WILMINGTON HEAD START, INC. - VAN BUREN STREET CENTER

License #1171537 · WILMINGTON, DE · Capacity 120

Lifetime deficiency profile

11 total deficiencies

Top rules cited at this facility

11 citations across this facility's inspection history. Top 8 below — click any rule to read the plain-English summary, evidence inspectors look for, and how to fix.

RuleTimes citedSample narrative
49U 3 Indoor Space — Ensure floors, walls, and surfaces are cleanable and in good repair. Repair base boards in room number seven and room number eight.
45U 2 Hazardous Materials — Ensure cabinets are locked and chemicals are inaccessible to children. Repair cabinet lock in classroom number ten.
50U 1 Kitchen and Food Preparation — The refrigerator in room 7 was at 50* F. Send a picture of the thermometer at 41* F or lower.
40U 1 Child Files — Children's files need the following: - Child # 5, 7, 8, and 10 need lead blood screening. Send results of confirmation of a scheduled appointment.
58U 1 Sanitation — Ensure outdoor fencing is in good repair. Repair fencing on outdoor playground.
61U 1 Diapering and Soiled Clothing — Ensure foot activated diaper pail is within arm's reach. Place a foot-activated trash can in the diaper changing area.
63U 1 Administration of Medication — Ensure all medication is sent home with children no longer enrolled in the program. -Corrected at Visit.
30U 1 Personnel Files — Ensure all staff files are complete. Staff #5 needs a health assessment and TB test send a copy to OCCL by 10/12/23.

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Source data as of May 11, 2026 · Retrieved by AccreditReady May 11, 2026 · Source: Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing