Licensed Child Care Center
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Bear Early Education Center
Bear, DE
· New Castle County
2884 SUMMIT BRIDGE ROAD,
Bear, DE 19701
Quick Facts
Capacity
154 children
Age Range
6 weeks through 12 years.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
762783
Licensed Since
2007
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
BEE provides quality early care and education for children 6wks-12yrs.
Additional Information:
Financial Arrangements: Child Care Food Program;Purchase of Care;
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulation Code | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-02-13 | Non Compliance | 25U - Substitutes, Volunteers, and Contracted Special Services Persons | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Ensure volunteer files contain all required documentation. Obtain a completed orientation record for one volunteer. | |||
| 2020-02-13 | Non Compliance | 71U - Meals and Snacks | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Ensure when a parent/guardian chooses to provide a child's food, a signed statement is on file stating this choice. Obtain a signed statement for one child. | |||
| 2020-02-13 | Non Compliance | 53U - Outdoor Area | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Ensure outdoor areas are maintained free from hazards. Repair wire on the fence between the preschool and school-age playgrounds to eliminate sharp edges. Remove the tarp on the school-age playground. | |||
| 2020-02-13 | Non Compliance | 49U - Indoor Space | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Ensure floors and walls are cleanable and wipeable. Repair damaged laminate in the 3's and toddlers classrooms. Paint the wall in the downstairs bathroom to cover the spackle. | |||
| 2020-02-13 | Non Compliance | 30U - Personnel Files | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Ensure staff files contain all required documentation. Obtain one reference for one staff member. | |||
| 2020-02-13 | Non Compliance | 40U - Child Files | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Ensure child files contain all required documentation. Obtain a current health appraisal for one child. | |||
| 2020-01-22 | Non Compliance | 64U - Child Accident and Injury | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: A child was injured while in the care of the center on January 7, 2020, and the parent, guardian, or authorized release person did not receive a copy of the injury report on the day of the injury or within one business day. Review this requirement with all staff members and submit documentation of this review to OCCL by February 5, 2020. | |||
| 2019-05-23 | Non Compliance | 65N - Positive behavior management | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: On May 14, 2019, it was reported that on May 9, 2019, a staff member grabbed a child in response to challenging behavior and the incident resulted in a scratch to the neck of the child. Ensure staff members use only approved methods of positive behavior management. The staff member who engaged in improper discipline must attend the four-hour quality-assured Early Childhood and Toxic Stress: Leadership Seminar on June 21, 2019, and the center must submit an application to the Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation Service. Submit documentation to verify completion. | |||
| 2019-02-18 | Non Compliance | 19N - Child files | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Ensure child files contain all required documents. Obtain a current health appraisal for on child. | |||
| 2019-02-18 | Non Compliance | 64N - Feeding of Infants | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: A kettle used to warm water for bottles exceeded the maximum temperature. Ensure bottles are warmed in water no more than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. The was corrected at the time of the visit when use of the kettle was discontinued. | |||
| 2019-02-18 | Non Compliance | 20N - Personnel files | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Ensure staff files contain all required documents. Obtain one reference for one staff member. | |||
| 2019-02-18 | Non Compliance | 8N - Completed application submitted 60 days before license expires? | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Ensure completed application is submitted to OCCL 60 days prior to license expiration date. Send completed application. | |||
| 2017-11-06 | Non Compliance | 30N - Ratios, group size, and supervision | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Direct supervision was not maintained at all times. A child left the room without the teacher noticing. Supervise children at all times. | |||
| 2017-08-22 | Non Compliance | 35N - Parents/Guardians Communication | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: A staff member did not complete an accident report. The administrator completed the accident report for the staff member two days following the incident. The staff member received a written warning and the center policies were reviewed. | |||
| 2017-08-22 | Non Compliance | 30N - Ratios, group size, and supervision | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: A staff member sent two school-age children to the office to retrieve ice for an injury unsupervised. The staff member received a written warning and center policies were reviewed. | |||
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