Delaware records · New Castle County · Wilmington
ST. BAKHITA LEARNING ACADEMY LLC
Licensed Child Care Center · Wilmington, Delaware
Records presented as of November 5, 2026The operation, as the state lists it
- License number
- 1631936
- Operation type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Address
- 1112 ELM STREET, Wilmington, DE 19805
- Licensed capacity
- 154
- Ages served, as listed
- 6 weeks through 12 years.
- Hours, as listed
- 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- State programs listed
- Child Care Food Program;Purchase of Care
The record in numbers
| Compliance visits | 3 |
| Complaint investigations | 2 |
| Citations recorded | 6 |
| Citations with correction completed, per the state | 6 |
| Citations with correction still pending, per the state | 0 |
| Record span | October 29, 2025 – July 1, 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 | 3 | 3 |
| 2025 | 2 | 3 |
Visits and investigations, newest first
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
On May 26, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding allegations of inadequate supervision resulting in children walking alone in hallways, improper staff-to-child ratios involving a classroom reportedly serving 17 children ages two through four years, staff use of personal cell phones during operating hours, use of cell phones for staff communication, insufficient systems for communicating children's needs to staff, and unlabeled cots in poor condition. An investigation was conducted on June 4, 2026. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint. During the investigation, children were not observed walking unsupervised in hallways, and staff interviewed reported such incidents do not occur. Staff interviews also did not support the allegation of a classroom serving 17 children ages two through four years, as all interviewed staff denied observing such conditions. Classrooms were within staff-to-child ratio during this visit. Interviews and attendance records provided showed the facility adhering to the correct staff to child ratio and their policy regarding staff cell-phone use, as Staff #2 s employment was terminated due to cell phone use. All staff interviewed denied use of cell phones while responsible for caring for children, and no staff were observed using their phones during this visit. Regarding staff communication practices, staff reported utilizing walkie-talkies during operating hours and indicated new employees are paired with experienced staff members, and when necessary, Staff #1, to ensure communication regarding children's individual needs. Additionally, observations conducted during the full compliance review confirmed all cots were appropriately labeled for individual children and maintained in safe, good condition.
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
On May 18, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint alleging non-compliance with staff-to-child ratio and maximum group size requirements in the opening classroom, the use of unqualified staff to supervise children, improper diapering practices due to the absence of a changing table, and failure to implement an appropriate activity schedule. An investigation was conducted on May 26, 2026. The complaint is substantiated regarding staff-to-child ratio requirements and diapering procedures. During the investigation, LS #1 observed Staff #2 supervising seven one-year-old children after an additional child arrived for care. The classroom exceeded the required staff-to-child ratio until Owner #1 relocated one child to the infant classroom, restoring compliance. In addition, diapering procedures were not implemented in accordance with regulations in the opening classroom as a soiled diaper was observed in a trash can not designated exclusively for diaper disposal nor was it foot-activated or have a lid, and no diapering procedure was posted. Staff #3 reported several two- and three-year-old children in the classroom remained in pull-ups and were not yet toilet trained. According to this information, a diaper changing table is not required. The allegations concerning unqualified staff and failure to follow an appropriate activity schedule are unsubstantiated. Records and observations confirmed all staff present were qualified as Early Childhood Teachers or Early Childhood Assistant Teachers. Observations also verified children were engaged in activities consistent with the posted daily schedule. Administrator #1 and Staff #10, who is trained in day-to-day operations, did not arrive until approximately 7:47 a.m. and 8:00 a.m., respectively. Due to staff absences, Staff #2 remained in the office supervising Child #1 and Child #2 until Administrator #1 arrived. Children should only be cared for in designated child care spaces.
3 regulations cited at this visit.
Ensure staff supervise children at rest. 1 staff was observed using the bathroom in the classroom while children were napping. This was corrected when LS Hackett informed that teacher of Regulation 27 and suggested she call for help in the future.
Correction status: Completed · corrected June 4, 2026 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due June 4, 2026
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1, 2, and 3 need their Health/Safety training. Staff #7 needs their CPR/FA, Administration of Medication, and updated health appraisal with TB. Not Determined: Staff #4 needs 3 training hours. Staff #5 needs 15 training hours. Staff #6 needs 9 training hours. Staff #7 needs 9 training hours.
Correction status: Completed · corrected June 30, 2026 · how corrected: Document · correction was due July 3, 2026
Ensure child files are complete. Child #7 needs their blood lead screening results.
Correction status: Completed · corrected June 16, 2026 · how corrected: Document · correction was due July 3, 2026
2 regulations cited at this visit.
Ensure staff files are complete. Submit Administration of Medication for Staff #2.
Correction status: Completed · corrected December 17, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due January 16, 2026
Ensure child files are complete. Submit developmental plans for Children #2, 3, and 9 to OCCL.
Correction status: Completed · corrected December 18, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due January 16, 2026
1 regulation cited at this visit.
Hire a qualified administrator by December 2, 2025.
Correction status: Completed · correction was due December 2, 2025
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