Delaware records · New Castle County · Bear
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Licensed Child Care Center · Bear, Delaware
Records presented as of November 5, 2026The operation, as the state lists it
- License number
- 1442470
- Operation type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Address
- 2884 SUMMIT BRIDGE ROAD, Bear, DE 19701
- Licensed capacity
- 109
- Ages served, as listed
- 6 weeks through 5 years.
- Hours, as listed
- 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- State programs listed
- Nonprofit;Purchase of Care
The record in numbers
| Compliance visits | 6 |
| Complaint investigations | 5 |
| Citations recorded | 10 |
| Citations with correction completed, per the state | 10 |
| Citations with correction still pending, per the state | 0 |
| Record span | October 27, 2022 – April 20, 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 | 1 |
| 2025 | 3 | 2 |
| 2024 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 | 3 |
| 2022 | 2 | 3 |
Visits and investigations, newest first
1 regulation cited at this visit.
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, hairpulling, biting, pinching, plucking, slapping, hitting, kicking, or spanking. Staff member was terminated on 4-7-2026.
Correction status: Completed · corrected April 20, 2026 · how corrected: Document · correction was due April 20, 2026
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
On May 27, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding improper discipline, not following diapering procedures, failing to follow food service policies, lack of cleanliness in indoor spaces, spoiled food, the administrator not being present the required number of hours, and improper staff communications. An investigation began on May 30, 2025, and concluded on June 6, 2025. Based on staff interviews, documentation, and the video footage viewed, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for improper discipline. LS #1 viewed video footage and observed appropriate redirection of children by staff and children calmly exploring different areas in the room. Based on interviews and observation during the visit, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for not following diapering procedures. LS #1 observed diapering that meets the DELACARE regulations. Based on staff interviews and observation at the visit, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for failing to follow food service policies. The food is kept in the kitchen, and no spoiled or expired food was observed. Based on interviews and observation during the visit, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for lack of cleanliness. The staff explained how they clean the rooms, and the classroom had proper equipment to clean and disinfect. The classroom was observed to be clean at the time of the visit. Based on interviews and a review of documentation during the visit, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for the administrator not being present the required number of hours. LS #1 reviewed the attendance for Administrator #1 and Staff #2 which confirmed the Administrator's attendance. Based on interviews and observations during the visit, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for improper staff communications. Staff interviewed did not express any concerns regarding communication with the administrative staff. Admin istrator #1 and Staff #2 shared their policy on communication.
2 regulations cited at this visit.
Ensure staff files are complete. Submit health appraisal form for Staff #1, 16 training hours for Staff #2 (not determined), and a DEEDS certificate for Staff #3 (not determined)
Correction status: Completed · corrected June 18, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due July 11, 2025
Fix ventilation fan in the Pre-K room and send documentation that this was completed to OCCL.
Correction status: Completed · corrected June 18, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due July 11, 2025
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
On May 14, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding allegations of improper sanitization and physical environment. This complaint is unsubstantiated. There was no mold observed, and Administrator #1 stated all repairs were completed after the flood. It was mentioned the carpets were cleaned and shampooed immediately after the flood. Additionally, the carpets and ceiling appeared to be in good condition upon arrival.
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
On August 28, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding improper discipline and safe sleep. An investigation was conducted on August 28, 2024. Based on staff interviews and videotape viewed, this complaint is substantiated for improper discipline. Staff #2 lifted Child #2 using one arm and quickly moved Child #2 to lie down in the crib on the infant s stomach. The center acted quickly to remove Staff #2 from the center, and then terminated employment for Staff #2. Based on interviews and a review of video footage, this complaint is also substantiated for a safe sleep violation. Staff #2 was observed placing an infant down in their crib on their stomach, not on their back. Staff #2 s employment at the center has been terminated.
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
On August 20, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding improper discipline. An investigation was conducted on August 28, 2024. Based on interviews conducted, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for improper discipline. An additional concern noted at the visit was Staff #2 had been inactivated as a staff member at the facility because of information supplied by the center. However, Staff #2 had returned to work without having a new criminal background check completed and receiving a new eligibility letter.
1 regulation cited at this visit.
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1, #2, #4, #5, #6, #7 and #9 need updated CPR and first aid cards Send annual training hours for Staff #1 (3 hours) and Staff #4 (18 hours) Staff #1 needs 7-hour OCCL Health and Safety Training Staff #3 needs 4 references or 2 references with a service letter. Staff #8 needs 2 references. Staff #4 needs release of employment. Staff #3 and #4 need service letters. Send documentation to OCCL by July 8, 2024.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 3, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due July 8, 2024
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
On August 1, 2023, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received four complaints regarding concerns of improper security procedures, not following the center s open-door policy, not providing water to the children, not having a posted menu, and not following proper procedures for soiled clothing. This complaint is substantiated for not following proper security procedures based on interviews with staff members. The door to the facility was temporarily unlocked due to work being completed in the building. This was corrected on August 14, 2023, when a new security system was installed. There is no evidence to substantiate water not being available to children because water was observed in each classroom. There is no evidence to substantiate soiled clothing procedures not being followed based on interviews with staff, as they stated soiled clothing is put in a sealed bag, labeled with the child s name, and sent home the same day. There is no evidence to substantiate inaccurate attendance records for staff and children not being kept accurately because all attendance records viewed reflected the correct number of children and staff, and lunch breaks were recorded. There is no evidence to substantiate not following the open-door policy, as all staff interviewed stated parents are permitted in the center and classrooms. There is no evidence to substantiate menus not being posted, as they were observed posted in every classroom.
3 regulations cited at this visit.
Ensure personnel files are complete. Staff #2,7,9,10,11,12,13, and 14 need OCCL's seven hour Health and Safety Course. Send to OCCL when complete.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 17, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due July 31, 2023
Ensure staff attendance reflects exact hours worked. Staff in the two's room did not sign out for lunch. this was corrected at the visit.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 12, 2023 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due July 12, 2023
Ensure Parent Right to Know Log is complete and have new families sign, as well as any new families who tour. Send to OCCL when complete.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 17, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due July 31, 2023
2 regulations cited at this visit.
Ensure personnel files are complete. Staff #1 needs an Administration of Medication Certification. Staff #1 and Staff #3 need current adult health appraisals and results of TB tests or risk assessments.
Correction status: Completed · corrected December 16, 2022 · how corrected: Document · correction was due December 16, 2022
Ensure completed Medication Administration Records (MARs) are on file for each child who has diaper cream. Children #12, #13, #14, and #15 need MARs signed by their parents/guardians on file.
Correction status: Completed · corrected December 5, 2022 · how corrected: Document · correction was due December 16, 2022
1 regulation cited at this visit.
Ensure all personnel files include a Health Appraisal and TB results. Staff # 2, 4, and 5 need a Health Appraisal which includes TB results. Send to OCCL when completed. Staff #3 needs 4 references or two attempts made for Service Letters to be returned to the Center. Send to OCCL. Reference letters were received 10/28 for Staff #3. Staff #4's health appraisal was received 10/28. still waiting for staff #2, and 5's health appraisal.
Correction status: Completed · corrected December 16, 2022 · how corrected: Document · correction was due November 15, 2022
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