Blossom & Bloom Learning Center - Newark DE Licensed Child Care Center

1933 KIRKWOOD HIGHWAY , NEWARK DE 19711
(302) 294-6451

About the Provider

Description: Located in the heart of Newark, Delaware, BBLC is proud to open its doors to the public. A top of the line facility to meet the needs of any child! We offer a multitude of programs and activities to engage and inspire the youngest members of our society to learn and grow, to blossom and bloom. Check out all the great features BBLC is currently offering!

Additional Information: Special Conditions: Regulated Services:; Stars Rating: Two Stars; Financial Arrangements: Child Care Food Program;Purchase of Care; Reported Injuries & Deaths: 2019: 2 facility injuries. No facility deaths reported.;

Program and Licensing Details

  • Capacity: 81
  • Age Range: 6 weeks through 12 years.
  • State Rating: 5
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Initial License Issue Date: Jun 30, 2014
  • District Office: State of Delaware, Office of Child Care Licensing
  • District Office Phone: 1-800-822-2236 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)
  • Licensor: OCCL.DSCYF@state.de.us

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulation Code Status
2019-05-23 Non Compliance 30N - Ratios, group size, and supervision Corrected
Corrective Action: Ensure correct staff-to-child ratios are maintained at all times. Attendance documents showed that infants and toddlers were cared for in a classroom with older children after the first 90 minutes of the center’s opening. Send one week of attendance documentation for all classrooms to OCCL by June 6, 2019.
2019-05-23 Non Compliance 65N - Positive behavior management Corrected
Corrective Action: Staff #1 used inappropriate discipline when she used an aggressive tone when disciplining children. Ensure only approved positive behavior management strategies are used. This was corrected when Ms. Alkurdi verbally counseled Staff #1 on the center’s positive behavior management policy.
2019-05-22 Non Compliance 19N - Child files Corrected
Corrective Action: Ensure child files contain all required elements.
2019-05-22 Non Compliance 8N - Completed application submitted 60 days before license expires? Corrected
Corrective Action: Ensure renewal application is submitted to OCCL at least 60 days prior to license expiration.
2019-05-22 Non Compliance 36N - General safety practices Corrected
Corrective Action: Ensure chemicals are inaccessible to children.
2019-05-22 Non Compliance 16N - Records Corrected
Corrective Action: Ensure children's attendance is properly documented.
2019-05-22 Non Compliance 20N - Personnel files Corrected
Corrective Action: Ensure staff files contain all required elements.
2018-12-10 Non Compliance 42N - Sleeping accommodations Corrected
Corrective Action: Ensure safe sleep practices are being used at all times. This was corrected at the time of the visit when a bib was removed from a sleeping infant and when blankets were removed from a crib with a sleeping infant. Staff in the Infant rooms are required to complete DEPD Now’s online training Infant Safe Sleep Practices for Childcare Providers by 12/31/2018.
2018-09-26 Non Compliance 42N - Sleeping accommodations Corrected
Corrective Action: Each child must have his or her own top and bottom covering for nap time. This was corrected at the time of the visit when the sleeping covers were adjusted to cover the bottom and the top of the cots.
2018-08-30 Non Compliance 59N - Health exclusion Corrected
Corrective Action: On August 22, 2018, a child at the center was found to have head lice and remained in care until the end of the day. Ensure children with symptoms of illness specified on the OCCL health exclusion list are not permitted to remain in care. This was discussed and the facility agreed to comply.
2018-05-07 Non Compliance 32N - Annual training Corrected
Corrective Action: Obtain current CPR certifiacation for 2 staff members. Obtain current First Aid certifications for 5 staff members.
2018-05-07 Non Compliance 67N - Documenting children's progress Corrected
Corrective Action: Document developmental plans for four children.
2018-05-07 Non Compliance 33N - Annual professional development plan Corrected
Corrective Action: Complete professional development plans for 2 staff members.
2018-05-07 Non Compliance 64N - Feeding of Infants Corrected
Corrective Action: Place infants who are able to hold their own bottle in a high chair or feeding table if not held. This was corrected at the visit.
2018-05-07 Non Compliance 36N - General safety practices Corrected
Corrective Action: Repair or replace the hot water fixture handle on the sink by the restroom. Repair the cupboard door under the sink.

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