THE LEARNING CENTER AT CALVARY
Licensed Child Care Center · License #DE-621538
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Public information
Address: 304 LORE AVENUE, Wilmington, DE, 19809
License type: Licensed Child Care Center
License number: DE-621538
Ages served: 1 year through 12 years.
Licensed capacity: 100
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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 (2025-07-22): No Evidence to Substantiate2025-07-22
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on May 14, 2025, alleging a staff injury and concerns regarding noncompliance with parent and staff handbook policies in terms of disciplinary actions towards staff. An investigation was conducted on May 27, 2025, which included an interview with Administrator #1, a review of relevant documentation, and observations of the program and classrooms. The allegation of a staff injury caused by children was determined to be no evidence to substantiate as Staff #1 never indicated an injury that occurred due to a child in care but rather was out of work due to injuries from a car accident. There was no evidence to substantiate the allega…
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2024-08-05): 5 regulations cited2024-08-05
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Annual Training; Kitchen and Food Preparation; Toilet Facilities; Equipment; Infant and Toddler Care. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2023-08-07): 1 regulation cited2023-08-07
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: General Qualifications. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2023-07-24): No Evidence to Substantiate2023-07-24
On June 13, 2023, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding improper discipline. On June 14, 2023, a duplicate report was made to the Child Abuse and Neglect Report Line and not accepted for investigation by the Institutional Abuse Unit (IAU). An investigation was conducted on June 15, 2023. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because the administrator stated the three staff members involved in the incident denied carrying the child by his arms and legs and laughing and swinging at him. She also said she has never observed a staff member yelling at a child or using an inappropriate tone. Additionally, all three staff members provided writte…
- Complaint — substantiatedOCCL Standards Complaint (2023-07-24): Substantiated2023-07-24
On June 14, 2023, the Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint regarding not accommodating a child with special needs and not following the center's expulsion policy. An investigation was conducted on June 15, 2023. Based on the results of this investigation, this complaint is substantiated for the center not following its own expulsion policy because the center s policy states families will be given at least five days notice before being dismissed from care. There is no evidence the center did not accommodate a child with special needs because this specialist reviewed Child #1 s Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) and observed systems in place in the classroom as contained in …
- Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2022-10-26): No Evidence to Substantiate with Concern2022-10-26
A complaint was received on September 29, 2022, regarding allegations of lack of supervision, not following the required procedures for accidents, and inadequate security procedures for the building. An unannounced visit was conducted on October 10, 2022, to investigate the complaint. There is no evidence to substantiate these allegations because the staff members were present and supervising children appropriately at the time the accident occurred but were unable to prevent it from happening. After the accident occurred, staff members followed all required procedures for documenting the accident and notifying the parent. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegation the building is no…
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2022-08-18): 4 regulations cited2022-08-18
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision; Personnel Files; Kitchen and Food Preparation; Outdoor Area. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2022-03-29): No Evidence to Substantiate2022-03-29
On March 17, 2022, a complaint was called into OCCL regarding the center not following cleaning and sanitation requirements. An investigation was conducted on March 25, 2021. Based the specialists observations of the center being clean, and the administrator s and staff members statements regarding procedures the center follows for cleaning and sanitizing, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because the center was following cleaning and sanitation requirements.
- Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2021-11-19): No Evidence to Substantiate2021-11-19
On November 4, 2021, OCCL received a complaint regarding failure to provide accident /injury reports, the center having a broken railing, which posed a potential hazard to children, and possible lack of supervision. An investigation was conducted on Nov 15, 2021. Based on the results of this investigation there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because Staff #1 and the administrator both denied observing Child #4 causing injury to Child #1 Child #2, or Child #3. Also, Ms. Shank denied leaving any child outside of the center or placing them outside as a form of punishment and denied being late to pick up children from school. Ms. Shank stated there was a broken railing in the …
- Complaint — substantiatedOCCL Standards Complaint (2021-09-01): Substantiated2021-09-01
On August 27, 2021, OCCL received a complaint regarding the presence of a mouse in the kitchen. An investigation began on August 30, 2021 and concluded on August 31, 2021. Based on the emails from the administrator and injury/treatment reports, this complaint it substantiated.
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 THE LEARNING CENTER AT CALVARY a licensed Delaware child care center?
THE LEARNING CENTER AT CALVARY is listed on Delaware's public child care licensing record as a Licensed Child Care Center (license #DE-621538) in Wilmington. The official state record, linked on this page, always controls.
Does THE LEARNING CENTER AT CALVARY have any licensing violations or actions on record?
Yes — there are 10 public licensing actions on record for THE LEARNING CENTER AT CALVARY (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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