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ASBURY METHODIST DAY CARE CENTER

Licensed Child Care Center · License #DE-28903

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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 — substantiatedOCCL Standards Complaint (2026-06-16): Substantiated2026-06-16

  On May 19, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding allegations of improper storage of medications. This incident had previously been self-reported to OCCL on May 18, 2026. An investigation began on May 26, 2026, and concluded on May 28, 2026. Based on interviews and documentation reviewed, this complaint is substantiated for improper storage of medications. Interviews with staff and a self-report from the center stated staff were unable to locate Child #1 s medication. Interviews with staff resulted in contradictory statements but ultimately the medication was located. An additional concern was observed during the unannounced visit. LS #1 was unable to…

• Complaint — substantiatedOCCL Standards Complaint (2026-06-05): Substantiated2026-06-05

  On May 6, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding allegations of not using appropriate behavior supports. This incident had previously been self-reported to OCCL on April 17, 2026. An investigation began on April 17, 2026, and concluded on May 12, 2026. Based on interviews and a review of documentation and video footage, this complaint is substantiated for not using appropriate behavior supports. LS #1 viewed video footage which showed Staff #1 striking a child. An additional concern was observed during the review of video footage. On the video Staff #1 s classroom was observed to not be in correct staff-to-child ratio. This was confirmed by a review of…

• Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2026-03-04): 12 regulations cited2026-03-04

  Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Personnel Files; Child Files; Indoor Space; Toilet Facilities; Outdoor Area; Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments; Equipment; Sanitation; Administration of Medication; Feeding of Infants; Activity Areas; Infant and Toddler Care. All corrections marked completed on the state record.

• Complaint — substantiatedOCCL Standards Complaint (2025-04-01): Substantiated2025-04-01

  On March 7, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding incorrect staff-to-child ratio, incorrect combining of age groups, and failing to consult with a child s parent or guardian and professionals, if necessary, to design effective positive behavior supports. Based on interviews with staff and a review of attendance records, this complaint is substantiated for incorrect staff-to-child ratios. Several staff members interviewed stated they have seen classrooms with incorrect staff-to child-ratios. Attendance records documented incorrect staff-to-child ratios in three classrooms. Based on interviews with staff, and a review of attendance records, there is no …

• Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2025-04-01): 1 regulation cited2025-04-01

  Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Annual Training. All corrections marked completed on the state record.

• Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2025-03-07): 15 regulations cited2025-03-07

  Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Personnel Files; Child Files; Hazardous Materials; Heating and Cooling; Indoor Space; Kitchen and Food Preparation; Toilet Facilities; Outdoor Area; Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments; Equipment; Sanitation; Diapering and Soiled Clothing; …. All corrections marked completed on the state record.

• Complaint — substantiatedOCCL Standards Complaint (2024-09-25): Substantiated2024-09-25

  On August 16, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding expulsion policy, not providing an injury report, lack of building security, and not having completed Medication Administration Record (MAR) logs. An investigation was conducted on August 23, 2024. Based on observations and interviews with staff, this complaint is substantiated for not having a written injury report on file. Although Staff #3 was able to provide a screenshot of a conversation with the family, there was no documentation in the child s file. In addition, OCCL was not notified of the injury to a child requiring medical attention. Based on observations and interviews this complaint is su…

• Enforcement/complaint visitComplaint Visit (2024-08-23): 1 regulation cited2024-08-23

  Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Administration of Medication. All corrections marked completed on the state record.

• Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2024-06-26): 3 regulations cited2024-06-26

  Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Personnel Files; Child Files; Hazardous Materials. All corrections marked completed on the state record.

• Compliance reviewUnannounced (2024-06-25): 1 regulation cited2024-06-25

  Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Positive Behavior Management. All corrections marked completed on the state record.

• Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2024-06-20): No Evidence to Substantiate with Concern2024-06-20

  On June 3, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding improper care of infants and interactions with infants. An investigation was conducted on June 7, 2024. Based on the results of this investigation there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for improper interactions with infants because LS Flowers observed children moving freely throughout the classroom and Staff #1 and Staff #2 engaged with the children. Also, the center administrator, Staff #1, and Staff #2 all denied leaving infants in confining equipment for extended periods. An additional concern noted at the visit was one infant was observed sleeping in a bouncy seat.

• Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2024-05-01): No Evidence to Substantiate2024-05-01

  On April 10, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint regarding failure to report to a parent an accident or critical incident involving the child and other important information relating to the child. An investigation was begun on April 11, 2024, and concluded on April 26, 2024. Based on the results of this investigation there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because Staff #1 and Person #1 both stated Parent #1 was verbally notified of the incident that occurred in December 2023. Also, Staff #1 provided LS Flowers with an incident report and a written statement which was signed by Parent #1 on April 25, 2024.

• Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2024-03-15): 6 regulations cited2024-03-15

  Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Personnel Files; Staff Attendance; Child Files; Hazardous Materials; Indoor Space; Lesson Plans. All corrections marked completed on the state record.

• Complaint — substantiatedOCCL Standards Complaint (2024-01-22): Substantiated2024-01-22

  On December 28, 2023, a complaint was called into the Child Abuse and Neglect Report Line and was not accepted for investigation by the Institutional Abuse Unit (IAU). It was sent to the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) on December 28, 2023, and accepted for improper discipline, failure to inform parents of a significant incident, and failure to report suspected abuse or neglect to the Child Abuse and Neglect Report Line. On January 3, 2024, a second report was called into the Child Abuse and Neglect Report Line and was not accepted for investigation by the Institutional Abuse Unit (IAU). It was received by the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) on January 4, 2024, and associated wit…

• Compliance reviewAnnounced (2023-12-27): 1 regulation cited2023-12-27

  Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Positive Behavior Management. All corrections marked completed on the state record.

• Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2023-03-03): 6 regulations cited2023-03-03

  Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Personnel Files; Child Files; Children's Attendance; Hazardous Materials; Indoor Space; Emergency Planning. All corrections marked completed on the state record.

• Complaint — substantiatedOCCL Standards Complaint (2023-01-04): Substantiated2023-01-04

  The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on December 15, 2022, regarding sanitation concerns, not following Child and Adult Food Care Program (CACFP) guidelines, improper discipline, and staff termination policies. An investigation was conducted on December 21, 2022. This complaint is substantiated because LS Daffern observed the meal which was being provided to children was not documented on a posted daily menu. The complaint is also substantiated for improper discipline because Staff #1 stated Staff # 3 was observed roughly handling a child on the playground. An additional concern noted at the visit was two classrooms not having current weekly lesson plans. There is n…

• Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2022-03-17): No Evidence to Substantiate2022-03-17

  On February 24, 2022, OCCL received a complaint regarding improper staff-to-child ratios, improper discipline, and excessive screen time. An investigation as completed on March 4, 2022. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because all four staff members who were interviewed denied ever observing a staff member use improper discipline or children engage in excessive screen time. All three of the children who were interviewed stated they must sit down when they are not behaving in the classroom. Also, all classrooms were observed to be in proper staff-to-child ratio and the attendance documents provided did not show any classroom out of ratio.

• Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2022-03-11): 8 regulations cited2022-03-11

  Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: General Qualifications; Personnel Files; Staff Attendance; Parents Right to Know; Child Files; Hazardous Materials; Indoor Space; Lesson Plans. All corrections marked completed on the state record.

• Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2021-11-18): No Evidence to Substantiate2021-11-18

  On October 14, 2021, OCCL received a complaint regarding improper diapering procedures, lack of supervision, failure to follow policies regarding suspensions and health exclusion. An investigation was conducted on October 20, 2021. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because all three staff members who were interviewed stated Child #1 ran out of the classroom on multiple occasions and staff went to retrieve him immediately. As a result, he was suspended for one day as is stated in the center s parent handbook. All three staff, who were interviewed, stated parents were notified by email about Hand, Foot, and Mouth disease at the center and Ms. Vickers provided LS Flowers with …

• Complaint investigationIA Investigation (2021-10-28): Unsubstantiated with Concern2021-10-28

  Delaware opened a licensing complaint investigation for this provider; see the official record.

• Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2021-10-05): No Evidence to Substantiate2021-10-05

  On August 28 and 30, 2021, OCCL received a complaint regarding improper discipline. This complaint was also accepted for investigation by IA. These investigations were conducted on September 8, 2021. There is no evidence to substantiate either complaint because all staff who were interviewed denied seeing anyone use improper discipline and denied using improper discipline with children. Also, due to Child #1 s age, he was unable to give any information relating to this investigation.

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