LIL' RED HEN NURSERY SCHOOL, INC.
Licensed Child Care Center · License #DE-335248
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Public information
Address: 400 NORTH BI STATE BOULEVARD, Delmar, DE, 19940
License type: Licensed Child Care Center
License number: DE-335248
Ages served: 6 weeks through 11 years.
Licensed capacity: 217
Official record: Look up LIL' RED HEN NURSERY SCHOOL, INC. 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 (2025-11-05): No Evidence to Substantiate2025-11-05
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on October 6, 2025, regarding lack of positive behavioral support. An investigation was conducted on October 16, 2025. There is no evidence to substantiate for lack of positive behavior support because staff stated they redirected the children and discussed the situation calmly with them. Classroom video footage of the incident was no longer available to be viewed.
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2025-10-16): 4 regulations cited2025-10-16
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Personnel Files; Child Files; Outdoor Area; Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Complaint — substantiatedOCCL Standards Complaint (2025-05-05): Substantiated2025-05-05
OCCL s investigation of regulatory non-compliance began after clearance from other agencies was received. The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding improper discipline. An investigation was conducted on April 17, 2025. This complaint is substantiated for improper discipline because staff called a child a crybaby, a negative term. Also, one child stated the staff hit them on the back and stated they told other adults about this but did not provide further details. The staff denied any use of improper discipline. A concern noted while interviewing a staff member was they were unable to recall child abuse and neglect reporting laws. Another concern noted…
- Complaint — substantiatedOCCL Standards Complaint (2025-02-03): Substantiated2025-02-03
On January 10, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding improper discipline. An investigation was conducted on January 22, 2025. This complaint is substantiated for improper discipline because a staff member witnessed another staff member slap a child. This staff member s employment at the center was terminated.
- Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2024-10-18): No Evidence to Substantiate2024-10-18
On September 27, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint regarding proper handwashing, having children share food, sanitation, smoking, staff being under the influence, improper discipline, and not using respectful communication. An investigation was conducted on October 3, 2024. There is no evidence to substantiate lack of handwashing because children and staff were observed washing hands before eating lunch. There is no evidence to substantiate children sharing food because staff denied this and stated extra snacks are provided if a child is still hungry. There is no evidence to substantiate a lack of sanitation because the kitchen was clean and sanitary at the ti…
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2024-10-03): 3 regulations cited2024-10-03
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Personnel Files; Child Files; Outdoor Area. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2023-10-11): 4 regulations cited2023-10-11
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Personnel Files; Child Files; Kitchen and Food Preparation; Equipment. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Complaint — substantiatedOCCL Standards Complaint (2023-02-15): Substantiated2023-02-15
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on February 3, 2023, regarding improper discipline and lack of supervision. An investigation was conducted on February 7, 2023. The complaint is substantiated for improper discipline because several staff disclosed observing Staff #2 being rough, and yelling at children, and the specialist observed video footage of Staff #2 handling children roughly. There is no evidence to substantiate the complaint for lack of supervision because all staff interviewed denied any knowledge of major or excessive incidents of children hurting other children. Staff stated any incidents were typical behaviors.
- Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2023-02-14): No Evidence to Substantiate with Concern2023-02-14
On February 3, 2023, a complaint was accepted for investigation by the Institutional Abuse Unit (IA) and the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL). On February 6, 2023, IA informed OCCL the complaint will be closed as unsubstantiated. OCCL conducted an investigation regarding improper discipline on February 7, 2023. There is no evidence to substantiate the complaint for improper discipline because the documents provided by the pediatrician stated Child #1 had a rash due to diarrhea, and the center was able to provide documentation showing Child #1 came to the center with the rash and scratch on the nose. The video reviewed by this specialist did not show any improper discipline during diap…
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2022-10-24): 5 regulations cited2022-10-24
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Personnel Files; Child Health Appraisal; Documenting Children's Progress; Administration of Medication; Activity Schedule. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Complaint — substantiatedOCCL Standards Complaint (2022-06-14): Substantiated2022-06-14
OCCL received a complaint on May 31, 2022, regarding unqualified staff alone with children, having hazards accessible to the children, improper accident and injury procedures, and not being truthful on the incident reports. An investigation was completed on June 3, 2022. The complaint is substantiated. Unqualified staff were left alone with children because several staff member stated they witnessed unqualified staff supervising children alone on multiple dates, and LS Smith observed attendance records that showed unqualified staff members alone with children. Hazards were observed accessible to children in the indoor play area and several staff stated they allow children in the indoor play…
- Compliance reviewUnannounced (2022-06-10): 1 regulation cited2022-06-10
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision. 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 LIL' RED HEN NURSERY SCHOOL, INC. a licensed Delaware child care center?
LIL' RED HEN NURSERY SCHOOL, INC. is listed on Delaware's public child care licensing record as a Licensed Child Care Center (license #DE-335248) in Delmar. The official state record, linked on this page, always controls.
Does LIL' RED HEN NURSERY SCHOOL, INC. have any licensing violations or actions on record?
Yes — there are 12 public licensing actions on record for LIL' RED HEN NURSERY SCHOOL, INC. (OCCL Standards Complaint, Unannounced Full Compliance Review, Unannounced). Each is summarized in plain English on this page, with a link to the official document.
Where can I find LIL' RED HEN NURSERY SCHOOL, INC.'s official licensing record?
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