Delaware records · New Castle County · Claymont
THIRST 2 LEARN CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Licensed Child Care Center · Claymont, Delaware
Records presented as of November 5, 2026The operation, as the state lists it
- License number
- 939546
- Operation type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Address
- 2400 PHILADELPHIA PIKE, Claymont, DE 19703
- Licensed capacity
- 144
- Ages served, as listed
- 6 weeks through 12 years.
- Hours, as listed
- 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- State programs listed
- Child Care Food Program;Profit;Purchase of Care
The record in numbers
| Compliance visits | 5 |
| Complaint investigations | 6 |
| Citations recorded | 42 |
| Citations with correction completed, per the state | 42 |
| Citations with correction still pending, per the state | 0 |
| Record span | November 9, 2022 – October 16, 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 | 12 |
| 2025 | 2 | 12 |
| 2024 | 3 | 8 |
| 2023 | 2 | 10 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
Visits and investigations, newest first
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
On September 18, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding allegations of transporting children in an unauthorized vehicle not approved by OCCL, transporting children without proper safety restraints, and failure to have an organized system of business management due to no staff being available to receive children from the bus. An investigation was conducted on October 1, 2026. This complaint is substantiated. Interviews revealed that on or about September 14, 2026, the center was not prepared to receive Child #1 and Child #2 from the Brandywine School District (BSD) bus, resulting in the children being returned to their district preschool. Staff #1 then transported Child #1 and Child #2 to the center in their personal vehicle, which had not been approved by OCCL for the transporting of children. Staff #1 confirmed they had removed one of two car seats previously in the vehicle, and only one car seat was present in the vehicle for the two children when being transported by center staff. Administrator #1 and Staff #1 reported the center s handbook does not include a procedure for missed transportation, and neither was familiar with BSD s transportation protocol.
12 regulations cited at this visit.
Post emergency numbers and send a picture to OCCL.
Correction status: Completed · corrected September 17, 2026 · how corrected: Document · correction was due September 15, 2026
Ensure staff files are complete. Submit updated fingerprints for Staff #1. Submit Health and Safety training, 4 references, a returned service letter or 2 documented attempts, and release of employment for Staff #2. Submit Health and Safety training for Staff #3. Submit fingerprinting eligibility letter for Staff #4.
Correction status: Completed · corrected September 30, 2026 · how corrected: Document · correction was due September 15, 2026
Ensure all training hours are completed within the required timeframe. Last training hours were submitted on 9/16/2026.
Correction status: Completed · corrected September 16, 2026 · how corrected: Document · correction was due August 31, 2026
Ensure child files are complete. Submit infant feeding schedule for Child #11 for August and September.
Correction status: Completed · corrected August 19, 2026 · how corrected: Document · correction was due September 15, 2026
Place a lock on the infant room cabinet or remove exposed chemicals and send a picture to OCCL.
Correction status: Completed · corrected September 21, 2026 · how corrected: Document · correction was due September 15, 2026
Ensure floor/window fans are inaccessible to children. Remove fan or place fan that is inaccessible to children to OCCL.
Correction status: Completed · corrected September 11, 2026 · how corrected: Document · correction was due August 28, 2026
Fix ceiling in the school-age room and remove broken/unused items and send a picture to OCCL.
Correction status: Completed · corrected September 11, 2026 · how corrected: Document · correction was due September 15, 2026
Fix toilets (2) in the girls bathroom in the two year old classroom, along with the hole in the ceiling and send a picture or invoice of services to OCCL.
Correction status: Completed · corrected September 11, 2026 · how corrected: Document · correction was due September 15, 2026
Repair outdoor gate to the toddler playground and send a picture to OCCL.
Correction status: Completed · corrected September 17, 2026 · how corrected: Document · correction was due September 15, 2026
Ensure infant cribs do not have blankets and infants are removed from highchairs when asleep. Child #10 was observed asleep in a highchair with a blanket. This was corrected when this child was removed.
Correction status: Completed · corrected August 19, 2026 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due August 19, 2026
Ensure all classrooms have bleach/water and soap/water. This was corrected at the visit.
Correction status: Completed · corrected August 19, 2026 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due September 15, 2026
Place a diaper changing trash can in the ones and two's classrooms and send picture to OCCL.
Correction status: Completed · corrected August 19, 2026 · how corrected: Document · correction was due August 28, 2026
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
On March 9, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint alleging use of confining equipment that is not developmentally appropriate for a preschool age child and staff using inappropriate behavior supports by yelling. An investigation was conducted on March 17, 2026. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for use of confining equipment not developmentally appropriate for a preschool age child in care or use of inappropriate behavior supports. While Person #1 stated Child #1 was observed in confining equipment, on multiple occasions, Administrator #1 denied seeing the use of a highchair to constrain a child and two classroom staff denied placing Child #1 in that confining equipment. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for staff yelling at children as Administrator #1 and two staff interviewed all denied use of yelling for behavior support. A concern noted at the visit was incident reports were not signed by a parent or guardian as required.
12 regulations cited at this visit.
Submit liability insurance.
Correction status: Completed · corrected November 28, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due September 19, 2025
Ensure staff files are complete: Staff #1: eligibility letter, annual child abuse and neglect review Staff #2: eligibility letter, Administration of Medication certification, 18 training hours Staff #3: DEEDS certificate Staff #5: Administration of Medication certification expires on 8/29/2025. Submit new cert before license expires. Staff #6: eligibility letter Staff #7: 3 training hours Staff #8: Administration of Medication certification Staff #9: CPR/FA, 10 training hours, annual review of safe sleep and child abuse and neglect Staff #10: DEEDS certificate Staff #11: Administration of Medication certification Staff #12: Administration of medication certification, professional development plan, OCCL health and safety training, job description, 4 references, declaration/drug and alcohol statement, returned service letter or 2 documented attempts. Staff #13: 4 references, adult abuse registry check, health appraisal w/ TB, release of employment history, returned service letter or 2 documented attempts. Staff #14: DEEDS certificate, Administration of Medication certification, orientation form, OCCL health and safety training, application/data sheet/resume, 3 references, adult abuse registry check, health appraisal w/ TB, release of employment history, returned service letter or 2 documented attempts. Staff #15: DEEDS certificate, orientation form, OCCL health and safety training, job description, declaration/drug and alcohol statement, release of employment history, returned service letter or 2 documented attempts.
Correction status: Completed · corrected November 26, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due September 19, 2025
Ensure staff and children are signed in and out. One staff member was not signed in, and one child was not signed in the infant room. This was corrected at the visit.
Correction status: Completed · corrected August 21, 2025 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due September 19, 2025
Ensure child files are complete. Submit blood lead screening for Child #5 to OCCL.
Correction status: Completed · corrected November 25, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due September 19, 2025
Ensure staff and children are signed in and out. One staff member was not signed in, and one child was not signed in, in the infant room. This was corrected at the visit.
Correction status: Completed · corrected August 21, 2025 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due September 19, 2025
Ensure cabinets have locks (if accessible to chemicals/hazards). Place locks on cabinet in the one year old room and send a picture to OCCL.
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 24, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due September 19, 2025
Ensure floor/window fan and cords are inaccessible to children. Remove all fans and send a picture to OCCL.
Correction status: Completed · corrected November 6, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due September 19, 2025
Fix cabinet in the one year old room and send a picture to OCCL. Place an outlet cover in the two year old room (CAV) Ensure gate in the school-age room is closed to ensure children do not roam in the back area. Straighten up the back area to ensure hazards are clear.
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 24, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due September 19, 2025
Ensure toilet is repaired in the boys bathroom. This was corrected at the visit. Repair light in the girls bathroom.
Correction status: Completed · corrected November 13, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due September 19, 2025
Ensue broken toys are removed from the classroom. Remove broken toys from the one year old classroom and send a picture to OCCL.
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 24, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due September 19, 2025
Replace diaper changing mats in the one, two, and infant rooms and send a picture to OCCL.
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 24, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due September 19, 2025
Ensure lesson plan has all components each day. Send 1 week of lesson plans for the two year old room to OCCL.
Correction status: Completed · corrected November 6, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due September 19, 2025
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
OCCL s investigation of regulatory non-compliance began after clearance from other agencies was received. On January 28, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding concerns about not using proper sanitation procedures and failure to notify parents when children are exposed to contagious illness. There is no evidence to substantiate these allegations. All staff stated they use soap/water to clean and bleach/water and Lysol wipes to sanitize tables, toys, chairs, and classroom items. All staff stated floors are swept and mopped daily. Administrator #2 stated a janitor comes every morning and night to clean the classrooms before opening and after closing. LS #1 witnessed Staff #2, #3, and #5 wiping tables and/or mopping floors upon arrival to their classrooms. Families of children in the Preschool classroom were sent a ProCare notification on January 27, 2025, notifying them that a child in that class was diagnosed with Influenza and COVID-19 and to monitor their child for symptoms. On February 4, 2025, Staff #4 was diagnosed with the Flu and another notification was sent to the families of her classroom. Administrator #1 stated there were only two cases of Influenza and Covid on January 27, 2025, and one on February 4, 2025. LS #1 later contacted Administrator #2 and confirmed a soap and water solution was used to clean as well as the bleach and water solution to disinfect.
1 regulation cited at this visit.
Submit training hours for Staff #1 and 2. Training hours were not submitted 30 days before license expiration.
Correction status: Completed · corrected September 30, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due September 30, 2024
7 regulations cited at this visit.
Submit the following to complete staff files: - full files for Staff #10 and 11, orientation form for Staff #5, references for Staff #4 and 5, release of employment for Staff #5, service letters for Staff #4 and 5, annual safe sleep and child abuse and neglect review for Staff #6, full files with return dates and updated paperwork for Staff #7, 8, and 9, documentation of CPR/FA for Staff #3, 7, 8, and 2.
Correction status: Completed · corrected November 25, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due September 13, 2024
Ensure child files are complete. Child #8 needs an updated health appraisal. All infants need an infant feeding schedule.
Correction status: Completed · corrected November 20, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due September 13, 2024
Replace ceiling tiles to ensure there are no open holes in the ceiling. Remove the floor AC units in each classroom and send a picture of ceiling and units removed to OCCL.
Correction status: Completed · corrected September 13, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due September 13, 2024
Ensure all toilets are in working order. Fix the toilet in the boys bathroom and send a video of the toilet working to OCCL.
Correction status: Completed · corrected September 16, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due September 13, 2024
Replace diaper changing mat in the infants and two year old classroom.
Correction status: Completed · corrected August 13, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due September 13, 2024
Place an eye patch, safety pins, thermometer, water, and soap in the first aid kit for the bus. Take a picture and send to OCCL.
Correction status: Completed · corrected August 13, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due September 13, 2024
Ensure renewal application is submitted 60 days before license expiration. Corrected a the visit when the licensing specialist collected the application.
Correction status: Completed · corrected August 13, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due September 13, 2024
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
The Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint on May 8, 2024, regarding not meeting the needs of all children, mixing preschool-age children with infants and toddlers, and the administrator not being present the required hours. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for not meeting the needs of all children based on interviews with the administrator and staff members. Administrator Linda Benson-Fleming stated Child #2 is currently working with Child Find and receiving services at the center. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for mixing preschool-age children with infants and toddlers because all staff members interviewed as well as the administrator denied placing a pre-kindergarten-age child in the infant or toddler classroom as a consequence for their behavior. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for the administrator not being present the required hours because Ms. Benson-Fleming stated she is present daily from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and provided documentation of her attendance in the center the required amount of time.
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
The Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint on July 5, 2023, regarding lack of air conditioning and failure to maintain temperatures between 68o and 82o F. An investigation was conducted on July 10, 2023. This complaint is substantiated because air temperature measurements ranged between 82.8o and 89.8o F. Ms. Benson-Fleming and staff members stated it was very warm in the building and the air conditioning had not been working for quite some time.
10 regulations cited at this visit.
Submit the following to complete staff files: CPR/FA certification for 8 staff members, DEEDs certificates for 7 staff members, administration of medication certification for 5 staff members, prof. dev. plans for 8 staff members, safe sleep acknowledgement for one staff member, OCCL health and safety training for all staff except #16, job descriptions for two staff members, references for 3 staff members, drug alcohol and declaration and fingerprinting for 1 staff member, adult abuse for 3 staff members, release of employment and service letters for 2 staff members. Not determined and will become non-compliant if not received by 8-31-23- annual training 18 hours for Staff #4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, & 16.
Correction status: Completed · corrected November 21, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due September 7, 2023
Documentation of annual training is needed for 11 staff members.
Correction status: Completed · corrected November 21, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due August 30, 2023
Submit the following to complete children's files: a health appraisal with immunizations for 3 children, a health appraisal only for one child, blood lead test results for 7 children, transportation permission for 2 children and an infant feeding schedule for one child.
Correction status: Completed · corrected November 17, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due September 7, 2023
Move hand sanitizer and bleach out of reach of children or install child-proof locks.
Correction status: Completed · corrected September 18, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due September 7, 2023
Replace tape on the stage in the SA room to make the surface cleanable.
Correction status: Completed · corrected September 18, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due September 7, 2023
Place a new thermometer in the refrigerator in the infant room. Take a picture of it indicating 41 degrees F or below.
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 11, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due September 7, 2023
Repair ventilation fans in both preschool bathrooms. Send documentation to OCCL.
Correction status: Completed · corrected August 8, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due September 7, 2023
Post an evacuation plan in the SA room.
Correction status: Completed · corrected September 8, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due September 7, 2023
Send updated infant feeding schedules for all infants in care.
Correction status: Completed · corrected October 26, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due September 7, 2023
Post an updated complete lesson plan in the Sunshine room.
Correction status: Completed · corrected September 25, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due September 7, 2023
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
The Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint on November 1, 2022, regarding parents not being permitted to enter the facility. An investigation was conducted on November 2, 2022. This complaint is substantiated due to families having to ask to enter the building and all families should be entering the building, walking their children to the classroom, and have access at any time without asking.
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