Delaware records · New Castle County · Wilmington
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONAL ARTS ACADEMY
Licensed Child Care Center · Wilmington, Delaware
Records presented as of November 5, 2026The operation, as the state lists it
- License number
- 122328
- Operation type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Address
- 705 NORTH MARKET STREET, Wilmington, DE 19801
- Licensed capacity
- 55
- Ages served, as listed
- 3 years through 5 years.
- Hours, as listed
- 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- State programs listed
- Child Care Food Program;Nonprofit;Purchase of Care
The record in numbers
| Compliance visits | 5 |
| Complaint investigations | 1 |
| Citations recorded | 11 |
| Citations with correction completed, per the state | 11 |
| Citations with correction still pending, per the state | 0 |
| Record span | September 27, 2023 – September 10, 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 | 6 |
| 2025 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 |
Visits and investigations, newest first
1 regulation cited at this visit.
Ensure staff files are complete. - Staff #2's fingerprints expire on 10/29/2026. -Staff #3 needs their Administration of Medication, orientation form, & health/safety training. DEEDS certificate is pending.
Correction status: Completed · corrected September 28, 2026 · how corrected: Document · correction was due October 9, 2026
5 regulations cited at this visit.
A licensee shall ensure OCCL (Intake Hotline) is called within one business day (The caller must speak with someone; leaving a message is not acceptable) in the event of: Suspected abuse or neglect of a child while in care (after reporting the suspicion to the 24-Hour Child Abuse Report Line, currently listed as 1-800- 292-9582) The Reporter was informed of the incident on 4/28/2026 by Parent #1 and #2, and viewed the camera video footage on 4/29/2026, however OCCL was not contacted until May 4, 2026. The Reporter contacted LS #2 via email and telephone, and not the intake hotline to verbally speak with a specialist. Have the administrative team review Regulation #14 and send a signed acknowledgement of understanding to OCCL.
Correction status: Completed · corrected May 26, 2026 · how corrected: Document · correction was due June 4, 2026
Staff shall ensure the 24-Hour Child Abuse Report Line (currently listed as 1-800-292-9582) is immediately notified when suspected child abuse or neglect occurs at the center. The Child Abuse and Neglect hotline was not contacted until 5/5/2026, 4 business days after the video footage of Staff #1 and #3 inappropriately handling, Child #1, was observed by the Reporter. This was corrected when the Reporter contacted the Child Abuse and Neglect hotline on 5/5/2026.
Correction status: Completed · corrected May 5, 2026 · how corrected: Telephone · correction was due June 4, 2026
A licensee shall ensure the following actions are prohibited: Roughly handling a child or physical punishment inflicted on a child's body, including, but not limited to the following: shaking, grabbing, striking, hair pulling, biting, pinching, plucking, slapping, hitting, kicking, or spanking. According to the video footage collected, Staff #1 and #3 were observed roughly handling Child #1, including Staff #1 grabbing Child #1 by the arm, and Staff #3 spanking Child #1 on her bottom. Have Staff #1 and #3 complete the following trainings on Better Kid Care, and send the certificates to OCCL: Preschool Foundations: Nurture Interactions and Guide Behavior (https://extension.psu.edu/programs/betterkidcare/lessons/preschool-foundations-nurture) Big Emotions and Self-Regulation for Adults and Children (https://extension.psu.edu/programs/betterkidcare/lessons/big-emotions-and-self-regulation-for-adults-and-children)
Correction status: Completed · corrected May 26, 2026 · how corrected: Document · correction was due June 4, 2026
Applicants, licensees, staff members, and volunteers, if applicable, shall allow immediate access to the center during the hours of operation. This includes access to information, files, documents, and video recordings needed to determine compliance. Access must be granted to officials from OCCL and other State and local agencies to determine compliance with applicable codes, regulations, or laws. OCCL was notified by the Wilmington Police Department (WPD) that police officers were denied access to video footage. Access must be granted to officials from other state and local agencies to determine compliance. Review Regulation #5 and send a signed acknowledgement to OCCL. Contact the Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline, provide video footage of the incidents to their agency, and send an email confirmation this was completed to OCCL. Contact the Wilmington Police Department, provide video footage of the incidents, and send an email confirmation this was completed to OCCL.
Correction status: Completed · corrected May 26, 2026 · how corrected: Document · correction was due May 22, 2026
A licensee shall complete and keep a written accident or injury report for each incident in the child's file or a central log for the center. The parent, guardian, or authorized release person shall be provided a copy of the report on the day of the accident or injury or within one business day. The facility did not provide an incident report or any documentation of the incident to Parent #1 or #2 until 5/7/2026. Review Regulation 64 regarding accident and injury and send a signed acknowledgment of understanding to OCCL.
Correction status: Completed · corrected May 26, 2026 · how corrected: Document · correction was due June 4, 2026
1 regulation cited at this visit.
Ensure child files are complete. Child #3 needs an updated health appraisal. Send copy of updated health appraisal to OCCL by October 8, 2025.
Correction status: Completed · corrected September 18, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due October 8, 2025
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
On May 29, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding improper discipline. An investigation was conducted on June 4, 2025. Based on interviews conducted during the visit, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for improper discipline.
2 regulations cited at this visit.
Ensure personnel files are complete. PD plan is needed for Staff #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. Orientation is needed for Staff #7 and #8 OCCL 7-hour health and safety training needs to be completed by Staff #7. Job Description is needed for Staff #7 and #8 References are needed for Staff #7 and #8 -2 references are needed if the service letter is returned - 4 references are needed if you show two attempts of sending Service letter and no results back. Service letters or proof of two attempts are needed for Staff #7 and #8 Adult Abuse is needed for Staff #7 and #8 Health Appraisal with TB result is needed for staff #8 Administration of Medication is needed for Staff #2
Correction status: Completed · corrected September 27, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due October 4, 2024
Ensure staff complete annual training hours. Staff #1, 3, 4, and 6 need 6 hours, two of which are in health and safety. Staff # 2 needs 9 hours of training, with one being in health and safety.
Correction status: Completed · corrected September 27, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due October 4, 2024
2 regulations cited at this visit.
Ensure staff files are complete. Fingerprint eligibility is needed for staff #2, 4, and 5 Current CPR/First Aid cards for #2, 7, 6 PD hours for staff #6 (18 hours) Health and safety training 1 hour for staff # 6 and 7 OCCL 7 hour Health and safety training for child care professionals https://dieecpd.org Resume, Application or personal data sheet Staff #3 Job Description for staff #3, 6, 7 References Staff #7 (1 reference and 1 service letter Staff # 3 (2 references and proof of 2nd attempt for service letter Staff # 7 Adult Abuse, Health Appraisal w/TB result, release of employment and service letters Staff # 6 Adult Abuse, Health Appraisal w/TB
Correction status: Completed · corrected December 19, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due October 15, 2023
Ensure all child files are complete. Current health appraisals with immunizations are needed for child #1, 2, 5, 7, 8
Correction status: Completed · corrected November 14, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due October 15, 2023
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