Delaware records · New Castle County · Newark
KINDERCARE (NEWARK)
Licensed Child Care Center · Newark, Delaware
Records presented as of November 5, 2026The operation, as the state lists it
- License number
- 625169
- Operation type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Address
- 100 PAXSON DR, Newark, DE 19702
- Licensed capacity
- 165
- Ages served, as listed
- 6 weeks through 12 years.
- Hours, as listed
- 6:30 AM – 6:30 PM
- State programs listed
- Private;Purchase of Care
The record in numbers
| Compliance visits | 5 |
| Complaint investigations | 8 |
| Citations recorded | 44 |
| Citations with correction completed, per the state | 44 |
| Citations with correction still pending, per the state | 0 |
| Record span | December 14, 2021 – June 2, 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 | 5 |
| 2025 | 1 | 6 |
| 2024 | 3 | 11 |
| 2023 | 3 | 10 |
| 2022 | 3 | 12 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
Visits and investigations, newest first
5 regulations cited at this visit.
Ensure staff files are complete. -Annual review of sleep safe for Staff #2, 3, 4, 6, 13, 25, 23, 24. -Annual review of abuse and neglect for Staff #2, 3, 4, 6, 13, 15, 23, 24. -OCCL Health and Safety for Staff # 3, 5, 16, 18, 23. -Adult abuse registry check for Staff #7 and 20. -Health Appraisal for Staff # 5, 16, and 23. -CPR and First Aid for Staff # 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, and 26. -Professional developmental plan for Staff 3, 18, 24, and 25.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 6, 2026 · how corrected: Document · correction was due July 2, 2026
Ensure children's files are complete. -Current Health appraisal needed for Child #1, 2, 9,13,14,17, and 22. -Immunizations needed for Child # 9, 13, 20. -Blood lead screening results for Child # 1, 9, 13, and 14. -Signed parent right to know needed for Child # 2, 3, 5, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 18, 19, and 22. -Signed screen permission for Child #1, 2, 6, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, and 22.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 7, 2026 · how corrected: Document · correction was due July 2, 2026
Ensure Radon testing is completed every five years. -Submit updated Radon results.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 13, 2026 · how corrected: Document · correction was due July 2, 2026
Ensure nap equipment is labeled, or the updated cot chart is completed. No cot chart posted in the Preschool 2 classroom.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 2, 2026 · how corrected: Document · correction was due July 2, 2026
Ensure lesson plans are completed and dated. -Send one week of lesson plans for all classrooms.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 2, 2026 · how corrected: Document · correction was due July 2, 2026
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 14, 2026, regarding concerns of failing to use positive behavior supports. An investigation was conducted on January 22, 2026. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for failing to use positive behavior supports based on staff interviews conducted. Administrator #1 and six staff members stated they have only observed positive behavior supports within the facility. One staff member stated they have observed a staff member moving children by one arm but declined to provide more information.
6 regulations cited at this visit.
Ensure staff files are completed. -Health appraisal with TB for Staff #2, #3, #8. -OCCL Health and Safety training for Staff #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, and #11.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 7, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due July 7, 2025
Ensure staff are signing into classrooms upon arrival. -One staff member was not signed into the classroom. -Corrected at visit.
Correction status: Completed · corrected June 5, 2025 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due July 7, 2025
Ensure children's files are complete. -Health appraisal with immunizations for Child #8. -Blood lead screening results for Child #5, #6, #7. -Screen permission for Child #10, #13.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 7, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due July 7, 2025
Ensure food is labeled with contents and expiration dates.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 7, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due July 7, 2025
Ensure children have access to the equipment. -Move toys to shelves in the twos (2) classroom. -Add additional equipment to one's (1) dramatic play area.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 7, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due July 7, 2025
Ensure lesson plans are complete and current. The twos (1) classroom did not have food/healthy habits, and the twos (2) classroom had an outdated lesson plan.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 7, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due July 7, 2025
11 regulations cited at this visit.
Ensure the bus insurance is current.
Correction status: Completed · corrected June 25, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due July 12, 2024
Ensure staff files are completed. CPR and Frist Aid for Staff #1, #4, #13, #14, and #22. Annual review of abuse and neglect and review of abuse and neglect for Staff #13 and #22. OCCL Health and Safety training for Staff #1, #15, #17, and #21. Health appraisal w/ TB for Staff #7, #12, #14, and #21. Release of employment and service letter for Staff #12 and #15.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 17, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due July 12, 2024
Ensure children files are complete. Health appraisal with immunizations for Child #16. Blood lead screening results for Child #2, #3, #9, #11, #15, #16, and #19. Parent Right to know for Child #11 and #12. Screen time permission for Child #11 and #12. Development plan for Child #12. Mat permission for Child #9 and #19
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 17, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due July 12, 2024
Ensure classroom walls are clean. Clean off crayon and marker marks on walls and shelves in both two-year-old classrooms. Ensure classroom vents are cleaned. Remove hazards from classroom space. Remove all plastic bags out of reach of children.
Correction status: Completed · corrected June 25, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due July 12, 2024
Ensure all surfaces in the kitchen are clean. Clean the cart off from food/dirt and clean floor in the kitchen,
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 5, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due July 12, 2024
Ensure hazards are removed from the playground. Remove torn pole cover.
Correction status: Completed · corrected June 17, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due July 12, 2024
Ensure all nap equipment is labeled or updated cot chart in the Pre-K classroom.
Correction status: Completed · corrected June 17, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due July 12, 2024
Ensure equipment is rip/torn free and in good repair. Remove/Replace equipment from toddler (1), toddler (2), inside gym, school age, and pre-k.
Correction status: Completed · corrected June 17, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due July 12, 2024
Ensure MAR's are completed for all children receiving diaper cream.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 5, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due July 12, 2024
Ensure lesson plans are completed and dated.
Correction status: Completed · corrected June 17, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due July 12, 2024
Ensure application is completed 60 days prior to expiration.
Correction status: Completed · corrected June 28, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due July 12, 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 January 5, 2024, for concerns of improper discipline. Additionally, this incident was self-reported by the facility on January 5, 2024. An investigation was conducted via telephone and email beginning January 5, 2024. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for concerns of improper discipline based on written statements from five staff members, an interview with the administrator, and documentation of conversations from the Tadpoles application viewed. and interview conducted. Staff members' written statements stated there were no improper tones or discipline from Staff #1.
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 December 13, 2023, regarding failure to use standard precautions to prevent illness and concerns about the accuracy of information written on an accident/injury report. An investigation was conducted on December 19, 2023. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for failure to use standard precautions to prevent illness based on staff interviews conducted. Staff members interviewed stated they follow all precautions to prevent illness in the facility. Staff #1 unintentionally touched lips with Child #1 as she picked him up during drop-off. Staff #1 stated she learned of an exposure to COVID-19 but tested negative prior to coming into the center and had no symptoms at any time. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for concerns about the information written on an accident/injury report based on the interviews conducted and the documents collected. Parent #1 was notified immediately of Child #1 s injury via the center s mobile application. The initial written accident/injury report provided to Parent #1 did not include all details of how Child #1 s injury occurred but did not provide any false information. The initial report just stated Child #2 scratched trying to get the book Child #1 had. Administrator Irene Kerrigan re-wrote the accident/injury report to include more information and provided it to Parent #1 via the center's mobile application. Staff members interviewed stated families are notified of all accidents/injuries by pick-up time each day but are notified sooner if an injury is more severe. Incident reports were viewed for Child #1 incident and were signed by the parents.
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 November 30, 2023, for not following positive behavior supports to keep children safe, not following their policy regarding notification to parents of significant incidents or injuries, and lack of supervision. An investigation was conducted on December 4, 2023. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for not following positive behavior supports to keep children safe based on staff interviews conducted. Staff members interviewed stated children are redirected to another activity when they show signs of frustration or seem like they may bite, and stated the KinderCare policies are followed for behavior supports. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for not following the facility's policy regarding notification to parents of significant incidents or injuries based on the interviews conducted and the documents collected. Staff members stated families are notified of all injuries and incidents by pick-up time each day but are notified sooner if an injury is more severe. Incident reports were viewed regarding the behavior of the child biting other children and the observed reports were signed by the parents. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for lack of supervision based on interviews conducted and attendance records collected. Staff members stated classrooms are always in ratio and attendance records supported this for the dates these biting incidents occurred.
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 3, 2023, inappropriate interactions with children in care. An investigation was conducted on July 11, 2023. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint based on staff interviews conducted. All five staff members interviewed denied witnessing or participating in speaking inappropriately to the children in care. Staff members stated they have not observed Staff #1 speaking loudly or using harsh tones with the children.
10 regulations cited at this visit.
Ensure administrator had Infant/Toddler specialization training.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 10, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due July 6, 2023
Ensure staff to child maintained at all times. The infant room had 9 babies and 2 staff members. PreK had 14 children with 1 staff member.
Correction status: Completed · corrected June 6, 2023 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due June 6, 2023
Ensure staff files are completed. Professional development plans for Staff # 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9,10, and 13. Health and Safety for Staff # 2,7,9,11, and 13. Review of sleep safe and child abuse and neglect for staff # 4,6, and 9. One reference for Staff #8.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 20, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due July 6, 2023
Ensure children's files are completed. Updated Health appraisal with immunizations for Child #1,2,13, 17, and 21. Blood lead screening results for Child 13, 18, and 21. Parent right to know for Child #16 and 21. Screen time permission for Child # 14, 16,18, and 21.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 7, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due July 6, 2023
Ensure all surfaces are cleanable. -Cabinet door in school-age room need to be painted. Attached bathroom molding in the two-year-old room. fix kitchen set in Toddler A room.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 5, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due July 6, 2023
Ensure all rest equipment is labeled. Cot chart needed for Toddler B room.
Correction status: Completed · corrected June 8, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due July 6, 2023
Ensure equipment is in good condition. Replace and remove torn blocks in the Twos A room and Twos B room.
Correction status: Completed · corrected June 16, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due July 6, 2023
Ensure a foot activated trash can within arm's reach of the changing table in the twos B room.
Correction status: Completed · corrected June 16, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due July 6, 2023
Ensure Infant feeding schedules are updated monthly. 4 children are missing an updated feeding schedule.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 6, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due July 6, 2023
Ensure lesson plans are posted. No lesson plans in toddler A, toddler B, Twos A, and Twos B.
Correction status: Completed · corrected June 8, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due July 6, 2023
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
A complaint was received on September 14, 2022, regarding lack of proper hygiene and diaper-changing procedure. An investigation was conducted on September 20, 2022. This complaint is substantiated for inadequate diaper changing because the reporter stated Child #1 still had feces on his bottom after a diaper change and Staff #1 acknowledged she changed him while standing up, instead of on a diaper-changing table, and may have missed something.
12 regulations cited at this visit.
Ensure staff members are fingerprinted before employment or before returning to employment if they have been previously deactivated. Discussed with ECCC at visit.
Correction status: Completed · corrected June 21, 2022 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due June 21, 2022
Obtain complete staff files. Obtain health appraisals with TB assessment for five staff members, two references for one staff member, service letters for three staff members, Obtain administration of medication for one staff member. If no service letter is received for one staff member, obtain two more references. Obtain fingerprinting for one staff member, and eligibility letters for two staff members. Forward notice from DEEDS portal stating positions two staff members applied for.
Correction status: Completed · corrected August 16, 2022 · how corrected: Document · correction was due July 5, 2022
Obtain complete child files. Obtain health appraisals for two children, immunization record for one child, and lead screenings for five children. Obtain complete MAR form for one child. Obtain parent's right to know for six children and screen time permission for five children.
Correction status: Completed · corrected September 21, 2022 · how corrected: Document · correction was due July 5, 2022
Obtain and forward developmental goals/plan for one child.
Correction status: Completed · corrected June 23, 2022 · how corrected: Document · correction was due June 27, 2022
Clean floors in Three's and Toddler A room and outside of trash can in Two's 1 room.
Correction status: Completed · corrected June 22, 2022 · how corrected: Document · correction was due June 23, 2022
Clean bathroom toilet bases in Two's 2 and School-Age rooms and fix toilet in School-Age room.
Correction status: Completed · corrected June 22, 2022 · how corrected: Document · correction was due June 23, 2022
Ensure music equipment is available in the Two's 2 room and replace ripped blocks.
Correction status: Completed · corrected June 22, 2022 · how corrected: Document · correction was due June 23, 2022
Post diaper changing procedure in the infant room.
Correction status: Completed · corrected June 22, 2022 · how corrected: Document · correction was due June 23, 2022
Place bandage tape, eye patch/dressing, instant cold pack, and poison control number in buses.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 22, 2022 · how corrected: Document · correction was due June 27, 2022
Ensure all infant feeding statements have monthly updates from parents. Forward for one child.
Correction status: Completed · corrected June 23, 2022 · how corrected: Document · correction was due June 23, 2022
Post lesson plan in PreK A room.
Correction status: Completed · corrected June 23, 2022 · how corrected: Document · correction was due June 23, 2022
Ensure 30-minute sleep checks are documented for each infant according to their sleep schedules.
Correction status: Completed · corrected June 22, 2022 · how corrected: Document · correction was due June 22, 2022
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
A complaint was received on April 20, 2022, regarding not modeling appropriate behavior, incorrect staff-to-child ratios, and not documenting children s attendance accurately. An investigation was started on May 3, 2022. This complaint is substantiated because a staff member was speaking inappropriately in the presence of children, the toddler classroom had one staff member and at least 6 children, with the youngest being an infant, present at one time, and staff and child attendance was not accurately documented.
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
A complaint was received on December 7, 2021, regarding lack of supervision. An investigation was conducted on December 8, 2021. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because both staff members were present and supervising the children when the injury occurred.
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