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Twinkle Little Stars-early Education Center
New Castle, DE
· New Castle County
34 PARKWAY CIR,
New Castle, DE 19720
Quick Facts
Capacity
38 children
Age Range
8 weeks through 12 years.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
1328421
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
TWINKLE LITTLE STARS-EARLY EDUCATION CENTER is a Licensed Child Care Center in NEW CASTLE DE, with a maximum capacity of 38 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 8 weeks through 12 years.. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Financial Arrangements: Child Care Food Program;Purchase of Care; Reported Injuries & Deaths: 2026: 1 facility injury. No facility deaths reported.;
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulation Code | Status |
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| 2026-05-21 | Non Compliance | 24U - Staff Qualifications | Completed |
| Corrective Action: All staff must have a DEEDS certificate on file before being able to be left alone with children. Staff #1 and #2 were observed caring for children by themselves. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2026-05-21 | Non Compliance | 28U - General Qualifications | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure all staff members have current Eligibility Letter issued by CHU on file. Staff #3 was working with children without an Eligibility Letter. However, a Provisional Eligibility letter was issued, but it was due to expire in April. The administrator had PA CAN and Criminal on file, and was unaware it needed to be submitted to CHU. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2026-05-21 | Non Compliance | 30U - Personnel Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure all staff files are complete. The following is needed: - Admin of Medication--Staff #1 - Orientation -- Staff #1 - OCCL H/S Training--Staff #1 - Job Description--Staff #3 - 1 Reference--Staff #1 - Release of Employment--Staff #3 - Service Letters (if applicable)--Staff #3 | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2026-05-21 | Non Compliance | 8U - License Renewal | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure all renewal application materials are submitted to OCCL 60 days prior to the license expiration of April 30, 2026. The application was submitted on 5/14/2026 via email, and LS obtained the remaining documentation at the visit. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Visit |
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| 2025-05-20 | Non Compliance | 30U - Personnel Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure all staff files are complete. The following is needed: - Staff #1 needs an updated Annual Review of Safe Sleep and Abuse and Neglect (this was a TA item since Staff #1 is a sub and has not worked this licensing year.) - Staff #2 needs OCCL Health and Safety training and Proof of 2 attempts to receive Service Letters. - Staff #3 needs OCCL Health and Safety training, Application, References, Release of Employment and Service Letters. - Staff #4 needs an updated annual review of Safe Sleep and Abuse and Neglect, OCCL Health and Safety Training, and a Receipt for Updated Fingerprints. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-05-20 | Non Compliance | 40U - Child Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure Child Files are complete. The following items are needed: - Date of Enrollment for Child #1 - Updated immunizations for Child #4 - Blood Lead Screener for Child #3 and 8 - Transportation Permission for Child #8 - Mat Permission for Child #9 | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-05-20 | Non Compliance | 42U - Documenting Children's Progress | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Updated Developmental Plans are needed for Child #1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-05-20 | Non Compliance | 45U - Hazardous Materials | Completed |
| Corrective Action: -Ensure cleaners in the Infant Room are labeled. - Ensure cleaners are inaccesible to children--they were observed within reach in both hallway bathrooms and air fresheners were accessible in the hallways cabinet (next to bathroom) | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-05-20 | Non Compliance | 49U - Indoor Space | Completed |
| Corrective Action: - Air Fresheners are prohibited -- remove from all spaces used by children. - If a power strip is utilized in classroom, must have plug covers in unused spots. - Ensure all trash is covered (in both bathrooms). - Repair or replace trash can in Two's Room. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-05-20 | Non Compliance | 50U - Kitchen and Food Preparation | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Kitchen refrigerator and freezer need to be cleaned and organized and thermometer needs to be in the freezer reading below 0 . Send pic to OCCL. - Food that is opened and stored in the kitchen needs to be labeled with expiration date and date opened. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-05-20 | Non Compliance | 51U - Toilet Facilities | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure all air register vents are cleaned and free from dust in all rooms and hallways occupied by the children. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-05-20 | Non Compliance | 53U - Outdoor Area | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Both gates on the playground must have working self-latching mechanisms and may not be locked when in use (back gate was closed shut with duct tape). Send pics to OCCL. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-05-20 | Non Compliance | 56U - Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure all nap mats are free from tears and rips and are cleanable. There was 1 in the Two's Room and 1 in the Preschool room. Send pics to OCCL. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-05-20 | Non Compliance | 61U - Diapering and Soiled Clothing | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure a disposable covering is used on the diaper changing mats. Send pics to OCCL. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-05-20 | Non Compliance | 63U - Administration of Medication | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure all Medication Administration Records are signed by parent/guardian. Child #11's family must sign MAR. Send pic to OCCL. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-05-20 | Non Compliance | 66U - Emergency Planning | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure there is an emergency supply of water available for all children for 24 hours. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-05-20 | Non Compliance | 74U - Lesson Plans | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure the lesson plan in the Two's classroom has all of the required curriculum areas. Use OCCL template | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-05-20 | Non Compliance | 75U - Activity Areas | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure that Infants and Twos have clear and identifiable spaces for all developmental areas with developmentally appropriate materials. - Infants need Blocks and Building materials. - Twos need blocks/building materials, dramatic play, art materials, science, and math. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-05-20 | Non Compliance | 8U - License Renewal | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure annual renewal application and all of the components necessary are submitted to OCCL 60 days prior to license expiration. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Visit |
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| 2024-05-16 | Non Compliance | 16U - Insurance Coverage | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Send current liability insurance document to OCCL. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-05-16 | Non Compliance | 20U - Positive Behavior Management | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Post a positive behavior management statement and send a copy to OCCL. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-05-16 | Non Compliance | 28U - General Qualifications | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure all staff members are fingerprinted before the start of employment and staff are supervised at all times until eligibility is determined. Ensure the adult abuse registry is checked for each staff. Staff #7 is not eligible, needs PA out-of-state clearance. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-05-16 | Non Compliance | 30U - Personnel Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure all staff files are complete. The center/staff are required to send release of employment forms and service letters to previous employers. Send service letters and release forms for Staff #7, #8, #9, #10, and #11. Staff #6 needs health appraisal with TB results Staff #7 needs job description, references, health appraisal with TB results and eligibility letter, has pending OOS clearance Staff #8 needs TB results Staff #9 needs job description, references Staff #10 needs application/resume, job description, references, health appraisal with TB results Staff #11 needs staff orientation needs annual safe sleep, annual abuse and neglect, references, and health appraisal with TB results Staff #7, #8, #9, #10, #11 need to complete OCCL health and safety for child care professionals. Send copies to OCCL. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-05-16 | Non Compliance | 33U - Annual Training | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure all staff complete annual training. Staff #2, #4, #5, #7, #9, #10, and #11 need 18 training hours. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-05-16 | Non Compliance | 34U - Annual Professional Development Plan | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Complete and file a professional development plan for admin and staff providing care. Staff #2, #4, #7, #9, #10, and #11 need a PD plan in file. Send copies to OCCL. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-05-16 | Non Compliance | 35U - First Aid and CPR Training | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Staff #9, #10 need First Aid/ CPR certifications. Send copies to OCCL. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-05-16 | Non Compliance | 38U - Parents Right to Know | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Send a copy of your Parents Right to Know log to OCCL by June 14, 2024. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-05-16 | Non Compliance | 40U - Child Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure all child files are complete. Child #1, #2 and #3 need blood lead test results Child #6 needs updated immunization records and health appraisal, Child #7 needs an immunization record and blood lead results. Send documents to OCCL. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-05-16 | Non Compliance | 42U - Documenting Children's Progress | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Annual progress reports are required, and documentation of the annual conference is required. Send progress reports for Child #1 through Child #10. to OCCL. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-05-16 | Non Compliance | 50U - Kitchen and Food Preparation | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Send a picture of working thermometers in the refrigerator and freezer. Refrigerators must be 41 F or colder and freezer at 0 F. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-05-16 | Non Compliance | 58U - Sanitation | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure soap and water and sanitizer or disinfectant are available and used on items as required. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-05-16 | Non Compliance | 63U - Administration of Medication | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure staff are certified to administer medication. Staff #9 and #10 need certification. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-05-16 | Non Compliance | 8U - License Renewal | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Renewal application must be submitted at least 60 days before license expiration. Send to OCCL. Submit business license | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-05-17 | Non Compliance | 20U - Positive Behavior Management | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Post a copy of the center's positive behavior management policy and send a picture of the posted policy to OCCL. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-05-17 | Non Compliance | 24U - Staff Qualifications | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Hire an Early Childhood Administrator with Infant/Toddler specialized training to be present in the center 50% of the hours of operation. A licensee shall ensure sufficient qualified staff members are hired and retained to meet the requirements of these regulations. Provide a staffing plan to OCCL documenting staff schedules for each classroom, including how breaks for the staff will be covered prior to re-opening the facility. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-05-17 | Non Compliance | 27U - Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision | Completed |
| Corrective Action: There was a staff member alone with four children in the Lil Starbucks classroom. This staff member has not been fingerprinted for the center and does not have an Early Childhood certificate from DEEDS. This was corrected at the visit when the staff member was removed from the building and the classroom was combined with the Light Bright classroom. Supervision occurs through the assignment of qualified staff members. A staff member was alone with children without a DEEDS qualification. Two of the classrooms were combined to come into compliance at the time of the visit. A licensee shall maintain the staff-to-child ratio at all times. All staff interviewed stated they are regularly over the required staff-to-child ratio. The facility has closed temporarily until this issue is addressed. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Visit |
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| 2023-05-17 | Non Compliance | 28U - General Qualifications | Completed |
| Corrective Action: There was a staff member present in the building that has not been fingerprinted for the center. This was corrected at the visit was the staff member was removed from the building. The staff member must be fingerprinted and determined eligible by the Criminal History Unit before returning to the center. Send a copy of the fingerprinting receipt to OCCL. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Visit |
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| 2023-05-17 | Non Compliance | 40U - Child Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: All child files must be complete. Send the current health appraisal with immunizations and blood lead screening for four children. Send documentation of the completed blood lead screening for two children. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-05-17 | Non Compliance | 42U - Documenting Children's Progress | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Send the completed development plan for all children. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-05-17 | Non Compliance | 49U - Indoor Space | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Clean the floor mats and floor in the Lil Twinkles classroom. Send pictures when completed. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-05-17 | Non Compliance | 50U - Kitchen and Food Preparation | Completed |
| Corrective Action: The center is preparing food without OCCL approval for the center's kitchen. If the center chooses to continue the food service, the center needs to install a separate handwashing sink in the kitchen and receive OCCL approval. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-05-17 | Non Compliance | 53U - Outdoor Area | Completed |
| Corrective Action: All staff files must be complete. Send the current CPR/First Aid for three staff members. Send the Administration of Medication certificate for three staff members. Send the completed professional development plan for three staff members. Send the completed staff orientation record for two staff members. Send the completed Health and Safety training certificates for four staff members. Send the application or personal data sheet for four staff members. Send the job description for five staff members. Send the references for four staff members. Send the fingerprinting receipt for one staff member. Send the adult abuse registry for one staff member. Send the adult health appraisal with TB for four staff members. Send the completed release of employment history for two staff members. Send the service letters for six staff members. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-05-17 | Non Compliance | 56U - Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Mat permission forms must be signed by the parents for all children 12 - 18 months of age that are sleeping on mats or cots. Send the signed permission form to OCCL. Crib and pack-n-plays must have a tight-fitted sheet when being used. Purchase the appropriate sheets for the pack-n-plays used in the center. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-05-17 | Non Compliance | 57U - Equipment | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure the classrooms have a sufficient quantity of age-appropriate toys and materials present for the children. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-05-17 | Non Compliance | 58U - Sanitation | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure there is soap and water bottles and sanitizing solution available for the cleaning and sanitizing of the diaper changing table. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-05-17 | Non Compliance | 61U - Diapering and Soiled Clothing | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Purchase a diaper changing pad that is able to be cleaned and sanitized after each use. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-05-17 | Non Compliance | 66U - Emergency Planning | Completed |
| Corrective Action: The fire drills were completed but documented on the incorrect form. Moving forward the center will use the fire prevention checklist required by OCCL. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Visit |
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| 2023-05-17 | Non Compliance | 6U - License Requirements | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Post a copy of the current Delaware State business license and send a copy to OCCL. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-05-17 | Non Compliance | 74U - Lesson Plans | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure all lesson plans include the required weekly activities. Send a copy of the lesson plan for the Light Bright classroom with all required areas included. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-05-17 | Non Compliance | 75U - Activity Areas | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure all classrooms meet the five required areas. The Lil Starbuck's is missing a science area and the Light Bright's are missing the construction/blocks and science areas. Send pictures to OCCL after this has been added to the classrooms. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2022-05-19 | Non Compliance | 16U - Insurance Coverage | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Send a copy of the current certificate of liability insurance. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2022-05-19 | Non Compliance | 6U - License Requirements | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Send a copy of the current Delaware State business license. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2021-12-22 | Non Compliance | 30U - Personnel Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: All staff files must be complete. Send the annual professional development plan and child abuse and neglect for two staff members. Send the fingerprinting receipt for one staff member. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2021-12-22 | Non Compliance | 33U - Annual Training | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Send 18 hours of annual training for two staff members. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2021-12-22 | Non Compliance | 35U - First Aid and CPR Training | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Send the current CPR/First Aid certificate for two staff members. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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