HILLTOP LUTHERAN NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER
Licensed Child Care Center · License #DE-28132
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Address: 1018 WEST 6TH STREET, Wilmington, DE, 19805
License type: Licensed Child Care Center
License number: DE-28132
Ages served: 6 weeks through 12 years.
Licensed capacity: 186
Official record: Look up HILLTOP LUTHERAN NEIGHBORHOOD 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 (2026-05-20): No Evidence to Substantiate2026-05-20
On April 20, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint regarding allegations of a staff member bullying the children, the children hearing the staff member speaking badly about the children and parent and not following the center's policy for suspension. An investigation was conducted on April 29, 2026. Based on interviews and review of incident reports, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint. All administrators and staff interviewed stated multiple meetings have been held regarding the behavior of Child #1 and Child #2, and a behavior plan was put into place for Child #1, but Parent #1 refused to sign it. Administrators interviewed stated Parent #1 instructe…
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2026-05-06): 1 regulation cited2026-05-06
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Personnel Files. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2025-09-30): No Evidence to Substantiate2025-09-30
On September 10, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding failing to use appropriate positive behavior supports. An investigation was conducted on September 17, 2025. Based on interviews conducted and video footage reviewed, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for failing to use appropriate positive behavior supports.
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2025-05-08): 2 regulations cited2025-05-08
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Personnel Files; Hazardous Materials. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2024-05-02): 1 regulation cited2024-05-02
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Personnel Files. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2024-04-24): No Evidence to Substantiate2024-04-24
On April 2, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding pest infestation, not following policy for informing a parent of an incident or concern regarding the child, and not following requirements for sleep equipment. An unannounced visit was conducted on April 10, 2024. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint regarding pest infestation. Upon speaking with the administrator, the child care center has routine daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning which is documented by receipts from the companies. LS Strachan observed there were no pests present. There is no evidence to substantiate not following requirements for sleep equipment. Upon interviewing t…
- Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2024-02-23): No Evidence to Substantiate2024-02-23
The Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint on February 5, 2024, regarding staff not following correct diapering procedures. An investigation was conducted on February 15, 2024. Based on the results of this investigation, there is no evidence to substantiate that staff are not following correct diapering procedures because both staff who were interviewed stated they follow proper diapering procedures in the classroom. Also, daily logs from the one-year-old classroom show children s diapers are being checked hourly, diaper cream is applied if necessary or requested, and diapers are being changed as required.
- Complaint — substantiatedOCCL Standards Complaint (2023-12-06): Substantiated2023-12-06
On November 17, 2023, a complaint was called into the Child Abuse and Neglect Report Line and not accepted for investigation by the Institutional Abuse Unit. It was sent to the Office of Child Care Licensing on November 20, 2023, and accepted for investigation for improper discipline. An investigation began on November 20, 2023, and ended on November 30, 2023. The complaint is substantiated for improper discipline based on video footage viewed and interviews with staff members. Video footage showed staff grabbing and pulling Child #1 s arm, yelling at Child #1, sitting them down forcefully on the ground, and pulling Child #1 s jacket hood while trying to redirect Child #1.
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2023-04-06): 2 regulations cited2023-04-06
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Personnel Files; Indoor Space. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2022-04-05): 1 regulation cited2022-04-05
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Feeding of Infants. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2021-08-03): 3 regulations cited2021-08-03
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Personnel Files; Child Files; Feeding of Infants. 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 HILLTOP LUTHERAN NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER a licensed Delaware child care center?
HILLTOP LUTHERAN NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER is listed on Delaware's public child care licensing record as a Licensed Child Care Center (license #DE-28132) in Wilmington. The official state record, linked on this page, always controls.
Does HILLTOP LUTHERAN NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER have any licensing violations or actions on record?
Yes — there are 11 public licensing actions on record for HILLTOP LUTHERAN NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER (OCCL Standards Complaint, Unannounced Full Compliance Review). Each is summarized in plain English on this page, with a link to the official document.
Where can I find HILLTOP LUTHERAN NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER's official licensing record?
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