BEVERLY'S HELPING HAND
Licensed Child Care Center · License #DE-619227
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Data last refreshed in our system: 7/28/2026. Official record: view on the state licensing lookup ↗
Public information
Address: 400 W 9TH ST, Wilmington, DE, 19801
License type: Licensed Child Care Center
License number: DE-619227
Ages served: 6 weeks through 12 years.
Licensed capacity: 146
Official record: Look up BEVERLY'S HELPING HAND 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.
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2025-02-05): 7 regulations cited2025-02-05
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Personnel Files; Child Files; Children's Attendance; Hazardous Materials; Indoor Space; Kitchen and Food Preparation; Emergency Planning. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2024-02-09): 6 regulations cited2024-02-09
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Personnel Files; Child Files; Indoor Space; Outdoor Area; Diapering and Soiled Clothing; Activity Areas. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2023-06-01): No Evidence to Substantiate2023-06-01
Between April 18, 2023, and April 20, 2023, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received four complaints regarding improper discipline of a child in care. The Wilmington Police Department began an investigation on April 18, 2023, but did not reply to multiple efforts by OCCL to contact them for further information. OCCL conducted an investigation on May 3, 2023. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for improper discipline because the administrator and all staff members interviewed denied slapping Child #1 or seeing Child #1 being slapped. Child #1 was cleared with no injuries by Nemours Children s Hospital. Child #1 is too young to be interviewed. There was no video evid…
- Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2023-03-31): No Evidence to Substantiate2023-03-31
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on March 21, 2023, for concerns with positive behavior supports and failure to document an accident or injury. An investigation was conducted on March 27, 2023. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for concerns with positive behavior supports because all three staff members and the administrator interviewed denied either smacking the child or seeing the child being smacked. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for failure to document an injury because staff stated they were unaware of the child s injury and therefore did not complete a report.
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2023-02-17): 5 regulations cited2023-02-17
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Notification to OCCL; Personnel Files; Child Files; Indoor Space; License Renewal. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Complaint investigationIA Investigation (2022-08-26): Unsubstantiated with Concern2022-08-26
Delaware opened a licensing complaint investigation for this provider; see the official record.
- Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2022-08-24): No Evidence to Substantiate2022-08-24
A complaint was received on July 19, 2022, for investigation by OCCL regarding improper discipline and failure to document an accident or injury and by IA for investigation of physical abuse and an investigation was conducted from July 19 22, 2022. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because all three staff members interviewed denied either hitting the child nor seeing the child being hit. Video footage from random parts of the day do not show any improper discipline used by staff. The original statement to the intake worker indicated the child bit her lip while eating. There is no evidence to substantiate Staff #1 was involved in improper discipline due to video footage an…
- Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2022-06-02): No Evidence to Substantiate2022-06-02
On May 23, 2022, OCCL received a complaint regarding lack of sanitation and failure to admit parents. An investigation began on May 23, 2022, and concluded on May 25, 2022. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because visual inspection did not reveal dirty floors and parents and staff stated parents are permitted to enter the building.
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2022-02-15): 3 regulations cited2022-02-15
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Personnel Files; Indoor Space; Diapering and Soiled Clothing. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2021-08-09): No Evidence to Substantiate2021-08-09
On July 29, 2021, OCCL received a complaint regarding Beverly s Helping Hands, alleging an unsafe environment, lack of sanitation, failure to wear masks during the state of emergency, POC fraud, and wrongful termination of care. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because: the repair of the air conditioner leak was complete, and ceiling tiles were being replaced; the refrigerators were new and clean; staff were observed wearing masks and staff stated masks had been worn when required; there was no evidence of insect infestation; the family discharged from care had been given adequate notice for cause; and children not enrolled were not being claimed for POC.
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 BEVERLY'S HELPING HAND a licensed Delaware child care center?
BEVERLY'S HELPING HAND is listed on Delaware's public child care licensing record as a Licensed Child Care Center (license #DE-619227) in Wilmington. The official state record, linked on this page, always controls.
Does BEVERLY'S HELPING HAND have any licensing violations or actions on record?
Yes — there are 10 public licensing actions on record for BEVERLY'S HELPING HAND (Unannounced Full Compliance Review, OCCL Standards Complaint, IA Investigation). Each is summarized in plain English on this page, with a link to the official document.
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