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Little Hearts Childcare, LLC
Child care center
111 West 22Nd Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
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- Provider Category
- Childcare
- Location
- Wilmington, DE
- Record Period
- 2022–2026
- Source Documents
- 11
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The Essentials
Summary
Across 10 licensing visits from August 2022 to September 2026, OCCL cited 45 regulations at Little Hearts Childcare, LLC; 45 have a recorded correction.
- Visits
- 10
- 2022–2026, compliance reviews and complaint investigations
- Citations
- 45
- Regulations cited by OCCL licensing staff
- Corrected
- 45
- Of 45 citations, with a recorded correction date
- Complaint investigations
- 6
- 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 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 11 |
| 2024 | 2 | 9 |
| 2025 | 2 | 13 |
| 2026 | 4 | 12 |
What the Record Shows
- 45 of 45 citations have a recorded correction date.
- OCCL’s files list no enforcement action in this window.
- 6 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, April 9, 2026, recorded 12 citations.
What to Ask About
- Personnel Files, Cited in Four Visits
- Child Files, Cited in Four Visits
- Indoor Space, Cited in Four Visits
- Staffing, Cited in Three Visits
- Hazardous Materials, Cited in Three Visits
- Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision, Cited in Two Visits
- General Qualifications, Cited in Two Visits
- Kitchen and Food Preparation, Cited in Two Visits
- Outdoor Area, Cited in Two Visits
- Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments, Cited in Two Visits
- Diapering and Soiled Clothing, Cited in Two Visits
Report at a Glance
- Facility
- Little Hearts Childcare, LLC
- Address
- 111 West 22Nd Street, Wilmington, DE 19802
- License Number
- DE-1194452
- License Type
- Child care center
- Licensed Capacity
- 92 children
- Ages Served
- 6 weeks through 12 years
- Hours
- 6:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
- Enforcement Action
- Warning of Probation
- Pending Action
- Intent to Place on Warning of Probation
- Injuries Reported
- No facility injuries reported. 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 with Concern.
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)
- 2026
Unannounced full compliance review
12 citations
- 24UStaff QualificationsCitedCorrected May 8, 2026
- 27URatios, Group Size, and SupervisionCitedCorrected Apr 9, 2026
- 28UGeneral QualificationsCitedCorrected May 1, 2026
- 30UPersonnel FilesCitedCorrected Jul 21, 2026
- 40UChild FilesCitedCorrected Jun 17, 2026
- 49UIndoor SpaceCitedCorrected Jun 17, 2026
- 50UKitchen and Food PreparationCitedCorrected Jun 17, 2026
- 53UOutdoor AreaCitedCorrected May 8, 2026
- 56USleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep EnvironmentsCitedCorrected May 8, 2026
- 61UDiapering and Soiled ClothingCitedCorrected Jun 17, 2026
- 67UTransportationCitedCorrected Jun 17, 2026
- 69UPetsCitedCorrected May 19, 2026
Source: Compliance review or investigation (data.delaware.gov: wb83-pkcv and pnbd-85r6)
- 2025
Unannounced full compliance review
13 citations
- 26UStaffingCitedCorrected May 1, 2025
- 27URatios, Group Size, and SupervisionCitedCorrected Apr 7, 2025
- 30UPersonnel FilesCitedCorrected May 1, 2025
- 36UStaff AttendanceCitedCorrected May 1, 2025
- 40UChild FilesCitedCorrected May 1, 2025
- 43UChildren's AttendanceCitedCorrected May 1, 2025
- 45UHazardous MaterialsCitedCorrected May 1, 2025
- 49UIndoor SpaceCitedCorrected May 8, 2025
- 50UKitchen and Food PreparationCitedCorrected May 8, 2025
- 51UToilet FacilitiesCitedCorrected May 8, 2025
- 56USleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep EnvironmentsCitedCorrected May 8, 2025
- 57UEquipmentCitedCorrected May 1, 2025
- 61UDiapering and Soiled ClothingCitedCorrected May 8, 2025
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: No Evidence to Substantiate.
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
9 citations
- 26UStaffingCitedCorrected May 14, 2024
- 30UPersonnel FilesCitedCorrected Jun 13, 2024
- 33UAnnual TrainingCitedCorrected May 13, 2024
- 37UStaff CommunicationCitedCorrected Apr 15, 2024
- 40UChild FilesCitedCorrected Apr 15, 2024
- 45UHazardous MaterialsCitedCorrected Apr 15, 2024
- 49UIndoor SpaceCitedCorrected Apr 15, 2024
- 53UOutdoor AreaCitedCorrected Apr 15, 2024
- 72UFeeding of InfantsCitedCorrected Apr 15, 2024
Source: Compliance review or investigation (data.delaware.gov: wb83-pkcv and pnbd-85r6)
- 2023
Unannounced full compliance review
11 citations
- 16UInsurance CoverageCitedCorrected May 2, 2023
- 26UStaffingCitedCorrected Sep 18, 2023
- 28UGeneral QualificationsCitedCorrected May 23, 2023
- 30UPersonnel FilesCitedCorrected Aug 16, 2023
- 40UChild FilesCitedCorrected May 23, 2023
- 45UHazardous MaterialsCitedCorrected Apr 21, 2023
- 49UIndoor SpaceCitedCorrected May 3, 2023
- 65UFirst Aid KitsCitedCorrected Apr 6, 2023
- 66UEmergency PlanningCitedCorrected Apr 6, 2023
- 74ULesson PlansCitedCorrected May 2, 2023
- 8ULicense RenewalCitedCorrected May 2, 2023
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: No Evidence to Substantiate.
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 Four Visits
OCCL licensing staff cited 30U in April 2023, April 2024, April 2025 and April 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.
2223242425252626262630U across all 10 visits, oldest to newest - 2
Child Files, Cited in Four Visits
OCCL licensing staff cited 40U in April 2023, April 2024, April 2025 and April 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.
2223242425252626262640U across all 10 visits, oldest to newest - 3
Indoor Space, Cited in Four Visits
OCCL licensing staff cited 49U in April 2023, April 2024, April 2025 and April 2026. 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.
2223242425252626262649U across all 10 visits, oldest to newest - 4
Staffing, Cited in Three Visits
OCCL licensing staff cited 26U in April 2023, April 2024 and April 2025. The agency describes it this way: Staffing. 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.
2223242425252626262626U across all 10 visits, oldest to newest - 5
Hazardous Materials, Cited in Three Visits
OCCL licensing staff cited 45U in April 2023, April 2024 and April 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.
2223242425252626262645U across all 10 visits, oldest to newest - 6
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision, Cited in Two Visits
OCCL licensing staff cited 27U in April 2025 and April 2026. 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.
2223242425252626262627U across all 10 visits, oldest to newest - 7
General Qualifications, Cited in Two Visits
OCCL licensing staff cited 28U in April 2023 and April 2026. 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.
2223242425252626262628U across all 10 visits, oldest to newest - 8
Kitchen and Food Preparation, Cited in Two Visits
OCCL licensing staff cited 50U in April 2025 and April 2026. 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.
2223242425252626262650U across all 10 visits, oldest to newest - 9
Outdoor Area, Cited in Two Visits
OCCL licensing staff cited 53U in April 2024 and April 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.
2223242425252626262653U across all 10 visits, oldest to newest - 10
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments, Cited in Two Visits
OCCL licensing staff cited 56U in April 2025 and April 2026. 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.
2223242425252626262656U across all 10 visits, oldest to newest - 11
Diapering and Soiled Clothing, Cited in Two Visits
OCCL licensing staff cited 61U in April 2025 and April 2026. 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.
2223242425252626262661U across all 10 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 four visits, with no risk level published.
- 02
What changed after 40U was cited, and how do you check it now?
Child Files: cited in four visits, with no risk level published.
- 03
What changed after 49U was cited, and how do you check it now?
Indoor Space: cited in four visits, with no risk level published.
- 04
What changed after 26U was cited, and how do you check it now?
Staffing: cited in three visits, with no risk level published.
- 05
What changed after 45U was cited, and how do you check it now?
Hazardous Materials: cited in three visits, with no risk level published.
- 06
What changed after 27U was cited, and how do you check it now?
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.
- 07
What changed after 28U was cited, and how do you check it now?
General Qualifications: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.
- 08
What changed after 50U was cited, and how do you check it now?
Kitchen and Food Preparation: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.
- 09
What changed after 53U was cited, and how do you check it now?
Outdoor Area: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.
- 10
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.
- 11
What changed after 61U was cited, and how do you check it now?
Diapering and Soiled Clothing: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.
- 12
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.
- 13
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 · 1194452
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 31, 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 Apr 5, 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 Apr 8, 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 Dec 9, 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 Feb 4, 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 Apr 7, 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 Apr 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 Jun 3, 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 26, 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 28, 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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