Delaware records · New Castle County · Newark
UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE EARLY LEARNING CENTER
Licensed Child Care Center · Newark, Delaware
Records presented as of November 5, 2026The operation, as the state lists it
- License number
- 531658
- Operation type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Address
- 489 WYOMING RD, Newark, DE 19716
- Licensed capacity
- 321
- Ages served, as listed
- 6 weeks through 8 years.
- Hours, as listed
- 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- State programs listed
- Child Care Food Program;Nonprofit;Purchase of Care
The record in numbers
| Compliance visits | 3 |
| Complaint investigations | 3 |
| Citations recorded | 10 |
| Citations with correction completed, per the state | 10 |
| Citations with correction still pending, per the state | 0 |
| Record span | April 17, 2023 – March 25, 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 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 | 6 |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 |
Visits and investigations, newest first
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
On March 20, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding concerns of failure to use positive behavior supports. An investigation was conducted on March 24, 2026. There is no evidence to substantiate for failure to use positive behavior supports based on the interview conducted. Administrator #1 stated Staff #1 and Staff #2 are not employed at the facility, and Child #1 is not enrolled in the facility.
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
On August 6, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint regarding allegations of failing to use appropriate behavior supports and failing to follow the center s procedure for accepting and handling complaints from a parent or guardian. An investigation was conducted on August 11, 2025. Based on interviews, documentation reviewed, and classroom observations, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for failing to use appropriate behavior supports. LS #2 observed Staff #1 and Staff #3 using clear communication, praising positive behavior, and responding quickly to children s needs. Staff members denied hitting or grabbing children. Based on interviews and documentation reviewed, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for failing to follow the center s procedure for accepting and handling complaints from a parent or guardian. Administrator #2 stated families can talk with the staff in their classrooms or come to administration with concerns. Families can also schedule a meeting to sit down to discuss any concerns they may have. LS #1 reviewed emails between Parent #1 and Administrator #2 regarding attempting to schedule a meeting.
2 regulations cited at this visit.
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #3 needs CPR/FA.
Correction status: Completed · corrected April 23, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due May 9, 2025
Ensure bottles are warmed in water no more than 120'F. Classroom #1 was 156', classroom #3 was 152', classroom #5 was 123'.
Correction status: Completed · corrected April 23, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due May 9, 2025
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
On June 3, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding improper discipline. An investigation was conducted on June 4, 2024. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for improper discipline based on interviews conducted. Seven staff were interviewed and stated they have not witnessed or used any improper discipline throughout the facility.
6 regulations cited at this visit.
Ensure staff files are completed. Staff #1 needs two references. Staff #2 needs orientation. Staff #3 release of employment and service letter.
Correction status: Completed · corrected May 13, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due May 15, 2024
Ensure children's files are complete. Child #8 needs blood lead screening results and Child #21 needs health appraisal with immunizations.
Correction status: Completed · corrected May 13, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due May 15, 2024
Remove all hazards on playgrounds. Remove 3 broken bins on pre-school playground and repair sliding on infant playground.
Correction status: Completed · corrected May 13, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due May 15, 2024
Ensure cots are cleanable. Replace ripped cots in Pre-School 6, Pre-School 1, Pre-School 8, and Pre-School 2.
Correction status: Completed · corrected May 13, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due May 15, 2024
Ensure couch in classrooms are in good repair. Couches in Toddlers 2 and Pre-School 5 need to be repaired or removed.
Correction status: Completed · corrected May 13, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due May 15, 2024
Ensure diaper changing mat is cleanable. Replace mat in the Infant 3 classroom.
Correction status: Completed · corrected May 13, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due May 15, 2024
2 regulations cited at this visit.
All staff files must be complete. Send the current CPR/First Aid for 11 staff members. Send the completed Administration of Medication certificate for five staff members. Send the annual professional development plan for four staff members. Send the annual child abuse and neglect for four staff members. Send the annual safe sleep for four staff members. Send the completed staff orientation record for one staff member. Send two references for one staff member. Send the updated fingerprinting receipt for three staff members. Send the adult abuse registry for one staff member. Send the adult health appraisal with TB for five staff members. Send the service letters for two staff members.
Correction status: Completed · corrected June 13, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due May 19, 2023
All child files must be complete. Send documentation of the date of enrollment and hours/days attended for eight children. Send the phone number for the emergency contacts for one child. Send the immunization record for one child. Send the mat permission forms for three children.
Correction status: Completed · corrected May 10, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due May 19, 2023
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