SHELL'S EARLY LEARNING CENTER - CAMDEN
Licensed Child Care Center · License #DE-1198497
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Public information
Address: 2116 SOUTH DUPONT HIGHWAY, Camden Wyoming, DE, 19934
License type: Licensed Child Care Center
License number: DE-1198497
Ages served: 8 weeks through 12 years.
Licensed capacity: 102
Official record: Look up SHELL'S EARLY LEARNING CENTER - CAMDEN 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.
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2026-02-03): 7 regulations cited2026-02-03
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Insurance Coverage; Children's Attendance; Indoor Space; Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments; Diapering and Soiled Clothing; First Aid Kits; License Renewal. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Compliance reviewUnannounced (2025-09-05): 1 regulation cited2025-09-05
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Governing Body. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Complaint — substantiatedOCCL Standards Complaint (2025-09-02): Substantiated2025-09-02
OCCL s investigation of regulatory non-compliance began after clearance from other agencies was received. On July 29, 2025, and July 31, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received complaints regarding the center not having an accurate health appraisal for a specific staff member onsite, improper discipline, accident/injury procedures, not reporting abuse, and not keeping the center clean. An investigation was conducted on August 6, 2025. The complaint is substantiated for improper discipline because Staff #4 stated she has observed Staff #1 slap children on their hands. She stated she told Staff #1 not to hit the children so hard but rather tap them on their hand. Staff #4…
- Complaint — substantiatedOCCL Standards Complaint (2025-08-13): Substantiated2025-08-13
On July 18, 2025, and July 21, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing received complaints regarding allegations of the administrator not using respectful communication with staff members, cell phone usage, the administrator not being present for at least 50% of the hours of operation, lack of supervision, improper discipline, and denying children food. An investigation was conducted on July 24, 2025. The complaint is substantiated for cell phone usage because Administrator #1 and staff members admitted to staff members participating in personal activities and using a cell phone while providing care to children. There is no evidence to substantiate regarding the administrator not using resp…
- Complaint — substantiatedOCCL Standards Complaint (2025-07-01): Substantiated2025-07-01
On June 11, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding possible improper discipline, accident/injury procedures, and not providing truthful information. An investigation was conducted on June 18, 2025. The complaint is substantiated for accident/injury procedures because Child #1 received an injury to his head, but his parents were not immediately notified. There is no evidence to substantiate for improper discipline and not providing truthful information because staff denied the allegations.
- Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2025-03-11): No Evidence to Substantiate2025-03-11
On February 14, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding not having supplies, lack of supervision, and respectful communication. An investigation was conducted on February 20, 2025. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint regarding not having supplies because six of seven staff interviewed staff denied the allegations and LS #1 observed an abundance of food and supplies available at the center. There is no evidence to substantiate for lack of supervision because proper supervision was observed, children were observed engaged in age-appropriate activities, and staff denied the allegations. There is no evidence to substantiate for lack of respe…
- Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2025-02-18): No Evidence to Substantiate2025-02-18
On January 27, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding meals and snacks, sanitation, and staffing for administrator and teacher trained in the day-to-day operations after 4:00 pm. An investigation was conducted on February 4, 2025. There is no evidence to substantiate for insufficient meals and snacks because staff denied the allegations and LS #1 observed an abundance of food available at the center. Additionally, LS #1 observed lunch served to the children that followed the appropriate meal pattern requirements. There is no evidence to substantiate for lack of sanitation because Administrator #1 stated the center keeps an overstock of supplies and if …
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2025-02-04): 9 regulations cited2025-02-04
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Personnel Files; Staff Attendance; Child Files; Indoor Space; Kitchen and Food Preparation; Outdoor Area; Diapering and Soiled Clothing; Lesson Plans; License Renewal. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2024-11-07): No Evidence to Substantiate2024-11-07
On October 21, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding meals and snacks, an insect infestation, and not having paper towels. An unannounced investigation was conducted on October 29, 2024. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for meals and snacks because staffed denied the allegations and a menu was observed containing a variety of foods. Additionally, leftover grilled cheese and fruit from lunch were observed. There is no evidence to substantiate for an insect infestation because staff denied the allegation and LS #1 did not observe any bugs or ants. There is no evidence to substantiate for not having paper towels because Administrator #…
- Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2024-07-29): No Evidence to Substantiate2024-07-29
The Office of Child Care Licensing received two complaints on June 28, 2024, and July 1, 2024, regarding the center not having toilet paper and paper towels, having an ant infestation, not following the food policy, and not being respectful to children and staff members. An investigation was conducted on July 3, 2024. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because all staff members who were interviewed stated they had not heard any staff member or any administrator yelling at children or other staff members. Additionally, the staff members stated that they did not know of any child in care who was allergic to cheese. Also, during the investigation, LS #1 observed toilet paper an…
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2024-02-21): 3 regulations cited2024-02-21
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Child Files; Indoor Space; License Renewal. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2023-12-18): Unsubstantiated2023-12-18
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on November 30, 2023, regarding parents not being notified that their child had been exposed to a contagious disease or condition. An investigation was conducted on December 12, 2023. This complaint is unsubstantiated because the licensing specialists observed the notification posted.
- Compliance reviewUnannounced (2023-02-27): 1 regulation cited2023-02-27
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Personnel Files. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Compliance reviewUnannounced (2023-02-22): 1 regulation cited2023-02-22
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2023-02-14): 9 regulations cited2023-02-14
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Staff Qualifications; Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision; General Qualifications; Personnel Files; Child Files; Indoor Space; Outdoor Area; Diapering and Soiled Clothing; License Renewal. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2022-11-15): No Evidence to Substantiate2022-11-15
The Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint on October 24, 2022, regarding lack of supervision and not following the center policies regarding video footage. An investigation began on November 3, 2022, and concluded on November 10, 2022. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for lack of supervision because observed video footage shows proper supervision was maintained by Staff #2 and Staff #3 during the incident. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for not following the center policies regarding video footage because the handbook does not state parents can view the video recordings.
- Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2022-05-11): No Evidence to Substantiate2022-05-11
OCCL received a complaint on April 28, 2022, regarding not meeting the child s needs. An investigation was conducted on May 6, 2022. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because all staff interviewed were unaware of an incident requiring attention with Child #1 while he was in care.
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 SHELL'S EARLY LEARNING CENTER - CAMDEN a licensed Delaware child care center?
SHELL'S EARLY LEARNING CENTER - CAMDEN is listed on Delaware's public child care licensing record as a Licensed Child Care Center (license #DE-1198497) in Camden Wyoming. The official state record, linked on this page, always controls.
Does SHELL'S EARLY LEARNING CENTER - CAMDEN have any licensing violations or actions on record?
Yes — there are 17 public licensing actions on record for SHELL'S EARLY LEARNING CENTER - CAMDEN (Unannounced Full Compliance Review, Unannounced, OCCL Standards Complaint). Each is summarized in plain English on this page, with a link to the official document.
Where can I find SHELL'S EARLY LEARNING CENTER - CAMDEN's official licensing record?
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