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CELEBREE SCHOOL OF MIDDLETOWN

Licensed Child Care Center · License #DE-1289946

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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 (2026-04-07): Substantiated2026-04-07

  On March 16, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding allegations of staff using inappropriate behavior support, failing to follow policy to address parent complaints, unqualified staff alone with children, and failing to ensure staff members are respectful by using non-threatening tones and actions when speaking and interacting with others at the center. An investigation began on March 19, 2026, and concluded on March 20, 2026. Based on documentation reviewed, this complaint is substantiated for staff using inappropriate behavior support. Staff #1 was terminated for accusations of physically redirecting a child or using harsh words while redirecting a c…

• Complaint — substantiatedOCCL Standards Complaint (2026-03-24): Substantiated2026-03-24

  OCCL s investigation of regulatory non-compliance began after clearance from other agencies was received. On August 29, 2025, an incident of inappropriate written communication with a child was self-reported to the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) by facility. On September 3, 2025, OCCL received two complaints regarding the same incident. An investigation began on September 8, 2025, and concluded on March 13, 2026. This complaint is substantiated for staff failing to have an understanding of and respect for children and their needs by having inappropriate written communication with a child. A self-report from Administrator #1 and a review of documents showed Staff #1 communicated …

• Complaint — substantiatedOCCL Standards Complaint (2026-02-25): Substantiated2026-02-25

  OCCL s investigation of regulatory non-compliance began after clearance from other agencies was received. On January 15, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received two complaints regarding lack of supervision and failure to follow positive behavior supports. An injury report had been made by the center administrator to OCCL on January 9, 2026, regarding the same incident. An investigation began on January 20, 2026, and concluded on January 22, 2026. Based on interviews with staff and a review of video footage, this complaint is substantiated for lack of supervision. While staff did intervene to remove Child #1 from jumping on/off furniture, staff did not continue to interven…

• Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2026-01-13): 6 regulations cited2026-01-13

  Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Insurance Coverage; Personnel Files; Child Files; Heating and Cooling; Indoor Space; Kitchen and Food Preparation. All corrections marked completed on the state record.

• Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2025-10-28): No Evidence to Substantiate with Concern2025-10-28

  On October 9, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding allegations of not following policy for handling parent complaints using respectful communication. An investigation was attempted on October 17, 2025, and conducted on October 21, 2025. Based on interviews and documentation, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for failing to handle parent complaints using respectful communication. LS #1 spoke with Staff #1 and Staff #3 who both stated they respectfully communicate with parents. LS #1 reviewed documentation from Teaching Strategies Application where Staff #1 responded to Parent #1 respectfully. An additional concern noted during this i…

• Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2025-10-15): No Evidence to Substantiate2025-10-15

  On October 3, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding failing to provide an incident report to families. An investigation was conducted on October 8, 2025. Based on interviews and documentation, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for failing to provide an incident report to families. LS #1 observed a completed incident report signed on October 3, 2025, by Staff #1 and Staff #2. This report reflects the incident occurred on October 1, 2025, at 5:34 pm. Based on interviews with staff and the Reporter, there did not seem to be a visible injury or discomfort. Staff stated the child did not complain of any injury at the time of the incident,…

• Complaint — substantiatedOCCL Standards Complaint (2025-04-04): Substantiated2025-04-04

  On March 13, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding concerns of lack of supervision. On March 14, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a second complaint from the same Reporter regarding concerns of failing to follow termination policies. An investigation began on March 21, 2025, and concluded on March 26, 2025. Based on interviews and documentation reviewed, this complaint is substantiated for lack of supervision. According to written statements provided and interviews with Administrator #1 and four staff member, Child #1 left the classroom and entered another room, which was empty, without being noticed. Based on interviews of sta…

• Complaint — substantiatedOCCL Standards Complaint (2025-03-25): Substantiated2025-03-25

  On February 28, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding failing to provide an incident/injury report to parents, failing to notify a parent immediately of an allergic reaction, failing to follow written policy for emergency health care and reporting important information to parents, and failing to follow written procedure to address food allergies. An investigation began on March 5, 2025, and concluded on March 20, 2025. Based on interviews and documentation this complaint is substantiated for failing to have and follow written policies and procedures concerning food service, which must include procedures to address food allergies, and a description of …

• Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2025-01-10): 8 regulations cited2025-01-10

  Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: General Qualifications; Personnel Files; Child Files; Hazardous Materials; Indoor Space; Outdoor Area; Sanitation; Administration of Medication. All corrections marked completed on the state record.

• Complaint — substantiatedOCCL Standards Complaint (2024-09-04): Substantiated2024-09-04

  On July 26, 2024, a complaint was called into the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) regarding improper discipline. An investigation by OCCL was conducted on August 2, 2024. Based on the results of this investigation, this complaint is substantiated for improper discipline because video footage observed showed Staff #1 grabbing Child #1 s arm and pulling him to another chair, leaving a mark on Child #1 s arm. This staff member was suspended by center administration pending the center s internal investigation prior to review of the video footage and was terminated from employment after the footage was observed.

• Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2024-01-03): 3 regulations cited2024-01-03

  Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Personnel Files; Indoor Space; Kitchen and Food Preparation. All corrections marked completed on the state record.

• Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2023-12-13): No Evidence to Substantiate with Concern2023-12-13

  On November 15, 2023, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding improper discipline. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for improper discipline because no improper discipline was observed on the video that was reviewed. An additional concern noted is that the staff did not comply with provisions in an Individualized Education Program (IEP) and adapt behavior supports or other practices for a child who has a special need or disability because Staff #1 did not share Child #1 s IEP with Staff #2 or administration team. In addition, there was no documentation by the staff regarding Child #1 needing to be physically held to restrain him during circl…

• Compliance reviewUnannounced (2023-01-26): 1 regulation cited2023-01-26

  Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Outdoor Area. All corrections marked completed on the state record.

• Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2023-01-04): 4 regulations cited2023-01-04

  Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Staff Qualifications; Personnel Files; Child Files; Emergency Planning. All corrections marked completed on the state record.

• Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2021-12-01): Unsubstantiated2021-12-01

  On November 22, 2021, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding unqualified staff. An investigation was conducted on November 23, 2021. Based on the results of this investigation this complaint is unsubstantiated because Center Administrator Holly Lott supplied LS Flowers with written notice of her absence and documentation of Staff #1 and Staff #2 s qualifications two months prior to receiving this complaint.

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