License #489654 · NEWARK, DE · Capacity 165
17 total deficiencies
17 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 |
|---|---|---|
30U
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4 | Personnel Files — Ensure staff files are complete. Out-of-state background check/eligibility letter is needed for one staff member. References are needed for one staff member. A professional development plan is needed fo… |
40U
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3 | Child Files — Ensure child files are complete. Blood lead testing is needed for four children. |
63U
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2 | Administration of Medication — Ensure medication is not expired. Classroom #217 has an expired Epi-Pen; send home and replace with new. |
74U
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2 | Lesson Plans — Ensure lesson plans contain weekly food exploration/ healthy habit. Updated lesson plans are needed for room 211 and 217. |
58U
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1 | Sanitation — Ensure classrooms have soap and water and sanitizer available and labeled. Classrooms #106, #216 need soap and water spray. |
45U
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1 | Hazardous Materials — Ensure hazardous materials are stored and inaccessible to children. Classroom #12 had an unlocked cabinet containing chemicals for fish tank; remove or install lock. |
36U
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1 | Staff Attendance — Ensure staff attendance is accurate. At the time of the visit, one staff member did not sign out of room 211 and one staff did not sign out of room 217. |
28U
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1 | General Qualifications — Current fingerprint eligibility is needed for the center applicant. |
76U
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1 | Activity Schedule — Ensure schedules are posted. Rm #12 needs a posted schedule. |
49U
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1 | Indoor Space — Ensure indoor space is safe. Rug in Rm #12 needs to be replaced - tripping hazard. |
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Source data as of May 11, 2026 · Retrieved by AccreditReady May 11, 2026 · Source: Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing