LATONYA BRUCE
Licensed Family Child Care · License #DE-1148248
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Data last refreshed in our system: 7/28/2026. Official record: view on the state licensing lookup ↗
Public information
Address: 20687 COVERDALE ROAD, Bridgeville, DE, 19933
License type: Licensed Family Child Care
License number: DE-1148248
Ages served: 6 weeks through 12 years.
Licensed capacity: 9
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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.
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2026-07-07): 3 regulations cited2026-07-07
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Children's Files; Training; License Renewal. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Complaint investigationIA Investigation (2025-11-07): Unsubstantiated with Concern2025-11-07
Delaware opened a licensing complaint investigation for this provider; see the official record.
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2025-07-14): 2 regulations cited2025-07-14
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Children's Files; Hazardous Materials. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Complaint — substantiatedOCCL Standards Complaint (2025-02-18): Substantiated2025-02-18
OCCL s investigation of regulatory non-compliance began after clearance from other agencies was received. The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding improper discipline on October 15, 2024. An investigation began on February 8, 2025, and concluded on February 14, 2025. This complaint is substantiated for improper discipline because during other agencies interviews, two children stated Provider #1 has hit children; however, Provider #1 denies ever hitting any child.
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2024-07-16): 1 regulation cited2024-07-16
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Children's Files. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Complaint — substantiatedOCCL Standards Complaint (2024-07-11): Substantiated2024-07-11
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on June 3, 2024, regarding not meeting the needs of the children and unsafe outdoor areas. An investigation began on June 24, 2024, and concluded on June 25, 2024. This complaint is substantiated for having an unsafe outdoor play area because during this investigation, LS Donovan observed broken toys, a wading pool with standing water, and floating toys on top of a small trampoline in the outdoor area. There is no evidence to substantiate that Ms. Bruce is not meeting the needs of the children because Ms. Bruce stated she cleans the children's faces when they get dirty.
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2023-07-06): 4 regulations cited2023-07-06
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Children's Files; Indoor Space; Fire Safety; Diapering and Soiled Clothing. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Complaint — substantiatedOCCL Standards Complaint (2023-01-31): Substantiated2023-01-31
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on January 3, 2023, regarding improper discipline, infant daily records, accident/ injury reports, not cutting food to prevent choking, not following an infant feeding statement, not keeping the home clean, hazard free, and in a safe condition, and sanitation. An investigation was conducted on January 17, 2023. The complaint is substantiated for accident/ injury reports because Ms. Bruce stated she verbally informs parents of minor injuries. This complaint is substantiated for sanitation because this specialist observed nap mats stored touching. This complaint is substantiated for not following an infant feeding statement becaus…
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2022-07-12): 5 regulations cited2022-07-12
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Use of a Substitute; Parents Right to Know Act; Indoor Space; Fire Safety; License Renewal. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2022-01-13): 3 regulations cited2022-01-13
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Children's Files; Infants' Records; Administration of Medication. 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 LATONYA BRUCE a licensed Delaware child care center?
LATONYA BRUCE is listed on Delaware's public child care licensing record as a Licensed Family Child Care (license #DE-1148248) in Bridgeville. The official state record, linked on this page, always controls.
Does LATONYA BRUCE have any licensing violations or actions on record?
Yes — there are 10 public licensing actions on record for LATONYA BRUCE (Unannounced Full Compliance Review, IA Investigation, OCCL Standards Complaint). Each is summarized in plain English on this page, with a link to the official document.
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