DREAM HAVEN LEARNING CENTER
Licensed Child Care Center · License #DE-158000
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Data last refreshed in our system: 7/28/2026. Official record: view on the state licensing lookup ↗
Public information
Address: 701 OLD HARMONY RD, Newark, DE, 19711
License type: Licensed Child Care Center
License number: DE-158000
Ages served: 6 weeks through 5 years.
Licensed capacity: 86
Official record: Look up DREAM HAVEN LEARNING CENTER 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 (2026-06-26): No Evidence to Substantiate2026-06-26
On June 11, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding concerns a dead mouse remained on the playground for an extended period of time and children had access to the hazard. An investigation was conducted on June 16, 2026. Based on the investigation, there is no evidence to substantiate the allegation the administrative team knowingly allowed children access to a dead mouse on the playground without taking protective measures. Owner #1, Owner #2, Administrator #1, and Staff #1 all confirmed a dead mouse was discovered on the playground. Administrator #1 reported responding immediately after being notified of the concern. Administrator #1 stated a buck…
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2026-06-16): 4 regulations cited2026-06-16
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Personnel Files; Child Files; Equipment; Diapering and Soiled Clothing. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Complaint — substantiatedOCCL Standards Complaint (2026-06-02): Substantiated2026-06-02
On April 27, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding allegations of improper staff-to-child ratio requirements, exceeding maximum group size requirements, and inadequate supervision during naptime due to a staff member sleeping while assigned caregiving responsibilities. Based on the investigation, including staff interviews and review of documentation, this complaint is substantiated for improper staff-to-child ratio requirements. Licensing Specialist (LS) #1 reviewed two weeks of attendance records and identified two instances of a classroom operating out of staff-to-child ratio and three instances of children being signed into a classroom with n…
- Complaint — substantiatedOCCL Standards Complaint (2026-04-29): Substantiated2026-04-29
On April 8, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding an allegation of not documenting accidents/injuries. Based on documentation reviewed and interviews this complaint is substantiated for not documenting an accident/injury for Child #1 from the October 2025 incident. The owners at the center stated they did not complete an accident/ injury report for November 14, 2025, because they did not see the object in the nose and this incident began at home.
- Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2025-08-28): No Evidence to Substantiate2025-08-28
On August 22, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding concerns of staff members being unqualified to work with children, not meeting the staff file requirements outlined in DELACARE, and may possess mental or emotional impairments. An investigation was conducted on August 26, 2025. Based on the findings of the investigation, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint. Licensing Specialist (LS) #1 reviewed the files of all new staff hired after the program s annual compliance visit on June 17, 2025. Each file contained the documentation required as outlined in DELACARE Regulation 28. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint f…
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2025-06-17): 5 regulations cited2025-06-17
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Personnel Files; Children's Attendance; Indoor Space; Diapering and Soiled Clothing; Lesson Plans. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Compliance review60-Day Visit (2024-10-22): 2 regulations cited2024-10-22
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Personnel Files; 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 DREAM HAVEN LEARNING CENTER a licensed Delaware child care center?
DREAM HAVEN LEARNING CENTER is listed on Delaware's public child care licensing record as a Licensed Child Care Center (license #DE-158000) in Newark. The official state record, linked on this page, always controls.
Does DREAM HAVEN LEARNING CENTER have any licensing violations or actions on record?
Yes — there are 7 public licensing actions on record for DREAM HAVEN LEARNING CENTER (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.
Where can I find DREAM HAVEN LEARNING CENTER's official licensing record?
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