Licensed Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Ark Learning Center
Wilmington, DE
· New Castle County
534 VANDEVER AVENUE,
Wilmington, DE 19802
Quick Facts
Capacity
59 children
Age Range
3 years through 12 years.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
Issued By
Delaware Department of Services For Children, Youth And Their Families
Licensor
OCCL.DSCYF@state.de.us
District Office
State of Delaware, Office of Child Care Licensing
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About the Provider
ARK LEARNING CENTER is a Licensed Child Care Center in WILMINGTON DE, with a maximum capacity of 59 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 3 years through 12 years.. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Financial Arrangements: Child Care Food Program;Purchase of Care; Reported Injuries & Deaths: 2019: 1 facility injury. No facility deaths reported.;
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulation Code | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-06-17 | Non Compliance | 36N - General safety practices | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: The following general environment/safety items need to be corrected: The cold handle of the sink in the preschool bathroom is broken and has a sharp edge. Repair and send a picture. Bleach was under the sink in the third floor bathroom in the front room, and on the sink in the bathroom in the back room. A bottle of cleaner was not labeled in the second floor classroom. An outlet plate was missing in the third floor front room. Multiple lights and vents were not secured on the ceiling in the third floor back room. Send a picture when these are fixed. | |||
| 2019-06-17 | Non Compliance | 19N - Child files | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Child #1 needs a Health Appraisal and immunizations on file. | |||
| 2019-06-17 | Non Compliance | 43N - Toilet facilities | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: The second floor hallway bathroom was not clean. Clean the floor, sink, urinal, and send a picture. | |||
| 2019-06-17 | Non Compliance | 20N - Personnel files | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Staff files were missing the following items: - Staff #4 needs an annual review of abuse/neglect, orientation, declaration and drug/alcohol statement, and adult abuse registry check. - Health Appraisals are needed on file for Staff #1, 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7. - Service Letters needed for Staff 4, 6, and 8. - References needed for Staff #7 and 8. - CPR/First Aid needed for Staff #6. | |||
| 2019-06-17 | Non Compliance | 66N - Program goals and planning | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: The preschool classroom needs a social/emotional activity on their lesson plan. Send a copy of one weeks worth of plans for this room. - Daily schedule was not posted in either of the third floor rooms. | |||
| 2018-12-12 | Non Compliance | 20N - Personnel files | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Staff files must contain all elements within specified time frames. Provider was left with a copy of the staffing sheet with all outstanding items indicated. CPR/FA certification is needed for three staff members; prof. dev. plans are needed for two staff members; abuse and neglect reporting is needed for four staff members; orientations are needed for four staff members; job descriptions are needed for five staff members; two references are needed for five staff members; declarations and drug/alcohol acknowledgements are needed for four staff members; adult abuse clearances are needed for four staff members; heath appraisal w/ TB are needed for six staff members; service letters are needed for five staff members. | |||
| 2018-12-12 | Non Compliance | 43N - Toilet facilities | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Add paper towels to the school age classroom bathrooms. | |||
| 2018-12-12 | Non Compliance | 36N - General safety practices | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Repair the windowsill in the 2nd floor classroom; remove the vacuum from the basement classroom; repair the floor tiles at the bottom of the stairs. | |||
| 2018-12-12 | Non Compliance | 49N - Emergency planning | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Conduct and record monthly evacuation drills on the monthly safety checklist. | |||
| 2018-12-12 | Non Compliance | 62N - First aid kits | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Add a plastic bag and eye patch to the first aid kit. | |||
| 2018-12-12 | Non Compliance | 16N - Records | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Ensure all staff are signing in and out of each room with each arrival and departure. | |||
| 2018-12-12 | Non Compliance | 66N - Program goals and planning | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Add weekly special activities to the preschool lesson plans; create and post lesson plans for the school age classrooms. | |||
| 2018-12-12 | Non Compliance | 19N - Child files | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Children's files must contain all elements. A parents right to know and screen time permissions are needed for one child. | |||
| 2018-11-29 | Non Compliance | 30N - Ratios, group size, and supervision | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: A staff member took a child into the hallway alone without the proper qualification to be alone with children. This staff member was informed this may not be done and the child was brought back into the classroom. | |||
| 2018-10-16 | Non Compliance | 20N - Personnel files | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: One staff member needs a Health Appraisal done within the last year. | |||
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