observe any melatonin in the center. Additional concerns noted during the visit were supervision because a child briefly left a classroom and entered the hallway until redirected into the classroom by the licensing specialist; maximum group size because 17 children ages one and two were present in the two-year-old classroom; variance requirements because Ms. Johnson was not able to supply the variance when requested; and room capacity because 17 children were present in the two-year-old classroom and the variance only allows 16 children. Also, the cots were not 18 inches apart for nap and Ms. Johnson s eligibility for her comprehensive background check expired. During the follow-up visit on April 19, 2023, the licensing specialist observed a four-year-old child present in the two-year-old classroom.
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 December 9, 2022, regarding positive behavior supports, accident/injury procedures and unqualified staff working with children. An investigation began on December 13, 2022, and ended on December 15, 2022. There is no evidence to substantiate the complaint for unqualified staff alone with children because attendance records verified Staff #1 was not alone with the children. There is no evidence to substantiate the claim regarding positive behavior support because law enforcement viewed video footage and informed OCCL Staff #1 did not encourage any fights. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegation of not following accident/injury procedures because the child never reported getting hurt and Staff #1 does not help zip up the school-age children s coats. A concern noted was Staff #1 was working with children, but did not have a current comprehensive background check due to a break in employment.
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 December 14, 2022, regarding drug use, truthfulness, improper discipline, unqualified staff, and unauthorized visitors. An investigation was conducted on December 15, 2022. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegations in this complaint because all staff interviewed denied the allegations and all staff are qualified as at least an intern.
5 regulations cited at this visit.
Staff must be finger printed prior to starting at the center. Have Staff #2 fingerprinted. This was corrected at the visit when Ms. Johnson provided a fingerprint receipt for the employee.
Correction status: Completed · corrected December 15, 2022 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due December 15, 2022
Staff #1 needs a health appraisal w/TB
Correction status: Completed · corrected December 21, 2022 · how corrected: Document · correction was due January 6, 2023
Label the individual school age storage spaces. Provide OCCL with photos
Correction status: Completed · corrected December 20, 2022 · how corrected: Document · correction was due January 20, 2022
Post the diaper changing procedure in the infant classroom. This was corrected at the visit.
Correction status: Completed · corrected December 15, 2022 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due December 15, 2022
Purchase additional water for sheltering in place. Send receipt to OCCL.
Correction status: Completed · corrected December 16, 2022 · how corrected: Document · correction was due December 16, 2022
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
OCCL received a complaint on August 26, 2022, regarding a staff member telling a child to hit another child back, which resulted in the children fighting one another and staff having to break the fight up. An investigation was conducted on August 31, 2022. This complaint is substantiated because the administrator stated Staff #1 told Child #2 to hit Child #1 back.
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
On April 1, 2022, a complaint was accepted by OCCL for the center not following proper accident and injury procedures. Licensing Specialists Smith and Rasin-Benn investigated the complaint on April 6, 2022. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint regarding the center not following proper child accident and injury procedures because when requested by the Reporter, the center provided an accident report although they did not observe the child get injured. However, concerns noted were the center did not document the mark that ran along Child #1 s hairline when he arrived for care and a staff member was observed applying lip ointment on the lips of a child who did not have a Medication Administration Record (MAR) on file.
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