Licensed Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Early Childhood Educational Arts Academy
Wilmington, DE
· New Castle County
705 NORTH MARKET STREET,
Wilmington, DE 19801
Quick Facts
Capacity
55 children
Age Range
3 years through 5 years.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
122328
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
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONAL ARTS ACADEMY is a Licensed Child Care Center in WILMINGTON DE, with a maximum capacity of 55 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 3 years through 5 years.. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Financial Arrangements: Child Care Food Program;Nonprofit;Purchase of Care; Reported Injuries & Deaths: 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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| 2026-05-04 | Non Compliance | 14U - Notification to OCCL | Completed |
| Corrective Action: A licensee shall ensure OCCL (Intake Hotline) is called within one business day (The caller must speak with someone; leaving a message is not acceptable) in the event of: Suspected abuse or neglect of a child while in care (after reporting the suspicion to the 24-Hour Child Abuse Report Line, currently listed as 1-800- 292-9582) The Reporter was informed of the incident on 4/28/2026 by Parent #1 and #2, and viewed the camera video footage on 4/29/2026, however OCCL was not contacted until May 4, 2026. The Reporter contacted LS #2 via email and telephone, and not the intake hotline to verbally speak with a specialist. Have the administrative team review Regulation #14 and send a signed acknowledgement of understanding to OCCL. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2026-05-04 | Non Compliance | 19U - Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Staff shall ensure the 24-Hour Child Abuse Report Line (currently listed as 1-800-292-9582) is immediately notified when suspected child abuse or neglect occurs at the center. The Child Abuse and Neglect hotline was not contacted until 5/5/2026, 4 business days after the video footage of Staff #1 and #3 inappropriately handling, Child #1, was observed by the Reporter. This was corrected when the Reporter contacted the Child Abuse and Neglect hotline on 5/5/2026. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Telephone |
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| 2026-05-04 | Non Compliance | 20U - Positive Behavior Management | Completed |
| Corrective Action: A licensee shall ensure the following actions are prohibited: Roughly handling a child or physical punishment inflicted on a child's body, including, but not limited to the following: shaking, grabbing, striking, hair pulling, biting, pinching, plucking, slapping, hitting, kicking, or spanking. According to the video footage collected, Staff #1 and #3 were observed roughly handling Child #1, including Staff #1 grabbing Child #1 by the arm, and Staff #3 spanking Child #1 on her bottom. Have Staff #1 and #3 complete the following trainings on Better Kid Care, and send the certificates to OCCL: Preschool Foundations: Nurture Interactions and Guide Behavior (https://extension.psu.edu/programs/betterkidcare/lessons/preschool-foundations-nurture) Big Emotions and Self-Regulation for Adults and Children (https://extension.psu.edu/programs/betterkidcare/lessons/big-emotions-and-self-regulation-for-adults-and-children) | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2026-05-04 | Non Compliance | 5U - Authority to Inspect Granted | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Applicants, licensees, staff members, and volunteers, if applicable, shall allow immediate access to the center during the hours of operation. This includes access to information, files, documents, and video recordings needed to determine compliance. Access must be granted to officials from OCCL and other State and local agencies to determine compliance with applicable codes, regulations, or laws. OCCL was notified by the Wilmington Police Department (WPD) that police officers were denied access to video footage. Access must be granted to officials from other state and local agencies to determine compliance. Review Regulation #5 and send a signed acknowledgement to OCCL. Contact the Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline, provide video footage of the incidents to their agency, and send an email confirmation this was completed to OCCL. Contact the Wilmington Police Department, provide video footage of the incidents, and send an email confirmation this was completed to OCCL. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2026-05-04 | Non Compliance | 64U - Child Accident and Injury | Completed |
| Corrective Action: A licensee shall complete and keep a written accident or injury report for each incident in the child's file or a central log for the center. The parent, guardian, or authorized release person shall be provided a copy of the report on the day of the accident or injury or within one business day. The facility did not provide an incident report or any documentation of the incident to Parent #1 or #2 until 5/7/2026. Review Regulation 64 regarding accident and injury and send a signed acknowledgment of understanding to OCCL. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-09-08 | Non Compliance | 40U - Child Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure child files are complete. Child #3 needs an updated health appraisal. Send copy of updated health appraisal to OCCL by October 8, 2025. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-09-04 | Non Compliance | 30U - Personnel Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure personnel files are complete. PD plan is needed for Staff #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. Orientation is needed for Staff #7 and #8 OCCL 7-hour health and safety training needs to be completed by Staff #7. Job Description is needed for Staff #7 and #8 References are needed for Staff #7 and #8 -2 references are needed if the service letter is returned - 4 references are needed if you show two attempts of sending Service letter and no results back. Service letters or proof of two attempts are needed for Staff #7 and #8 Adult Abuse is needed for Staff #7 and #8 Health Appraisal with TB result is needed for staff #8 Administration of Medication is needed for Staff #2 | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-09-04 | Non Compliance | 33U - Annual Training | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure staff complete annual training hours. Staff #1, 3, 4, and 6 need 6 hours, two of which are in health and safety. Staff # 2 needs 9 hours of training, with one being in health and safety. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-09-27 | Non Compliance | 30U - Personnel Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure staff files are complete. Fingerprint eligibility is needed for staff #2, 4, and 5 Current CPR/First Aid cards for #2, 7, 6 PD hours for staff #6 (18 hours) Health and safety training 1 hour for staff # 6 and 7 OCCL 7 hour Health and safety training for child care professionals https://dieecpd.org Resume, Application or personal data sheet Staff #3 Job Description for staff #3, 6, 7 References Staff #7 (1 reference and 1 service letter Staff # 3 (2 references and proof of 2nd attempt for service letter Staff # 7 Adult Abuse, Health Appraisal w/TB result, release of employment and service letters Staff # 6 Adult Abuse, Health Appraisal w/TB | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-09-27 | Non Compliance | 40U - Child Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure all child files are complete. Current health appraisals with immunizations are needed for child #1, 2, 5, 7, 8 | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2022-09-19 | Non Compliance | 16U - Insurance Coverage | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Submit current liability certificate. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2022-09-19 | Non Compliance | 30U - Personnel Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure staff files are complete. Professional development goals are needed for three staff. A release of employment history/service letters is needed for one staff. An orientation is needed for one staff. CPR/FA is needed for one stuff. Medication Administration is needed for one staff. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2022-09-19 | Non Compliance | 36U - Staff Attendance | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure staff attendance is documented. At the time of the visit, two staff members were not signed into Classroom #2. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Visit |
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| 2022-09-19 | Non Compliance | 38U - Parents Right to Know | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Submit parents right-to-know log. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2022-09-19 | Non Compliance | 40U - Child Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure child files are complete. Parents right to know is needed for two children. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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