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Ducklings Early Learning Center - Chestnut Run
Wilmington, DE
· New Castle County
230 INNOVATION BLVD,
Wilmington, DE 19805
Quick Facts
Capacity
160 children
Age Range
6 weeks through 5 years.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
1627178
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
DUCKLINGS EARLY LEARNING CENTER - CHESTNUT RUN is a Licensed Child Care Center in WILMINGTON DE, with a maximum capacity of 160 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 weeks through 5 years.. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Financial Arrangements: Purchase of Care; Reported Injuries & Deaths: 2026: 1 facility injury. No facility deaths reported.; 2025: 3 facility injuries. No facility deaths reported.;
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulation Code | Status |
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| 2025-12-09 | Non Compliance | 30U - Personnel Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs updated med cert, PD plan. Staff #2 needs OCCL 7 hour training. Staff #3 needs CPR/FA. Staff #4 needs safe sleep review. Staff #5 needs safe sleep review, OCCL 7 hour training, references, health appraisal/TB, service letter. Staff #6 needs health appraisal/TB. Staff #7 needs references, service letter. Staff #8 needs references, health appraisal/TB, Staff #9 needs 2 references or service letter. Staff #10 needs OCCL 7 hour training. Staff #11 needs CPR/FA (skills), orientation. Staff #12 needs CPR/FA, 1 reference. Staff #13 needs PD plan, 2 references or service letter. Staff #14 needs PD plan. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-12-09 | Non Compliance | 40U - Child Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure children's files are complete. Child #2, #3, #4, #9, #15 needs blood lead screening. Child #10, #5 need developmental plan. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-12-09 | Non Compliance | 49U - Indoor Space | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure indoor space is safe. Front door is not closing properly. No security upon LS entering. -Toilet in Doodlebugs is inoperable. - Counters and fridges need clean in Crickets, Caterpillars and infant rooms. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-12-09 | Non Compliance | 51U - Toilet Facilities | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure classrooms are supplied with toilet paper/paper towels. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-12-09 | Non Compliance | 56U - Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Rest equipment needs to be labeled in Doodlebugs. Ensure safe sleep practice is followed - Infant rooms have loose sheets. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-12-09 | Non Compliance | 63U - Administration of Medication | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure MAR forms are complete. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-12-09 | Non Compliance | 66U - Emergency Planning | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure shelter-in-place supplies. Water and food supply. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-06-11 | Non Compliance | 26U - Staffing | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure at least an ECT is trained in day-to-day operations. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-06-11 | Non Compliance | 30U - Personnel Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs OCCL training, safe sleep signed. Staff #2 needs 9 training hours. Staff #3 needs OCCL training, 2 references. Staff #4 needs CPR/FA, PD plan. Staff #5 needs PD plan. Staff #6 needs OCCL training, job description, 2 references, declaration/drug statements signed, and adult abuse check. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-06-11 | Non Compliance | 40U - Child Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure children's files are complete. Child #3, 5, 8 need developmental plans upon 45 days of enrollment. Child #8, 9 need blood lead screening. Child #9, 10 need parents right to know signed. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-06-11 | Non Compliance | 56U - Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure rest equipment is labeled. Butterflies needs chart completed. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-06-11 | Non Compliance | 63U - Administration of Medication | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure MAR forms are complete for all medications, including OTC meds. _ Access to box. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-06-11 | Non Compliance | 72U - Feeding of Infants | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure infant feeding statements are updated & classroom teachers have access. Ensure bottles are labeled. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-06-11 | Non Compliance | 77U - Infant and Toddler Care | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure infant daily logs include 30-minute sleep checks. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-04-15 | Non Compliance | 30U - Personnel Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs OCCL training. Staff #2 needs orientation, DEEDS certificate. Staff #3 needs orientation. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-04-15 | Non Compliance | 40U - Child Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure children's files are complete. Child #1, #6, #9 need monthly infant feeding schedules. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-04-15 | Non Compliance | 42U - Documenting Children's Progress | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure developmental plans are completed within 45 days of enrollment. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-04-15 | Non Compliance | 49U - Indoor Space | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure classroom/building is free of insect infestation. Ants in infant room. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-04-15 | Non Compliance | 50U - Kitchen and Food Preparation | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure refrigerator is 41' or cooler; Waddlers @50'. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-04-15 | Non Compliance | 56U - Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure infant cribs are free of blankets. Ensure crib sheets are tight-fitting. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-04-15 | Non Compliance | 63U - Administration of Medication | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure MAR forms are completed w/specific medication. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-04-15 | Non Compliance | 66U - Emergency Planning | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure evacuation drill/log and inspection monthly. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-04-15 | Non Compliance | 74U - Lesson Plans | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure current lesson plans are posted; Crickets. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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