CARTER'S CHILD CARE AND LEARNING CENTER
Licensed Child Care Center · License #DE-1037435
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Public information
Address: 2110 NORTHEAST BOULEVARD, Wilmington, DE, 19802
License type: Licensed Child Care Center
License number: DE-1037435
Ages served: 6 weeks through 13 years.
Licensed capacity: 55
Official record: Look up CARTER'S CHILD CARE AND LEARNING CENTER on Delaware's official record ↗
Recent licensing activity
Delaware's per-visit inspection history, in plain English: each licensing visit on the state record with the regulations cited, plus any complaint or enforcement action. It may lag the official record linked above.
- Complaint — substantiatedOCCL Standards Complaint (2026-06-26): Substantiated2026-06-26
On May 26 and May 28, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received two complaints regarding concerns of incorrect staff-to-child ratios. An unannounced visit was conducted on June 3, 2026, to investigate these complaints. Based on documents reviewed and classroom observations conducted, the complaints are substantiated. Three of four classrooms during the visit were out of staff-to-child ratio. Review of attendance records verified three classrooms were not in compliance with correct staff-to-child ratios on June 3, 2026. Between May 20, 2026, and May 29, 2026, there were five additional instances of classrooms being out of staff-to-child ratio. An additional concern noted d…
- Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2026-05-29): No Evidence to Substantiate with Concern2026-05-29
On May 13, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding concerns of not using positive behavior supports. An unannounced visit was conducted on May 14, 2026, to investigate this complaint. Based on documents reviewed and staff interviews conducted, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint. Administrator #1 and three staff members were interviewed separately and stated they have not treated children inappropriately nor have they witnessed others treating children inappropriately. Documentation received from an internal investigation noted no findings of staff hitting children. Additional concerns noted during this investigation include two st…
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2025-08-14): 5 regulations cited2025-08-14
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Personnel Files; Staff Attendance; Children's Attendance; Toilet Facilities; Activity Areas. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Complaint — substantiatedOCCL Standards Complaint (2024-09-09): Substantiated2024-09-09
The Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint on August 13, 2024, regarding concerns of improper discipline, engaging in screen time with children under two, and keeping toddlers in confining equipment for more than 30 minutes. An investigation was conducted on August 14 and 15, 2024. This complaint is substantiated because a staff member acknowledged grabbing a child by the arm and lifting them, and stated they placed the toddlers in highchairs to watch a movie.
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2024-08-14): 4 regulations cited2024-08-14
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Personnel Files; Staff Attendance; Child Files; Outdoor Area. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Complaint — substantiatedOCCL Standards Complaint (2024-02-13): Substantiated2024-02-13
On December 27, 2023, a complaint was received by the Office of Child Care Licensing regarding concerns of the presence of cockroaches, plastic pieces on the infant room floor, lack of sanitation, incorrect staff-to-child ratio, lack of supervision, and improper discipline. An unannounced visit was conducted on January 8, 2024. This complaint is substantiated for improper staff-to-child ratios because there were nine children ages infant through two years old with one staff member, and only two staff members were present in the center with 17 children. This complaint is substantiated for lack of supervision because a staff member left nine children unattended, including an infant, to answer …
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2023-08-03): 2 regulations cited2023-08-03
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Child Files; Outdoor Area. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2022-08-04): 12 regulations cited2022-08-04
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Staff Qualifications; Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision; Personnel Files; Child Files; Children's Attendance; Indoor Space; Outdoor Area; Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments; Diapering and Soiled Clothing; Lesson Plans; Activity Schedule; Interactions with Infants. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2021-08-10): 2 regulations cited2021-08-10
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Parents Right to Know; Child Files. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
Data last refreshed: 7/28/2026
Source: Delaware DHSS Office of Child Care Licensing (data.delaware.gov)
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Frequently asked questions
Is CARTER'S CHILD CARE AND LEARNING CENTER a licensed Delaware child care center?
CARTER'S CHILD CARE AND LEARNING CENTER is listed on Delaware's public child care licensing record as a Licensed Child Care Center (license #DE-1037435) in Wilmington. The official state record, linked on this page, always controls.
Does CARTER'S CHILD CARE AND LEARNING CENTER have any licensing violations or actions on record?
Yes — there are 9 public licensing actions on record for CARTER'S CHILD CARE AND LEARNING CENTER (OCCL Standards Complaint, Unannounced Full Compliance Review). Each is summarized in plain English on this page, with a link to the official document.
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