BRIGHTPATH SCHOOL BELL BEAR
Licensed Child Care Center · License #DE-1512154
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Public information
Address: 345 SCHOOL BELL ROAD, Bear, DE, 19701
License type: Licensed Child Care Center
License number: DE-1512154
Ages served: 6 weeks through 12 years.
Licensed capacity: 110
Official record: Look up BRIGHTPATH SCHOOL BELL BEAR 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 (2026-05-06): 3 regulations cited2026-05-06
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Personnel Files; Child Files; Outdoor Area. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Complaint — substantiatedOCCL Standards Complaint (2025-07-14): Substantiated2025-07-14
On June 20, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding a lack of supervision and failure to follow policies for accepting and handling complaints from parents or guardians. Based on staff interviews and documentation, this complaint is substantiated for lack of supervision. On June 17, 2025, the center placed Staff #2 on administrative leave after being made aware of the concern and terminated their employment on June 24, 2025. Based on staff interviews and documentation, there is no evidence to substantiate for failure to follow policies for accepting and handling complaints from parents or guardians. The center documented concerns, informed the regional…
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2025-05-08): 5 regulations cited2025-05-08
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Personnel Files; Orientation; Child Files; Hazardous Materials; Indoor Space. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Compliance reviewUnannounced (2025-01-27): 1 regulation cited2025-01-27
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Positive Behavior Management. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2025-01-13): No Evidence to Substantiate2025-01-13
On December 16, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding improper discipline and failure to report suspicion of abuse or neglect to the Child Abuse and Neglect report line. An investigation was conducted on December 19, 2024. Based on staff interviews and documents reviewed, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for not reporting suspected child abuse or neglect. The staff reviewed video footage and observed there were no physical interactions involving Child #1 and a staff member or another child. Based on interviews there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for improper discipline because Staff #1 and Administrator #1 stated the…
- Complaint — substantiatedOCCL Standards Complaint (2024-08-05): Substantiated2024-08-05
On July 24, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding lack of supervision. The center had self-reported this incident to OCCL on July 19, 2024. An investigation was conducted on July 26, 2024. Based on staff interviews and documents reviewed, this complaint is substantiated for lack of supervision because the staff stated Child #1 left the classroom unseen and went out the front door with Adult #1.
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2024-05-06): 5 regulations cited2024-05-06
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Child Files; Indoor Space; Emergency Planning; Transportation; Activity Schedule. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Complaint — substantiatedOCCL Standards Complaint (2024-04-26): Substantiated2024-04-26
On April 16, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding the improper release of children. An investigation was conducted on April 23, 2024. Based on staff interviews and files reviewed, this complaint is substantiated for the improper release of children because staff stated they had released a child without verifying the identification of the person who was picking up the child. Non-Compliance cited Reg#23 Center Parent or Guardian Handbook. Ensure staff members are only releasing children to people who are approved by their parent or guardian. This includes checking identification and following a procedure when an unapproved person attempts to pick up …
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2023-05-09): 2 regulations cited2023-05-09
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Personnel Files; Child Files. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Complaint — substantiatedOCCL Standards Complaint (2022-11-21): Substantiated2022-11-21
On October 31, 2022, The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding allegations a staff member engaged in an argument including a physical altercation with a parent at the facility. An investigation was conducted on November 3, 2022. This complaint is substantiated for disrespectful communication and being physically aggressive while children were in care.
- Complaint — substantiatedOCCL Standards Complaint (2022-11-17): Substantiated2022-11-17
On October 27, 2022, The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding incorrect staff-to-child ratios, mold present at the center, and staff not modeling respectful communication. An investigation began on October 31, 2022, and concluded on November 3, 2022. This complaint is substantiated for not maintaining the staff-to-child ratio because staff stated they were over ratio by four children for 50 minutes on a previous day. This complaint is substantiated for lack of sanitation because of the mold observed by this specialist in several locations in the center. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for disrespectful communication because the staff interv…
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2022-11-07): 7 regulations cited2022-11-07
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Personnel Files; Child Files; Hazardous Materials; Indoor Space; First Aid Kits; Feeding of Infants; Lesson Plans. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2022-10-06): No Evidence to Substantiate2022-10-06
A complaint was received on August 24, 2022, regarding lack of supervision, not following documentation requirements regarding a child accident or injury, and children having access to the kitchen. An investigation began on August 30, 2022, and concluded on October 4, 2022. There is no evidence to substantiate lack of supervision because Staff #1 reported being present and intervening at both incidents. There is no evidence to substantiate not following documentation of child incidents/injuries because a report was given to the Reporter regarding the first incident and the Reporter observed the earlier incident taking place. There is no evidence of Child #1 being hurt, so no report was ne…
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 SCHOOL BELL BEAR a licensed Delaware child care center?
BRIGHTPATH SCHOOL BELL BEAR is listed on Delaware's public child care licensing record as a Licensed Child Care Center (license #DE-1512154) in Bear. The official state record, linked on this page, always controls.
Does BRIGHTPATH SCHOOL BELL BEAR have any licensing violations or actions on record?
Yes — there are 13 public licensing actions on record for BRIGHTPATH SCHOOL BELL BEAR (Unannounced Full Compliance Review, OCCL Standards Complaint, Unannounced). Each is summarized in plain English on this page, with a link to the official document.
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