Delaware records · Kent County · Smyrna
BRIGHTPATH SMYRNA
Licensed Child Care Center · Smyrna, Delaware
Records presented as of November 5, 2026The operation, as the state lists it
- License number
- 1510388
- Operation type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Address
- 616 W GLENWOOD AVE, Smyrna, DE 19977
- Licensed capacity
- 144
- Ages served, as listed
- 6 weeks through 12 years.
- Hours, as listed
- 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- State programs listed
- Child Care Food Program;Purchase of Care
The record in numbers
| Compliance visits | 6 |
| Complaint investigations | 10 |
| Citations recorded | 40 |
| Citations with correction completed, per the state | 40 |
| Citations with correction still pending, per the state | 0 |
| Record span | September 28, 2022 – September 2, 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 | 4 | 6 |
| 2025 | 4 | 7 |
| 2024 | 3 | 6 |
| 2023 | 2 | 5 |
| 2022 | 3 | 16 |
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 on August 6, 2026, regarding lack of positive behavior supports and administration of medication procedures. An investigation was conducted on August 11, 2026. This complaint is substantiated for administration of medication procedures because according to video footage from August 3, 2026, to August 7, 2026, daily medication was only given on August 3, 2026, and August 5, 2026. Also, there was not a medication log for the medication for the month of August. There is no evidence to substantiate lack of behavior supports because staff stated they use a variety of techniques including redirection and conversation. Staff also stated they have never heard other staff threaten children as way of correction.
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 2, 2026, regarding lack of positive behavior supports. An investigation was conducted on June 9, 2026. There is no evidence to substantiate lack of positive behavior supports because staff denied causing harm to the child and video footage was inconclusive. The staff involved had their employment with the center terminated as of May 26, 2026.
6 regulations cited at this visit.
Ensure staff files are complete. Four staff need Administration of medication training. One staff needs CPR/ First Aid. Four staff nee PD plan. One staff needs review of safe sleep and abuse/neglect. Eight staff need OCCL's Health and Safety training. Six staff need job descriptions. Six staff need references. One staff needs adult abuse registry check. Four staff need health appraisal with TB. Seven staff need release of employment. Five staff need service letters.
Correction status: Completed · corrected September 30, 2026 · how corrected: Document · correction was due June 30, 2026
Ensure child files are complete. Two children need blood lead screening results. Three children need updated infant feeding statements. Nine children need updated MAR.
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 7, 2026 · how corrected: Document · correction was due June 30, 2026
Ensure there is enough material under the fall zones on playground. Ensure gates are self-closing/ self-latching.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 22, 2026 · how corrected: Document · correction was due June 30, 2026
Ensure handwashing is conducted with staff and child after using the bathroom or changing diapers.
Correction status: Completed · corrected August 21, 2026 · how corrected: Document · correction was due June 30, 2026
Ensure classrooms have a cleanable surface for changing diapers.
Correction status: Completed · corrected June 9, 2026 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due June 9, 2026
Ensure pressure mounted gates are not used.
Correction status: Completed · corrected June 9, 2026 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due June 9, 2026
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 January 21, 2026, regarding sanitation, improper staff-to-child ratio, choking hazards, not maintaining room temperatures, lack of positive behavior supports, lack of notification when a child is exposed to a contagious disease, and administration of medication procedures. An investigation was conducted on January 28, 2026. This complaint is substantiated for improper staff-to-child ratio because according to attendance records on November 18, 2025, the infant room was over ratio with one staff member and five infants from 7:50 am until 8:20 am; on January 13, 2026, the infant room was over ratio with one staff member and five infants from 8:02 am until 8:21am and on January 21, 2026, the pre-k opening room was over ratio with 16 children and 1 staff member from 6:57am until 7:00 am. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegation of lack of sanitation because staff stated the center is cleaned daily and the center appeared clean during the visit. There is no evidence to substantiate choking hazards because staff stated they do a walk through of the classroom and pick up any little items left behind after the evening cleaning. There is no evidence to substantiate not maintaining room temperatures because staff stated the rooms are at a comfortable temperature and room temperatures were maintained during the visit. There is no evidence to support lack of behavior supports because staff stated they use redirection and calming techniques for discipline. There is no evidence to support lack of notification when exposed to a contagious disease because staff stated they inform parents through the application and at pick up time. There is no evidence to substantiate lack of administration of medication procedures because reviewed Medication Administration Records were completed correctly and corresponded with medication in the classroom. A concern noted was there was a staff member present on November 18, 2025, who did not have a completed background check. Another concern noted was there was no teacher trained in day-to-day operations on file in the event of the administrator s absence.
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
On August 21, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint regarding lack of positive behavior supports, maximum group size, and health exclusions. An investigation was conducted on August 26, 2025. This complaint is substantiated for lack of positive behavior supports because staff admitted to using a harsh tone with a child. There is no evidence to substantiate for failing to comply with maximum group size because according to attendance records, the classroom was following proper staff-to-child ratio and maximum group size. There is no evidence to substantiate lack of health exclusions because staff stated parents were notified and children can return following doctor s orders.
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 accident/injury procedures, lack of supervision, lack of positive behavior supports and intervention for child behaviors, and cell phone usage. An investigation was conducted on July 14, 2025. This complaint is substantiated for accident/injury procedures because Child #1 was hit in the face knocking their glasses off and the parent was not notified until pick up time. There is no evidence to substantiate lack of supervision because staff were present, and children were within their view during cleanup. There is no evidence to substantiate lack of positive behavior supports and intervention for child behaviors because staff stated they were following policies set in place by the center and provided reasonable consequences for the incident. There is no evidence to substantiate cell phone use because staff stated they were helping children clean up at the time of the incident, and there is a cell phone policy in place that the administrator enforces.
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 7, 2025, regarding accident/injury reports, not providing truthful information, unqualified staff alone with children, child attendance, not informing parents of exposure to a contagious illness, and lack of behavior support. An investigation was conducted on July 14, 2025. This complaint was substantiated for child attendance because upon review of attendance records between June 30, 2025, and July 3, 2025, it was noted there were several classrooms where children were signed into a classroom but not signed out. There is no evidence to substantiate a lack of accident/ injury reports because administration and staff stated they complete them, and they were viewed at the visit. There is no evidence to substantiate not providing truthful information because staff stated they are often asked to provide more information to reports, not remove information. There is no evidence to substantiate unqualified staff being left alone because according to attendance records, all unqualified staff were in direct supervision of qualified staff. There is no evidence to substantiate not informing parents of contagious illness because administrators stated parents were informed through the center s app. There is no evidence to substantiate lack of behavior support because staff stated the administration is helpful and will make sure there is extra support when needed. A concern noted was, according to the attendance records, two classrooms were over maximum group size, three classrooms were over ratio and several classrooms did not accurately track the arrival and departure times of the staff.
7 regulations cited at this visit.
Ensure the center's administrator has specialized training in infant/toddler and school age care.
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 30, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due July 7, 2025
Ensure staff files are complete. Two staff need DEEDs certification. Four staff need CPR/First Aid training. Four staff Administration of Medication training. Three staff need OCCL's Health and Safety training, One staff needs two additional hours of training in health and safety. One staff needs two additional references. Six staff need health appraisals with TB results. Five staff need service letters with two documented attempts.
Correction status: Completed · corrected September 1, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due July 7, 2025
Ensure Parents Right to Know log is completed with new and touring families.
Correction status: Completed · corrected August 25, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due July 7, 2025
Ensure child files are complete. Three children need updated infant feeding statements. Three children need mat permissions. One child needs updated health appraisal. One child needs updated immunizations. One child needs blood lead screening results. Ten children need developmental plans.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 18, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due July 7, 2025
Ensure radon testing is completed every five years.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 8, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due July 7, 2025
Ensure classrooms have enough materials for the children to use. Four classrooms need blocks. Three classrooms need musical instruments. One classroom needs art supplies. Three classrooms need manipulatives. Two classrooms need science items. Two classrooms need dramatic play items. Two classrooms need sensory items.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 18, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due July 7, 2025
Ensure infant feeding statements are updated monthly. Two children need updated statements.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 18, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due July 7, 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 regarding not meeting the needs of children, sanitation, not dressing children appropriately for the weather, confidentiality, not providing owner s contact information when requested, and not using respectful communication. An investigation was conducted on September 30, 2024. This complaint is substantiated for not dressing the children properly for the weather because staff admitted a child was outside in a diaper and a sweatshirt. This complaint is substantiated for not following the confidentiality policy because staff openly discussed a child s POC status. This complaint is substantiated for not using respectful communication because a staff member called another person a dumb b@#$% while in the center. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegation of not meeting the needs of the children because staff stated they attend to and clean up the children throughout the day. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegation of lack of sanitation because according to staff, the classrooms are cleaned daily. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegation of not providing the owner s contact information because staff stated they offered to provide it when it was requested.
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
On July 2, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received seven complaints regarding accident/injury procedures, not properly washing bottles in the kitchen, diaper changing procedures, staff-to-child ratio, maximum group size, safe sleep procedures, and not following dietary procedures found in the parent handbook. An investigation was conducted on July 3, 2024. This complaint is substantiated for accident/injury procedures because injury reports for May 22, 2024, and May 24, 2024, were not signed by the parent. This complaint is substantiated for not following diaper changing procedures because diaper changes from June 17, 2024, through June 19, 2024, are documented as happening every 1.5 to 2.5 hours or not at all. This complaint is substantiated for improper staff-to-child ratio and maximum group size because on June 24, 2024, classroom 109 had up to 17 one-year-olds with three staff members from 12:00 pm until 4:50 pm. This complaint is substantiated for safe sleep procedures because children who are one and not walking were sleeping on cots and not in cribs. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegation of not properly washing bottles after use because Staff #1 stated the parents send in enough bottles for the day and none are reused. There is no evidence to substantiate not following dietary procedures because it was listed on the child s profile and daily logs show the child did not eat food which was offered.
6 regulations cited at this visit.
Ensure staff files are complete. Three staff need CPR/First Aid training. Seven staff need PD plan. Four staff need annual review of safe sleep. Four staff need annual review of abuse and neglect. One staff needs orientation. Five staff need OCCL's Health and Safety training. One staff needs application/resume. One staff needs a job description, Seven staff need references. One staff needs Employee Declaration. Three staff need letters of eligibility on file. Two staff need adult abuse registry. Two staff need adult health appraisals. Two staff need adult health appraisals with TB results. One staff needs a release of employment, Seven staff need service letters.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 18, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due July 5, 2024
Ensure child files are complete. One child needs hours of attendance. One child needs updated immunizations. Three children need blood lead screening results. One child needs Parents Right to Know on file. Five children need a development plan. One child needs mat permission.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 5, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due July 5, 2024
Ensure floors, walls and other surfaces are clean and in good repair, Walls in room 106 had several areas of drywall in need of repair.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 5, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due July 5, 2024
Ensure fall zones are covered with at least 9 inches of mulch. Specialist noted the mulch was compact and sparse in spots.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 8, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due July 5, 2024
Ensure to use the correct MAR form for the type of medication and use. Specialist noted several classrooms were using the wrong form sunscreen and diaper cream. Room 110 did not have MARs on file for sunscreen use.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 3, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due July 5, 2024
Ensure travel first aid kits are complete. Both travel bags were missing the following items: bandage tape, eye patch, roll gauze, thermometer, liquid soap, triangle bandage and the number for poison control.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 5, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due July 5, 2024
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
A complaint was received by the Child Abuse and Neglect Report Line on September 15, 2023, and not accepted for investigation by the Institutional Abuse Unit (IAU). The complaint was sent to the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) on September 18, 2023, and accepted for investigation for not meeting the needs of the child. An investigation was conducted on September 22, 2023. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because the parent put the child on the bus to North Smyrna Elementary School.
5 regulations cited at this visit.
All staff files must be complete. -a professional development plan is needed for two staff. -The OOCL 7-hour Health and Safety Training for Early Childhood Professional is needed for 14 staff. -A job description is needed for one staff. -Reference letters are needed for five staff. -The Delaration and Drug/Alcohol Prohibition form is needed for one staff. -An eligibility letter is needed in the staff file for two staff. -Adult abuse registry check is needed for four staff. -A release of employment history form is needed for five staff. -Service letters or proof service letters were sent twice, are needed for five staff. -A full file is needed for Staff #23.
Correction status: Completed · corrected August 14, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due July 21, 2023
All child files must be complete. -A blood lead screening result is needed for one child.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 21, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due July 21, 2023
Shampoo the carpet in the your three-year-old room.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 17, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due July 21, 2023
The thermometer in the refrigerator must read 41 degrees F. or below, It read 44 degrees F.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 17, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due July 21, 2023
A renewal application must be submitted 60 days prior to license expiration. Please send to OCCL.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 17, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due July 21, 2023
9 regulations cited at this visit.
Ensure the administrator has a DEEDS 3.0 certificate with the required school-age specialized training.
Correction status: Completed · corrected March 13, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due January 13, 2023
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #4, Staff #6, Staff #7, Staff #9, Staff #11, Staff #12, Staff #16, Staff #18, and Staff #19 needs professional developmental plans. Staff #3 needs two references, and second attempts for service letters. Staff #8 needs CPR/First Aid, administration of medication, orientation, two references, and second attempts for service letters. Staff #10 needs two references, and second attempts for service letters. Staff #13 needs a second attempt for service letters. Staff #17 needs two references, health appraisal with TB, release of employment, and corresponding service letters. Staff #18 needs administration of medication, two references, and a health appraisal with TB. Staff #20 needs criminal history determination, a health appraisal with TB, and service letters. Staff #19 needs criminal history determination.
Correction status: Completed · corrected March 15, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due January 13, 2023
Ensure attendance documents the exact arrival and departure for all staff. According to attendance, Staff #9 was alone with up to 14 children, the youngest was one-year-old. Staff #10 signed out of the classroom at 8:37 a.m. but the children remained signed in until 8:41 a.m. The ten older one-year-olds were also signed onto another classrooms attendance record. This was discussed and corrected.
Correction status: Completed · corrected December 20, 2022 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due December 20, 2022
Ensure child files are complete. Child #2 needs an infant feeding schedule. Child #5 needs a health appraisal with immunizations. Child #6 needs a developmental plan. Child #8 needs a developmental plan. Child #9 needs a lead test result. Child #10 needs a developmental plan, screen time and transportation permission. Child #11 needs a developmental plan. Child #12 needs a developmental plan, screen time and transportation permission. Child #13 needs lead test results. Child #14 needs a developmental plan, screen time and transportation permission. Child #15 needs health appraisal with immunization, and parents right to know permission. Child #16 needs a developmental plan. Child #17 needs a developmental plan. Child #18 needs a developmental plan. Child #19 needs a developmental plan. Child #20 needs parents right to know permission.
Correction status: Completed · corrected February 14, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due January 13, 2023
Ensure attendance documents the exact arrival and departure for all children. According to attendance, Staff #9 was alone with up to 14 children, the youngest was one-year-old. Staff #10 signed out of the classroom at 8:37 a.m. but the children remained signed in until 8:41 a.m. The ten older one-year-olds were also signed onto another classrooms attendance record. This was discussed and corrected.
Correction status: Completed · corrected December 20, 2022 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due December 20, 2022
Ensure incense/ candles are not on site. This was discussed and corrected when two glade air wick wax fragrances were removed from the classroom.
Correction status: Completed · corrected December 20, 2022 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due December 20, 2022
Ensure all areas are clean and in good repair. Clean the toilet rooms in school-age and the preschool classroom. Repair the cracked window sill in the school-age classroom. Replace the broken trashcan lid in the school-age and three-year-old classroom. Repair the baseboard in the closed classroom. Repair the broken tile in the three-year-old classroom. Remove the torn stroller.
Correction status: Completed · corrected February 8, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due January 13, 2023
Ensure fall zones are protected. Add mulch to ensure 9-inches of mulch is present around fall zone areas.
Correction status: Completed · corrected January 13, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due January 13, 2023
Ensure each classroom has soap/water and disinfectant. This was corrected when soap/water were added to the school-age classroom.
Correction status: Completed · corrected December 20, 2022 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due December 20, 2022
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
On October 20, 2022, OCCL received a complaint regarding improper staff-to-child ratio and not following accident and injury procedures. An investigation was conducted on October 26, 2022. This complaint is substantiated for improper staff-to-child ratios because according to attendance records from the date of the visit, Staff #5 was alone with nine two-year-old children from 7:51 a.m. until 8:00 a.m. According to attendance records for October 7, 2022, Staff #3 was alone with five children from 7:56 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., the youngest child was an infant. Staff #10 was alone with five children from 8:16 a.m. until 8:45 a.m. and with up to five children again from 3:26 p.m. until 4:55 p.m.; the youngest child was an infant in both instances. Child #1 did not have a departure time documented. Staff #7 and Staff #11 had up to 17 one-year-old children until 8:30 a.m., the youngest child was one-year-old. Child #2 did not have an arrival time documented. Staff #11 was alone with up to nine one-year-old children from 8:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Staff was alone with up to 13 children until 9:00 a.m., the youngest child was one-year-old. According to attendance records for October 20, 2022, Staff #3 was alone with five children from 7:40 a.m. until 7:53, the youngest child was an infant. Staff #7 was alone with up to eight one-year-old children until 8:13 a.m. Staff #11 was alone with up to 11 children until 9:57 a.m., the youngest child was one-year-old. Additional concerns noted were staff and child attendance records were incomplete because Staff #12 was not signed into the one-year-old classroom, Staff #6 did not sign onto the two-year-old attendance record when she arrived at 8:00 a.m., Child #1 did not have a departure time documented on October 7, 2022, and Child #2 did not have an arrival time documented on October 7, 2022. Two additional staff confirmed Staff #6 did arrive at 8:00 a.m. and was present with the two-year-old classroom.
7 regulations cited at this visit.
Submit school-age specialization training to DEEDS for the facilities early childhood administrator.
Correction status: Completed · corrected December 20, 2022 · how corrected: Document · correction was due October 21, 2022
According to attendance, one staff was alone with six infants from 7:40 until 8:25 a.m. This was corrected by the arrival of a second staff member.
Correction status: Completed · corrected September 28, 2022 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due September 28, 2022
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs CPR/ First Aid, two references, and a service letter. Staff #2 needs pending out of state check and a service letter. Staff #3 needs eligibility letter on file and a service letter. Staff #4 needs employee declaration, drug/alcohol statement, health appraisal with TB., and service letters. Staff #5 needs one reference. Staff #6 needs an eligibility letter.
Correction status: Completed · corrected December 20, 2022 · how corrected: Document · correction was due October 14, 2022
Ensure attendance reflects the exact location, arrival and departure for all staff.
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 4, 2022 · how corrected: Document · correction was due October 3, 2022
Ensure child files are complete. Child #5 needs a developmental plan.
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 17, 2022 · how corrected: Document · correction was due October 14, 2022
Ensure attendance reflects the exact location, arrival and departure for all children.
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 4, 2022 · how corrected: Document · correction was due October 3, 2022
Ensure lesson plans are complete for all classrooms.
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 17, 2022 · how corrected: Document · correction was due October 14, 2022
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