BRIGHTPATH SMYRNA
Licensed Child Care Center · License #DE-1510388
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Public information
Address: 616 W GLENWOOD AVE, Smyrna, DE, 19977
License type: Licensed Child Care Center
License number: DE-1510388
Ages served: 6 weeks through 12 years.
Licensed capacity: 144
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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 (2026-07-01): No Evidence to Substantiate2026-07-01
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on June 2, 2026, regarding lack of positive behavior supports. An investigation was conducted on June 9, 2026. There is no evidence to substantiate lack of positive behavior supports because staff denied causing harm to the child and video footage was inconclusive. The staff involved had their employment with the center terminated as of May 26, 2026.
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2026-06-09): 6 regulations cited2026-06-09
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Personnel Files; Child Files; Outdoor Area; Hand Washing; Diapering and Soiled Clothing; Infant and Toddler Care. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Complaint — substantiatedOCCL Standards Complaint (2026-02-18): Substantiated2026-02-18
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on January 21, 2026, regarding sanitation, improper staff-to-child ratio, choking hazards, not maintaining room temperatures, lack of positive behavior supports, lack of notification when a child is exposed to a contagious disease, and administration of medication procedures. An investigation was conducted on January 28, 2026. This complaint is substantiated for improper staff-to-child ratio because according to attendance records on November 18, 2025, the infant room was over ratio with one staff member and five infants from 7:50 am until 8:20 am; on January 13, 2026, the infant room was over ratio with one staff member and five…
- Complaint — substantiatedOCCL Standards Complaint (2025-09-17): Substantiated2025-09-17
On August 21, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint regarding lack of positive behavior supports, maximum group size, and health exclusions. An investigation was conducted on August 26, 2025. This complaint is substantiated for lack of positive behavior supports because staff admitted to using a harsh tone with a child. There is no evidence to substantiate for failing to comply with maximum group size because according to attendance records, the classroom was following proper staff-to-child ratio and maximum group size. There is no evidence to substantiate lack of health exclusions because staff stated parents were notified and children can return following doctor…
- Complaint — substantiatedOCCL Standards Complaint (2025-08-12): Substantiated2025-08-12
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding accident/injury procedures, lack of supervision, lack of positive behavior supports and intervention for child behaviors, and cell phone usage. An investigation was conducted on July 14, 2025. This complaint is substantiated for accident/injury procedures because Child #1 was hit in the face knocking their glasses off and the parent was not notified until pick up time. There is no evidence to substantiate lack of supervision because staff were present, and children were within their view during cleanup. There is no evidence to substantiate lack of positive behavior supports and intervention for child behaviors because s…
- Complaint — substantiatedOCCL Standards Complaint (2025-08-01): Substantiated2025-08-01
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on July 7, 2025, regarding accident/injury reports, not providing truthful information, unqualified staff alone with children, child attendance, not informing parents of exposure to a contagious illness, and lack of behavior support. An investigation was conducted on July 14, 2025. This complaint was substantiated for child attendance because upon review of attendance records between June 30, 2025, and July 3, 2025, it was noted there were several classrooms where children were signed into a classroom but not signed out. There is no evidence to substantiate a lack of accident/ injury reports because administration and sta…
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2025-06-10): 7 regulations cited2025-06-10
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Staff Qualifications; Personnel Files; Parents Right to Know; Child Files; Hazardous Materials; Equipment; Feeding of Infants. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Complaint — substantiatedOCCL Standards Complaint (2024-10-14): Substantiated2024-10-14
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding not meeting the needs of children, sanitation, not dressing children appropriately for the weather, confidentiality, not providing owner s contact information when requested, and not using respectful communication. An investigation was conducted on September 30, 2024. This complaint is substantiated for not dressing the children properly for the weather because staff admitted a child was outside in a diaper and a sweatshirt. This complaint is substantiated for not following the confidentiality policy because staff openly discussed a child s POC status. This complaint is substantiated for not using respectful communicati…
- Complaint — substantiatedOCCL Standards Complaint (2024-07-30): Substantiated2024-07-30
On July 2, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received seven complaints regarding accident/injury procedures, not properly washing bottles in the kitchen, diaper changing procedures, staff-to-child ratio, maximum group size, safe sleep procedures, and not following dietary procedures found in the parent handbook. An investigation was conducted on July 3, 2024. This complaint is substantiated for accident/injury procedures because injury reports for May 22, 2024, and May 24, 2024, were not signed by the parent. This complaint is substantiated for not following diaper changing procedures because diaper changes from June 17, 2024, through June 19, 2024, are documented as happening …
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2024-06-12): 6 regulations cited2024-06-12
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Personnel Files; Child Files; Indoor Space; Outdoor Area; Administration of Medication; Transportation. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2023-10-10): No Evidence to Substantiate2023-10-10
A complaint was received by the Child Abuse and Neglect Report Line on September 15, 2023, and not accepted for investigation by the Institutional Abuse Unit (IAU). The complaint was sent to the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) on September 18, 2023, and accepted for investigation for not meeting the needs of the child. An investigation was conducted on September 22, 2023. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because the parent put the child on the bus to North Smyrna Elementary School.
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2023-06-22): 5 regulations cited2023-06-22
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Personnel Files; Child Files; Indoor Space; Kitchen and Food Preparation; License Renewal. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2022-12-20): 9 regulations cited2022-12-20
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Staff Qualifications; Personnel Files; Staff Attendance; Child Files; Children's Attendance; Hazardous Materials; Indoor Space; Outdoor Area; Sanitation. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Complaint — substantiatedOCCL Standards Complaint (2022-11-14): Substantiated2022-11-14
On October 20, 2022, OCCL received a complaint regarding improper staff-to-child ratio and not following accident and injury procedures. An investigation was conducted on October 26, 2022. This complaint is substantiated for improper staff-to-child ratios because according to attendance records from the date of the visit, Staff #5 was alone with nine two-year-old children from 7:51 a.m. until 8:00 a.m. According to attendance records for October 7, 2022, Staff #3 was alone with five children from 7:56 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., the youngest child was an infant. Staff #10 was alone with five children from 8:16 a.m. until 8:45 a.m. and with up to five children again from 3:26 p.m. until 4:55 p.m.; the…
- Compliance review60-Day Visit (2022-09-28): 7 regulations cited2022-09-28
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Staff Qualifications; Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision; Personnel Files; Staff Attendance; Child Files; Children's Attendance; Lesson Plans. 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 BRIGHTPATH SMYRNA a licensed Delaware child care center?
BRIGHTPATH SMYRNA is listed on Delaware's public child care licensing record as a Licensed Child Care Center (license #DE-1510388) in Smyrna. The official state record, linked on this page, always controls.
Does BRIGHTPATH SMYRNA have any licensing violations or actions on record?
Yes — there are 15 public licensing actions on record for BRIGHTPATH SMYRNA (OCCL Standards Complaint, Unannounced Full Compliance Review, 60-Day Visit). Each is summarized in plain English on this page, with a link to the official document.
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