SHARON TEMPLE CHILD CARE LEARNING CENTER
WILMINGTON, DE·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address2001 NORTH WASHINGTON STREET, WILMINGTON, DE, 19802
CountyNew Castle
Phone(302) 652-7275
Operating details
Hours7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Capacity103
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/28/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High5
- Medium-High5
- Medium13
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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2001 NORTH WASHINGTON STREET, WILMINGTON, DE, 19802, WILMINGTON, DE 19802
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- This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/28/2026
- High5
- Medium-High5
- Medium13
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
2026
- Medium riskStandard 565/28/2026
56U — Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
If children do not sleep, provide a quiet activity for them on their cots. Do not force children to sleep. 1 staff was observed repeatedly telling 1 child to go to sleep. This was corrected when 1 child was provided a quiet activity.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-Low riskStandard 405/28/2026
40U — Child Files
Ensure child files are complete. Submit blood lead screenings for Children #2 and 9. Submit developmental plan for Child #8. Due by 6/12/2026.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 365/28/2026
36U — Staff Attendance
Ensure staff sign-in and out when entering or leaving a classroom. This was corrected when the one year old teacher signed in.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 305/28/2026
30U — Personnel Files
Ensure staff files are complete: Staff #1 needs their CPR/FA, health and safety training, 2 more references, release of employment history. Staff #2 needs their orientation form, health/safety training, 4 references, adult abuse registry, release of employment, and a returned service letter or 2 documented attempts. Staff #3 needs their CPR/FA, health and safety training, orientation form, and administration of medication. Due by 6/12/2026.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 285/28/2026
28U — General Qualifications
Ensure staff have an eligibility letter in their file before beginning employment. This was corrected when 1 staff member was sent home. This staff has their fingerprinting receipt and is awaiting determination from CHU. The two year old room had 9 children signed in.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 275/28/2026
27U — Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
Ensure staff have an eligibility letter in their file before beginning employment. This was corrected when 1 staff member was sent home in the two year old room. This staff has their fingerprinting receipt and is awaiting determination from CHU. The two year old room had 9 children signed in, which left the other staff member out of ratio. Ensure staff-to-child ratio is maintained. The 1 and 2 year old combined room had 13 children after combining when 1 staff member was sent home. This was corrected when one child was moved to the infant classroom (1 year old). Ensure children are supervised at all times. 1 staff was observed leaving the school-age room. Ensure staff are DEEDS qualified to supervise children. The cook cannot supervise unless a DEEDS certificate is received. This was corrected with the Administrator signed in the classroom.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 304/30/2026
30U — Personnel Files
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs an orientation form, health/safety training, 4 references, release of employment history. Staff #1 will be considered an aide for 2026, but needs to apply for a DEEDS certificate. Staff #2 needs an orientation form, health/safety training, and a returned service letter. Send staff file items by 5/28/2026.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 493/4/2026
49U — Indoor Space
Repair ceiling in the school-age and infant room and send a picture to OCCL. Please contact OCCL before the school-age room opens, so OCCL can approve it for use. Ensure OCCL is contacted in the future.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-Low riskStandard 403/4/2026
40U — Child Files
Ensure child files are complete. Submit infant feeding schedules for all infants to OCCL. Lead screening results for Child #1.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 303/4/2026
30U — Personnel Files
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs: orientation form, health/safety training, 2 reference letters, a returned service letter or 4 reference letters and 2 documented attempts.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 401/22/2026
40U — Child Files
Submit current health appraisals with lead results for Children #1 and 2.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 111/22/2026
11U — Variance
Submit the name of the staff member with the associates degree to help with curriculum- needed to approve the variance request.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 241/22/2026
24U — Staff Qualifications
Ensure staff have their DEEDS certificate before being alone with children. Staff #4 stepped out the classroom and left Staff #1 alone with 8 children, aged one and two, without a DEEDS certificate. DEEDS certificate for Staff #1 is pending as of 12/18/2025.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 271/22/2026
27U — Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
Ensure staff have their DEEDS certificate before being alone with children, ensure ratio is maintained. Staff #4 stepped out of the classroom and left Staff #1 alone with 8 children, aged one and two, without a DEEDS certificate. DEEDS certificate for Staff #1 is pending as of 12/18/2025. This was corrected when Staff #4 was asked to remain in the classroom.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 301/22/2026
30U — Personnel Files
Ensure staff files are complete: Staff #1: CPR/ FA, Administration of Medication, Health/Safety training, 4 reference letters, adult abuse registry, adult health appraisal with TB, returned service letter or 2 documented attempts from Kindercare, returned DEEDS certificate.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 721/22/2026
72U — Feeding of Infants
Submit infant feeding schedules for all infants by 1/30/2026.
Corrected at inspection
2025
- High riskStandard 269/4/2025
26U — Staffing
Have a qualified staff member trained in day-to-day operations.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 249/4/2025
24U — Staff Qualifications
Ensure staff are qualified when alone with children. Staff #5 was observed alone with an infant as Staff #8 was helping around the center. Staff #5 does not have a DEEDS certificate. Have Staff #5 apply for a DEEDS certificate and send certificate to OCCL.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 309/4/2025
30U — Personnel Files
Ensure staff files are complete. Please see handout given at visit. There were no complete staff files observed at this visit.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 369/4/2025
36U — Staff Attendance
Send attendance for the Administrator to OCCL. (Staff #4)- Staff #4 will no longer be the administrator as of 1/21/2025. OCCL is waiting for variance approval for the administrator.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 409/4/2025
40U — Child Files
Ensure child files are complete. Date of enrollment/hours and days of attendance for Child #5, Health appraisals for Children #3-8 and 10, immunization record for Child #5, blood lead screening results for Children #5, 8, and 10, screentime permissions for Children #2, 4, 5, 9, and 10. Developmental plans for Children # 4, 9, and 10. Transportation and medical permission for Child #5. Infant feeding statement for Child #9.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 439/4/2025
43U — Children's Attendance
Ensure children are signed in upon arrival. One child was not signed in, in the infant room. This was corrected at the visit.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 459/4/2025
45U — Hazardous Materials
Place a lock on the cabinet and fix the door door (that leads to the back room) in the two year old classroom and send a picture or invoice of the lock and services to OCCL.- door is fixed as of 10/31/2025. Fix cabinet in the main eating area by the sink and send a picture to OCCL.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 489/4/2025
48U — Heating and Cooling
Remove floor fans (diffusers) from all classrooms and send a picture to OCCL.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 499/4/2025
49U — Indoor Space
Place an outlet cover in the infant room and send a picture to OCCL.
Corrected at inspection
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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Estimated monthly cost
$872/month
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Typical prices in Delaware run about $1,134/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Delaware by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: WILMINGTON, New Castle County
- Capacity: 103
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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