Licensed Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Abc Kids Academy
Newark, DE
· New Castle County
1098 ELKTON ROAD,
Newark, DE 19711
Quick Facts
Capacity
101 children
Age Range
6 weeks through 12 years.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4
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Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
887336
Issued By
Delaware Department of Services For Children, Youth And Their Families
Licensor
District Office
State of Delaware, Office of Child Care Licensing
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About the Provider
ABC KIDS ACADEMY is a Licensed Child Care Center in NEWARK DE, with a maximum capacity of 101 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 weeks through 12 years.. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Financial Arrangements: Child Care Food Program;Purchase of Care;
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulation Code | Status |
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| 2025-09-24 | Non Compliance | 20U - Positive Behavior Management | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Make available the programs Positive Behavior Policy in a public area (front lobby). Send documented evidence to OCCL. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-09-24 | Non Compliance | 30U - Personnel Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs Administration of Medication, Staff #2 needs Health Appraisal, TB Screener. Staff #3 needs CPR/First Aid. Staff #4 needs 1 hour of PD training. Staff #5 needs Administration of Medication. Staff #7 needs CPR/First Aid | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-09-24 | Non Compliance | 40U - Child Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure child files are complete. Child #1 needs a Health Appraisal, Current Immunizations, Blood Lead. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-09-24 | Non Compliance | 49U - Indoor Space | Completed |
| Corrective Action: -Replace ceiling tiles in the three's and the school aged classroom. - Patch the exposed dry wall spots in the infant classroom (left side) - Remove the carpets in the pre-k classroom (corners are rolling up and fraying) | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-09-24 | Non Compliance | 66U - Emergency Planning | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Post the OCCL approved emergency plan in a visible space. Conduct fire drill for September and submit the evacuation log to OCCL. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-09-13 | Non Compliance | 40U - Child Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure children's files are complete. Child #3 needs a Developmental Screener. Child #5 needs a Blood Lead Screener, Developmental Screener, and Mat Permission. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-09-13 | Non Compliance | 48U - Heating and Cooling | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure that all ceiling vents are cleaned and free from dust build up. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-09-13 | Non Compliance | 49U - Indoor Space | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure that all surface are cleanable and in good repair. The walls in the front preschool classroom need to be repaired and repainted. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-09-13 | Non Compliance | 53U - Outdoor Area | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Repair the section of fence on the playground where the slats are separating. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-05-24 | Non Compliance | 40U - Child Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure child files are complete. A health appraisal with immunizations is needed for six children. Blood lead testing results are needed for one child. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-05-24 | Non Compliance | 49U - Indoor Space | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Remove peeling tape from the floor in the School-age room and the 4's/5's room. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-05-24 | Non Compliance | 66U - Emergency Planning | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Obtain an adequate emergency food supply. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-05-24 | Non Compliance | 30U - Personnel Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure staff files are complete. Health & Safety training is needed for one staff. A job description is needed for one staff. An adult abuse registry check is needed for one staff. A current health appraisal with TB is needed for one staff. A release of employment history with service letters is needed for one staff. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-09-21 | Non Compliance | 28U - General Qualifications | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Staff #1 has a pending out of state clearance for the state of Maryland. Ensure Staff #1 has been determined eligible, and send documentation to OCCL of your attempts made to obtain this eligibility. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-09-21 | Non Compliance | 30U - Personnel Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure personnel files are complete. Staff #1-8 need OCCL's 7 hour Health and Safety course. Send a copy of the certificate to OCCL when complete. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-09-21 | Non Compliance | 40U - Child Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure child files are complete. Child #6,8,10 need blood lead screening results. Send results to OCCL when complete. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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