Licensed Child Care Center
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Blossom & Bloom Learning Center
Newark, DE
· New Castle County
1933 KIRKWOOD HIGHWAY,
Newark, DE 19711
Quick Facts
Capacity
81 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
Licensed Since
2014
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
Located in the heart of Newark, Delaware, BBLC is proud to open its doors to the public. A top of the line facility to meet the needs of any child! We offer a multitude of programs and activities to engage and inspire the youngest members of our society to learn and grow, to blossom and bloom. Check out all the great features BBLC is currently offering!
Additional Information:
Special Conditions: Regulated Services:; Stars Rating: Two Stars; Financial Arrangements: Child Care Food Program;Purchase of Care; Reported Injuries & Deaths: 2019: 2 facility injuries. No facility deaths reported.;
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulation Code | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-05-23 | Non Compliance | 30N - Ratios, group size, and supervision | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Ensure correct staff-to-child ratios are maintained at all times. Attendance documents showed that infants and toddlers were cared for in a classroom with older children after the first 90 minutes of the center’s opening. Send one week of attendance documentation for all classrooms to OCCL by June 6, 2019. | |||
| 2019-05-23 | Non Compliance | 65N - Positive behavior management | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Staff #1 used inappropriate discipline when she used an aggressive tone when disciplining children. Ensure only approved positive behavior management strategies are used. This was corrected when Ms. Alkurdi verbally counseled Staff #1 on the center’s positive behavior management policy. | |||
| 2019-05-22 | Non Compliance | 19N - Child files | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Ensure child files contain all required elements. | |||
| 2019-05-22 | Non Compliance | 8N - Completed application submitted 60 days before license expires? | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Ensure renewal application is submitted to OCCL at least 60 days prior to license expiration. | |||
| 2019-05-22 | Non Compliance | 36N - General safety practices | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Ensure chemicals are inaccessible to children. | |||
| 2019-05-22 | Non Compliance | 16N - Records | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Ensure children's attendance is properly documented. | |||
| 2019-05-22 | Non Compliance | 20N - Personnel files | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Ensure staff files contain all required elements. | |||
| 2018-12-10 | Non Compliance | 42N - Sleeping accommodations | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Ensure safe sleep practices are being used at all times. This was corrected at the time of the visit when a bib was removed from a sleeping infant and when blankets were removed from a crib with a sleeping infant. Staff in the Infant rooms are required to complete DEPD Now’s online training Infant Safe Sleep Practices for Childcare Providers by 12/31/2018. | |||
| 2018-09-26 | Non Compliance | 42N - Sleeping accommodations | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Each child must have his or her own top and bottom covering for nap time. This was corrected at the time of the visit when the sleeping covers were adjusted to cover the bottom and the top of the cots. | |||
| 2018-08-30 | Non Compliance | 59N - Health exclusion | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: On August 22, 2018, a child at the center was found to have head lice and remained in care until the end of the day. Ensure children with symptoms of illness specified on the OCCL health exclusion list are not permitted to remain in care. This was discussed and the facility agreed to comply. | |||
| 2018-05-07 | Non Compliance | 32N - Annual training | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Obtain current CPR certifiacation for 2 staff members. Obtain current First Aid certifications for 5 staff members. | |||
| 2018-05-07 | Non Compliance | 67N - Documenting children's progress | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Document developmental plans for four children. | |||
| 2018-05-07 | Non Compliance | 33N - Annual professional development plan | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Complete professional development plans for 2 staff members. | |||
| 2018-05-07 | Non Compliance | 64N - Feeding of Infants | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Place infants who are able to hold their own bottle in a high chair or feeding table if not held. This was corrected at the visit. | |||
| 2018-05-07 | Non Compliance | 36N - General safety practices | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Repair or replace the hot water fixture handle on the sink by the restroom. Repair the cupboard door under the sink. | |||
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