KIRKWOOD EARLY LEARNING CENTER, INC.
Licensed Child Care Center · License #DE-1656456
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Public information
Address: 5702 KIRKWOOD HIGHWAY, Wilmington, DE, 19808
License type: Licensed Child Care Center
License number: DE-1656456
Ages served: 6 weeks through 12 years.
Licensed capacity: 65
Official record: Look up KIRKWOOD EARLY LEARNING CENTER, INC. on Delaware's official record ↗
Recent licensing activity
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- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2026-04-14): 1 regulation cited2026-04-14
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Child Files. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Complaint — substantiatedOCCL Standards Complaint (2026-01-07): Substantiated2026-01-07
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on December 5, 2025, and two additional complaints on December 11, 2025, regarding concerns of lack of supervision and failure to properly document an incident resulting in injury to the face. An investigation was conducted from December 11, 2025, through December 15, 2025, during which Licensing Specialist #1 engaged in phone and email communication with Reporter #1, interviewed Administrator #1 and Staff #1, obtained documentation, and reviewed video footage of the incident. The complaint is substantiated for failure to complete an incident report in a timely manner, as the incident report was not completed until two days after…
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2025-10-23): 2 regulations cited2025-10-23
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Personnel Files; Child Files. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2025-09-02): No Evidence to Substantiate2025-09-02
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on August 8, 2025, regarding concerns of children s needs not being met, not utilizing positive behavior management strategies, and not using respectful communication with families. An investigation was conducted on August 15, 2025. Licensing Specialist #1 interviewed Administrator #1, reviewed documentation, and observed general classroom management. There is no evidence to substantiate the complaint for not using positive behavior management, as staff observations and documentation demonstrated its use, and positive interactions were observed during this visit. There is no evidence to substantiate the complaint of not understan…
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2025-08-11): 3 regulations cited2025-08-11
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Personnel Files; Parents Right to Know; 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 KIRKWOOD EARLY LEARNING CENTER, INC. a licensed Delaware child care center?
KIRKWOOD EARLY LEARNING CENTER, INC. is listed on Delaware's public child care licensing record as a Licensed Child Care Center (license #DE-1656456) in Wilmington. The official state record, linked on this page, always controls.
Does KIRKWOOD EARLY LEARNING CENTER, INC. have any licensing violations or actions on record?
Yes — there are 5 public licensing actions on record for KIRKWOOD EARLY LEARNING CENTER, INC. (Unannounced Full Compliance Review, OCCL Standards Complaint). Each is summarized in plain English on this page, with a link to the official document.
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