Licensed Child Care Center
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Stepping Stones Children's Center, Inc.
Wilmington, DE
· New Castle County
2800 DUNCAN ROAD,
Wilmington, DE 19808
Quick Facts
Capacity
85 children
Age Range
6 weeks through 12 years.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
27741
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
STEPPING STONES CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC. is a Licensed Child Care Center in WILMINGTON DE, with a maximum capacity of 85 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 weeks through 12 years.. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Financial Arrangements: Profit;Purchase of Care; Reported Injuries & Deaths: 2022: 3 facility injuries. No facility deaths reported.; 2021: 2 facility injuries. No facility deaths reported.;
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulation Code | Status |
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| 2025-05-15 | Non Compliance | 30U - Personnel Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs OCCL H/S Training Staff #2 needs OCCL H/S Training, 2 References, Release of Employment, two documented attempts at obtaining a Service Letter (if no Service Letters--provider must obtain 2 additional references), Health Appraisal | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-05-15 | Non Compliance | 45U - Hazardous Materials | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure that all cleaning materials are not accessible to the children. Immediately remove the box of cleaning products from the child accessible shelving in the 5's Room. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-05-15 | Non Compliance | 48U - Heating and Cooling | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure all HVAC vents are cleaned and free from dust. Check all, but the one's vent needs attention. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-05-13 | Non Compliance | 20U - Positive Behavior Management | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Review and behavior post positive behavior plan. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-05-13 | Non Compliance | 30U - Personnel Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure staff files are completed. Staff #1 needs to be fingerprinted since they turned 18. Staff #2 needs OCCL health and safety training. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-05-13 | Non Compliance | 45U - Hazardous Materials | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure hazardous materials are started inaccessible to children. Remove cleaners from the bathroom shelf. Lock classroom door in two-year classroom closest from staff belongings and cleaners. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Visit |
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| 2024-05-13 | Non Compliance | 48U - Heating and Cooling | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure cooling equipment shielded. Remove the fan in two-year-old classroom. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Visit |
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| 2024-05-13 | Non Compliance | 49U - Indoor Space | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure walls are cleanable. Clean/wipe down walls in the three year old classroom and one year old classroom. Ensure cabinet doors are cleanable and repaired. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-05-13 | Non Compliance | 50U - Kitchen and Food Preparation | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure refrigerator is 41 degrees on below. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-05-13 | Non Compliance | 53U - Outdoor Area | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure fall zones meet requirements. Rake mulch to ensure fall zones are corrected. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-05-13 | Non Compliance | 57U - Equipment | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure sufficient quantity of equipment in each classroom. -Ensure children have available toys for use in the two-year-old classroom. -Replace or repair the chair in the three-year-old classroom. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-05-13 | Non Compliance | 66U - Emergency Planning | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure there is emergency water for all children enrolled. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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