License #1218402 · SMYRNA, DE · Capacity 46
49 total deficiencies
49 citations across this facility's inspection history. Top 10 below — click any rule to read the plain-English summary, evidence inspectors look for, and how to fix.
| Rule | Times cited | Sample narrative |
|---|---|---|
49U
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5 | Indoor Space — Ensure the facility is clean and in good repair. Repair the outlet face in the school-age classroom. Repair the cabinet door in the girls bathroom. Clean the wall behind the sink in toddler classroom. Clea… |
53U
|
5 | Outdoor Area — Repair the gate mechanisms to ensure they are self-closing and self-latching. Replenish the fall zones under the climbing equipment. Repair broken water drain on corner of the building. Remove bucket full … |
30U
|
4 | Personnel Files — Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs an orientation, job description, health appraisal with TB results, out of state check from New York submitted to the criminal history unit, and service le… |
50U
|
4 | Kitchen and Food Preparation — Clean the island counter in the kitchen. |
40U
|
4 | Child Files — Ensure child files are complete. Child #3 needs a health appraisal with immunizations. Child #4 needs a developmental plan. Child #11 needs transportation and mat permission. |
57U
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3 | Equipment — Ensure sufficient equipment is in each classroom. Add manipulative toys to the toddler classroom. Add additional language/ literacy to the toddler classroom. Add language/ literacy to the infant classroom. Ad… |
48U
|
3 | Heating and Cooling — Repair the heating equipment to ensure it is shielded to prevent injury. |
45U
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3 | Hazardous Materials — Ensure cabinets and items in the room are not a hazard and chemicals are out of reach. The green classroom had soap and water, disinfectant aerosol, and antibacterial wipes accessible. The yellow cl… |
27U
|
3 | Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision — Ensure children are supervised at all times. Upon arrival, an early childhood intern was in the main classroom next to the front office. The early childhood intern was signed onto th… |
74U
|
2 | Lesson Plans — Ensure that lesson plans cover all required areas. Social-emotional learning is to be applied on lesson plans on all days of the week. |
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Source data as of May 11, 2026 · Retrieved by AccreditReady May 11, 2026 · Source: Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing