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Brightpath Smyrna
Child care center
616 W Glenwood Ave
Smyrna, DE 19977
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- Provider Category
- Childcare
- Location
- Smyrna, DE
- Record Period
- 2022–2026
- Source Documents
- 17
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The Essentials
Summary
Across 16 licensing visits from September 2022 to September 2026, OCCL cited 40 regulations at Brightpath Smyrna; 40 have a recorded correction.
- Visits
- 16
- 2022–2026, compliance reviews and complaint investigations
- Citations
- 40
- Regulations cited by OCCL licensing staff
- Corrected
- 40
- Of 40 citations, with a recorded correction date
- Complaint investigations
- 10
- Investigations of a complaint, with their results in the report
Citations by Year
- Citations
* Partial year, through November 1, 2026.
| Year | Visits | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 16 |
| 2023 | 2 | 5 |
| 2024 | 3 | 6 |
| 2025 | 4 | 7 |
| 2026 | 4 | 6 |
What the Record Shows
- 40 of 40 citations have a recorded correction date.
- OCCL’s files list no enforcement action in this window.
- 10 visits in this window included a complaint investigation. OCCL publishes each complaint investigation’s result, not what the complaint alleged.
- The latest full compliance review, June 9, 2026, recorded 6 citations.
What to Ask About
- Personnel Files, Cited in Six Visits
- Child Files, Cited in Six Visits
- Staff Qualifications, Cited in Three Visits
- Indoor Space, Cited in Three Visits
- Outdoor Area, Cited in Three Visits
- Staff Attendance, Cited in Two Visits
- Children's Attendance, Cited in Two Visits
- Hazardous Materials, Cited in Two Visits
Report at a Glance
- Facility
- Brightpath Smyrna
- Address
- 616 W Glenwood Ave, Smyrna, DE 19977
- License Number
- DE-1510388
- License Type
- Child care center
- Licensed Capacity
- 144 children
- Ages Served
- 6 weeks through 12 years
- Hours
- 6 a.m.–6 p.m.
- Injuries Reported
- 2022: 1 facility injury. No facility deaths reported. 2023: 1 facility injury. No facility deaths reported. 2024: 1 facility injury. No facility deaths reported. 2025: 1 facility injury. No facility deaths reported.
- Record Window
- November 1, 2021 to November 1, 2026
Chronology
Inspection History
Every visit in the record window, newest first. A citation is a licensing regulation Delaware found was not met. OCCL publishes each complaint investigation’s result, not what the complaint alleged.
- 2026
Complaint investigation
No citations
Dated the day the investigation was completed; result: Substantiated.
Source: Compliance review or investigation (data.delaware.gov: wb83-pkcv and pnbd-85r6)
- 2026
Complaint investigation
No citations
Dated the day the investigation was completed; result: No Evidence to Substantiate.
Source: Compliance review or investigation (data.delaware.gov: wb83-pkcv and pnbd-85r6)
- 2026
Unannounced full compliance review
6 citations
- 30UPersonnel FilesCitedCorrected Sep 30, 2026
- 40UChild FilesCitedCorrected Oct 7, 2026
- 53UOutdoor AreaCitedCorrected Jul 22, 2026
- 59UHand WashingCitedCorrected Aug 21, 2026
- 61UDiapering and Soiled ClothingCitedCorrected Jun 9, 2026
- 77UInfant and Toddler CareCitedCorrected Jun 9, 2026
Source: Compliance review or investigation (data.delaware.gov: wb83-pkcv and pnbd-85r6)
- 2026
Complaint investigation
No citations
Dated the day the investigation was completed; result: Substantiated.
Source: Compliance review or investigation (data.delaware.gov: wb83-pkcv and pnbd-85r6)
- 2025
Complaint investigation
No citations
Dated the day the investigation was completed; result: Substantiated.
Source: Compliance review or investigation (data.delaware.gov: wb83-pkcv and pnbd-85r6)
- 2025
Complaint investigation
No citations
Dated the day the investigation was completed; result: Substantiated.
Source: Compliance review or investigation (data.delaware.gov: wb83-pkcv and pnbd-85r6)
- 2025
Complaint investigation
No citations
Dated the day the investigation was completed; result: Substantiated.
Source: Compliance review or investigation (data.delaware.gov: wb83-pkcv and pnbd-85r6)
- 2025
Unannounced full compliance review
7 citations
- 24UStaff QualificationsCitedCorrected Oct 30, 2025
- 30UPersonnel FilesCitedCorrected Sep 1, 2025
- 38UParents Right to KnowCitedCorrected Aug 25, 2025
- 40UChild FilesCitedCorrected Jul 18, 2025
- 45UHazardous MaterialsCitedCorrected Jul 8, 2025
- 57UEquipmentCitedCorrected Jul 18, 2025
- 72UFeeding of InfantsCitedCorrected Jul 18, 2025
Source: Compliance review or investigation (data.delaware.gov: wb83-pkcv and pnbd-85r6)
- 2024
Complaint investigation
No citations
Dated the day the investigation was completed; result: Substantiated.
Source: Compliance review or investigation (data.delaware.gov: wb83-pkcv and pnbd-85r6)
- 2024
Complaint investigation
No citations
Dated the day the investigation was completed; result: Substantiated.
Source: Compliance review or investigation (data.delaware.gov: wb83-pkcv and pnbd-85r6)
- 2024
Unannounced full compliance review
6 citations
- 30UPersonnel FilesCitedCorrected Jul 18, 2024
- 40UChild FilesCitedCorrected Jul 5, 2024
- 49UIndoor SpaceCitedCorrected Jul 5, 2024
- 53UOutdoor AreaCitedCorrected Jul 8, 2024
- 63UAdministration of MedicationCitedCorrected Jul 3, 2024
- 67UTransportationCitedCorrected Jul 5, 2024
Source: Compliance review or investigation (data.delaware.gov: wb83-pkcv and pnbd-85r6)
- 2023
Complaint investigation
No citations
Dated the day the investigation was completed; result: No Evidence to Substantiate.
Source: Compliance review or investigation (data.delaware.gov: wb83-pkcv and pnbd-85r6)
- 2023
Unannounced full compliance review
5 citations
- 30UPersonnel FilesCitedCorrected Aug 14, 2023
- 40UChild FilesCitedCorrected Jul 21, 2023
- 49UIndoor SpaceCitedCorrected Jul 17, 2023
- 50UKitchen and Food PreparationCitedCorrected Jul 17, 2023
- 8ULicense RenewalCitedCorrected Jul 17, 2023
Source: Compliance review or investigation (data.delaware.gov: wb83-pkcv and pnbd-85r6)
- 2022
Unannounced full compliance review
9 citations
- 24UStaff QualificationsCitedCorrected Mar 13, 2023
- 30UPersonnel FilesCitedCorrected Mar 15, 2023
- 36UStaff AttendanceCitedCorrected Dec 20, 2022
- 40UChild FilesCitedCorrected Feb 14, 2023
- 43UChildren's AttendanceCitedCorrected Dec 20, 2022
- 45UHazardous MaterialsCitedCorrected Dec 20, 2022
- 49UIndoor SpaceCitedCorrected Feb 8, 2023
- 53UOutdoor AreaCitedCorrected Jan 13, 2023
- 58USanitationCitedCorrected Dec 20, 2022
Source: Compliance review or investigation (data.delaware.gov: wb83-pkcv and pnbd-85r6)
- 2022
Complaint investigation
No citations
Dated the day the investigation was completed; result: Substantiated.
Source: Compliance review or investigation (data.delaware.gov: wb83-pkcv and pnbd-85r6)
- 2022
60-day visit
7 citations
- 24UStaff QualificationsCitedCorrected Dec 20, 2022
- 27URatios, Group Size, and SupervisionCitedCorrected Sep 28, 2022
- 30UPersonnel FilesCitedCorrected Dec 20, 2022
- 36UStaff AttendanceCitedCorrected Oct 4, 2022
- 40UChild FilesCitedCorrected Oct 17, 2022
- 43UChildren's AttendanceCitedCorrected Oct 4, 2022
- 74ULesson PlansCitedCorrected Oct 17, 2022
Source: Compliance review or investigation (data.delaware.gov: wb83-pkcv and pnbd-85r6)
Delaware’s Office of Child Care Licensing publishes each regulation it cites, not a risk level for it.
Context
Patterns Worth Examining
A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.
- 1
Personnel Files, Cited in Six Visits
OCCL licensing staff cited 30U in September 2022, December 2022, June 2023, June 2024, June 2025 and June 2026. The agency describes it this way: Personnel Files. Delaware does not publish a risk level for each citation. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
2222222323242424252525252626262630U across all 16 visits, oldest to newest - 2
Child Files, Cited in Six Visits
OCCL licensing staff cited 40U in September 2022, December 2022, June 2023, June 2024, June 2025 and June 2026. The agency describes it this way: Child Files. Delaware does not publish a risk level for each citation. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
2222222323242424252525252626262640U across all 16 visits, oldest to newest - 3
Staff Qualifications, Cited in Three Visits
OCCL licensing staff cited 24U in September 2022, December 2022 and June 2025. The agency describes it this way: Staff Qualifications. Delaware does not publish a risk level for each citation. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
2222222323242424252525252626262624U across all 16 visits, oldest to newest - 4
Indoor Space, Cited in Three Visits
OCCL licensing staff cited 49U in December 2022, June 2023 and June 2024. The agency describes it this way: Indoor Space. Delaware does not publish a risk level for each citation. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
2222222323242424252525252626262649U across all 16 visits, oldest to newest - 5
Outdoor Area, Cited in Three Visits
OCCL licensing staff cited 53U in December 2022, June 2024 and June 2026. The agency describes it this way: Outdoor Area. Delaware does not publish a risk level for each citation. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
2222222323242424252525252626262653U across all 16 visits, oldest to newest - 6
Staff Attendance, Cited in Two Visits
OCCL licensing staff cited 36U in September 2022 and December 2022. The agency describes it this way: Staff Attendance. Delaware does not publish a risk level for each citation. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
2222222323242424252525252626262636U across all 16 visits, oldest to newest - 7
Children's Attendance, Cited in Two Visits
OCCL licensing staff cited 43U in September 2022 and December 2022. The agency describes it this way: Children's Attendance. Delaware does not publish a risk level for each citation. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
2222222323242424252525252626262643U across all 16 visits, oldest to newest - 8
Hazardous Materials, Cited in Two Visits
OCCL licensing staff cited 45U in December 2022 and June 2025. The agency describes it this way: Hazardous Materials. Delaware does not publish a risk level for each citation. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
2222222323242424252525252626262645U across all 16 visits, oldest to newest
For Your Next Visit
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.
- 01
What changed after 30U was cited, and how do you check it now?
Personnel Files: cited in six visits, with no risk level published.
- 02
What changed after 40U was cited, and how do you check it now?
Child Files: cited in six visits, with no risk level published.
- 03
What changed after 24U was cited, and how do you check it now?
Staff Qualifications: cited in three visits, with no risk level published.
- 04
What changed after 49U was cited, and how do you check it now?
Indoor Space: cited in three visits, with no risk level published.
- 05
What changed after 53U was cited, and how do you check it now?
Outdoor Area: cited in three visits, with no risk level published.
- 06
What changed after 36U was cited, and how do you check it now?
Staff Attendance: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.
- 07
What changed after 43U was cited, and how do you check it now?
Children's Attendance: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.
- 08
What changed after 45U was cited, and how do you check it now?
Hazardous Materials: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.
- 09
What is the ratio in the room my child would join, and how is every child accounted for at nap time, pickup and on the playground?
Ratios change through the day, so they are worth counting yourself on a visit.
- 10
Has the center ever been on probation or had its license suspended, and what changed afterward?
OCCL’s files list no enforcement action in this window.
The Evidence
Sources and Coverage
Program details, the regulations cited at compliance reviews and the results of complaint investigations are published by Delaware's Office of Child Care Licensing in its daily files on data.delaware.gov.
- Child care providers (data.delaware.gov)View Dataset ↗
Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing · 1510388
Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Compliance review or investigation (data.delaware.gov: wb83-pkcv and pnbd-85r6)View Dataset ↗
Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing
Visit Sep 28, 2022 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Compliance review or investigation (data.delaware.gov: wb83-pkcv and pnbd-85r6)View Dataset ↗
Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing
Visit Nov 14, 2022 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Compliance review or investigation (data.delaware.gov: wb83-pkcv and pnbd-85r6)View Dataset ↗
Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing
Visit Dec 20, 2022 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Compliance review or investigation (data.delaware.gov: wb83-pkcv and pnbd-85r6)View Dataset ↗
Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing
Visit Jun 22, 2023 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Compliance review or investigation (data.delaware.gov: wb83-pkcv and pnbd-85r6)View Dataset ↗
Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing
Visit Oct 10, 2023 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Compliance review or investigation (data.delaware.gov: wb83-pkcv and pnbd-85r6)View Dataset ↗
Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing
Visit Jun 12, 2024 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Compliance review or investigation (data.delaware.gov: wb83-pkcv and pnbd-85r6)View Dataset ↗
Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing
Visit Jul 30, 2024 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Compliance review or investigation (data.delaware.gov: wb83-pkcv and pnbd-85r6)View Dataset ↗
Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing
Visit Oct 14, 2024 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Compliance review or investigation (data.delaware.gov: wb83-pkcv and pnbd-85r6)View Dataset ↗
Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing
Visit Jun 10, 2025 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Compliance review or investigation (data.delaware.gov: wb83-pkcv and pnbd-85r6)View Dataset ↗
Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing
Visit Aug 1, 2025 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Compliance review or investigation (data.delaware.gov: wb83-pkcv and pnbd-85r6)View Dataset ↗
Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing
Visit Aug 12, 2025 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Compliance review or investigation (data.delaware.gov: wb83-pkcv and pnbd-85r6)View Dataset ↗
Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing
Visit Sep 17, 2025 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Compliance review or investigation (data.delaware.gov: wb83-pkcv and pnbd-85r6)View Dataset ↗
Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing
Visit Feb 18, 2026 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Compliance review or investigation (data.delaware.gov: wb83-pkcv and pnbd-85r6)View Dataset ↗
Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing
Visit Jun 9, 2026 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Compliance review or investigation (data.delaware.gov: wb83-pkcv and pnbd-85r6)View Dataset ↗
Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing
Visit Jul 1, 2026 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Compliance review or investigation (data.delaware.gov: wb83-pkcv and pnbd-85r6)View Dataset ↗
Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing
Visit Sep 2, 2026 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Coverage
Record windowNovember 1, 2021 – November 1, 2026
- This record is OCCL's list of licensed providers as of November 2026, with the compliance reviews and investigations in OCCL's files, which run from November 2021.
- OCCL's compliance-review file lists only visits at which it cited a regulation; a visit with nothing cited is not in it, so a program may have had more visits than this record shows.
- OCCL's notes on each citation and its written conclusion for each investigation are left out because they can describe children and staff; the regulation cited, the correction date and each investigation's result are kept.
- Special conditions OCCL records on a license (a variance, or that a home is also a foster home) are left out, and license-exempt care is not in OCCL's list.
What This Report Cannot Tell You
- Visits with nothing cited
- OCCL's compliance-review file lists only visits at which a regulation was cited.
- Investigation conclusions
- Published by OCCL but left out of this record because they can describe children and staff.
- Severity of citations
- OCCL's files do not grade citations.
- Staff qualifications and turnover
- Not part of the published licensing record.
Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.
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