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Higher Learning Academy
Child care center
2002 Rodman Rd
Wilmington, DE 19805

TheVardellReport
Child care center
2002 Rodman Rd
Wilmington, DE 19805
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The Essentials
Across 29 licensing visits from July 2022 to February 2025, OCCL cited 99 regulations at Higher Learning Academy; 99 have a recorded correction.
* Partial year, through November 1, 2026.
| Year | Visits | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 6 | 16 |
| 2024 | 16 | 73 |
| 2025 | 6 | 9 |
| 2026 | 0 | 0 |
Chronology
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.
No citations
Dated the day the investigation was completed; result: No Evidence to Substantiate with Concern.
Source: Compliance review or investigation (data.delaware.gov: wb83-pkcv and pnbd-85r6)
No citations
Dated the day the investigation was completed; result: Substantiated.
Source: Compliance review or investigation (data.delaware.gov: wb83-pkcv and pnbd-85r6)
No citations
Dated the day the investigation was completed; result: Substantiated.
Source: Compliance review or investigation (data.delaware.gov: wb83-pkcv and pnbd-85r6)
No citations
Dated the day the investigation was completed; result: Substantiated.
Source: Compliance review or investigation (data.delaware.gov: wb83-pkcv and pnbd-85r6)
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)
9 citations
Source: Compliance review or investigation (data.delaware.gov: wb83-pkcv and pnbd-85r6)
5 citations
Source: Compliance review or investigation (data.delaware.gov: wb83-pkcv and pnbd-85r6)
7 citations
Source: Compliance review or investigation (data.delaware.gov: wb83-pkcv and pnbd-85r6)
11 citations
Source: Compliance review or investigation (data.delaware.gov: wb83-pkcv and pnbd-85r6)
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)
6 citations
Source: Compliance review or investigation (data.delaware.gov: wb83-pkcv and pnbd-85r6)
6 citations
Source: Compliance review or investigation (data.delaware.gov: wb83-pkcv and pnbd-85r6)
No citations
Dated the day the investigation was completed; result: Substantiated.
Source: Compliance review or investigation (data.delaware.gov: wb83-pkcv and pnbd-85r6)
5 citations
Source: Compliance review or investigation (data.delaware.gov: wb83-pkcv and pnbd-85r6)
3 citations
Source: Compliance review or investigation (data.delaware.gov: wb83-pkcv and pnbd-85r6)
No citations
Dated the day the investigation was completed; result: Substantiated.
Source: Compliance review or investigation (data.delaware.gov: wb83-pkcv and pnbd-85r6)
10 citations
Source: Compliance review or investigation (data.delaware.gov: wb83-pkcv and pnbd-85r6)
No citations
Dated the day the investigation was completed; result: Substantiated.
Source: Compliance review or investigation (data.delaware.gov: wb83-pkcv and pnbd-85r6)
No citations
Dated the day the investigation was completed; result: Substantiated.
Source: Compliance review or investigation (data.delaware.gov: wb83-pkcv and pnbd-85r6)
No citations
Dated the day the investigation was completed; result: Substantiated.
Source: Compliance review or investigation (data.delaware.gov: wb83-pkcv and pnbd-85r6)
20 citations
Source: Compliance review or investigation (data.delaware.gov: wb83-pkcv and pnbd-85r6)
No citations
Dated the day the investigation was completed; result: Substantiated.
Source: Compliance review or investigation (data.delaware.gov: wb83-pkcv and pnbd-85r6)
No citations
Dated the day the investigation was completed; result: Substantiated.
Source: Compliance review or investigation (data.delaware.gov: wb83-pkcv and pnbd-85r6)
No citations
Dated the day the investigation was completed; result: Substantiated.
Source: Compliance review or investigation (data.delaware.gov: wb83-pkcv and pnbd-85r6)
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)
No citations
Dated the day the investigation was completed; result: No Evidence to Substantiate with Concern.
Source: Compliance review or investigation (data.delaware.gov: wb83-pkcv and pnbd-85r6)
8 citations
Source: Compliance review or investigation (data.delaware.gov: wb83-pkcv and pnbd-85r6)
8 citations
Source: Compliance review or investigation (data.delaware.gov: wb83-pkcv and pnbd-85r6)
1 citation
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
A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.
OCCL licensing staff cited 30U in May 2023, July 2023, January 2024, April 2024, May 2024, August 2024, September 2024 and January 2025. 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.
OCCL licensing staff cited 49U in July 2023, January 2024, April 2024, June 2024, October 2024, November 2024, December 2024 and January 2025. 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.
OCCL licensing staff cited 74U in July 2023, January 2024, April 2024, August 2024, October 2024 and November 2024. The agency describes it this way: Lesson Plans. 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.
OCCL licensing staff cited 27U in January 2024, April 2024, June 2024, August 2024 and October 2024. The agency describes it this way: Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision. 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.
OCCL licensing staff cited 40U in May 2023, July 2023, January 2024, April 2024 and January 2025. 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.
OCCL licensing staff cited 57U in July 2023, September 2024, October 2024, November 2024 and January 2025. The agency describes it this way: Equipment. 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.
OCCL licensing staff cited 61U in July 2023, October 2024, November 2024, December 2024 and January 2025. The agency describes it this way: Diapering and Soiled Clothing. 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.
OCCL licensing staff cited 28U in May 2023, January 2024, August 2024 and October 2024. The agency describes it this way: General 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.
OCCL licensing staff cited 43U in May 2023, April 2024, September 2024 and October 2024. 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.
OCCL licensing staff cited 50U in May 2023, July 2023, May 2024 and June 2024. The agency describes it this way: Kitchen and Food Preparation. 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.
OCCL licensing staff cited 51U in April 2024, October 2024, November 2024 and December 2024. The agency describes it this way: Toilet Facilities. 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.
OCCL licensing staff cited 71U in April 2024, May 2024, September 2024 and October 2024. The agency describes it this way: Meals and Snacks. 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.
OCCL licensing staff cited 16U in May 2023, January 2024 and April 2024. The agency describes it this way: Insurance Coverage. 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.
OCCL licensing staff cited 36U in January 2024, August 2024 and September 2024. 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.
OCCL licensing staff cited 76U in January 2024, April 2024 and November 2024. The agency describes it this way: Activity Schedule. 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.
OCCL licensing staff cited 15U in July 2022 and January 2024. The agency describes it this way: Governing Body. 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.
OCCL licensing staff cited 56U in January 2024 and August 2024. The agency describes it this way: Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments. 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.
OCCL licensing staff cited 63U in November 2024 and December 2024. The agency describes it this way: Administration of Medication. 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.
OCCL licensing staff cited 66U in October 2024 and December 2024. The agency describes it this way: Emergency Planning. 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.
OCCL licensing staff cited 72U in January 2024 and June 2024. The agency describes it this way: Feeding of Infants. 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.
OCCL licensing staff cited 75U in September 2024 and January 2025. The agency describes it this way: Activity Areas. 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.
OCCL licensing staff cited 77U in July 2023 and January 2024. The agency describes it this way: Infant and Toddler Care. 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.
OCCL licensing staff cited 8U in January 2024 and January 2025. The agency describes it this way: License Renewal. 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.
For Your Next Visit
Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.
What changed after 30U was cited, and how do you check it now?
Personnel Files: cited in eight visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 49U was cited, and how do you check it now?
Indoor Space: cited in eight visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 74U was cited, and how do you check it now?
Lesson Plans: cited in six visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 27U was cited, and how do you check it now?
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision: cited in five visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 40U was cited, and how do you check it now?
Child Files: cited in five visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 57U was cited, and how do you check it now?
Equipment: cited in five visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 61U was cited, and how do you check it now?
Diapering and Soiled Clothing: cited in five visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 28U was cited, and how do you check it now?
General Qualifications: cited in four visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 43U was cited, and how do you check it now?
Children's Attendance: cited in four visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 50U was cited, and how do you check it now?
Kitchen and Food Preparation: cited in four visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 51U was cited, and how do you check it now?
Toilet Facilities: cited in four visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 71U was cited, and how do you check it now?
Meals and Snacks: cited in four visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 16U was cited, and how do you check it now?
Insurance Coverage: cited in three visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 36U was cited, and how do you check it now?
Staff Attendance: cited in three visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 76U was cited, and how do you check it now?
Activity Schedule: cited in three visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 15U was cited, and how do you check it now?
Governing Body: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 56U was cited, and how do you check it now?
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 63U was cited, and how do you check it now?
Administration of Medication: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 66U was cited, and how do you check it now?
Emergency Planning: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 72U was cited, and how do you check it now?
Feeding of Infants: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 75U was cited, and how do you check it now?
Activity Areas: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 77U was cited, and how do you check it now?
Infant and Toddler Care: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.
What changed after 8U was cited, and how do you check it now?
License Renewal: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.
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.
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
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.
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