HOLLY OAK CHILD CARE CENTER
Licensed Child Care Center · License #DE-381418
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Public information
Address: 1511 PHILADELPHIA PIKE, Wilmington, DE, 19809
License type: Licensed Child Care Center
License number: DE-381418
Ages served: 6 weeks through 10 years.
Licensed capacity: 60
Official record: Look up HOLLY OAK CHILD CARE 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 — substantiatedOCCL Standards Complaint (2024-07-02): Substantiated2024-07-02
On June 10, 2024, a complaint was called into the Child Abuse and Neglect Report Line and accepted for investigation by the Institutional Abuse Unit (IAU). The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received the complaint on June 10, 2024, and accepted it for investigation regarding allegations of improper discipline, improper staff-to-child ratios, not notifying OCCL of injuries that required medical or dental attention, Staff #1 vaping in front of the children, and not meeting the needs of the child due to dietary restrictions. On June 21, 2024, OCCL received notification from IAU stating the documentation received from OCCL did not have enough evidence supporting the allegations of abuse f…
- Complaint — substantiatedOCCL Standards Complaint (2024-07-01): Substantiated2024-07-01
Between May 20, 2024, and June 3, 2024, nine complaints regarding Holly Oak Child Care Center, located at 1511 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington, DE 19809, were received by the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL). OCCL cannot legally disclose if a complaint was also received or investigated by any other agency. OCCL investigations of regulatory non-compliance begin when clearance from other agencies, when applicable, has been received. Allegations included improper discipline, failure to report suspected child abuse or neglect, not notifying OCCL of a change in administrator, not following DELACARE meal requirements, diapering procedure, staff vaping while caring for children, not being truthf…
- Complaint — substantiatedOCCL Standards Complaint (2024-06-06): Substantiated2024-06-06
On May 17, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding not following proper diapering procedures, staff using cell phones while responsible for caring for children, and insufficient interaction with infants and toddlers. An investigation was conducted on May 20, 2024. This complaint is substantiated for not following diapering procedures because according to staff interviews and documentation received, two staff members were not changing wet or soiled diapers when needed. This complaint is substantiated for staff using cell phones while responsible for caring for children because according to staff interviews, two staff members were frequently on their phon…
- Complaint — substantiatedOCCL Standards Complaint (2023-10-24): Substantiated2023-10-24
On October 3, 2023, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding allegations of improper staff-to-child ratios and the administrator not providing the required support to the staff when needed. This complaint is substantiated for improper staff-to-child ratios because the attendance records provided by the facility showed staff-to-child ratios were not being maintained in three classrooms on two separate dates. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegation that the administrator is not providing the required support to the staff because the majority of the staff members interviewed stated the administrator provides guidance and support whenever requested.
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2023-07-06): 4 regulations cited2023-07-06
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Personnel Files; Orientation; Diapering and Soiled Clothing; Lesson Plans. 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 HOLLY OAK CHILD CARE CENTER a licensed Delaware child care center?
HOLLY OAK CHILD CARE CENTER is listed on Delaware's public child care licensing record as a Licensed Child Care Center (license #DE-381418) in Wilmington. The official state record, linked on this page, always controls.
Does HOLLY OAK CHILD CARE CENTER have any licensing violations or actions on record?
Yes — there are 5 public licensing actions on record for HOLLY OAK CHILD CARE CENTER (OCCL Standards Complaint, Unannounced Full Compliance Review). Each is summarized in plain English on this page, with a link to the official document.
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