CHILDREN & FAMILIES FIRST HEAD START DUNBAR
Licensed Child Care Center · License #DE-1473908
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Public information
Address: 1110 W 6TH ST, Laurel, DE, 19956
License type: Licensed Child Care Center
License number: DE-1473908
Ages served: 6 weeks through 5 years.
Licensed capacity: 140
Official record: Look up CHILDREN & FAMILIES FIRST HEAD START DUNBAR 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 investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2025-05-12): No Evidence to Substantiate2025-05-12
On April 11, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding transportation; specifically, the presence of mold and breaking down of the buses. An investigation began on April 16, 2025, and concluded on May 8, 2025. The center was made aware of the allegations prior to OCCL receiving the complaint. The center did their due diligence and had the buses cleaned and inspected. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because visible mold was not found on the buses and evidence shows bus #87 broke down due to a staff member s error.
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2025-01-15): 5 regulations cited2025-01-15
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Personnel Files; Staff Attendance; Child Files; Kitchen and Food Preparation; Administration of Medication. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Complaint — substantiatedOCCL Standards Complaint (2024-04-12): Substantiated2024-04-12
On March 4, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding mold in the facility. The investigation began on March 7, 2024, and ended on March 20, 2024. This complaint is substantiated because mold was found in the building and in licensed child care space.
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2023-12-06): 2 regulations cited2023-12-06
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Personnel Files; Administration of Medication. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2023-03-27): No Evidence to Substantiate2023-03-27
On January 10, 2023, a complaint was called into the Child Abuse and Neglect Report Line and accepted for investigation by the Institutional Abuse Unit (IAU). It was sent to the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) and accepted for investigation on January 11, 2023, regarding improper discipline. On February 7, 2023, the IAU stated their investigation is closed as unsubstantiated for physical abuse with concern. Upon a review of video footage and staff interviews, no staff were observed harming a child. IAU s concern was staff had to hold Child #1 by his wrist to get him away from dangerous objects or to stop him from climbing and holding could lead to scratches, but generally cannot be avo…
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2022-12-08): 4 regulations cited2022-12-08
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Personnel Files; Child Files; Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments; Diapering and Soiled Clothing. 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 CHILDREN & FAMILIES FIRST HEAD START DUNBAR a licensed Delaware child care center?
CHILDREN & FAMILIES FIRST HEAD START DUNBAR is listed on Delaware's public child care licensing record as a Licensed Child Care Center (license #DE-1473908) in Laurel. The official state record, linked on this page, always controls.
Does CHILDREN & FAMILIES FIRST HEAD START DUNBAR have any licensing violations or actions on record?
Yes — there are 6 public licensing actions on record for CHILDREN & FAMILIES FIRST HEAD START DUNBAR (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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