Licensed Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Willa Road Children's Center
Newark, DE
· New Castle County
420 WILLA ROAD,
Newark, DE 19711
Quick Facts
Capacity
60 children
Age Range
3 months through 11 years.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (302) 738-2008
Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
781347
Licensed Since
2008
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
We are dedicated to building a learning community where your child will grow and thrive. Our staff plays an important role in your child's experience, and is dedicated to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment in an exceptional way. Willa Road Children's Center (WRCC) is an independent, not-for-profit center providing early care and education for children of ages 12 months through 8 years.
WRCC is located in a peaceful residential area, nestled among trees, in a facility designed to incorporate the beauty of nature. There is a playground with inviting play areas appropriate for all age groups. The heart of the center is an open great room with vaulted ceilings, wood beams and skylights. There are four smaller classrooms for age appropriate learning.
We welcome you to visit our Center. Please contact us and we will arrange a convenient time to show you around and answer any questions you may have.
WRCC is located in a peaceful residential area, nestled among trees, in a facility designed to incorporate the beauty of nature. There is a playground with inviting play areas appropriate for all age groups. The heart of the center is an open great room with vaulted ceilings, wood beams and skylights. There are four smaller classrooms for age appropriate learning.
We welcome you to visit our Center. Please contact us and we will arrange a convenient time to show you around and answer any questions you may have.
Additional Information:
Financial Arrangements: Purchase of Care;
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulation Code | Status |
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| 2026-01-08 | Non Compliance | 72U - Feeding of Infants | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure infants have updated, signed feeding plan monthly. Send all plans to OCCL. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-01-10 | Non Compliance | 28U - General Qualifications | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Please ensure all staff have updated fingerprinting eligibility letter (Staff #4). | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-01-10 | Non Compliance | 30U - Personnel Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Please ensure all staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs CPR and First Aid. Staff #2 needs 18 trainings hours, with 1 hour being in Health and Safety, and a signed PD plan. Staff #3 needs Orientation and OCCL Health and Safety Training. Staff #4 needs you updated fingerprints and eligibility letter. Staff #5 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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| 2025-01-10 | Non Compliance | 38U - Parents Right to Know | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Send updated Parents Right to Know Log. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-01-10 | Non Compliance | 45U - Hazardous Materials | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Send updated radon results to OCCL every 5 years. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-01-12 | Non Compliance | 30U - Personnel Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure all staff files have eligibility letters. Staff #6 and Staff #7 need eligibility letters. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-01-12 | Non Compliance | 32U - Orientation | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Staff #3 and #6 need to complete OCCL Health and Safety Training for Child Care Professionals. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-01-12 | Non Compliance | 34U - Annual Professional Development Plan | Completed |
| Corrective Action: All staff need signed annual PD plans in their files. Send PD plans for all Staff #1-#7 and Staff #9. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-01-12 | Non Compliance | 41U - Child Health Appraisal | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure children have blood lead screening with results in their file. Child #1 and Child #5 need testing results. Send to OCCL. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-01-12 | Non Compliance | 43U - Children's Attendance | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Make sure all children's attendance records include times when not in the assigned classroom. Each classroom must have an attendance record. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-01-12 | Non Compliance | 58U - Sanitation | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Obtain soap and water bottles to be filled and used in all classrooms. Send a picture to OCCL. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-01-12 | Non Compliance | 61U - Diapering and Soiled Clothing | Completed |
| Corrective Action: areas with soap and water then disinfect after each diaper change. Send a picture of your bottles at your diaper stations. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-01-12 | Non Compliance | 8U - License Renewal | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Renewal applications are due 60 days before license expiration. Send your renewal application to OCCL. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-01-25 | Non Compliance | 30U - Personnel Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Staff files need the following: - Staff #1 needs CPR/First Aid and administration of medication. - Staff #2 needs CPR/First Aid - Staff #4 needs CPR/First Aid, orientation, two references, and a health appraisal. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-01-25 | Non Compliance | 40U - Child Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Children's files need the following: - Child #5 and #6 need a lead screening. - Child #9 needs a health appraisal and immunizations. Send documentation and/or proof of appointments for these. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2022-01-11 | Non Compliance | 30U - Personnel Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Forward/obtain eligibility letters for three staff members. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2022-01-11 | Non Compliance | 40U - Child Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Forward/Obtain lead screenings for two children. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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