ODESSA EARLY EDUCATION CENTER
Licensed Large Family Child Care · License #DE-445245
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Data last refreshed in our system: 7/28/2026. Official record: view on the state licensing lookup ↗
Public information
Address: 27 MAILLY DRIVE, Townsend, DE, 19734
License type: Licensed Large Family Child Care
License number: DE-445245
Ages served: 6 months through 10 years.
Licensed capacity: 12
Official record: Look up ODESSA EARLY EDUCATION 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 (2026-02-25): No Evidence to Substantiate2026-02-25
On February 10, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding failing to follow pet policy and sanitation concerns. An investigation was completed on February 13, 2026. Based on interviews, observations, and documentation, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint. The refrigerator was clean and sippy cups were observed to not contain mold. Provider #1 stated they clean the cups in the dishwasher every night. Additionally, the parent handbook states the dogs will have contact with children on a daily basis.
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2025-11-01): 1 regulation cited2025-11-01
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Training. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2025-10-21): 1 regulation cited2025-10-21
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Hazardous Materials. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2024-11-01): 1 regulation cited2024-11-01
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Training. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2024-10-22): 2 regulations cited2024-10-22
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Children's Files; Personnel Files. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Complaint — substantiatedOCCL Standards Complaint (2023-10-17): Substantiated2023-10-17
On September 8, 2023, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding hazards being present in the indoor and outdoor space, sanitation, inadequate space for movement, too many children being present, and an unknown youth present in the child care space. This complaint is substantiated for two unknown youth volunteers being present because the provider stated she was using youth volunteers who had not been approved by OCCL. The names and dates of birth for both youth volunteers have been provided to OCCL and approved. There is no evidence to substantiate hazards being present, sanitation, too many children being present, or inadequate space because the child care spa…
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2023-10-17): 6 regulations cited2023-10-17
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: General Requirements; Children's Files; Outdoor Area; Administration of Medication; First Aid Kit; Personnel Files. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2022-10-24): 4 regulations cited2022-10-24
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Children's Files; Administration of Medication; Pets; Personnel 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 ODESSA EARLY EDUCATION CENTER a licensed Delaware child care center?
ODESSA EARLY EDUCATION CENTER is listed on Delaware's public child care licensing record as a Licensed Large Family Child Care (license #DE-445245) in Townsend. The official state record, linked on this page, always controls.
Does ODESSA EARLY EDUCATION CENTER have any licensing violations or actions on record?
Yes — there are 8 public licensing actions on record for ODESSA EARLY EDUCATION 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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