Destined For Greatness Learning Center Ii

“Ensure children, over the age of one, are provided with a top and bottom covering for nap. A one-year-old child was observed in a crib in the infant classroom. The child was not provided with a top or bottom covering. This was discussed and corrected when the child was provided all required nap equipment.”

“Submit updated general liability insurance documentation.”

“Ensure children who attend the center have a child file with all required information. Upon arrival, a school-age child was observed in the office. The administrator stated the child is not enrolled at the center and was only dropped off due to not being able to attend school for a behavior issue. The child was transported by a staff member in another staff members personal car to that staff member's home to meet the child's father. This was discussed and corrected when the administrator agreed to comply in the future.”

“Ensure all areas are clean and in a safe condition. A rug in the three-year-old classroom, the hopscotch rug and the oval rug in the pre-k classroom were observed raised, presenting a tripping hazard. Ensure the rugs are flattened or properly secured. Ensure floors are cleanable and in good repair. Repair the broken floor tiles at the buildings front door, along the main/front hallway, doorway to the three-year-old classroom, in the older three-year-old classroom by the science/sensory shelf, in front of the water fountain, and in front of the fish tank, in the infant classroom near the cribs and in front of the refrigerator. Ensure walls are cleanable and in good repair. Repair the missing baseboard/door frame at the back exit door in the infant classroom at the back door in the pre-k classroom, and the baseboard in the bathroom located in the pre-k classroom. Ensure children are only cared for in spaces that have been set up, inspected, and approved for care. The approved space must measure for 35 square feet per child. Upon arrival, a school-age child was observed in the office. This was discussed and corrected when the administrator agreed to comply in the future.”

“Ensure a working thermometer is used to ensure refrigerators are at 41 degrees F or colder and freezers are 0 degrees F or colder. Place a thermometer in the refrigerator and the freezer in the infant classroom. The thermometer in the freezer located in the kitchen pantry/closet read 26 degrees F. The large stand alone freezer in the kitchen did not have a thermometer. The freezer was not working properly and all the food inside was thawed. After discussion with staff, the freezer commonly freezes over and has to be thawed out frequently. The administrator stated the freezer was thawed out yesterday and all the food was transferred to the refrigerator to thaw the freezer. She stated the food was transferred back to the freezer the morning of the visit. After discussion with the center's CACFP representative, it was determined the food could be placed in the fridge and safe to use within the next 24 hours.”

“Ensure structures are in a safe condition in the outdoor play area. Repair the broken metal door on the chimney. Repair the dilapidated fence that surrounds the buildings heating and air conditioning units. Remove all hazards from the outdoor play area. Remove the fourteen large plastic trash bags full of leaves from the toddler outdoor play area. This was corrected when the bags were removed from the fenced outdoor play area.”

“Ensure rest equipment is non-absorbent. Replace the ripped nap mats in the two-year-old classroom. Ensure safe sleep practices are used. A blanket was observed being used in place of a tightly fitted, fitted sheet in an infant's crib. An applesauce pouch lid was observed in a crib with a napping infant.”

“Ensure a sufficient quantity of developmentally-appropriate materials are available for the children. The infant classroom needs additional building and language/literacy materials.”

“Ensure a foot-activated diaper pail is within arm's reach of the diaper changing area. Staff in the two-year-old classroom stated the children in the classroom are potty training and her foot-activated trash can is in the bathroom located outside the classroom. The staff member stated if a child poops, she changes the child at the changing table and throws the diaper away in the bathroom.”

“Purchase an emergency water supply to shelter in place. Post an evacuation route in the three-year-old classroom.”

“Post a lesson plan in the three-year-old classroom.”

“On January 28, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding not notifying OCCL of an equipment breakdown, not maintaining proper air temperature, security procedures, and not meeting the needs of the children. An investigation was conducted on January 28, 2026. The complaint is substantiated for not notifying OCCL of an equipment breakdown. According to Administrator #1, the building s heating system stopped working prior to opening on January 21, 2026. Administrator #1 failed to notify OCCL of the equipment breakdown. There is no evidence to substantiate for not maintaining proper air temperature, security procedures, or not meeting the needs of the children because staff denied the allegations and stated no children had been in care at the center since relocating them to another licensed child care center on January 21, 2026.”

“On September 2, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding handwashing procedures, not having soap and paper towels in the bathroom, and not following the schedule for naps. The complaint is substantiated for handwashing procedures because Staff #1 did not know there was hand soap in the soap dispenser on the wall in the infant classroom and was cleaning her hands and the infants hands with baby wipes. There is no evidence to substantiate for not having soap and paper towels and not following the schedule for naps because staff denied the allegations. LS #1 observed the hand soap and paper towels at each sink as well as additional supplies in a supply cabinet. LS #1 observed posted schedules that list nap time is from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. A concern noted during the visit was the two gates in the front of the building were observed not to be self-closing and self-latching. A second concern noted was the trash can in the bathroom located in the pre-k classroom was observed without a cover.”

“Ensure staff-to-child ratios are maintained at all times. Upon arrival, the preschool classroom had eleven children, ages three to four, with one staff member and a second staff member who arrived at the same time as the licensing specialist. According to the attendance record, there was one staff member alone with eleven children from 8:51 am until 9:00 am. This specialist asked the staff member if another staff member was in the classroom with her and she responded no. This was corrected when the classrooms were split and a second staff member entered the preschool classroom.”

“Designate a qualified EC teacher (or higher) to be in charge in the absence of the ECA. Document the training on the Training Record for Staff Member Trained in Day to Day Operation form.”

“Ensure staff-to-child ratios are maintained through qualified staff. An aide was observed alone with seven three year olds. This was corrected when the children were moved to a classroom with a qualified staff member.”

“Ensure staff files are complete. One staff member needs first aid certification and an adult health appraisal.”

“Ensure child files are complete. Two children need a health appraisal. One child needs blood lead screening results. One child needs a health appraisal, immunization record, and blood lead screening results. One child needs a development plan.”

“Ensure radon testing is conducted every five years. Radon results are needed for four classrooms. Ensure routine cleaners are labeled. The two-year-old classroom's soap and water solution and disinfectant solution need to be labeled. The three-year-old A classroom needs a soap and water solution and disinfectant solution.”

“Repair the baseboard in the three-year-old B classroom in the block center. Cover all electrical outlets throughout the building. Ensure the sinks supply both hot and cold water. The sink the in the bathroom located between the three-year-old A classroom and the infant classroom did not supply hot water. Ensure all trash cans in the bathroom located between the three-year-old classroom and infant classroom was not covered and pull-ups were observed in the unlined, uncovered trash can.”

“Ensure bathrooms and sinks are supplied with paper towels. The bathroom located between the three-year-old A classroom and the infant classroom did not have paper towels. The two-year-old classroom needs paper towels at the handwashing sink. Ensure the bathroom is clean. There is a strong urine smell in the bathroom located between the three-year-old A classroom and the infant classroom.”

“Ensure all hazards are removed before children play in the outdoor play area. Remove the panel of wood. Repair the fence that is located around the air unit. Ensure all gates are self-closing and self-latching. Repair all gates located in the outdoor play area and the entrance of the building. Remove the two black power lines that are low and accessible to children.”

“Replace the ripped nap mats in the two-year-old classroom.”

“Ensure sufficient quantity of materials are available for the children. The two-year-old classroom needs language/literacy and science materials. The three-year-old B classroom needs science materials. The three-year-old A classroom needs language/literacy in the children's reach, construction/blocks, art materials, manipulatives, science and music materials.”

“Ensure foot-activated diaper pails are used for diaper only. The foot-activated diaper pails in the infant classroom and bathroom located between the three-year-old A classroom and infant classroom need to be replaced. Dispose of diapers in foot-activated trash cans used solely for diaper only. Pull-ups were obsersved in an unlined, uncovered trash can in the bathroom located between the three-year-old A classroom and infant classroom. Ensure a non-porous surface and a disposable cover are used for each diaper change. Clean the area with soap and water solution and disinfectant after each diaper change. The bathroom located between the three-year-old A classroom and infant classroom need a non-porous surface, disposable covers, a soap and water solution, and a disinfectant.”

“Ensure lesson plans obtain weekly opportunities for each special activity. The two-year-old classrooms lesson plan needs a food/health habit. The three-year-old A and B classrooms needs food/healthy habits, science, music, and sensory activities.”

“Ensure indoor space is organized into all five required areas. The three-year-old A classroom needs a construction/block, art, and language/literacy in the children's reach areas.”

“Ensure the renewal application is submitted at least 60 days prior to the license expiration. Renew the state of Delaware business license.”

“Ensure interns are not alone with children under the age of one. Staff #3, an intern and Staff #2, an aide were observed in the infant classroom with six infants. This was corrected when Staff #4, a teacher entered the classroom. Ensure aides are under the direct observation of at least an intern. Staff #1 was observed alone with six children, ages one and two. This was corrected when Staff #7, an intern entered the classroom.”

“Designate a staff member, who is at least qualified as an EC teacher, and train them in the day-to-day operations. Submit the training record to OCCL.”

“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs annual review of safe sleep, annual review of abuse and neglect, OCCL health and safety training, and an adult health appraisal with TB results. Staff #2 needs a professional development plan, annual review of safe sleep, annual review of abuse and neglect, orientation, OCCL health and safety training, an application, resume or personal data sheet, job description, two references, employee declaration, drug and alcohol statement, an adult abuse registry check, an adult health appraisal with TB results, release of employment history and service letters. Staff #3 needs CPR and first aid certification, OCCL health and safety training, one reference, an adult health appraisal with TB results, completed release of employment history and service letters. Staff #4 needs CPR and first aid certification, drug and alcohol statement, and completed release of employment history. Staff #5 needs a professional development plan, annual review of safe sleep, annual review of abuse and neglect, orientation, and job description. Staff #6 needs a professional development plan, annual review of safe sleep, annual review of abuse and neglect, one reference, and an adult health appraisal with TB results. Staff #7 needs first aid certification, a professional development plan, annual review of safe sleep, annual review of abuse and neglect, a job description, and an adult abuse registry check. Staff #8, Staff #9, and Staff #10 need CPR and first aid certification, administration of medication certification, a professional development plan, annual review of safe sleep, annual review of abuse and neglect, orientation, OCCL health and safety training, an application, resume or personal data sheet, job description, two references, employee declaration, drug and alcohol statement, eligibility letter, an adult abuse registry check, an adult health appraisal with TB results, release of employment history, and service letters.”

“Ensure staff attendance is documented and includes exact hours worked in each classroom. Upon arrival, Staff #5 answered the front door for the licensing staff. Staff #5 then returned to the Pre-K classroom. Licensing Specialist #1 asked what staff was in the classroom when Staff #5 left to answer the door and she stated Staff #4 and Staff #7. Staff #4 was signed out of the Pre-K classroom at 8:00 am and Staff #5 was not signed in. This was corrected when Staff #4 and Staff #5 documented their time of arrival on the attendance record.”

“Ensure child files are complete. Child #3 needs a health appraisal, immunization record, and blood lead screening results. Child #4 needs a health appraisal, blood lead screening, and infant feeding schedule. Child #5 needs an immunization record and blood lead screening results. Child #6 needs parent right to know permission and screen time permission. Child #7 needs a health appraisal, immunization record, and blood lead screening results. Child #9 needs parents right to know permission and screen time permission. Submit all documentation to OCCL.”

“Ensure child attendance is documented and includes exact arrival and departure times. Fifteen children were present in the Pre-K classroom however only twelve were signed in. This was corrected when the three children were identified and signed in.”

“Ensure hazardous materials are labeled and stored inaccessible to children. Toilet bowl cleaner and an unidentified liquid were observed in an unlocked cabinet in the bathroom of the Pre-K classroom. This was corrected when the items were removed. The soap/water solution in the infant classroom was not labeled and did not have a spray nozzle. Submit a picture of the complete labeled spray bottle.”

“Ensure all cords are inaccessible to children. Cords were observed in the reach of the infants in the infant classroom. Submit a picture showing the cords have been made inaccessible.”

“Ensure all areas are clean, hazard-free, and in safe condition. The hallway leading to the infant classroom needs to be vacuumed. Repair the nail sticking out of the baseboard of the bathroom in the Pre-K classroom. Repair the doorknob of the bathroom in the Pre-K classroom. Repair the hole in the bathroom of the Pre-K classroom. Remove the broken art cabinet doors in the Pre-K classroom. Remove or repair the broken shelf from the younger three-year-old classroom. Remove the sharp base ledge by the outside door in the infant classroom. Remove the vacuum from the infant classroom. Ensure all floors, walls, and surfaces are cleanable and in good repair. Repair the peeling paint in the Pre-K classroom. Repair the ripped carpet in the older three-year-old classroom and one-year-old classroom. Paint the wooden baseboard along the back wall in the two-year-old classroom. Ensure all unused electrical outlets are covered. Several outlets in each classroom need outlet covers. Ensure all sinks supply hot and cold water at all times. No sinks in the facility, other than the one in the two-year-old classroom, supplied hot water. Remove all air fresheners from the facility.”

“Ensure each refrigerator and freezer have a working thermometer and the refrigerator is at 41 degrees F or colder and the freezer is at 0 degrees F or colder. There were broken thermometers in two refrigerators and one freezer. One refrigerator thermometer read 44 degrees F. The large standing freezer needs to be defrosted. Ensure food provided is clean and free from spoilage. An opened jug of apple juice was observed on a shelf in the kitchen. The jug states it should be refrigerated after opening. This was corrected when the jug was thrown away.”

“Ensure liquid soap, toilet paper, and paper towels are accessible. The bathroom in the Pre-K classroom needs soap and paper towels. The bathroom down the hallway near the infant classroom needs soap, toilet paper, and paper towels. Ensure toilet rooms are kept in a sanitary condition and cleaned daily or more frequently, if needed. The men s bathroom down the hallway near the two-year-old classroom needs to be cleaned.”

“Ensure the outdoor play area is safe and free from hazards. Remove the trash located around the outdoor play area; this includes large pieces of wood, debris, and broken toys and equipment. Remove the ac unit and paint can. Repair the metal plate on the chimney. Repair the opening in the fence that are larger than 3 inches. Remove the uncovered trash cans from the outdoor play area. Ensure all gates are self-closing and self-latching. Replenish the fall zones material to ensure there is nine inches of mulch under the artificial grass mats.”

“Ensure rest equipment is labeled with the child s name or assigned chart number. The rest equipment in the infant classroom and two-year-old classroom need to be labeled. Ensure safe sleep practices are followed. An infant was observed sleeping in a broken pack n play. An infant was observed sleeping on a large comforter blanket in the broken pack n play. Two infants were observed asleep in their pack n play with bibs on. Two infants were observed asleep in bouncer seats, and one was observed asleep in a swing. Staff #2 and Staff #3 are required to complete Better Kid Care s online training titled, Safe Sleep Practices for Caregivers: Reduce the Risk of SUID by September 20, 2024.”

“Ensure classrooms provide children with a sufficient quantity of developmentally appropriate supplies or equipment. Provide each classroom with more age-appropriate materials.”

“Ensure soap and water and sanitizer/disinfectant is available. Provide a soap/water solution for the infant classroom. Ensure mops used for cleaning are rinsed, disinfected, wrung dry, and hung to dry. A mop was observed on the floor in the kitchen.”

“Ensure diaper checks are conducted each hour and documented for infants. According to Staff #3, the center utilizes ProCare for documenting infant diaper changes; however, she had not documented any changes for the day. This was discussed with staff and corrected when they agreed to comply in the future. Purchase a non-porous surface for the diaper-changing area in the two-year-old classroom, the cover on the mattress has small holes. Purchase disposable covers for the two-year-old classroom.”

“Post the current menu. The menu that was posted was dated for April.”

“Ensure written infant feeding schedules are obtained and updated at least monthly. Ensure infants are held for bottle feeding when too young to use a feeding chair. An infant was observed with a propped bottle in a bouncer seat. This was discussed with staff and corrected when they agreed to comply in the future.”

“Ensure lesson plans contain physical, social-emotional, language/literacy, cognitive development, and provide weekly opportunities for each special activity for 24 months and older. Post the lesson plans. No classrooms had a current lesson plan posted. Submit completed lesson plans for each classroom to OCCL for review.”

“Ensure the indoor physical space is organized into activity areas for children 24 months and older. The Pre-K classroom needs construction and blocks materials. The older three-year-old classroom, younger three-year-old classroom, and two-year-old classroom need to be organized into activity areas.”

“Post an activity schedule in the infant classroom.”

“Discontinue the use of the walker. This was corrected when the walker was removed from the infant classroom. Document infant feedings, sleeping, diapering, and 30-minute sleep checks. According to Staff #3, the center utilizes ProCare for documenting infant feedings, sleeping, diapering, and sleep checks; however, she had not documented anything for the day. This was discussed with staff and corrected when they agreed to comply in the future.”

“Submit a plan review and receive approval before making additions or renovations to the indoor areas and classrooms. Walls in the infant and one-year-old classrooms were removed without prior Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) approval. Send the completed plan review narrative, new radon test results, and City of Dover Fire Marshal approval or confirmation to OCCL. According to Staff #4, the building on the property next to the center was used for school-age children during summer camp. A plan review has not been submitted and the building has not been inspected by OCCL. Prior to using the building again in the future, submit a plan review, radon results, City of Dover Fire Marshal approval, and City of Dover zoning approval.”

“Ensure the Administrator or a Teacher who is trained in day-to-day operations is present at the Center at all times.”

“Ensure accurate attendance records are maintained at all times, including when children are moved from one classroom to another. This was corrected at the visit when the attendance sheets were updated.”

“Ensure indoor space is in good repair. LS Brey observed a hole in the wall in the Infant room. This was corrected at the visit when the hole was covered. Ensure room capacity is maintained at all times. The one-year-old classroom measures for 7 children and there were 8 children present. This was corrected at the visit when a child was removed and placed in a different classroom. The baseboard in the infant room has a sharp edge and needs to be repaired. Ensure all exposed, accessible outlets have outlet covers.”

“Ensure the outdoor play area is free of hazards. LS Brey observed electrical wires hanging on the outside wall, accessible to children. Drain standing water from large garbage can.”