Delaware records · New Castle County · New Castle
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Licensed Child Care Center · New Castle, Delaware
Records presented as of November 5, 2026The operation, as the state lists it
- License number
- 1580365
- Operation type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Address
- 239 CHRISTIANA RD, New Castle, DE 19720
- Licensed capacity
- 117
- Ages served, as listed
- 6 weeks through 12 years.
- Hours, as listed
- 6:30 AM – 5:30 AM
- State programs listed
- Child Care Food Program;Purchase of Care
The record in numbers
| Compliance visits | 3 |
| Complaint investigations | 7 |
| Citations recorded | 10 |
| Citations with correction completed, per the state | 10 |
| Citations with correction still pending, per the state | 0 |
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 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 | 4 |
| 2024 | 2 | 6 |
Visits and investigations, newest first
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
OCCL's investigation of regulatory non-compliance proceeded following clearance from the external investigating agencies. Between September 4, 2026, and September 11, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received three complaints regarding allegations of inappropriate physical discipline to Child #1 by Staff #1. Administrator #1 had previously self-reported the incident to OCCL on September 2, 2026. On October 9, 2026, Licensing Specialist (LS) #1 was informed they could proceed with their investigation into this allegation of inappropriate discipline. Based on the investigation, there is no evidence to substantiate the allegation of inappropriate physical discipline or rough handling of Child #1 by Staff #1. Licensing Specialist (LS) #1 reviewed written statements from Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #3, along with classroom surveillance footage associated with the incident. Staff #1 denied grabbing Child #1 by the neck and reported Child #1 placed a blanket around their neck and pulled on it while resisting redirection to the assigned cot. Staff #2 reported Child #1 disclosed Staff #1 squeezed their neck and observed small red marks on both sides of Child #1's neck. Staff #3 confirmed Child #1 became upset during naptime but reported their view of the interaction was obstructed by classroom furniture. Staff #3 did not directly observe inappropriate physical contact involving Staff #1 and Child #1. Although Child #1 reportedly made statements alleging inappropriate physical contact immediately following the incident, the available evidence did not establish Staff #1 engaged in improper discipline or rough handling. The differing accounts provided by staff, limitations in direct witness observations, and inconclusive surveillance footage prevented verification of the alleged physical contact. LS #1 reviewed the classroom surveillance footage and was unable to determine whether Staff #1 engaged in inappropriate physical contact with Child #1. The available footage did not provide sufficient visual evidence to substantiate the allegation.
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
On February 17, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint alleging a failure to implement appropriate behavior supports. An investigation was conducted on February 20, 2026. Based on the investigation, there is no evidence to substantiate the complaint. Licensing Specialist (LS) #1 reviewed video footage of the incident and observed Child #1 being redirected by Staff #1 and Staff #2, who implemented strategies consistent with their Conscious Discipline training, including attempts to utilize the balloon technique. LS #1 observed both staff members actively engaging with the child and providing supportive redirection in an effort to address behavioral needs. When redirection strategies were not immediately effective, Staff #2 removed Child #1 from the larger group setting and provided an alternative placement during the meeting. This allowed the child to continue participating while reducing close proximity to peers.
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
On December 10, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding concerns involving staff members not utilizing positive behavior management strategies during nap time. An investigation was conducted on December 17, 2025. Based on the investigation, the complaint is substantiated due to staff members failing to utilize positive behavior management strategies. Staff #2 observed Staff #1 improperly restraining Child #1 during nap time by lying across the child s body and preventing the child from getting off the mat. Administrator #1 and Program Coordinator (PC) #1 reviewed video footage and observed improper restraint practices by Staff #1, which resulted in the termination of Staff #1 s employment.
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 November 10, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding the use of inappropriate discipline techniques by a staff member, including pushing and/or pulling children by the ear while redirecting behavior. An investigation occurred on November 13, 2025, and ended on November 18, 2025. Based on the investigation, this complaint is substantiated for use of prohibited acts of discipline. Staff #2 reported observing Staff #1 push and/or pull four children by the ear. During the investigation, LS #1 and Investigator #1 reviewed classroom video footage capturing children entering from the hallway after the transition where Staff #2 reported observing the incident. LS #1 and Investigator #1 observed Child #1 holding their ear in the area where a documented bruise was later observed. Based on the staff observation and the video footage reviewed by Administrator #1 and Program Coordinator #1, Staff #1 s employment was terminated on November 6, 2025. An additional concern noted was the facility never completed an accident/injury report after becoming aware of the injury to Child #1 while in care.
4 regulations cited at this visit.
Ensure staff files are complete. The following is needed: - OCCL Health and Safety Training--Staff #1, 2, 3 - Administration of Medication--Staff #1, 2 - Reference--Staff #1 (4), 3 (10
Correction status: Completed · corrected January 12, 2026 · how corrected: Document · correction was due January 16, 2026
Ensure child files are complete. Child #7 needs an updated Health Appraisal with current Immunizations
Correction status: Completed · corrected January 12, 2026 · how corrected: Document · correction was due January 16, 2026
Ensure walls and surfaces are cleaned and in good repair. Surface must be non-porous and cleanable. - Infant B--1 spot of peeled paint needs to be touched up, and all shelves need tape residue to be removed. - Preschool B has multiple small spots of ripped paint that need to be touched up. Send pictures to OCCL
Correction status: Completed · corrected January 12, 2026 · how corrected: Document · correction was due January 16, 2026
Ensure either a regulated bottle warmer is used in Infant A, or a working thermometer must display that the water in the crock pot is not exceeding 120 F.
Correction status: Completed · corrected December 23, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due January 16, 2026
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
On August 8, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint alleging families were not notified when their children were exposed to contagious illnesses within their classroom. An investigation was conducted on August 15, 2025. Based on the findings, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint. Administrator #1 provided Licensing Specialist (LS) #1 with screenshots of communications sent to families regarding suspected cases of Hand, Foot, and Mouth, as well as copies of notification letters issued when children were exposed within their classroom. Administrator #1 noted there was one parent concerned about their child s exposure, and they stated that parents children were the first in their classrooms to show symptoms of hand, food, and mouth disease, and thus no prior notification of exposure had been sent.
3 regulations cited at this visit.
Ensure staff files are complete. The following is needed: - CPR/First Aid--Staff #3, 12, 17 - Annual Review of Safe Sleep and Abuse and Neglect--Staff #8, 11, 14, 15, 18 - OCCL Health and Safety Training--Staff #7, 16 -References--Staff #1, 3 need 2, Staff #13 needs 3, Staff #10 needs 1 - Service Letters/2 Documented Attempts--Staff #1, 13 NOT DETERMINED AT TIME OF VISIT--will be non-compliant on 12/31/2024 - Training Hours--Staff #2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 17
Correction status: Completed · corrected January 13, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due January 10, 2025
Ensure all staff are correctly signing into and out of classrooms. Toddler B was inaccurate at the time of the visit. Retrain all staff of program procedures regarding singing in and out of rooms. Send signature log to confirm re-training of all staff.
Correction status: Completed · corrected December 27, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due January 10, 2025
Ensure all staff are correctly signing children into and out of classrooms. Toddler A was inaccurate at the time of the visit. Retrain all staff of program procedures regarding singing in and out of rooms. Send signature log to confirm re-training of all staff.
Correction status: Completed · corrected December 27, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due January 10, 2025
3 regulations cited at this visit.
Ensure that Children's Files are complete. Child #7 needs Blood Screening Results.
Correction status: Completed · corrected June 20, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due July 19, 2024
Ensure water temperature in the classroom does not exceed 120 . The temperature in Infant Room A was reading 124 . Send picture of thermometer reading to OCCL
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 2, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due July 19, 2024
Ensure that lighting in the room during nap time allows for proper supervision. Toddler B was too dark during observation.
Correction status: Completed · corrected June 20, 2024 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due June 20, 2024
A complaint investigation. The state recorded no result word for this investigation, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
The state recorded no written conclusion for this investigation.
A complaint investigation. The state recorded no result word for this investigation, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
The state recorded no written conclusion for this investigation.
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