Delaware records · New Castle County · Wilmington
MINISTRY OF CARING GUARDIAN ANGEL CHILD CARE
Licensed Child Care Center · Wilmington, Delaware
Records presented as of November 5, 2026The operation, as the state lists it
- License number
- 243607
- Operation type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Address
- 1000 WILSON STREET, Wilmington, DE 19801
- Licensed capacity
- 83
- Ages served, as listed
- 1 year through 5 years.
- Hours, as listed
- 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- State programs listed
- Child Care Food Program;Nonprofit;Purchase of Care
The record in numbers
| Compliance visits | 4 |
| Complaint investigations | 6 |
| Citations recorded | 6 |
| Citations with correction completed, per the state | 6 |
| Citations with correction still pending, per the state | 0 |
| Record span | September 20, 2022 – October 8, 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 | 2 | 2 |
| 2025 | 3 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 |
Visits and investigations, newest first
2 regulations cited at this visit.
Ensure child #5 has current immunization or required waiver in file. Send document to OCCL.
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 16, 2026 · how corrected: Document · correction was due November 16, 2026
Ensure indoor spaces are clean and in good repair. Repair/replace all ceiling tiles with water stains (hallway, gross motor area, etc.). Clean all dirty air vents/ceiliing tiles (rainbow room, blue room, etc.). Replace all worn soft items so they are cleanable (gross motor area, green room, etc.). Patch/paint walls where dry wall is exposed so it is cleanable (rainbow room, blue room, red room, etc.) Send photos of repairs to OCCL.
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 16, 2026 · how corrected: Document · correction was due November 16, 2026
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
On December 17, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint concerning the program failing to provide an injury report or communicate an injury to Child #1 s family. An investigation was conducted on January 5, 2026. Based on the investigation, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint. Evidence indicated staff were unaware an injury occurring during program hours on December 11, 2025, as Child #1 wore a long-sleeved shirt and did not disclose or display signs of discomfort throughout the day. Once Parent #1 inquired with Staff #1 about said injuries on December 12, 2025, the program completed an injury report documenting the injuries and noting uncertainty regarding how the injury was sustained due to the lack of observed indicators. The injury report, signed by Parent #1, was provided to Licensing Specialist #1 during the investigation.
2 regulations cited at this visit.
Ensure ceiling tiles are water damage-free. Replace two ceiling tiles in the yellow room and two ceiling tiles in the green room.
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 8, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due November 6, 2025
Ensure diaper changing mat is cleanable. Diaper changing mat was replaced at the time of the visit.
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 7, 2025 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due October 7, 2025
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
On June 16, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding concerns about the program's adherence to its handbook regarding special dietary needs, diapering procedures, and communication with families about OCCL regulations and citations involving doctor s notes or food allergy information. An investigation was conducted on June 25, 2025. Based on the investigation, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint regarding not following the program s handbook related to special dietary concerns. Parent #1 documented sensitivities to tomatoes and milk on Child #1 s intake paperwork. In response, the program requested a doctor s note for Child #1 s file. To comply with the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), the program required specific documentation identifying acceptable alternative foods, since cow s milk could not be provided. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint related to diapering procedures and policies. The program indicated no prior knowledge of brand-specific diaper sensitivities. Staff #2 discovered Child #1 wearing pull-ups without side Velcro unlike the previously used Coterie brand and used a diaper from the center's supply. Staff #2 communicated this issue to Adult #1 during pickup and provided Parent #1 with a written note requesting pull-ups with Velcro, which better support routines in the Infant classroom. Intake documentation reviewed by LS #1 did not reference sensitivity to particular diaper brands. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint regarding dishonesty with the family about an OCCL citation concerning milk alternatives. OCCL did not conduct an investigation in April or issue any requirements related to documentation. The citation in question came from CACFP, which cited the program for lacking sufficient documentation. This issue was resolved once Parent #1 submitted a doctor s note specifying an appropriate milk substitute for Child #1 under the food program guideline s.
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
On May 1, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint expressing concern over the program s failure to follow its own Parent Handbook policies regarding termination of care. An investigation was conducted via telephone on May 14, 2025, to investigate the complaint. Based on the findings, the complaint is substantiated. Although the program issued a letter to Parent #1 indicating the facility was giving five days notice of intent to terminate care if late pickups continued, the facility continued to allow the child to attend for several weeks, then terminated the child s enrollment immediately following one additional late pick-up. The parent handbook does not include a clear procedure for termination due to repeated late pickups and instead outlines the use of late fees as the consequence for such occurrences.
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 5, 2024, regarding inappropriate music being played around the children, a change in the food service policy without adequate notice, inappropriate food portions, and tripping hazards on the playground. An investigation was conducted on January 11, 2024. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for inappropriate music, as the music observed being played was done so in the kitchen and did not contain inappropriate language. This music cannot be heard in the classrooms. There is no evidence to substantiate inadequate notice on a policy change, as it was observed the policy was not changed; a reminder regarding it was just posted within the center. There is no evidence to substantiate inadequate portions being served to children based on the posted menus, conversation with the administrator, and observation. There is no evidence to substantiate tripping hazards on the playground based on observation.
1 regulation cited at this visit.
Submit the following to complete staff files :H&S training for one staff member- not determined at this time- 2 more annual training hours for one staff member.
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 25, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due November 3, 2023
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 20, 2023, regarding unqualified staff, incorrect staff-to-child ratios, and the administrator not being present the required number of hours. An investigation was conducted on July 25, 2023. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because all documentation reviewed and statements from the administrator and one staff member show the facility maintains staff-to-child ratio with qualified staff members, and the administrator is present the required number of hours weekly. All classrooms were within the correct staff-to-child ratio at this visit.
1 regulation cited at this visit.
Submit the following to complete the children's files: a permission to sleep on a mat or cot for two children.
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 12, 2022 · how corrected: Document · correction was due October 14, 2022
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
On September 13, 2022, OCCL received a complaint alleging lack of supervision. An investigation was conducted on September 15, 2022. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because video footage of the incident shows Staff #1 positioned well in the room and she appeared to be watching the children in care. Child #1 was playing in the dramatic play area, on the floor behind a shelf, when he became upset, came out of the area and climbed into Staff #1 s lap. Staff #1 looked at Child #1 for an injury, seeing nothing apparent, she consoled him.
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