Licensed Child Care Center
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Wilmington Head Start, Inc. - Leslie Johnson Center
Wilmington, DE
· New Castle County
2401 NORTHEAST BLVD,
Wilmington, DE 19802
Quick Facts
Capacity
169 children
Age Range
3 years through 5 years.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
27722
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
WILMINGTON HEAD START, INC. - LESLIE JOHNSON CENTER is a Licensed Child Care Center in WILMINGTON DE, with a maximum capacity of 169 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: 2024: 1 facility injury. No facility deaths reported.; 2023: 3 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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| 2025-03-19 | Non Compliance | 30U - Personnel Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure staff file are complete. Staff #1 needs CPR and First Aid and the OCCL Health and Safety Training. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-03-19 | Non Compliance | 45U - Hazardous Materials | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure radon testing is completed every 5 years. Send results to OCCL. *Appointment made for April 2025* | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-03-19 | Non Compliance | 8U - License Renewal | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Renewal application must be sent in 60 days prior to license expiration. Corrected before visit. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-03-07 | Non Compliance | 16U - Insurance Coverage | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Insurance expired for vehicle and liability. Send an updated copy to OCCL. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-03-07 | Non Compliance | 49U - Indoor Space | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure floors, walls, counter surfaces, and toilets are cleanable and in good repair. Rust and chipping paint on the stall divider wall in the children's bathroom needs to be repaired or replaced. Send a picture to OCCL. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-03-10 | Non Compliance | 28U - General Qualifications | Completed |
| Corrective Action: The following staff needs to be fingerprinted and receive eligibility due to expirations: Staff #10, 11, 12. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-03-10 | Non Compliance | 30U - Personnel Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Staff files are missing the following items/documents: Staff #1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, and 11 need OCCL Health and Safety training. Staff #1 needs a professional development plan Staff #4 needs adult abuse, health appraisal with TB, and release of employment Staff #7 needs annual review of abuse and neglect Staff #10 needs a professional development plan and needs 5.5 hours of training | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-03-10 | Non Compliance | 40U - Child Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Children's files need the following: Child #1 needs an updated health appraisal Child # 3 needs an updated health appraisal Child #6 needs an updated health appraisal | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-03-10 | Non Compliance | 8N - Completed application submitted 60 days before license expires? | Completed |
| Corrective Action: The renewal application is due 60 days prior to the expiration of the license. This will be corrected when received. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2022-03-18 | Non Compliance | 30U - Personnel Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Staff #1 needs an employee declaration and drug/alcohol statement signed. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2022-03-18 | Non Compliance | 40U - Child Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Child #1 and Child #10 need lead blood screening results with their health appraisals. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2022-03-18 | Non Compliance | 51U - Toilet Facilities | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Repair/repaint the divider between the stalls in the yellow bathroom at the rear of the building so the surface is cleanable. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2021-10-18 | Non Compliance | 30U - Personnel Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Staff files need the following items: - Staff #1 needs to apply for a DEEDS qualification - does not count in ratio. - Staff #2 needs 2.5 hours of training. - Staff #3 needs 1.5 hours of training. - Staff #5 needs 4.5 hours of training. - Staff #6 needs a copy of current CPR/First Aid. - Staff #8 needs a professional development plan. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2021-10-18 | Non Compliance | 45U - Hazardous Materials | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Room #6 and 9 need new safety locks under the sink or remove chemicals from that location. Send a picture. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2021-10-18 | Non Compliance | 50U - Kitchen and Food Preparation | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Room #6 needs a new thermometer in the refrigerator. Send a picture. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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