Licensed Child Care Center
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Helping Hands Learning Center I
Bridgeville, DE
· Sussex County
11 CHURCH STREET,
Bridgeville, DE 19933
Quick Facts
Capacity
65 children
Age range (listing information)
6 weeks through 8 years.
May not reflect the ages served today. Please confirm with the provider.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
3
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Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
1244791
Issued By
Delaware Department of Services For Children, Youth And Their Families
Licensor
District Office
State of Delaware, Office of Child Care Licensing
Reviews
Concerned Parent
2021-05-25 13:53:05
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for less than 6 months
In the short period of time my child attended this daycare, she came home one day with bruising and scratches on her arms. I addressed this to the owner and she had no clue what had happened. I had to involve child protective services in order to have the day care worker; Kara Morris suspended from working with children until the investigation has been completed. The owner; Mrs.Banks, did not complete an incident report for me as a parent and did not contact me about my child being Injured. This is very concerning for me as a parent with young children who can not speak very well for themselves.
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About the Provider
HELPING HANDS LEARNING CENTER I is a Licensed Child Care Center in BRIDGEVILLE DE, with a maximum capacity of 65 children. This child care center's listing gives an age range of 6 weeks through 8 years.; please confirm current ages with the provider. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Financial Arrangements: Child Care Food Program;Purchase of Care;
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulation Code | Status |
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| 2025-10-09 | Non Compliance | 28U - General Qualifications | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure a comprehensive background check and eligibility are determined before the start of employment. Staff #3 was hired in August 2025 but has not received a comprehensive background check. ( | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-10-09 | Non Compliance | 30U - Personnel Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Complete files are needed for the following staff members: Staff #1needs a service letter , Staff #2 needs two hours of annual health and safety training, Staff #3 needs one reference letter, employee declartation, alchol and substance abuse statement, a health apprasial with TB and DEED sertication, Staff #4 needs elibility letter and other documents for a cook. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-10-09 | Non Compliance | 40U - Child Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Staff #5 needs blood lead screening results. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-10-09 | Non Compliance | 61U - Diapering and Soiled Clothing | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure to use a foot activate pail for diapering and must be within arm reach of diaper table. Additionally ensure after diaper changing children hands are washed along with staff in the one- year - old classroom. ( This was corrected during the visit) | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Visit |
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| 2025-10-09 | Non Compliance | 63U - Administration of Medication | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Provide a MAR for a diaper cream. ( This was corrected when the parent completed the MAR) | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Visit |
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| 2025-10-09 | Non Compliance | 72U - Feeding of Infants | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure all feeding schedules are updated monthl;y for all infants in care. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-10-09 | Non Compliance | 74U - Lesson Plans | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure to include weekly opporunites on the two year old and preschool lesson plans. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-10-10 | Non Compliance | 30U - Personnel Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Complete files are needed for the following staff members: Staff #1 needs one hour of health and safety training, Staff #2 needs CPR/FA training, Staff #3 needs CPR/FA training and OCCL health and safety training, | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-10-10 | Non Compliance | 40U - Child Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Complete file is needed for Child #6. Child #6 need an immunization and blood lead test result. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-10-10 | Non Compliance | 45U - Hazardous Materials | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Two updated radon test results are needed for two classrooms. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-10-30 | Non Compliance | 14U - Notification to OCCL | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure to notify OCCL when their is change in licensed space. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Visit |
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| 2023-10-30 | Non Compliance | 30U - Personnel Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Complete files are needed for the following staff: Staff 1-6,9 needs OCCL health and safety training Staff 3,4,6 needs updated comprehensive background check Staff #6 needs administration of medication certification Staff #7,8 needs CPR/ FA certification Staff #4 needs reference letters, adult abuse check, service letter | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-10-30 | Non Compliance | 40U - Child Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Complete child files is needed for the following child: Child #1 needs an update health appraisal Child #6,7 needs lead blood screening result | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-10-30 | Non Compliance | 45U - Hazardous Materials | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Update radon test is needed for the infant classroom due to the renovation of the space | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-10-30 | Non Compliance | 53U - Outdoor Area | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure all gates are self closing on the outside play ground | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-10-30 | Non Compliance | 9U - Changes Affecting a License | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure to submit a plan review when there is a change in licensed space. A wall was removed in the infant classroom to make the room bigger. Submit a plan review for approval to reflect this change. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2022-10-20 | Non Compliance | 30U - Personnel Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Complete files are needed for the following staff members: Staff #2 and 5 needs CPR certification Staff #4 needs CPR certification, administration of mediation certification and a health appraisal with TB | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2022-10-20 | Non Compliance | 40U - Child Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Complete child files are needed for the following children: Child #1 needs a health appraisal with immunization and a blood level test Child #2 needs parent right to know and screen time sign permission Child #10 needs a blood level test or lead waiver | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2022-10-20 | Non Compliance | 56U - Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Replace one nap mat in the toddler's classroom. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2022-10-20 | Non Compliance | 74U - Lesson Plans | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Add a food component to the lesson plan | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2022-10-20 | Non Compliance | 77U - Infant and Toddler Care | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Remove pressure gate from the infant classroom door way. (corrected at the visit when the staff remove the gate) | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Visit |
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| 2022-05-25 | Non Compliance | 53U - Outdoor Area | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Remove all hazards (nail, construction debris) from the outdoor play area. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Visit |
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| 2022-05-18 | Non Compliance | 27U - Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure direct supervision and observation of children is provided at all times. Ensure infants and toddlers are cared for in separate room from preschool and older. Two one-year-old and two two year-old year observed napping with preschoolers in the preschool classroom. During the visit the building only had three staff members. This was discussed with the staff members and they agreed. OCCL will conduct a follow up visit. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Visit |
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| 2022-05-18 | Non Compliance | 49U - Indoor Space | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure every exit, exit access and exit discharge is free of obstruction at all times. The exit to the back of the building is blocked by construction work. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Visit |
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| 2022-05-18 | Non Compliance | 56U - Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure to provide a quiet activity to children who are not resting and ensure to maintain staff to child ratio when children are not sleeping. One staff member was observed with 12 children the youngest was one year old. ( This was discussed with the staff member) | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Visit |
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| 2022-05-18 | Non Compliance | 9U - Changes Affecting a License | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Submit and received approval before changing/ making additions to the indoor or outdoor area. LS observed construction work to center and outdoor play area has been relocated. Submit plan review to OCCL | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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