BRIGHTPATH PORTER

Licensed Child Care Center · License #DE-1512149

⚠ 23 public licensing actions on record for this center. See details below ↓

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Data last refreshed in our system: 7/28/2026. Official record: view on the state licensing lookup ↗

Public information

Address: 1703 PORTER ROAD, Bear, DE, 19701

License type: Licensed Child Care Center

License number: DE-1512149

Ages served: 6 weeks through 12 years.

Licensed capacity: 160

Official record: Look up BRIGHTPATH PORTER 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 (2026-06-08): No Evidence to Substantiate with Concern2026-06-08
On May 28, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding failing to follow diapering requirements. An investigation began on June 1, 2026. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for not following diapering procedures, as documentation reviewed showed the center followed required procedures for diapering. A concern noted at the visit is Staff #1 used a cream provided by Parent #1 without completing the required Medication Authorization Record (MAR) to apply the cream.
Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2026-05-04): 5 regulations cited2026-05-04
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Personnel Files; First Aid and CPR Training; Child Files; Indoor Space; Transportation. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
Enforcement/complaint visitComplaint Visit (2026-03-18): 1 regulation cited2026-03-18
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Positive Behavior Management. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
Complaint — substantiatedOCCL Standards Complaint (2026-02-18): Substantiated2026-02-18
OCCL s investigation of regulatory non-compliance began after clearance from other agencies was received. On October 3, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding failing to use appropriate positive behavior support. This incident was also self-reported to OCCL on September 29, 2025, by the administrator. An investigation began on September 29, 2025, and concluded on February 16, 2026. After carefully reviewing information available to OCCL from outside agencies, this complaint is substantiated for failing to use appropriate positive behavior support. Staff #1 was terminated from employment by the facility effective September 30, 2025.
Complaint — substantiatedIA Investigation (2026-02-10): Substantiated2026-02-10
Delaware opened a licensing complaint investigation for this provider; see the official record.
Enforcement/complaint visitComplaint Visit (2025-08-15): 1 regulation cited2025-08-15
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Positive Behavior Management. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2025-07-23): No Evidence to Substantiate2025-07-23
On July 14, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding allegations of not allowing a parent to observe the classroom/not following the open-door policy, not using respectful communication (non-responsive), and a lack of supervision due to multiple injuries received in the school. Based on interviews conducted and documentation collected, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for not allowing a parent to observe the classroom/not following the open-door policy. Parents can enter the rooms or watch through the classroom window. Based on interviews conducted and documentation collected, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for not…
Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2025-07-21): No Evidence to Substantiate2025-07-21
On July 14, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding the allegation of a staff member smelling of alcohol while working with children. Based on staff interviews, there is no evidence to substantiate the complaint because two staff members who worked closely with Staff #1 did not notice anything unusual about their behavior or smell. LS #1 spoke with Staff #1 and did not smell alcohol or observe any unusual behavior. Staff #1 stated they do not drink while working.
Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2025-07-14): No Evidence to Substantiate2025-07-14
On July 9, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding the allegation of a staff member smelling like alcohol in the workplace. Based on staff interviews, there is no evidence to substantiate Staff #1 was under the influence of alcohol in the workplace. Three staff members who worked closely with Staff #1 did not notice anything unusual about their behavior or smell.
Complaint — substantiatedOCCL Standards Complaint (2025-07-08): Substantiated2025-07-08
On June 4, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding failing to notify families of a contagious disease, failing to have an understanding of and respect for children and their needs, and improper discipline. Based on staff interviews and documentation, this complaint is substantiated for failing to have an understanding and respect for children and their needs. Staff #1 received a written warning for speaking where they could be heard by parents and others in the building expressing their concerns about an enrollment of a new student and not being prepared to meet the student s needs. Three staff members stated they heard Staff #1's tone and their raised…
Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2025-05-16): 3 regulations cited2025-05-16
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Personnel Files; Child Files; Hazardous Materials. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
Complaint — substantiatedOCCL Standards Complaint (2025-04-14): Substantiated2025-04-14
On March 25, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding improper discipline, lack of supervision, and cleanliness. An investigation began on March 28, 2025, and concluded on March 31, 2025. Based on interviews, this complaint is substantiated for improper discipline because five staff members stated they have heard Staff #1 yelling in the classroom and/or grabbing a child. Staff #1 also stated they do get loud in the classroom. Based on interviews and observations, there is no evidence to substantiate a lack of supervision. The room is set up to have a clear line of sight for all angles. Based on observations, there is no evidence to substantiate for clea…
Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2025-01-13): No Evidence to Substantiate2025-01-13
OCCL s investigation of regulatory non-compliance began after clearance from other agencies was received. The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on November 22, 2024, regarding an allegation of disrespectful communication and failure to provide an injury report. An investigation was begun on November 22, 2024, and concluded on December 30, 2024. Based on interviews conducted and documentation received, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for failure to provide an injury report because the scratch on Child #1's forehead was documented at arrival on November 16, 2024. Based on interviews, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for disres…
Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2024-05-13): 1 regulation cited2024-05-13
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Child Files. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2024-01-29): No Evidence to Substantiate2024-01-29
On January 9, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding incorrect staff-to-child ratios, insufficient staff, and not maintaining proper indoor temperature. Based on staff interviews, observations, and documentation received, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for incorrect ratios, insufficient staff, or not maintaining proper indoor temperature. At the time of the visit, all classrooms were in ratio and a review of attendance records showed all classrooms to be in correct ratio. At the time of the visit, all classrooms were at a proper indoor temperature and the heating system was checked by a maintenance person when a room felt cold. Acc…
Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2023-12-11): No Evidence to Substantiate2023-12-11
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on November 20, 2023, regarding improper discipline and staffing concerns. Based on interviews conducted, observations at the visit, and documentation received, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for improper discipline. The Administrative staff and other staff interviewed all stated they have never observed Staff #1 use improper discipline and have no concerns about her interactions with children. An internal investigation was also conducted by the corporate management which concluded the allegations were unfounded. This specialist observed Staff #1 interacting appropriately with children at the time of the visi…
Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2023-11-15): No Evidence to Substantiate2023-11-15
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on November 2, 2023, regarding an allegation of lack of supervision and not providing a parent with accurate information regarding a child s accident or injury. Based on interviews conducted and documentation received, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint. The center self-reported the injury and emailed their licensing specialist the injury report prior to OCCL receiving the complaint. All staff interviewed confirmed what had happened, acknowledged their misuse of words to describe where Child #1 hit his head. The classroom was in correct staff-to-child ratio and staff immediately attended to Child #1 s injury, the…
Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2023-10-04): No Evidence to Substantiate2023-10-04
On September 27, 2023, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding sanitation concerns, incorrect ratios, and mixing of age groups at times other than permitted by regulations. An investigation was conducted on September 29, 2023. Based on observations and documentation that was reviewed, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for sanitation concerns, incorrect ratios, or mixing of age groups at times other than permitted by regulations. The center was clean and has a process to clean and sanitize toys. Classrooms were observed to be in ratio and attendance records documented correct ratios are being maintained. Centers are permitted to mix age group…
Complaint investigationIA Investigation (2023-08-17): Unsubstantiated with Concern2023-08-17
Delaware opened a licensing complaint investigation for this provider; see the official record.
Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2023-08-10): No Evidence to Substantiate2023-08-10
On March 7, 2023, a complaint was called into the Child Abuse and Neglect Report Line and accepted for investigation by the Institutional Abuse Unit (IAU). The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received the complaint on March 7, 2023, and accepted it for investigation regarding improper discipline. On March 7, 2023, the center self-reported the incident to OCCL after OCCL had received the complaint from the Report Line. After receiving clearance from the Institutional Abuse Unit (IAU) on July 11, 2023, an OCCL investigation was conducted on July 14, 2023. There is no evidence to substantiate the complaint for improper discipline. Staff #1, in a written report, did not note anything that …
Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2023-05-04): 3 regulations cited2023-05-04
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Personnel Files; Annual Training; Child Files. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2022-11-03): 2 regulations cited2022-11-03
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Personnel Files; Child Files. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2022-09-21): 1 regulation cited2022-09-21
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Child Files. 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 PORTER a licensed Delaware child care center?

BRIGHTPATH PORTER is listed on Delaware's public child care licensing record as a Licensed Child Care Center (license #DE-1512149) in Bear. The official state record, linked on this page, always controls.

Does BRIGHTPATH PORTER have any licensing violations or actions on record?

Yes — there are 23 public licensing actions on record for BRIGHTPATH PORTER (OCCL Standards Complaint, Unannounced Full Compliance Review, Complaint Visit, IA Investigation). Each is summarized in plain English on this page, with a link to the official document.

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