KINDERCARE (NEWARK)
Licensed Child Care Center · License #DE-625169
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Public information
Address: 100 PAXSON DR, Newark, DE, 19702
License type: Licensed Child Care Center
License number: DE-625169
Ages served: 6 weeks through 12 years.
Licensed capacity: 165
Official record: Look up KINDERCARE (NEWARK) 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 (2026-06-02): 5 regulations cited2026-06-02
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Personnel Files; Child Files; Hazardous Materials; Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments; Lesson Plans. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2026-01-28): No Evidence to Substantiate2026-01-28
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on January 14, 2026, regarding concerns of failing to use positive behavior supports. An investigation was conducted on January 22, 2026. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for failing to use positive behavior supports based on staff interviews conducted. Administrator #1 and six staff members stated they have only observed positive behavior supports within the facility. One staff member stated they have observed a staff member moving children by one arm but declined to provide more information.
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2025-06-05): 6 regulations cited2025-06-05
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Personnel Files; Staff Attendance; Child Files; Kitchen and Food Preparation; Equipment; Lesson Plans. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2024-06-12): 11 regulations cited2024-06-12
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Insurance Coverage; Personnel Files; Child Files; Indoor Space; Kitchen and Food Preparation; Outdoor Area; Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments; Equipment; Administration of Medication; Lesson Plans; License Renewal. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2024-02-09): No Evidence to Substantiate2024-02-09
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on January 5, 2024, for concerns of improper discipline. Additionally, this incident was self-reported by the facility on January 5, 2024. An investigation was conducted via telephone and email beginning January 5, 2024. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for concerns of improper discipline based on written statements from five staff members, an interview with the administrator, and documentation of conversations from the Tadpoles application viewed. and interview conducted. Staff members' written statements stated there were no improper tones or discipline from Staff #1.
- Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2024-01-18): No Evidence to Substantiate2024-01-18
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on December 13, 2023, regarding failure to use standard precautions to prevent illness and concerns about the accuracy of information written on an accident/injury report. An investigation was conducted on December 19, 2023. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for failure to use standard precautions to prevent illness based on staff interviews conducted. Staff members interviewed stated they follow all precautions to prevent illness in the facility. Staff #1 unintentionally touched lips with Child #1 as she picked him up during drop-off. Staff #1 stated she learned of an exposure to COVID-19 but tested negative pr…
- Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2023-12-18): No Evidence to Substantiate2023-12-18
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on November 30, 2023, for not following positive behavior supports to keep children safe, not following their policy regarding notification to parents of significant incidents or injuries, and lack of supervision. An investigation was conducted on December 4, 2023. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for not following positive behavior supports to keep children safe based on staff interviews conducted. Staff members interviewed stated children are redirected to another activity when they show signs of frustration or seem like they may bite, and stated the KinderCare policies are followed for behavior supports. The…
- Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2023-08-03): No Evidence to Substantiate2023-08-03
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on July 3, 2023, inappropriate interactions with children in care. An investigation was conducted on July 11, 2023. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint based on staff interviews conducted. All five staff members interviewed denied witnessing or participating in speaking inappropriately to the children in care. Staff members stated they have not observed Staff #1 speaking loudly or using harsh tones with the children.
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2023-06-06): 10 regulations cited2023-06-06
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Staffing; Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision; Personnel Files; Child Files; Indoor Space; Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments; Equipment; Diapering and Soiled Clothing; Feeding of Infants; Lesson Plans. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Complaint — substantiatedOCCL Standards Complaint (2022-09-28): Substantiated2022-09-28
A complaint was received on September 14, 2022, regarding lack of proper hygiene and diaper-changing procedure. An investigation was conducted on September 20, 2022. This complaint is substantiated for inadequate diaper changing because the reporter stated Child #1 still had feces on his bottom after a diaper change and Staff #1 acknowledged she changed him while standing up, instead of on a diaper-changing table, and may have missed something.
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2022-06-21): 12 regulations cited2022-06-21
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: General Qualifications; Personnel Files; Child Files; Documenting Children's Progress; Indoor Space; Toilet Facilities; Equipment; Diapering and Soiled Clothing; Transportation; Feeding of Infants; Lesson Plans; Infant and Toddler Care. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Complaint — substantiatedOCCL Standards Complaint (2022-05-11): Substantiated2022-05-11
A complaint was received on April 20, 2022, regarding not modeling appropriate behavior, incorrect staff-to-child ratios, and not documenting children s attendance accurately. An investigation was started on May 3, 2022. This complaint is substantiated because a staff member was speaking inappropriately in the presence of children, the toddler classroom had one staff member and at least 6 children, with the youngest being an infant, present at one time, and staff and child attendance was not accurately documented.
- Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2021-12-14): No Evidence to Substantiate2021-12-14
A complaint was received on December 7, 2021, regarding lack of supervision. An investigation was conducted on December 8, 2021. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because both staff members were present and supervising the children when the injury occurred.
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 KINDERCARE (NEWARK) a licensed Delaware child care center?
KINDERCARE (NEWARK) is listed on Delaware's public child care licensing record as a Licensed Child Care Center (license #DE-625169) in Newark. The official state record, linked on this page, always controls.
Does KINDERCARE (NEWARK) have any licensing violations or actions on record?
Yes — there are 13 public licensing actions on record for KINDERCARE (NEWARK) (Unannounced Full Compliance Review, OCCL Standards Complaint). Each is summarized in plain English on this page, with a link to the official document.
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