Delaware records · New Castle County · Wilmington
LITTLE STARS - KIRKWOOD HIGHWAY
Licensed Child Care Center · Wilmington, Delaware
Records presented as of November 5, 2026The operation, as the state lists it
- License number
- 623370
- Operation type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Address
- 5702 KIRKWOOD HIGHWAY, Wilmington, DE 19808
- Licensed capacity
- 56
- Ages served, as listed
- 6 weeks through 4 years.
- Hours, as listed
- 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- State programs listed
- Child Care Food Program;Profit;Purchase of Care
The record in numbers
| Compliance visits | 4 |
| Complaint investigations | 2 |
| Citations recorded | 32 |
| Citations with correction completed, per the state | 32 |
| Citations with correction still pending, per the state | 0 |
| Record span | February 10, 2022 – May 14, 2024 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 4 |
| 2023 | 3 | 21 |
| 2022 | 2 | 7 |
Visits and investigations, newest first
4 regulations cited at this visit.
Ensure all staff files are complete. Staff #4 needs an adult abuse check. Send to OCCL.
Correction status: Completed · corrected May 31, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due June 14, 2024
Ensure all staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs one more reference, health appraisal with TB results, release of employment. Staff #4 needs service letters completed or two additional references. Staff #5 needs a health appraisal with TB results, job description and references. Send copies to OCCL.
Correction status: Completed · corrected May 31, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due June 14, 2024
Ensure all child files are complete. Child #4, 6, 7, 8, 9 need developmental plans in their files. Child #6 needs a health appraisal, immunization record, and blood lead results. Also needs hours and days of attendance. Child #7 needs a blood lead screening with results. Child #8 needs blood lead screening. Child #8 needs date of enrollment, hours, days, and an emergency card. Send all documents to OCCL.
Correction status: Completed · corrected May 31, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due June 14, 2024
Radon testing must be conducted every five years. Send radon testing results to OCCL.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 1, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due July 15, 2024
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 May 3, 2023, regarding lack of supervision, incorrect staff-to-child ratios, improper discipline, providing false information to OCCL, the qualified administrator not being present the required number of hours, not notifying a parent of child illness, children placed in confining equipment inappropriately, not following the required meal plan components, not documenting medication correctly on Medication Administration Records (MAR) forms, not following a posted menu, not following infant feeding plans, not following sanitation requirements regarding meal service and diapering, infant care violations including safe sleep, not having spare bedding if a parent does not provide it, not following diapering procedures requirements, and improper use of screen time. An investigation began on May 5, 2023, and concluded on May 18, 2023. This complaint is substantiated for lack of supervision, and incorrect staff-to-child ratios, based on observations and interviews during the visit. Two of the three classrooms were out of staff-to-child ratio upon arrival. During an additional visit from Child and Adult Food Program (CACFP) field agents, two classrooms were observed to be out of staff-to-child ratio. One staff member was observed leaving a classroom unsupervised to throw something into the trash can. It was confirmed by staff that Child #1 has been sleeping unsupervised in a room separate from the rest of her class. This complaint is substantiated for a qualified administrator not being present for the required number of hours, as staff were not able to provide attendance records for the center administrator, nor was the administrator present during the OCCL or CACFP investigation visits. This complaint is substantiated for infant safe sleep violations, because one infant was observed being placed to sleep on their stomach. This complaint is substantiated for not following infant feeding schedules, because no infant feeding schedules were available for infants in care and it was confirmed one infant was receiving cereal in their bottle. This complaint is substantiated for not notifying a parent of a child s illness, as it was confirmed by a staff interview that Child #3, was excessively fussy and had a fever while in care, but Parent #1 was not contacted. This complaint is substantiated for not documenting medication correctly on Medication Administration Records (MAR). Multiple types of medication were observed in the center, including Tylenol, gas drops, an Epi-Pen, and diapering cream with no MARs. This complaint is substantiated for not having a current, dated menu posted and not following the posted menu. This complaint is substantiated for not following sanitation requirements during meal service and during diapering. No soap and water bottles were present in the building, which is required for proper sanitation. A food serving tray was observed being placed in the diaper changing area during lunch. Ms. Cahill stated to LS Davis and Supervisor Bailey there is no spare bedding available at the center. This complaint is also substantiated for improper use of screen time, as more than one staff member stated over one hour of screen time occurs on a regular basis. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegation of providing false information to OCCL, as the center is approved to care for school-age children. There is also no evidence to substantiate the allegation of improper discipline. All staff members present were interviewed and denied witnessing any improper discipline or using it themselves. The child who was alleged to be the victim is too young to be interviewed. An additional concern noted was sleep equipment was not being placed at least 18 inches apart. This was observed during the visit.
1 regulation cited at this visit.
Training hours are required for all staff. If not received by 5/30/2023, this will be cited.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 13, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due May 30, 2023
20 regulations cited at this visit.
Staff attendance is needed for administrator. Send for weeks 5/15/23- 5/26/23. A designated teacher is needed when the administrator is not present with documented training in the file.
Correction status: Completed · corrected May 22, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due May 26, 2023
Toddler classroom was over ratio with 10 children and 1 staff member. Send attendance documentation to OCCL. Make sure classroom is in ratio daily.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 12, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due May 26, 2023
Background check eligibility letters are needed for staff #3, 5, 6, and 7. Staff #6 and #7 do not work at the center anymore.
Correction status: Completed · corrected May 25, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due May 26, 2023
Job descriptions needed for #6 and # 7, references needed for staff #5 and 6, and employee declaration need for staff#5. Staff #6 and #7 no longer work at the center.
Correction status: Completed · corrected May 26, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due June 15, 2023
All staff files must be complete, and annual safe sleep and abuse and neglect are needed for staff #1,5, and 7. Service letters and release of employment for staff #6 and 7.
Correction status: Completed · corrected May 25, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due June 15, 2023
The owner's file must be complete if working more than 7 hours and providing care. Complete the owner's file with training hours, health and safety training, pd plan, and eligibility letter, also send a certificate for OCCL health and safety to OCCL.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 12, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due June 15, 2023
Orientation for staff, subs, and volunteers must be provided and documented in staff files, for staff #5, 6, and staff #7.
Correction status: Completed · corrected May 25, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due May 26, 2023
All staff files must have current annual PD plan #1, 3, 5, 6 and 7 need PD plan.
Correction status: Completed · corrected May 22, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due May 26, 2023
Staff attendance documentation was inaccurate. Send staff attendance for 2 weeks.
Correction status: Completed · corrected May 25, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due June 15, 2023
Current health appraisal, immunization, and blood lead screening are needed for children #1, 2, 3 and 6. Blood lead screening is needed for child #5.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 12, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due June 15, 2023
Documentation of children's progress or infant toddler development plans needed for child # 1, 4, 5, 6, 7,8, 9, and 10.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 11, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due June 15, 2023
Torn mats in the toddler room need to be replaced.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 10, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due May 26, 2023
Toddler room needs a foot-activated diaper pail within arm's reach. Send a picture to OCCL.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 12, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due May 26, 2023
MAR forms need to be completed for all children receiving medication. Send forms to OCCL.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 13, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due May 26, 2023
Child #2 and # 3 need parent permission for transportation to and from school.
Correction status: Completed · corrected June 8, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due May 26, 2023
Posted menu, not dated, send a copy of the current dated menu.
Correction status: Completed · corrected May 22, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due May 19, 2023
Infants need a current monthly feeding schedule with parent signature. Send for all infants in care. All bottles must be labeled. Send a picture to OCCL. Little Stars Kirkwood closed their infant care program on May 30, 2023.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 10, 2023 · how corrected: Telephone · correction was due May 26, 2023
Toddler room did not have current lesson plans.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 12, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due June 15, 2023
Toddler room does not have required activity areas. Send a picture of the room with areas defined.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 12, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due June 15, 2023
Application not received 60 days in advance of license expiration. Please submit a renewal application and send to OCCL.
Correction status: Completed · corrected May 22, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due May 19, 2023
7 regulations cited at this visit.
OCCL was not notified when the Administrator resigned in November 2022. This was corrected upon receipt of the application. A staff member was working alone without a DEEDS qualification. Submit proof of at least an EC Intern certificate being submitted.
Correction status: Completed · corrected June 13, 2022 · how corrected: Telephone · correction was due June 12, 2022
The center did not have a functioning Administrator for several months upon completion of the visit. It was decided the Administrator from the other location will split time 50/50 going forward. Administrator must document their time.
Correction status: Completed · corrected May 9, 2022 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due May 9, 2022
The one's room was over-ratio at the beginning of the visit. This was corrected when one child was moved to another room. The staff member in the infant room is not qualified to be alone at this time. Write a plan to meet staffing needs until she is qualified. We were notified on 6-13-22 this staff member is no longer employed.
Correction status: Completed · corrected June 13, 2022 · how corrected: Telephone · correction was due June 12, 2022
Staff files were missing the following: - Staff #1 and 3 need administration of medication certification. - Staff #3 needs an orientation, job description, and adult abuse registry check.
Correction status: Completed · corrected June 27, 2022 · how corrected: Document · correction was due June 12, 2022
Child files were missing the following: - Child #1 and 6 need updated full health appraisals, including lead blood screening. - Child # 2 and 4 need lead blood screening.
Correction status: Completed · corrected June 27, 2022 · how corrected: Document · correction was due June 12, 2022
Dates need to be written on food items that have been opened in the fridge and freezer. Send a picture of items to correct this.
Correction status: Completed · corrected June 27, 2022 · how corrected: Document · correction was due June 12, 2022
Ensure children are going outdoors for gross motor when the weather allows. Children did not go outdoors as listed on the daily schedule during this visit. Review this with staff.
Correction status: Completed · corrected May 23, 2022 · how corrected: Telephone · correction was due June 12, 2022
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
On January 13, 2022, OCCL received a complaint regarding the center being frequently out of staff-to-child ratio. An investigation was conducted on January 27, 2022. This complaint is substantiated for improper staff-to-child ratios because 14 children including an infant were napping in a class with only staff. The first concern noted was lack of supervision because the administrator left the room of napping children while holding the infant to admit the specialists into the center and a staff left an infant strapped in a highchair alone of the other side of the classroom. The second concern are safe sleep violations because an infant was sleeping on a bobby pillow, with a blanket wrapped around her, and a noise machine was also in the crib with her and an infant was reported to have slept in a highchair. Lastly, the infant in the highchair was not given anything to do while being awake in the confining equipment.
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