LITTLE HEARTS CHILDCARE, LLC
Licensed Child Care Center · License #DE-1194452
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Address: 111 WEST 22ND STREET, Wilmington, DE, 19802
License type: Licensed Child Care Center
License number: DE-1194452
Ages served: 6 weeks through 12 years.
Licensed capacity: 92
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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.
- Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2026-06-26): No Evidence to Substantiate with Concern2026-06-26
OCCL s investigation of regulatory non-compliance began after clearance from other agencies was received. The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received three intakes on December 17, 2025, regarding concerns of having illegal drugs on the premises and failure to provide an injury report for a head injury. An investigation was conducted on January 22, 2026, after clearance from other agencies was received. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for concerns of having illegal drugs on the premises, based on staff statements reviewed and staff interviewed. All staff interviewed stated to their knowledge there were no illegal drugs on the premises. There is no evidence to sub…
- Complaint — substantiatedOCCL Standards Complaint (2026-06-03): Substantiated2026-06-03
On May 14, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding allegations of staff members working in the facility before completing comprehensive background checks and being determined eligible by the Criminal History Unit. An investigation was conducted on May 19, 2026. This complaint is substantiated based on staff interviews and review of posted staff schedules. Administrator #1 and five staff members stated Person #1 volunteers at the facility during events and was scheduled to work alone in classrooms on multiple days, and Person #2 works at the facility as a Human Resources Specialist regularly, twice a week for 2.5 hours as reflected on the four weeks of…
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2026-04-09): 12 regulations cited2026-04-09
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Staff Qualifications; Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision; General Qualifications; Personnel Files; Child Files; Indoor Space; Kitchen and Food Preparation; Outdoor Area; Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments; Diapering and Soiled Clothing; Transportation; Pets. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2025-04-07): 13 regulations cited2025-04-07
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Staffing; Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision; Personnel Files; Staff Attendance; Child Files; Children's Attendance; Hazardous Materials; Indoor Space; Kitchen and Food Preparation; Toilet Facilities; Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments; Equipment; …. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2025-02-04): No Evidence to Substantiate2025-02-04
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on December 16, 2024, regarding a three-year-old Child #1 s restraint in a high chair, improper staff-to-child ratios, improper diaper changing procedures resulting in Child #1 s severe diaper rash, refusal to make accommodations for children with special needs or placing Child #1 in the correct chronological age group, and not following the center s termination policies. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for improper staff-to-child ratios based on observation of the classrooms during this visit and review of attendance records for all classrooms from the week of December 16, 2024. There is no evidence to substa…
- Complaint — substantiatedOCCL Standards Complaint (2024-12-09): Substantiated2024-12-09
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on November 8, 2024, regarding concerns of improper staff-to-child ratios, exceeding maximum group size, failure to follow illness exclusions, failure to have health appraisals on file, failure to have developmental plans or conferences for children, and not having accident/injury reports for children. An investigation was conducted beginning November 18, 2024, and ending on November 22, 2024. This complaint is substantiated for improper staff-to-child ratios and exceeding maximum group size because classrooms were observed out of staff-to-child ratio during the first visit. On November 18, 2024, there were 19 children in a class…
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2024-04-08): 9 regulations cited2024-04-08
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Staffing; Personnel Files; Annual Training; Staff Communication; Child Files; Hazardous Materials; Indoor Space; Outdoor Area; Feeding of Infants. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2023-04-05): 11 regulations cited2023-04-05
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Insurance Coverage; Staffing; General Qualifications; Personnel Files; Child Files; Hazardous Materials; Indoor Space; First Aid Kits; Emergency Planning; Lesson Plans; License Renewal. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2022-08-31): No Evidence to Substantiate2022-08-31
OCCL received a complaint on August 17, 2022, alleging lack of supervision because a toddler-age child had several injury reports. On August 26, 2022, the investigation concluded. Based on the investigation, there is no evidence to substantiate the claim because a staff interview was conducted and written documentation was reviewed and neither support lack of supervision. All described typical toddler behavior and accidental injuries.
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 LITTLE HEARTS CHILDCARE, LLC a licensed Delaware child care center?
LITTLE HEARTS CHILDCARE, LLC is listed on Delaware's public child care licensing record as a Licensed Child Care Center (license #DE-1194452) in Wilmington. The official state record, linked on this page, always controls.
Does LITTLE HEARTS CHILDCARE, LLC have any licensing violations or actions on record?
Yes — there are 9 public licensing actions on record for LITTLE HEARTS CHILDCARE, LLC (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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