EXPANDING OUR KID'S WORLD INC.
SMYRNA, DE·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address3460 SOUTH DUPONT BOULEVARD, SMYRNA, DE, 19977
CitySMYRNA, DE 19977
CountyKent
Phone(302) 659-0293
Operating details
Hours7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Capacity134
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/16/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High4
- Medium9
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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3460 SOUTH DUPONT BOULEVARD, SMYRNA, DE, 19977, SMYRNA, DE 19977
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/16/2026
- High2
- Medium-High2
- Medium5
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 306/16/2026
30U — Personnel Files
Ensure staff files are complete. Nine staff need CPR with skills demonstration. One staff needs annual review of child abuse/neglect, orientation, OCCL's Health and Safety Training, employee declaration and drug/alcohol statement, adult abuse registry check, and release of employment history. One staff needs OCCL's Health and Safety Training, an application or resume, release of employment history, and references. One staff needs an annual review of child abuse/neglect, orientation, OCCL's Health and Safety Training, application or resume, release of employment history, and two more references. One staff needs review of child abuse/neglect, orientation, OCCL's Health and Safety training, job description, references, employee declaration and drug/alcohol statement, and release of employment history.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 406/16/2026
40U — Child Files
Ensure child files are complete. One child needs a health appraisal.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 536/16/2026
53U — Outdoor Area
Ensure exit gate on outdoor play area is unlocked while children are in care. This was corrected at the visit when the gate was unlocked and the center agreed to comply in the future.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 776/16/2026
77U — Infant and Toddler Care
Ensure styrofoam objects are not used with infants and toddlers. Replace styrofoam food service products with an acceptable alternative.
Corrected at inspection
2025
- High riskStandard 306/4/2025
30U — Personnel Files
Ensure staff files are complete. Two staff needs a signed professional development plan. One staff needs an adult health appraisal. One staff needs a signed employee declaration. One staff needs an adult health appraisal with TB screening.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 386/4/2025
38U — Parents Right to Know
Ensure Parent's Right to Know log is reviewed with and signed by each newly enrolled family or any families touring the facility. Review and obtain necessary signatures.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 406/4/2025
40U — Child Files
Ensure child files are completed. One child needs emergency card information, including emergency transportation permission.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 496/4/2025
49U — Indoor Space
Ensure walls and surfaces are in good repair. Repair walls where the paint is peeling in the green and blue rooms. Repair baseboard in the blue room bathroom.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 616/4/2025
61U — Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Ensure staff utilize a non-porous surface for diaper changing. The diaper mat in the green room was ripped and a cloth cover was being used in the infant room. This was corrected at the visit when the mat in the green room was replaced and the cloth cover in the infant room was removed. Ensure staff and children's hands are washed after each diaper change. This Specialist observed a staff person change three children's diapers without washing his/her own hands or the child's hands. This was corrected at the visit when it was addressed with the staff person and they all washed hands.
Corrected at inspection
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
Based on the violation data, here are some recommendations:
- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.
Estimated monthly cost
$872/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
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: SMYRNA, Kent County
- Capacity: 134
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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