Delaware records · New Castle County · Wilmington
TATNALL SCHOOL EARLY CHILDHOOD
Licensed Child Care Center · Wilmington, Delaware
Records presented as of November 5, 2026The operation, as the state lists it
- License number
- 1537896
- Operation type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Address
- 1501 BARLEY MILL ROAD, Wilmington, DE 19807
- Licensed capacity
- 152
- Ages served, as listed
- 2 years through Kindergarten.
- Hours, as listed
- 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- State programs listed
- Purchase of Care
- Conditions recorded by the state
- Variance
The record in numbers
| Compliance visits | 4 |
| Complaint investigations | 3 |
| Citations recorded | 9 |
| Citations with correction completed, per the state | 9 |
| Citations with correction still pending, per the state | 0 |
| Record span | February 25, 2025 – September 16, 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 | 1 |
| 2025 | 3 | 8 |
Visits and investigations, newest first
1 regulation cited at this visit.
Ensure staff files are complete. First aid and CPR for Staff #1, 12, 13, 20. Signed PD plan for Staff #1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20. Annual review of abuse and neglect for Staff #4, 8, 9, 12, 17. Orientation for Staff #7, 14, 18. OCCL Health and Safety training for Staff #3, 14, 20. Application/resume for Staff #5, 14. Job description, declaration, and drug/alcohol statement for Staff #14. 2 references for Staff #5 an 6. 4 references for Staff #14, 18. Adult abuse registry check for Staff #14, 20. Health appraisal for Staff #3, 7, 11, 13, 20. TB test for Staff #11. Eligibility letter for Staff #18, 19, 21. Send to OCCL.
Correction status: Completed · correction was due October 16, 2026
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 August 1, 2025, an incident of staff failing to use appropriate behavior support was self-reported to the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) by the facility. On August 5, 2025, OCCL received a complaint regarding the same incident. An investigation began on August 5, 2025, and concluded on February 23, 2026, after clearance from other agencies was received. Based on the evidence from the self-report, staff member interviews, and information from representatives of outside agencies, this complaint is substantiated for a staff member failing to use appropriate behavior supports. The staff member s employment was terminated by the facility on August 3, 2025.
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.
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
On January 27, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding lack of supervision and not meeting outdoor space requirements. An investigation was completed on February 2, 2026. Based on staff interviews, video footage observed, observation of physical space, and documentation received, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint. Video footage showed and staff members stated Child #1 ran away from the group on the playground, but staff members were following Child #1 when Child #1 tripped and fell. Based on observations of the outdoor space, it was determined there were no inherent safety concerns on the playground. Although an incident report was not provided to the parent or guardian within one business day of the incident, the center indicated they were waiting for the child to return to care. Although the child had not returned to care, they provided the report to the family upon their request. On March 5, 2026, the center acknowledged that moving forward, there is a plan in place to ensure incident reports are provided to the parent or guardian within one business day of the incident, regardless of whether the child returns to care.
3 regulations cited at this visit.
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1,2,3 need CPR/ FA Staff #4 needs OCCL H&S training Staff #5 needs job description Staff #4,5 need 2 references Staff #5 needs adult abuse check Staff #5,6 need returned service letters or attempts shown with 2 more references
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 17, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due October 10, 2025
Add mulch to Two's fall zones, PS playground, and rock wall area and send pictures. Swing area needs to be raked at the fall zones.
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 7, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due October 10, 2025
Soap and water, bleach and water must be filled and used daily. Send pictures of bottles.
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 8, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due October 10, 2025
1 regulation cited at this visit.
A licensee shall ensure that all staff use prevention strategies, appropriate redirection rather than restraint, and positive developmentally-appropriate methods of behavior supports for children, which encourage self-control, self-direction, positive self-esteem, social responsibility, and cooperation. Staff shall give directions and guidance in a clear, non-threatening manner. Denying children food, water, or toilet use because of inappropriate behavior is prohibited. Staff #1 used inappropriate tones and threatened to withhold food as a punishment. Staff #1 s employment was terminated on July 20, 2025.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 20, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due August 13, 2025
4 regulations cited at this visit.
Ensure staff files are complete.
Correction status: Completed · correction was due March 10, 2025
Please ensure child files are complete. Items missing: health appraisal for child #1,6,11,13 immunization record needed for child #1,6 parents right to know and screen time permission for child #2,8,9 Developmental plans for child #4,5,8,9,11,12,13
Correction status: Completed · corrected March 13, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due March 10, 2025
Please post evacuation routes in each classroom.
Correction status: Completed · corrected March 13, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due March 10, 2025
Lesson plan needed for the green room
Correction status: Completed · corrected March 13, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due March 10, 2025
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