Delaware records · New Castle County · Wilmington
POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE OF WILMINGTON CHILD CARE CENTER
Licensed Child Care Center · Wilmington, Delaware
Records presented as of November 5, 2026The operation, as the state lists it
- License number
- 742950
- Operation type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Address
- 3707 NORTH MARKET STREET, Wilmington, DE 19802
- Licensed capacity
- 240
- Ages served, as listed
- 6 weeks through 12 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 | 11 |
| Complaint investigations | 28 |
| Citations recorded | 66 |
| Citations with correction completed, per the state | 66 |
| Citations with correction still pending, per the state | 0 |
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 | 8 | 6 |
| 2025 | 4 | 7 |
| 2024 | 7 | 15 |
| 2023 | 11 | 28 |
| 2022 | 7 | 10 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
Visits and investigations, newest first
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
On August 12, 2026, OCCL received a complaint regarding allegations regarding respectful communication with parents and an inappropriate sleep/rest environment. An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted on August 12, 2026, which included observations of the classroom during rest time, interviews with Director #1, Staff #1, and Staff #2 and a review of classroom camera footage. This complaint is substantiated for not providing appropriate rest equipment to preschool-age children who wanted to nap/rest while in care. During the investigation, LS #1 observed three of ten children sleeping at classroom tables with blankets. Staff #2 and Director #1 stated the children had been at the tables for approximately 20 minutes and were not required to remain at the tables for the entire rest period. A review of camera footage from August 10, 2026, showed the classroom lights were off for approximately 50 minutes. Children were engaged in various activities throughout the rest period, including playing, moving throughout the classroom, and talking with peers at the tables. LS #1 also observed children falling asleep during the rest period while sitting at the tables. Regarding the allegation of disrespectful communication with parents, Staff #1 was interviewed regarding the conversation with Parent #1. Staff #1 stated they attempted to explain the classroom's rest routine and why the children may become tired during the day. Staff #1 acknowledged the conversation ended after it became apparent they and Parent #1 did not agree regarding the circumstances. Staff #1 denied speaking inappropriately to Parent #1. Based on the observations, interviews, and review of camera footage, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for allegations regarding disrespectful communication with parents.
6 regulations cited at this visit.
Ensure staff files are complete. Please refer to the staff list left behind during the visit. Including one pending out-of-state for Staff #9
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 26, 2026 · how corrected: Document · correction was due August 7, 2026
Ensure child files are complete. Please refer to the child file list left behind during the visit.
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 6, 2026 · how corrected: Document · correction was due August 7, 2026
Radon tests are expired. Radon should be tested every 5 years.
Correction status: Completed · corrected August 25, 2026 · how corrected: Document · correction was due August 14, 2026
Please conduct a monthly fire drill and send a video to OCCL
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 1, 2026 · how corrected: Document · correction was due August 7, 2026
School Bus windows are broken. Window #10, #13
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 1, 2026 · how corrected: Document · correction was due August 7, 2026
School- Age/ Summer Camp needs a weekly or monthly plan. There is no plan currently
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 26, 2026 · how corrected: Document · correction was due July 24, 2026
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
On June 8, 2026, and June 22, 2026, OCCL received complaints regarding allegations of regulatory non-compliance in the following areas: infant safe sleep, infant feeding requirements, infant daily logs, age-appropriate toys and equipment, required activity areas, unqualified staff alone with children, no notification to OCCL of a change in administrator, inappropriate behavior supports, indoor space requirement violations, monthly fire inspection reports and fire drills not completed, no notification to OCCL of failure of fire alarm system, unsafe transportation, staff background check requirements, lack of building security, unsafe outdoor play area, no staff access to child emergency information, policy for child release, no notification to OCCL of child injury requiring medical care, lack of paper towels for hand washing requirements, staff using disrespectful communication to other staff, staff termination policy, written policies available to staff, staff files current, child present without required documentation, incorrect staff-to-child ratios. An investigation began on June 9, 2026, and concluded on June 30, 2026. Based on observations, staff interviews, and documentation reviewed this complaint is substantiated for failing to complete monthly fire inspection reports and file drills, staff background check requirements, and no notification to OCCL of child injury requiring medical care. Based on interviews, observation, and documents reviewed, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for safe sleep violations, infant feeding requirements, infant daily log, insufficient age-appropriate toys and equipment, required activity areas, unqualified staff alone with children, no notification to OCCL of a change in administrator, inappropriate behavior supports, indoor space requirement violations, no notification to OCCL of failure of fire alarm system, unsafe transportation, lack of building security, unsafe outdoor play area, no staff access to child e mergency information, policy for child release, lack of paper towels for hand washing requirements, staff using disrespectful communication to other staff, staff termination policy, written policies available to staff, staff files current, a child present without required documentation, or incorrect staff-to-child ratios.
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
On April 24, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding allegations of failing to follow the suspension policy and improper release of children. An investigation began on April 29, 2026, and concluded on May 22, 2026. Based on the information received during the visit, review of the handbook policy, review of Child #1 s file, interviews with both administrators, and the information received from administration in a follow-up email, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for allegations of failing to follow the suspension policy or improper release of children.
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
On April 9, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding allegations of lack of supervision. This incident was self-reported to OCCL by Administrator #1 on March 31, 2026. Based on information received in the self-report, this complaint is substantiated for lack of supervision. The administrators acknowledged Child #1 was left behind when the group returned from an outing to a park due to an inaccurate counting of children conducted before leaving the park.
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 February 10, 2026, regarding allegations of exceeding permitted screen time, failing to use appropriate behavior supports, and failing to have an understanding of children and their needs. An investigation began on February 18, 2026, and concluded on March 10, 2026. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for exceeding permitted screen time. While one staff reported screen time being used for more than one hour per day, the administrator and other staff interviewed denied this occurring. Staff reported screen time is limited and primarily used for short periods during arrival time, circle time activities, or at the end of the day. The facility s handbook states screen time is limited to one hour or less. Staff reported the classrooms may become loud at times due to normal child activity, but the noise does not rise to a concerning level.
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
On January 13, 2026, and January 20, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received two complaints regarding allegations of not maintaining proper temperature in the facility. A visit was conducted on January 14, 2026., and documents were emailed to LS #1 on January 15, 2026, and February 10, 2026. Based on staff interviews, an interview with Owner #1, and a review of documents from the facility s HVAC company, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for allegations of not maintaining proper temperature in the facility.
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
On January 6, 2026, OCCL received a complaint for allegations of not following sanitation procedures and failing to notify parents of a contagious condition. An investigation was conducted on January 7, 2026. After interviewing the administrator and staff, reviewing documentation sent to parents regarding illness in the center, and viewing the communication application, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for not following sanitation procedures or failing to notify parents of a contagious condition.
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
On October 8, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding allegations of not addressing parent concerns, lack of supervision, failing to provide appropriate behavior supports, failing to provide an injury report, and not following lesson plan requirements. An investigation began on October 15, 2025, and concluded on October 30, 2025. After a review of documents including lesson plans and attendance records, interviews with staff and the administrator, notes from the behavioral specialist, and dated images from the ProCare communication app, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for allegations of not addressing parent concerns, lack of supervision, failing to provide appropriate behavior supports, failing to provide an injury report, and not following lesson plan requirements.
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
On September 9, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding incorrect staff-to-child ratios, falsifying staff attendance documentation, and insect infestation. An investigation began on September 19, 2025, and concluded on September 24, 2025, after submitted attendance records had been reviewed. Based on Administrator interviews, observations at the visit, and a review of attendance records, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for incorrect staff-to-child ratios, falsifying staff attendance documentation, or insect infestation.
5 regulations cited at this visit.
Ensure staff are fingerprinted and determined eligible before starting work.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 21, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due August 4, 2025
Ensure staff files are complete.
Correction status: Completed · corrected August 4, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due August 4, 2025
Ensure child files are complete. Health appraisal needed for Child #14, #19 Immunizations needed for Child #19 Blood lead results needed for Child #11, 13,19,20 Dev. plans needed for child # 1, 4, 7,8,9
Correction status: Completed · corrected August 4, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due August 4, 2025
Ensure freezer is functional and reads below 0. Send repair proof.
Correction status: Completed · corrected August 4, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due August 4, 2025
Ensure cribs are 18 inces apart in the infant class.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 29, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due August 4, 2025
2 regulations cited at this visit.
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs application/ resume, job description, service letter from PAL and 2 references. Staff #2 needs OCCL H &S training. application/ resume, 4 references, declaration, drug and alcohol statement. Staff #3 needs oreintation, OCCL h&s training, application/ resume, job description, references, declaration and alcohol statement, release of employment.
Correction status: Completed · corrected May 9, 2025 · correction was due May 9, 2025
Ensure child files are complete. Child # 14 and 15 need infant feeding statements
Correction status: Completed · corrected April 24, 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 November 1, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding an allegation of insect infestation. An investigation was started on November 6, 2024, and concluded on November 12, 2024. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for insect infestation based on observations, staff interviews, and documentation received. All staff denied seeing cockroaches or any insects in the infant classroom and there were no cockroaches or insects observed in the classroom. Documentation was provided showing weekly visits by an exterminator.
5 regulations cited at this visit.
Ensure staff files are complete. Orientation needed for Staff #1, 4, 8, and 9. 7-hour OCCL Health and Safety training is needed for Staff #1 and 9. Application/Resume needed for Staff #3 and 4. Job description needed for Staff #1, 4, 6, 7, 8, and 9. References needed for Staff #1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9. Declaration needed for Staff #4 and 9. Drug/alcohol statement for Staff #4. Adult abuse registry check for Staff #4. Health appraisal with TB test for Staff #1, 2, 5, 8, and 9. Service letters or additional references for Staff #1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9. Driver's license for Staff #8.
Correction status: Completed · corrected January 7, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due November 11, 2024
Ensure children have a health appraisal and immunizations dated within 13 months. Child #6 needs a health appraisal with immunizations. Child #12 needs a health appraisal with immunizations. Child #125 needs a health appraisal. Child #16 needs a blood lead screening. Send to OCCL.
Correction status: Completed · corrected January 24, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due November 11, 2024
Travel kit is missing liquid soap, water, and emergency numbers.
Correction status: Completed · corrected November 6, 2024 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due November 11, 2024
Please provide monthly feeding statements for infants for the month of October.
Correction status: Completed · corrected November 11, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due November 11, 2024
Please post lesson plans. Send a copy of School Age lesson plans and the 4 year-old room.
Correction status: Completed · corrected November 6, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due November 11, 2024
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
On August 20, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding lack of supervision, incorrect staff-to-child ratio, and excessive screentime. An investigation was conducted on August 21, 2024. This complaint is substantiated for incorrect staff-to-child ratio because according to staff interviews and documentation received, multiple classrooms were not in correct staff-to-child ratio on August 20, 2024. One classroom had incorrect staff-to-child ratios for an hour and 27 minutes. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for lack of supervision because according to staff interviews, all staff denied children being left alone in the hallway. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for excessive screentime because according to staff interviews, all staff denied using excessive screentime in the classrooms. An additional concern noted at the visit was staff attendance records on the documentation received were inaccurate as three staff did not sign out of their classrooms and there was one instance of no staff member being signed into a classroom for one hour.
7 regulations cited at this visit.
Ensure ratios and group size are maintained. This was corrected at the visit.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 17, 2024 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due July 17, 2024
Ensure staff files are complete. CPR and FA needed for staff #8,9,11,15,16,17,18,21,22,23. Professional Development plan needed for staff# 7,8,11,14,17,18,20,26. Annual review of safe sleep and abuse and neglect needed for staff #7,8,15,18,19,20. Orientation needed for staff #1,2,3,4,5,6,11,14,15,23,24,26,27,28,29. 7 hour OCCL health and safety training needed for staff# 1,2,3,4,5,6,9,10,12,14,17,24,27,28,29. Personal data sheet needed for staff #27. Job description needed for staff #9,10,11,15,17,23,27. Two references are needed for staff# 9,10,13,14,15. Three references are needed for staff# 12. Four references needed for staff# 17,23,26,27. Service letter or 2 additional references needed for staff # 9,10,13,14,15 Declaration needed for staff# 15,23. Drug/Alcohol statement needed for staff #15. Health appraisal needed for staff # 10,13,14,15,17,23,27. Health appraisal needed for staff#12. Release of employment needed for staff #15.
Correction status: Completed · corrected September 9, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due August 16, 2024
Ensure staff attendance is accurate. In two school-age rooms, staff were signed out but they were still present. This was corrected at the visit.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 17, 2024 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due July 17, 2024
Ensure parent's right to know log is completed. Send copy to OCCL.
Correction status: Completed · corrected September 9, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due August 16, 2024
Ensure child files are complete. Child #9,13,14 need blood lead results.
Correction status: Completed · corrected September 17, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due August 16, 2024
Ensure all sinks are working properly. The left sink in the bathroom across from the 3's room was not working.
Correction status: Completed · corrected August 16, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due August 16, 2024
Ensure vehicles have a fire extinguisher inside. All vans need extinguishers.
Correction status: Completed · corrected August 5, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due August 16, 2024
3 regulations cited at this visit.
Ensure staff-to-child ratios are correct. In Camp 9-10 year olds, there was one teacher with 18 school age children. This was corrected at the visit.
Correction status: Completed · corrected June 17, 2024 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due June 17, 2024
Ensure tracking sheets are accurate at all times. Tracking sheets in five classrooms were inaccurate. This was corrected at the visit.
Correction status: Completed · corrected June 17, 2024 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due June 17, 2024
Ensure lesson plans are posted or available. Send lesson plan for 4 year olds to OCCL.
Correction status: Completed · corrected June 18, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due June 18, 2024
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
On February 13, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding allegations of not providing sufficient milk to the children, not providing water for the children, cockroaches in the center, gnats around sinks, improper staff-to-child ratios and improper mixing of toddlers and preschool age children, and school-age children walking unsupervised. An investigation was conducted on February 21, 2024. This complaint is substantiated for improper staff-to-child ratios because a classroom was out of staff-to-child ratio on two days based on a review of attendance records. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for improper mixing of toddlers and preschool-age children, as the center is combining them during the timeframes permitted. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for not providing sufficient milk because 12 gallons of milk were present at the visit and all staff interviewed stated milk is served to children at meals. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for not providing water for the children based on staff interviews conducted. All staff members interviewed stated children are offered water throughout the day and provided some if they ask. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for the presence of cockroaches or gnats in the center based on observation of the kitchen, classrooms, and sinks in the facility. A previously conducted complaint investigation showed the center is completing regular pest control treatments specifically for cockroaches. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for school-age children walking unsupervised based on interviews conducted. The facility director stated there are no children enrolled from P.S. duPont Middle School, and any school-age children enrolled at the center are transported to and from their schools. An additional concern noted was staff and child attendance records were incomplete due to children and staff not signing in or o ut as needed.
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
On February 7, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding concerns of a cockroach infestation. This complaint is substantiated because the center provided documentation of a recent contract with Home Paramount Pest Control to conduct weekly visits for cockroaches, showing there was a recent infestation.
1 regulation cited at this visit.
There was an unqualified staff member alone in the infant classroom with one child. This was corrected by moving a qualified staff member into the classroom and providing a staffing schedule to document how this will be corrected moving forward.
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 2, 2023 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due October 2, 2023
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
On August 18, 2023, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding allegations of not following the open-door policy and not following the proper procedures for illness exclusion. An investigation was conducted on August 31, 2023. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because the applicant and the staff members interviewed all stated the parents are allowed to enter the classrooms but typically choose not to out of convenience. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegation of not following the exclusion policy because Child #1 had bumps of an unknown origin on multiple areas of the body, so the center requested a doctor s note for the child to return to the center for child care.
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
On August 11, 2023, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding an allegation of a pest infestation. An unannounced visit was conducted on August 15, 2023, to investigate this complaint. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because based on documentation and interviews with multiple staff, Child #1 was the only person within the center with bug bites present. The center provided documentation showing the facility is treated regularly by a pest control company.
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
On July 11, 2023, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding not following procedures for reporting a head injury, not following transportation requirements, and discrimination. An unannounced visit was conducted on July 14, 2023, to investigate this complaint. There is no evidence to substantiate the complaint for not reporting a head injury because the incident occurred at 5:00 pm and Parent #1 arrived for pick up at 5:15 pm. This did not allow enough time for the center to contact Parent #1 or write the accident report prior to Parent #1 arriving for pick up. Parent #1 was notified in person and the accident report was given to Parent #1 within 24 hours. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for not following transportation requirements because Child #1 s file had documentation that had been signed by Parent #1 giving the center permission to transport Child #1 for field trips. Also, Child #1 s file did not have any documentation stating Child #1 had special needs or was autistic, and there was no IEP or 504 plan present documenting any special needs or accommodations. The center terminated care for Child #1 due to Parent #1 stating they did not feel Child #1 was safe there which aligned with the center s policy on enrollment termination as stated in their handbook.
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
On July 26, 2023, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding concerns of staff not being qualified, lack of supervision, menus not being posted, and the administrator not being present at the facility the required number of hours. An unannounced visit was conducted on August 1, 2023, to investigate this complaint. This complaint is substantiated because the attendance records from June 29, 2023, showed Staff #2 alone with 22 school-age children for the entire day. The attendance records from July 28, 2023, documented Staff #3 present in the summer camp classroom. Staff #3 had not been identified to OCCL as a staff member and had not been fingerprinted prior to their start date. There was not a current menu posted in any of the classrooms or the kitchen. Mr. Purnell was not able to provide a copy of the current menu either. During the complaint visit, there were other concerns cited. This included Staff #1 stating she did not have any attendance records for OCCL to review and that she did not have access to ProCare so that she could document the attendance, and the attendance records that were reviewed for the summer camp program did not have any of the children or staff members signed out on any of the dates that were reviewed.
26 regulations cited at this visit.
Ensure the center has sufficient staff available for all children enrolled. Ensure DEEDS certificates are obtained within 60 days of the hire date.
Correction status: Completed · corrected November 21, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due August 4, 2023
Ensure the center meets and maintains the 1:4 teacher ratio.
Correction status: Completed · corrected November 21, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due August 4, 2023
Two School Age classrooms had no qualified staff present.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 14, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due August 4, 2023
Ensure staff are fingerprinted and determined eligible by the CHU prior to the start date.
Correction status: Completed · corrected September 18, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due August 4, 2023
All staff files must be complete. Send the complete staff file for Staff #1, 6, 9, and 10-19. Staff #2 needs an annual professional development plan (PDP), safe sleep, and child abuse and neglect. Staff #3 needs an annual PDP, safe sleep, child abuse and neglect, and current CPR/First Aid. Staff #4 needs current CPR/First Aid, Administration of Medication, application/resume, job description, references, adult abuse registry, health appraisal with TB, and service letter. Staff #5 needs a job description, references, declaration, drug/alcohol statement, adult abuse registry, health appraisal with TB, and service letters. Staff #7 needs PDP, safe sleep, and child abuse and neglect. Staff #8 needs child abuse and neglect, references, adult abuse registry, health appraisal with TB, service letters, and current CPR/First Aid.
Correction status: Completed · corrected November 21, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due August 10, 2023
Send the completed 7-hour DIEEC Health and Safety training for all staff.
Correction status: Completed · corrected November 21, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due August 10, 2023
Ensure all staff are signed in and out of the classrooms daily.
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 4, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due August 4, 2023
Send the completed Parent Right to Know log.
Correction status: Completed · corrected September 21, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due August 4, 2023
All child files must be complete. Send documentation of dates of enrollment and hours/days attended for children #2,10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20. Send current health appraisal with immunizations for children #4, 5, 7, 8, 14. Send documentation of completed blood lead screening for children #2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 16, and 20. Send the signed screen time and parent right to know for children #2 and 17.
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 24, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due August 10, 2023
Ensure all children are signed in and out of the classrooms daily.
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 4, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due August 4, 2023
Ensure all cleaners are properly labeled. Ensure all chemicals are locked away and not accessible to the children.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 11, 2023 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due August 4, 2023
Ensure all floor fans are not accessible to children.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 14, 2023 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due August 4, 2023
Replace all stained/broken ceiling tiles in all classrooms and bathrooms. Remove all plugin air fresheners. Ensure all outlets are covered (One's classroom). Ensure all ceiling vents are cleaned. Ensure the Two's classroom floor is clean and free of sticky substances. Repair the floor in Two's classroom (bubbling near 3's and 4's). Ensure all trashcans are covered at all times. Ensure all carpets are clean in 4's room. Remove the carpet that is torn in 4's room. Ensure all items in cubbies are not touching. Ensure all wall repairs are painted and able to be cleaned. Clean the exercise saucer in the One's room and ensure it is maintained. Ensure all classrooms are free of insects (One's room).
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 14, 2023 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due August 4, 2023
Ensure the kitchen floor is clean and maintained at all times. Ensure the deep frier is cleaned and maintained at all times. Repair/replace missing tiles. Send pictures upon completion.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 14, 2023 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due August 4, 2023
Ensure potty chairs are cleaned and sanitized after each use. Send a picture. Ensure/Replace batteries are operational in all paper towel dispensers. Repair mechanical vent in child bathroom on the 1st floor. Ensure all changing tables have soap/water and sanitizing solution available for cleaning.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 11, 2023 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due August 4, 2023
Ensure all nap equipment is labeled and top and bottom coverings are not touching when stored.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 14, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due August 4, 2023
Ensure the One's classroom has all required areas (Sensory, Building, Language/Dramatic Play, Manipulatives, Music).
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 14, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due August 4, 2023
Ensure all classrooms have soap/water and disinfectant solutions available and used when required.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 11, 2023 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due August 4, 2023
Ensure a foot-activated trashcan is placed within reachable distance from the diaper changing tables. Ensure all diaper changing tables have disposable paper available for each diaper changing.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 11, 2023 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due August 4, 2023
Ensure all medications are properly labeled and MAR completed. All medications must be locked away and not accessible to children.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 14, 2023 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due August 4, 2023
Purchase the following items for the first aid kit: eye patch, finger splint, first aid guide, pen and paper, plastic bag, and thermometer.
Correction status: Completed · corrected August 24, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due August 4, 2023
Ensure all classrooms have evacuation diagrams posted. (Two's and School Age (11+)). Send fire drills for July and August.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 14, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due August 4, 2023
Ensure the current menu is posted at all times.
Correction status: Completed · corrected August 24, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due August 4, 2023
Ensure all classrooms have current lesson plans posted or available to be reviewed (One's, Threes and Fours, and School Age).
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 14, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due August 4, 2023
Ensure all classrooms have schedules posted. (1's, 2's, School Age 9-10-year-olds).
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 11, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due August 4, 2023
Send the completed renewal application to OCCL. The application must be received 60 days prior to the license expiration.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 11, 2023 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due August 4, 2023
1 regulation cited at this visit.
During an enforcement visit, two unqualified staff members were alone with four one-year-old children in the One's classroom. This was corrected at the visit when a qualified staff member was brought into the One's classroom.
Correction status: Completed · corrected May 23, 2023 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due May 23, 2023
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
On March 7, 2023, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding the allegation of lack of supervision. An unannounced visit was conducted on March 7, 2023, to investigate the complaint. The complaint is substantiated because the center self-reported the incident as required by the Delacare Regulations.
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
On March 1, 2023, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding the allegations the staff is not following the center s food policy concerning procedures that address food allergies and the staff did not notify the child s guardian of the allergic reaction as required. An unannounced visit was conducted on March 7, 2023, to investigate the complaint. The complaint is substantiated because through interviews it was determined the child did ingest peanut butter and was placed on the bus to be transported to another school before the guardian or the school had been notified of the incident.
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 February 8, 2023, regarding allegations of lack of supervision and unqualified staff alone with the children. An unannounced visit was conducted on February 14, 2023, to investigate the complaint. The complaint is substantiated for lack of supervision because Child #1 did leave the classroom and was unsupervised until he was stopped by another staff member and returned to the classroom. Staff stated Child #1 never left the building. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegation of unqualified staff alone with children because the attendance records document both Staff #1 and Staff #2 were signed in to the classroom and Staff #2 had not been left alone with the children.
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, 2022, regarding allegations of improper discipline and improper staff-to-child ratios. An unannounced visit was conducted on December 19, 2022. The complaint is substantiated for improper discipline. OCCL cited the non-compliance when the administrator self-reported the incident. Staff #1 s employment was immediately terminated. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegation of improper staff-to-child ratio because the attendance records showed the correct ratios were being maintained.
1 regulation cited at this visit.
A staff member was seen using improper discipline with a child while at the public library for story time. The staff member's employment was immediately terminated when this incident was reported. All documentation of the incident has been received by OCCL.
Correction status: Completed · corrected November 29, 2022 · how corrected: Document · correction was due November 29, 2022
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 27, 2022, regarding the allegations of improper staff-to-child ratios, staff not being qualified, the administrator not being present as required, and improper discipline. An investigation was conducted on November 1, 2022. The complaint is substantiated for improper staff-to-child ratios and unqualified staff because during the investigation the specialist observed the one-year-old classroom with an unqualified staff member alone with six children. This was corrected at the visit when Administrator Roxanne Coleman entered the classroom. Based on staff interviews and observations, there is no evidence to substantiate the allegations of staff using improper discipline. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for the administrator not being present the required number of hours as she stated she is present at the center from 8:30 am to 7:00 pm and on days when she may not be present, there are other staff present to assist when needed. Concerns noted were staff and child attendance were not documented in one classroom.
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
A complaint was received September 16, 2022, regarding the allegation of improper discipline. An unannounced visit was conducted on September 20, 2022, to investigate the complaint. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegation of improper discipline, because when LS Romanelli reviewed the video footage from the classroom the infant feeding chair was being used as a method to calm and focus Child #1, not as a disciplinary method. LS Romanelli did not observe the infant chair being used as punishment and did not observe Child #1 being forced to sit in the infant chair. However, OCCL found a concern that the center was using a method which was not age or developmentally appropriate for Child #1. The infant feeding chair has been removed from the classroom and Child #1 s IEP is being followed in an age appropriate and developmentally appropriate manner.
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
A complaint was received on August 26, 2022, regarding the allegation of improper discipline. An unannounced visit was conducted on August 31, 2022, to investigate the complaint. There is no evidence to substantiate the complaint because all staff members who were interviewed stated they had never seen Staff #1 hitting or grabbing a child. In addition, the video footage from the classroom was also reviewed and there was no improper discipline observed.
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
A complaint was received on August 18, 2022, regarding the allegation of not following the notification requirements regarding accidents or injuries and not providing an accident/injury report for a chipped tooth. An unannounced visit was conducted on August 22, 2022, to investigate the complaint. There is no evidence to substantiate the complaint because the center was able to provide documentation that an accident report was completed and signed by the parent and the parent was notified the same day through ProCare regarding one of the injuries and there is no record that the child s tooth was chipped and staff stated that the child s tooth was not chipped. There is no way to prove that the accident occurred at the center because it was not reported to OCCL until three months after the alleged incident.
9 regulations cited at this visit.
The administrator is required to have the Infant/Toddler and School-Age specialized trainings added to the EC Administrator Deeds Early Learning certificate.
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 17, 2022 · how corrected: Document · correction was due August 13, 2022
All staff are required to be fingerprinted before beginning employment. Send the fingerprinting receipts for all new staff members.
Correction status: Completed · corrected November 17, 2022 · how corrected: Document · correction was due August 13, 2022
All staff files must be complete. Send the completed application for one staff member. Send the current CPR/First Aid for six staff members. Send the completed professional development plan for five staff members. Send the annual safe sleep for six staff members. Send the annual child abuse and neglect for seven staff members. Send the staff orientation record for eight staff members. Send the job description for five staff members. Send the references for nine staff members. Send the declaration and drug/alcohol statement for seven staff members. Send the fingerprinting receipt for eight staff members. Send the adult abuse registry for seven staff members. Send the health appraisal with TB results for three staff members. Send the service letters for eight staff members.
Correction status: Completed · corrected November 18, 2022 · how corrected: Document · correction was due August 13, 2022
Send the completed Parent Right to Know log.
Correction status: Completed · corrected November 3, 2022 · how corrected: Document · correction was due August 13, 2022
All child files must be complete. Send the current health appraisal with immunizations and blood lead screening for one child. Send the documentation of the blood lead screening for three children.
Correction status: Completed · corrected November 3, 2022 · how corrected: Document · correction was due August 13, 2022
Ensure all staff have access to ProCare to track the attendance of each child in all classrooms. If access is not available, paper tracking must be completed.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 13, 2022 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due July 13, 2022
Remove and replace the torn cots form the Three's classroom.
Correction status: Completed · corrected November 1, 2022 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due July 31, 2022
Send the completed Administration of Medication certificate for six staff members.
Correction status: Completed · corrected November 18, 2022 · how corrected: Document · correction was due August 13, 2022
Ensure all staff use and understand the provided curriculum. Ensure all lesson plans include the required social-emotional activities daily and the food/healthy habits activity at least once a week. Send lesson plans for all classrooms.
Correction status: Completed · corrected November 17, 2022 · how corrected: Document · correction was due July 31, 2022
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
A complaint was received on June 27, 2022, regarding the allegations of improper staff-to-child ratios, exceeding the maximum groups size, not having adequate staff to operate all of the classrooms for both the child care and summer camp programs, and requiring staff to perform other duties, such as cooking, while providing child care. An unannounced visit was conducted on June 30, 2022, to investigate the complaint. There is no evidence to substantiate the complaint because all of the classrooms had qualified staff members present and were maintaining the correct staff-to-child ratios. The attendance documentation also showed that the classrooms had been maintaining the correct staff-to-child ratios the entire week. The center has a cook that completes all of the kitchen responsibilities and the cook does not provide care to the children.
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
A complaint was received on December 14, 2021, regarding the allegations of inappropriate touching by a staff member and a child. An unannounced visit was conducted on December 20, 2021, to investigate the complaint. There is no evidence to substantiate the complaint because Staff #1 was not assigned to the same classroom as Child #1, the staff members do not enter the bathroom with the children, and only one child is allowed in the bathroom at a time.
A complaint investigation. The state recorded no result word for this investigation, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
The state recorded no written conclusion for this investigation.
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