Delaware records · New Castle County · Bear
CELEBREE SCHOOL OF BEAR
Licensed Child Care Center · Bear, Delaware
Records presented as of November 5, 2026The operation, as the state lists it
- License number
- 743596
- Operation type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Address
- 1205 QUINTILIO DR, Bear, DE 19701
- Licensed capacity
- 208
- 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 | 4 |
| Complaint investigations | 8 |
| Citations recorded | 23 |
| Citations with correction completed, per the state | 23 |
| Citations with correction still pending, per the state | 0 |
| Record span | May 12, 2023 – May 5, 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 | 5 |
| 2025 | 2 | 6 |
| 2024 | 4 | 7 |
| 2023 | 3 | 5 |
Visits and investigations, newest first
5 regulations cited at this visit.
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs TB screening.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 29, 2026 · how corrected: Document · correction was due June 5, 2026
Ensure children's files are complete. Child #10 needs blood lead screening.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 20, 2026 · how corrected: Document · correction was due June 5, 2026
Ensure items in cubbies are labeled and not touching. Infant A and Toddler A's personal bags/items are touching.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 3, 2026 · how corrected: Document · correction was due June 5, 2026
Ensure freezer temperature is 0'F or below. The kitchen freezer is reading 5'F.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 3, 2026 · how corrected: Document · correction was due June 5, 2026
Ensure fall zones are covered on both playgrounds.
Correction status: Completed · corrected June 18, 2026 · how corrected: Document · correction was due June 5, 2026
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
On March 12, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint regarding allegations of providing an inaccurate injury report, failing to follow policy regarding parent complaints, and not following their procedures to address food allergies. After interviewing Administrator #1 and reviewing all documentation, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint regarding the allegations. The facility had not received documentation of any allergies for Child #1, followed DELACARE regulations for providing an accident or injury report, and documentation showed Child #1 was fed appropriately during the day in question.
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
On February 16, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding lack of supervision and failing to use appropriate behavior supports. An investigation was begun on February 19, 2026, and concluded on February 26, 2026. Based on interviews conducted and documentation reviewed, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for lack of supervision. All staff members stated they have not witnessed staff leaving the classroom while children are present. LS #1 reviewed attendance records and found all classrooms to be in correct staff-to-child ratio. Based on interviews conducted there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for not using proper behavior supports. All staff members stated they have not witnessed coworkers failing to use proper behavior supports with children. A concern noted during this investigation was no staff member documented as trained in day-to-day operations was present in the absence of the administrator during the February 19, 2026, visit.
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
On May 23, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding improper discipline. An investigation began on May 29, 2025, and concluded on May 30, 2025. Based on interviews and documentation reviewed, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for improper discipline. LS #1 interviewed four staff members separately, all of whom stated Staff #2 did not use improper discipline with Child #1.
6 regulations cited at this visit.
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs 7-hour OCCL training.
Correction status: Completed · corrected May 12, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due June 6, 2025
Ensure child files are complete. Child #12, 16, 17 need blood lead screening. Child #16, 17 need health appraisal and immunization records.
Correction status: Completed · corrected June 2, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due June 6, 2025
Ensure infant and toddler developmental plans are completed within 45 days.
Correction status: Completed · corrected June 2, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due June 6, 2025
Ensure indoor space is safe and clean. Bathroom stalls need sanded/painted in Pre-K, Preschool 4. Ensure no incense or air fresheners are present when children are. Preschool 3B had their diffuser plugged in.
Correction status: Completed · corrected May 12, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due June 6, 2025
Ensure refrigerators are 41' or colder. Infant A (50'), Infant B (46'), Toddler A (50'), Preschool 2A (44'), Preschool 2B (56').
Correction status: Completed · corrected June 2, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due June 6, 2025
Ensure MAR forms are complete for all creams, over-the-counter medications.
Correction status: Completed · corrected June 2, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due June 6, 2025
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
On October 4, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding lack of supervision, not following procedures for contacting parents, and not following the video sharing policy. An investigation was conducted on October 11, 2024. Based on interviews conducted and documentation reviewed, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for lack of supervision. Staff #2 and Staff #3 both stated they were in ratio and never have over twelve children in their classroom. Staff were present in the classroom, interacting with children but unable to prevent the hair pulling. Based on documentation and interviews, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for failing to notify a parent when the incident occurred. Staff #1 stated and provided documentation of contacting Parent #1 after providing first aid to Child #1. Based on interviews there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for not sharing video with parents. Staff #1 stated the cameras at this facility are live-stream only. Staff #1 stated there is no video to share. Staff #1 stated this is a Celebree corporate policy.
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
On July 24, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding lack of positive behavior support and diapering and soiled clothing. An investigation was conducted on July 26, 2024. Based on staff interviews this complaint is substantiated for diapering and soiled clothing. The center is responsible for providing extra clothing and changing children when they are found to be wet or soiled. Based on staff interviews, the center did not have extra clothing available for school-age children. Also, clothing must be changed when it is found to be wet or soiled. Child #1 was not changed out of their soiled clothing until a parent arrived. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for lack of positive behavior support because staff stated the other children were guided away from the bathroom area to give Child #1 privacy.
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
On June 13, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding improper discipline, failing to notify parents of an incident/injury, failure to report suspected abuse or neglect to the Report Line, and unqualified staff alone with children. On June 14, 2024, this report was called into the Child Abuse and Neglect Report Line by OCCL staff for review by the Institutional Abuse Unit (IAU). The report was initially screened in by IAU, but on June 18, 2024, OCCL was notified IAU was abridging their investigation and would not be pursuing it further. An investigation by OCCL began on June 17, 2024, and concluded on June 24, 2024. Based on the results of this investigation there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for improper discipline because all four staff members who were interviewed denied ever observing any staff member use improper discipline with children. Also, Person #1 refused to cooperate with this investigation. There is no evidence to substantiate parents weren t notified of an accident or injury because both the center administrator and Staff #3 stated they were unaware of any children with bruises. There is no evidence to substantiate that the center did not report suspected abuse or neglect because Staff #2 was unable to provide information on which children were hurt, how the children were hurt, or when the occurrences happened. There is no evidence to substantiate unqualified staff are left alone with children because Staff #1 is qualified as an Early Childhood Intern and may be alone with children.
7 regulations cited at this visit.
Ensure the Early Childhood Administrator has Infant/Toddler Specialized Training.
Correction status: Completed · corrected June 21, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due June 1, 2024
Ensure staff files are complete. CPR/FA is needed for two staff. Administration of medication is needed is needed for four staff. A professional development plan is needed for 10 staff members. Safe sleep is needed for four staff members. An annual review of abuse and neglect is needed for four staff members. An orientation is needed for four staff members. OCCL Health and Safety training is needed for seven staff members. A job description is needed is needed for three staff members. Personal references is needed for seven staff members. An adult abuse registry is needed for one staff member. A current health appraisal with TB is needed for six staff members. A release of employment history is needed for three staff members. Service letters are needed for three staff members.
Correction status: Completed · corrected June 14, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due June 1, 2024
Ensure child files are complete. Blood lead results are needed for 8 children. Health appraisal is needed for three children.
Correction status: Completed · corrected May 23, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due June 1, 2024
Label bleach bottle in Preschool 2A.
Correction status: Completed · corrected May 15, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due June 1, 2024
Ensure all trash cans have lids. Obtain trash can lid for Preschool 2B classroom. Remove air freshener cans from Preschool 2B and Preschool 4. Clean sink area in Pre-K bathroom.
Correction status: Completed · corrected May 15, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due June 1, 2024
Clean the refrigerator is the kitchen. Ensure refrigerators have a thermometer that reads 41 degrees or lower. Lower fridge temp is Infant B classroom, Preschool 3 and Preschool 4 classroom.
Correction status: Completed · corrected May 15, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due June 1, 2024
Replace the changing table mat in the Toddler A room, Preschool 2A room, and Preschool 2 B room.
Correction status: Completed · corrected May 15, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due June 1, 2024
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
On October 13, 2023, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding a lack of supervision, incorrect staff-to-child ratios, not providing an accident/injury report to a parent, and not notifying the parent of an injury to a child. Based on the results of this investigation this complaint is substantiated for not providing a parent with an accident/injury report because Staff #1 was unable to provide this specialist with a copy of an accident/injury report for Child #1. This complaint is substantiated for not notifying a parent of an injury to a child because Child #1 s parent was not notified when Child #1 was punched in the stomach. There is no evidence to substantiate a lack of supervision because Staff #2 stated she was supervising the room at the time of the incident, but was assisting other children when the incident occurred. There is no evidence to substantiate incorrect staff-to-child ratios because attendance records for August 2, 2023, show the school-age classroom was in correct staff-to-child ratio.
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
On August 28, 2023, the Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint regarding staff not using respectful communication. An investigation was conducted on September 1, 2023. Based on the results of this investigation this complaint is substantiated because the center administrator and Staff #1 both stated Staff #2 did not use respectful communication with Staff #3.
5 regulations cited at this visit.
Ensure staff files contain all required elements. Service letters are needed for 16 staff members. Employee declarations are needed for seven staff members. CPR/FA is needed for four staff members. A professional development plan is needed for three staff members. Eligibility letters are needed for three staff members. Health appraisals are needed for three staff members. Medication administration is needed for two staff members.
Correction status: Completed · corrected May 31, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due June 12, 2023
Ensure staff attendance includes exact arrival and departure times. At the time of the visit, one staff member did not sign out of the preschool 2B classroom.
Correction status: Completed · corrected May 12, 2023 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due May 12, 2023
Ensure child files contain all required elements. A current health appraisal with immunization is needed for one child. Developmental plans are needed for three children. Blood lead testing is needed for one child.
Correction status: Completed · corrected May 31, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due May 12, 2023
Ensure children's attendance includes exact arrival and departure times. At the time of the visit, two children were not signed into the Preschool 3 classroom.
Correction status: Completed · corrected May 12, 2023 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due May 12, 2023
Ensure floors, walls, and surfaces are cleanable and in good repair. Repair wall in the school-age room and remove tape debris in the toddler room.
Correction status: Completed · corrected May 31, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due June 12, 2023
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