Delaware records · Sussex County · Rehoboth Beach
KIDS COTTAGE
Licensed Child Care Center · Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Records presented as of November 5, 2026The operation, as the state lists it
- License number
- 564685
- Operation type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Address
- 35448 WOLFE NECK RD, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
- Licensed capacity
- 162
- Ages served, as listed
- 6 weeks through 12 years.
- Hours, as listed
- 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- State programs listed
- Purchase of Care
The record in numbers
| Compliance visits | 4 |
| 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 | November 14, 2022 – October 7, 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 | 4 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 3 |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
Visits and investigations, newest first
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
The Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint on August 19, 2026, regarding improper cleaning of vents, playground hazards, staff being under the influence of alcohol while working with children, discrimination, failure to provide appropriate toileting routines and discipline, and lack of respectful communication. An investigation was conducted on August 29, 2026. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because, during the investigation, LS #1 did not observe dust accumulation on the classroom vents. Staff members interviewed consistently denied the allegations regarding the use of inappropriate language and the alleged inappropriate toileting practices when assisting a child in using the toilet. Additionally, the red tunnel had developed cracks but was not in use and was pending removal by maintenance. Duct tape was observed on one swing; however, LS #1 did not observe cracks or other hazardous conditions on the remaining playground equipment. Regarding the allegation that Staff #2 returned to the center smelling of alcohol, Administrator #1 confirmed that Staff #2 was sent home after the concern was reported but could not find any evidence that Staff #2 was under the influence of alcohol while caring for children. Staff #2 denied the allegation. Administrator #1 stated all staff members are required to review and re-sign the drug and alcohol policy during an upcoming professional development meeting.
4 regulations cited at this visit.
Ensure staff files are completed. Staff #1, Staff #2 and Staff #4 needs adult abuse check, Staff #5 and Staff #6 needs adult abuse check and health appraisal.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 31, 2026 · how corrected: Document · correction was due August 3, 2026
Purchase a sandbox covered for the sandbox.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 31, 2026 · how corrected: Document · correction was due August 3, 2026
Purchase new nap mats for all classrooms.
Correction status: Completed · corrected August 6, 2026 · how corrected: Document · correction was due August 3, 2026
Ensure staff follows administration of medication procedures. Send confirmation that all medications have the required documents and staff have revised the medication procedures.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 31, 2026 · how corrected: Document · correction was due August 3, 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. The Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint on September 22, 2025, regarding improper discipline. An investigation began on November 20, 2025, and concluded on December 11, 2025. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because Staff #1 and Staff #2 denied the allegation and video footage reviewed did not show staff members alone in the bathroom with Child #1 or Child #1 being hit or touched inappropriately.
1 regulation cited at this visit.
Complete files are needed for three staff members. Staff #1 needs a health appraisal with TB. Staff #2 and Staff #3 needs four reference letters.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 14, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due July 24, 2025
3 regulations cited at this visit.
Ensure staff files are completed. Staff #1 need a health appraisal, Staff #2 needs administration of medication certification , OCCL health and safety training and a health appraisal with TB and Staff #3 needs a health appraisal with TB
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 23, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due July 26, 2024
Purchase thermometers for the refrigerators in the Sandcrabs and Minions classrooms.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 23, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due July 26, 2024
Add the exact name of the sunscreen and diaper cream on the MAR in all classrooms
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 23, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due July 26, 2024
2 regulations cited at this visit.
Ensure staff members eligibility has been determined before the start of employment. (corrected at visit)
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 10, 2023 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due July 10, 2023
Complete files are needed for the following staff members: Staff #1 needs a health appraisal and TB, Staff #2 needs administration of medication certification, job description, health appraisal with TB, release of employment and service letter, Staff #3 needs a health appraisal with TB, Staff #4 needs a health appraisal with TB, Staff #5 needs a health appraisal with TB, Staff #6 needs a DEEDS certification and an administration of medication certification. Staff #7 needs a health appraisal with TB.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 24, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due July 28, 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 October 31, 2022, regarding discrimination. An investigation was conducted on November 3, 2022. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because Ms. Mark stated the parents never confirmed if they were enrolling Child #1 by August 29, 2022, as it was discussed during the tour of the center on August 26, 2022.
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