Licensed Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Ark - South Learning Center
Wilmington, DE
· New Castle County
601 S HEALD ST,
Wilmington, DE 19801
Quick Facts
Capacity
45 children
Age Range
3 years through 12 years.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
1526292
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
ARK - SOUTH LEARNING CENTER is a Licensed Child Care Center in WILMINGTON DE, with a maximum capacity of 45 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 3 years through 12 years.. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 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
- Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulation Code | Status |
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| 2025-11-10 | Non Compliance | 30U - Personnel Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure personnel files are complete. Staff #1 needs references, release of employment, and 2 attempts at service letters, and DEEDS certificate. Staff #2 and #3 need at least an updated PD plan and annual child abuse signed in files at South location. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-11-10 | Non Compliance | 48U - Heating and Cooling | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure vents are in good condition- replace vent in the foyer/lobby area. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-11-10 | Non Compliance | 50U - Kitchen and Food Preparation | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Facility not equipped to prepare meals and snacks- Suggestion: Get food permit at Ark North and have food delivered. *Facility chose to do single serving, one-time-use food and sent OCCL a picture on 12/19. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-11-15 | Non Compliance | 16U - Insurance Coverage | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure insurance is current and available. Send a copy of insurance to OCCL. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-11-15 | Non Compliance | 30U - Personnel Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs CPR and First Aid. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-11-15 | Non Compliance | 40U - Child Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure children files are complete. Blood lead screening results needed for Child #1. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-11-15 | Non Compliance | 49U - Indoor Space | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure indoor spaces are in good condition. Replace 2 missing ceiling tiles. Repair or replace faucet in preschool bathroom. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-11-15 | Non Compliance | 65U - First Aid Kits | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure first aid kit and travel kit are complete. Add liquid soap, bottled water, and emergency numbers (including poison control) to travel kit. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-11-15 | Non Compliance | 8U - License Renewal | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure application is complete and submitted 60 days before expiration. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-11-09 | Non Compliance | 28U - General Qualifications | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Staff #4 needs a health assessment and TB test results. Staff #4 needs CPR and First aid. Send a copy to OCCL. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-11-09 | Non Compliance | 30U - Personnel Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure staff files are complete. CPR/FA and an adult health with TB is needed for one staff member. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-11-09 | Non Compliance | 33U - Annual Training | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Staff #2 needs 9 training hours and health and safety training. Staff #5 needs training hours including health and safety training. Send a copy to OCCL | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-11-09 | Non Compliance | 66U - Emergency Planning | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Complete monthly fire evacuation drill for October and November, 2023. Send a copy to OCCL. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-11-09 | Non Compliance | 8U - License Renewal | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Application for license renewal is due 60 days before license expiration. Complete and submit your renewal application to OCCL. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-06-05 | Non Compliance | 30U - Personnel Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Staff #4, 5 need OCCL Health and safety training. Staff #5 needs a PD plan in their file. Staff #4, and 5 need a health appraisal with TB results in their files. Staff #1 needs release of employment/services letters or 2 more references, also staff #4 needs two more references. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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