Licensed Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Salvation Army Early Learning Center
Wilmington, DE
· New Castle County
400 N ORANGE ST,
Wilmington, DE 19801
Quick Facts
Capacity
185 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
29239
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
SALVATION ARMY EARLY LEARNING CENTER is a Licensed Child Care Center in WILMINGTON DE, with a maximum capacity of 185 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 weeks through 5 years.. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:45 AM - 5:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Financial Arrangements: Child Care Food Program;Nonprofit;Private;Purchase of Care;
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:45 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday6:45 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday6:45 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday6:45 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday6:45 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulation Code | Status |
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| 2026-09-24 | Non Compliance | 25U - Substitutes, Volunteers, and Contracted Special Services Persons | Completed |
| Corrective Action: The center will be cited for having an ineligible volunteer on premises. Volunteers present at least 5 days or 40 hours a year are required to have comprehensive background checks and a volunteer file. The administrator stated this person is no longer present at the center and they understand and will follow the updated policy requirements going forward. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2026-04-16 | Non Compliance | 40U - Child Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure child files are complete. Child #6 needs HA w/ immunizations. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2026-04-16 | Non Compliance | 45U - Hazardous Materials | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure RADON testing is completed every 5 years | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2026-04-16 | Non Compliance | 53U - Outdoor Area | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure mulch is added under and around fall zones, and be sure there is shade. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-04-11 | Non Compliance | 30U - Personnel Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs 2 references, adult abuse check Staff #2 needs a DEEDs cert Staff #3 needs application and job description. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-04-11 | Non Compliance | 40U - Child Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure child files are complete. Child #1 needs blood lead results Child #5 needs health appraisal Child #8 blood lead results Child #10 health appraisal, immunizations and blood lead results | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-04-22 | Non Compliance | 30U - Personnel Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure that staff files are complete. A re-hire staff member needs updated documentation. Send documentation upon receipt. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-04-22 | Non Compliance | 40U - Child Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure that child files are complete. Current immunizations are needed for one child. Lead Results are needed for three children. Send documentation upon receipt. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-04-22 | Non Compliance | 43U - Children's Attendance | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure that children's attendance includes exact arrival and departure times. At the time of the visit, two children were not signed into the Infant II classroom. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Visit |
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| 2024-04-22 | Non Compliance | 49U - Indoor Space | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure that floors, walls, and surfaces are clean and in good repair. Clean wall in the upstairs hallway boys' bathroom. Repair chipping paint on the wall in the cafe, one's room, and two's room. Repair/replace the soft climbing gym in the one's room. Send documentation upon completion. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-04-22 | Non Compliance | 72U - Feeding of Infants | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Updated monthly Infant Feeding schedules are needed for the two infants that are under a year of age. Send documentation when completed. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-04-19 | Non Compliance | 30U - Personnel Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure staff files are complete. OCCL health and safety training is needed for 14 staff members. A professional development plan is needed for two staff members. A DEEDs early learning certificate is needed for one staff member. Medication administration 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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| 2023-04-19 | Non Compliance | 36U - Staff Attendance | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure staff attendance includes exact arrival and departure times. At the time of the visit, one staff member was not signed into the three's classroom. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Visit |
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| 2023-04-19 | Non Compliance | 40U - Child Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure child files are complete. Blood lead testing is needed for six children. Date of enrollment is needed for three children. Days/ hours of attendance is needed for two children. Developmental plans are needed for three children. Mat permission is needed for two children. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-04-19 | Non Compliance | 43U - Children's Attendance | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure children's attendance includes exact arrival and departure times. At the time of the visit, one child was not signed into the Infant 1 room and also not signed into the Infant 2 room. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Visit |
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| 2023-04-19 | Non Compliance | 49U - Indoor Space | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure floors, walls, and surfaces are cleanable and in good repair. Remove or repair the carpet in the two's classroom. Repair drywall in the toddler 2 classroom. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-04-19 | Non Compliance | 74U - Lesson Plans | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure current lesson plans are posted. Post lesson plan in four's room. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Visit |
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| 2022-04-06 | Non Compliance | 24U - Staff Qualifications | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure center administrator has Infant/Toddler and School-Age specialized training. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2022-04-06 | Non Compliance | 30U - Personnel Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure staff files are complete. A professional development plan is needed for nine staff members. Annual review of abuse and neglect is needed for two staff members. Current CPR/First Aid is needed for one staff. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2022-04-06 | Non Compliance | 36U - Staff Attendance | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure staff attendance is properly documented. At the time of the visit, one staff member was not signed into the Infant 2 room and one staff member was not signed into the Three's classroom. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Visit |
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| 2022-04-06 | Non Compliance | 40U - Child Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure child files are complete. Complete emergency card information is needed for three children. Developmental plans are needed for seven children. Blood lead testing is needed for two children. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2022-04-06 | Non Compliance | 51U - Toilet Facilities | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure each bathroom has a working ventilation fan or operable window. Repair fans in all bathrooms. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2022-04-06 | Non Compliance | 74U - Lesson Plans | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure lesson plans contain all required elements and are posted in each classroom. Post lesson plan in Toddlers Two room. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2022-04-06 | Non Compliance | 8U - License Renewal | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure renewal application is submitted to OCCL is received at least 60 days prior to license expiration. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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