Rainbow Xpress Learning Academy
310 N Main St, Smyrna, DE
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Destined for Greatness Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 41
- a week, county median
- $182
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About Destined for Greatness Learning Center
Destined for Greatness Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Smyrna, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 41 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 47 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 41 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 514-9296 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 41 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Destined for Greatness Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Kent County has a median price of $182 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$182
Home daycare$156
Toddler
Center$139
Home daycare$128
Preschool
Center$145
Home daycare$129
School age
Center$111
Home daycare$64
State record
Inspection reports for Destined for Greatness Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 41 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #399918
Summary
8 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Sep 17, 2026
47 rules cited in those visits. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing publishes only visits where a rule was cited, so this record cannot show how often it was inspected.
- Records and paperwork 10
- Building, equipment and play areas 10
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Safety and hazards 5
- Food and nutrition 4
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Safe sleep 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Other rules 5
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Sep 17, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“On August 24, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint regarding not keeping all areas, furnishings, and equipment of the center clean, hazard- free, and safe condition. An investigation was conducted on September 1, 2026. This complaint is substantiated because LS #1 observed the flickering light and hole in the bathroom with exposed insulation.”
Sep 14, 2026Inspection11 rules cited
76U Activity Schedule
“Post a schedule in the three year old classroom.”
72U Feeding of Infants
“Label the bottles in the infant room.”
66U Emergency Planning
“Purchase emergency water for the center.”
65U First Aid Kits
“Ensure the center has a complete first aid kit.”
63U Administration of Medication
“Ensure over the counter medications are labeled with the child's name and accompanied with an MAR.”
Corrected during the visit
61U Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“Ensure the diaper changing area is on a surface that is non porous and disposable convers are used.”
Corrected during the visit
50U Kitchen and Food Preparation
“Remove broken equipment from the playground and cut low hanging branches. Ensure there is a shaded area on the playground.”
45U Hazardous Materials
“Ensure routine cleaners are inaccessible to children.”
Corrected during the visit
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete.”
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete.”
20U Positive Behavior Management
“Ensure teacher do not verbally deny food as a behavior management tool. Review positive behavior supports with one teacher.”
Nov 24, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on November 4, 2025, regarding unqualified staff alone with children, not following the meal pattern requirements and not following the menu, inappropriate bottle warming, lack of supervision, and not having comprehensive background checks and staff files for van drivers. An investigation was conducted on November 5, 2025. This complaint is substantiated for inappropriate bottle warming because the infant classroom had an electric kettle used for bottle warming but did not have a thermometer available to check the temperature. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegations of unqualified staff alone with children, not following the meal pattern requirements and not following the menu, lack of supervision and not having comprehensive background checks for staff and staff file for van drivers based on interviews and documentation.”
Nov 18, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“On October 27, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding a lack of positive behavior supports. An investigation was conducted on October 29, 2025. The complaint is substantiated for a lack of positive behavior supports because Staff #3 admitted she has gently tapped children on their heads to get their attention.”
Sep 11, 2025Inspection13 rules cited
76U Activity Schedule
“Ensure a daily schedule is posted in each classroom. The infant classroom was missing a schedule. This was corrected when on was posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2025
75U Activity Areas
“Ensure indoor spaces include the five required areas with sufficient materials. The three-year-old classroom needs language/literacy and science materials. The two-year-old classroom needs dramatic play materials and science materials. The one-year-old classroom needs language/dramatic play materials. The pre-k classroom needs manipulatives/ math/ problem solving materials and science materials.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025
66U Emergency Planning
“Purchase additional water for proper shelter-in-place supplies.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025
61U Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“Ensure hands are washed after diaper changes. A staff member was observed not washing her hands nor the child's hands after changing the child's diaper. This was discussed with the staff member and corrected when both sets of hands were washed. Ensure the diaper changing area is cleaned with soap and water and disinfected after each diaper change. The diaper changing area was not cleaned by the staff member after changing a diaper.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2025
58U Sanitation
“Ensure soap and water and sanitizer/disinfectant are available to be used on items/equipment as required. The two-year-old classroom did not have soap/water. This was corrected when soap/water was supplied.”
Corrected during the visit
56U Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
“Ensure nap equipment is non-absorbent. Dispose of the ripped nap mat in the one-year-old classroom. Ensure crib mattresses are covered with a tight-fitting bottom sheet. A crib was observed with a loose bottom sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025
53U Outdoor Area
“Repair the wooden barrier along the fence in the older child outdoor play area. Remove the two broken red chairs. Ensure the gate is self-closing and self-latching. The gate in the older child outdoor play area is not self-closing and self-latching. Ensure fall zone requirements are met. Replenish the fall zone material with nine inches of pea gravel under all equipment when the children's feet leave the ground.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2025
51U Toilet Facilities
“Ensure the ventilation fan in the bathroom is operable.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025
50U Kitchen and Food Preparation
“Purchase a thermometer for the refrigerator in the infant classroom and the kitchen to ensure the temperature is at 41 degrees F or colder. The thermometer in the infant classroom read 42 degrees F and the thermometer in the kitchen was not operating.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure all areas are clean. The floors between the rubber mats in the hallway and the pre-k classroom need to be cleaned. Ensure electrical outlets and power strips are covered. The power strip in the one-year-old classroom needs covers on the unused outlets. Ensure all sinks supply hot and cold water. The sink in the infant classroom and in front of the bathroom are not supplying hot water.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. One child needs an emergency card and transportation permission. One child needs parents right to know acknowledgment. Two children need an infant feeding schedule.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. One staff member needs orientation, OCCL's Health & Safety Training for Child Care Professionals, two references, and an adult health appraisal with TB results. One staff member needs a release of employment history with accurate information and corresponding service letters.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2025
14U Notification to OCCL
“Ensure OCCL is notified within five business days of the transfer of the early childhood administrator. Per discussion with the owner, she is now the administrator for the location and the previous administrator has transferred to Destined for Greatness Learning Center V. This was discussed with the owner.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2025
Sep 12, 2024Inspection15 rules cited
8U License Renewal
“Ensure the renewal application is submitted at least 60 days prior to the license expiration. This was corrected when the application was submitted on September 10, 2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2024
66U Emergency Planning
“Purchase an emergency water supply.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
65U First Aid Kits
“Purchase an eye patch or dressing, pen and note pad, plastic bags, roll gauze, safety pins, and a triangle bandage or sling for the first aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2024
57U Equipment
“Purchase additional equipment to provide sufficient quantity. The three-year-old classroom needs science materials. The two-year-old classroom needs dramatic play and science materials. The one-year-old classroom needs dramatic play and building materials.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2024
56U Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
“Remove the ripped nap cots from the Pre-k classroom. Ensure the fitted sheets are fitted tightly to the crib mattresses in the infant classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2024
54U Pools and Swimming
“Discontinue the use of the portable wading pool. This was discussed with the administrator and corrected when she agreed to comply in the future.”
Corrected during the visit
53U Outdoor Area
“Remove the broken equipment from the outdoor play area; broken infant jumper, infant rocker seat, chairs, toys, swing, etc. Remove the broken cinder block. Relocated the little tikes climber at least six feet from the fence. Replenish the fall zone materials. Repair the gates to ensure they self-close.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024
51U Toilet Facilities
“Repair the ventilation fan in the bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024
50U Kitchen and Food Preparation
“Purchase a thermometer for the refrigerator in the kitchen and the infant classroom to ensure the temperature is at 41 degrees F or colder.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2024
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure all areas are clean and in a safe condition; floors, walls, and toilets must be cleanable and in good repair. Repair the broken cabinet door in the two-year-old classroom. Repair the broken/missing toilet seat in the bathroom. Repair the toilet that does not flush in the bathroom. Remove the hanging fabric from the bench in the book area in the one-year-old classroom. Remove the ripped rug in the Pre-k classroom. Replace the trash can in the outdoor play area to ensure it is covered.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2024
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Three children need blood lead screening results.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2024
38U Parents Right to Know
“Complete the Parent's Right to Know Notice Log with current enrollment.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2024
36U Staff Attendance
“Ensure staff attendance is documented to include exact hours worked in each classroom or area. One staff did not sign in or out of the opening classroom. This was corrected when the staff member documented her arrival and departure from the classroom.”
Corrected during the visit
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. One staff needs to obtain CPR and first aid certification and four references.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2024
26U Staffing
“Document the training of the staff member trained in the day-to-day operations when the administrator is absent.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2024
Jan 11, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
8U License Renewal
“Ensure state business license is current. Send picture of current business license to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure floors/carpets are clean. The carpet in the library/circle area in the Two's classroom needs to be cleaned. Send a picture of cleaned carpet to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024
40U Child Files
“Ensure children's files are complete. Child #4 needs blood lead screening results. Child #9 needs current Health appraisal. Send corrections to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024
Nov 20, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
61U Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“Ensure diaper pail is working. The diaper pail in the bathroom isn't working. Please submit picture of correction by 11/30.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2023
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure the trash cans are working and covered. The trashcan in the bathroom was not working. Also, clean the walls near the bathroom door on the outside and inside of the bathroom doorway. Submit picture by 11/30. Ensure the lights are working correctly. Repair broken lights. Submit a picture by 11/30.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2023
Sep 5, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
76U Activity Schedule
“Post a schedule in the infant classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2023
74U Lesson Plans
“Post a lesson plan in the two-year-old classroom and infant classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2023
67U Transportation
“Ensure the traveling first aid kit contains bandage tape, band-aids, an eye patch, finger splint, first aid guide, gauze pads, gloves, instant cold pack, pen & note pad, plastic bag, roll gauze, safety pins, scissors, thermometer, triangle bandage, tweezers, water, liquid soap, emergency medication, emergency numbers, poison control number, vehicle insurance on file, and a fire extinguisher. At the visit, Owner Barksdale stated the center's SUV was not at the center. When asked, Owner Barksdale stated she used her personal car to transport the school-age children to school that day and stated she did not take the required items.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2023
53U Outdoor Area
“Replenish the fall zone areas with nine inches of pea gravel.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2023
50U Kitchen and Food Preparation
“Ensure the freezer is at 0 degrees F or colder. The three thermometers in the freezer read 10 degrees F or higher. Send confirmation to OCCL once the freezer reads 0 degrees F or colder.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2023
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure all sinks supply hot and cold water. The sinks inside the bathroom, outside the bathroom, and in the infant classroom do not have hot water. Send confirmation to OCCL once the hot water has been restored.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2023
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. One child needs a health appraisal. Two children need blood lead screening results. Seven children need development plans.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2023
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. One staff member needs to complete OCCL's Health and Safety Training for Child Care Professionals. Two staff members need a professional development plan. One staff member needs annual review of safe sleep and annual review of abuse and neglect. One staff member needs an adult health appraisal and TB results.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023
Jul 12, 2023Inspection14 rules cited
76U Activity Schedule
“Ensure the daily schedule is posted. A schedule was not posted in the one-year-old classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2023
74U Lesson Plans
“Ensure the completed lesson plan is posted and contains required topics. The lesson plan in the one-year-old classroom was not posted for the current week.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2023
67U Transportation
“Ensure the first aid kit for traveling is complete. Purchase a thermometer, triangle bandage, safety pins, water, and liquid soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2023
66U Emergency Planning
“Post the monthly evacuation drill/fire prevention checklist.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2023
57U Equipment
“Repair or remove the loose bookshelf in the preschool classroom. Purchase sufficient quantity of equipment for the two-year-old classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2023
56U Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
“Replace the ripped crib mattress in the infant classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2023
53U Outdoor Area
“Remove the broken equipment, a broken plastic char and a ripped bouncer seat, from the outdoor play area. Replenish the pea gravel with 9 inches of pea gravel in all fall zone areas.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2023
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure toilets are in good repair. The toilet seat is missing from one toilet. Repair the toilet seat.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2023
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. One child needs the date of enrollment, hours and days she attends, an emergency card, a health appraisal, immunization record, blood lead screening results, parents right to know acknowledgment, screen time permission, and transportation permission. One child needs an immunization record and blood lead screening results. Two children need a health appraisal and blood lead screening results.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2023
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Two staff members need to complete first aid and CPR. Three staff members need a professional development plan. One staff member needs to complete annual review of safe sleep and annual review of abuse and neglect. Eight staff members need to complete the training titled Health and Safety Training for Child Care Professionals. One staff members needs two references. One staff member needs four references. Two staff members need eligibility determination from the Criminal History Unit. One staff member needs an adult health appraisal with TB results. One staff member needs a service letter or two documented attempts.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2023
28U General Qualifications
“Ensure a staff member is fingerprinted and the licensee has received an eligibility determination or a provisional eligibility notification before the start of employment. Staff #2 was observed working in the one-year-old classroom. Staff #2 was fingerprinted on July 10, 2023, but the center has not received eligibility determination. This was corrected when Staff #2 left the center and Administrator Barksdale agreed not to allow her to return until eiligibility is received.”
Corrected during the visit
27U Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
“Ensure staff-to-child ratios are maintained through qualified staff. Staff #2, an ECAT without eligibility determination and Staff #3, an aide who is not 18 years old were observed supervising a group of six one-year-old children. This was corrected when Staff #1, an ECT with eligibility determination entered the classroom with Staff #3.”
Corrected during the visit
26U Staffing
“Document the hours the administrator is present and functioning in the role to ensure the administrator is present at least 50% of the hours of operation. Submit the administrators attendance for the rest of the month of July.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2023
24U Staff Qualifications
“Ensure an early childhood aide is at least 16 years of age or 15 years old if attending a high school's early childhood education program and enrollment documentation is on file at the center. Staff #1 stated Child #11 (a 13 year old) was a volunteer who comes one to two days a week for 8 hours to read to the children and assist staff. This was discussed with Staff #1 and Administrator Barksdale and corrected when Child #11 was moved to the school-age classroom.”
Corrected during the visit
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May 11, 2023Visit4 rules cited
61U Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“Purchase two non-porous diaper mats to replace the ripped mats in the infant classroom and bathroom. Ensure the foot-activated diaper trash can's lid remains on the trash can. This was corrected when the lid was placed back on the trash can.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2023
58U Sanitation
“Ensure soap and water is available to clean areas and equipment. A soap/water solution was not available at the diaper-changing area in the bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2023
51U Toilet Facilities
“Supply soap and paper towels at the handwashing sinks in the bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2023
49U Indoor Space
“Purchase a covered trash can for the infant classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2023
Mar 20, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on March 1, 2023, regarding transportation permission. An investigation was conducted on March 10, 2023. This complaint is substantiated because proper transportation permission was not available for the school-age children who the center transports to their elementary school. Additional concerns noted were the center did not have enough staff to fulfill administrative, fiscal, clerical, cleaning, maintenance, food services, direct child care, and supervisory functions. A staff member without eligibility determination was observed alone with six one year olds. An aide was observed alone with seven children, ages two to three. Toddlers were being cared for in the same classroom as older children. A staff member who was not fingerprinted for the center was present in a classroom.”
56U Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
“Ensure safe sleep practices are used at all times. An infant was observed asleep in a lounge chair. This was discussed with staff and corrected when the infant was placed in the crib.”
Corrected during the visit
43U Children's Attendance
“Ensure child attendance is documented with exact arrival and departure times. There were nine children present in the pre-k classroom; however, only six were signed in. This was corrected when the three children were signed in.”
Corrected during the visit
36U Staff Attendance
“Ensure staff attendance is documented. A staff member did not sign out of the pre-k classroom when she left the classroom. This was corrected when the staff member signed out.”
Corrected during the visit
Mar 20, 2023Complaint investigation4 rules cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on March 1, 2023, regarding transportation permission. An investigation was conducted on March 10, 2023. This complaint is substantiated because proper transportation permission was not available for the school-age children who the center transports to their elementary school. Additional concerns noted were the center did not have enough staff to fulfill administrative, fiscal, clerical, cleaning, maintenance, food services, direct child care, and supervisory functions. A staff member without eligibility determination was observed alone with six one year olds. An aide was observed alone with seven children, ages two to three. Toddlers were being cared for in the same classroom as older children. A staff member who was not fingerprinted for the center was present in a classroom.”
56U Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
“Ensure safe sleep practices are used at all times. An infant was observed asleep in a lounge chair. This was discussed with staff and corrected when the infant was placed in the crib.”
Corrected during the visit
43U Children's Attendance
“Ensure child attendance is documented with exact arrival and departure times. There were nine children present in the pre-k classroom; however, only six were signed in. This was corrected when the three children were signed in.”
Corrected during the visit
36U Staff Attendance
“Ensure staff attendance is documented. A staff member did not sign out of the pre-k classroom when she left the classroom. This was corrected when the staff member signed out.”
Corrected during the visit
Mar 13, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
28U General Qualifications
“Ensure staff are fingerprinted within five days of turning 18. A staff member turned 18 on December 7, 2023, and has not been fingerprinted or determined eligible by the Criminal History Unit. This was discussed with Owner Barksdale and she agreed the staff member will not return until she s been fingerprinted and determined eligible.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2023
Nov 1, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure classroom capacities are maintained at all times. Ten children were observed sleeping in the three-year-old classroom, which measures for nine children. Ten children were observed sleeping in the one-year-old classroom, which measures for six children. This was discussed and staff agreed to comply. Discontinue the use of air fresheners and burning of candles during the hours of operation. An air freshener and a burning candle were observed. This was discussed and staff agreed to comply.”
Corrected during the visit
- Sep 20, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 20, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Sep 12, 2022Inspection20 rules cited
8U License Renewal
“Ensure the renewal application is submitted at least 60 days prior to the license expiration. This was corrected when the application was submitted on September 9, 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2022
66U Emergency Planning
“Post an evacuation route in the one-year-old, infant, and Pre-k classrooms. Ensure monthly evacuation drills and fire prevention checks are conducted and post most current. Send two for the month of September.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022
65U First Aid Kits
“Purchase roll gauze and a thermometer for the first aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2022
63U Administration of Medication
“Obtain a Medication Administration Record for one child.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2022
61U Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“Purchase a non-porous surface for the diaper-changing areas in the bathroom and the infant classroom. Purchase a foot-activated, covered trash can, used solely for diapers for the bathroom and infant classroom. Remove the diaper-changing station from the one-year-old classroom because there is not a sink within five feet.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2022
57U Equipment
“Purchase science equipment/materials for the Pre-k, three-year-old, and two-year-old classrooms. Repair the broken door on the kitchen set in the two-year-old classroom. Repair the yellow table leg in the three-year-old classroom. Remove the rug in front of the door leading to the outdoor play area. Repair the chipping paint in the two-year-old classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2022
56U Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
“Ensure safe sleep practices are used at all times. Cribs must be placed on their lowest setting. One crib was not on the lowest setting and a second crib had two mattresses.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2022
55U Riding Toys
“Remove the broken bike from the outdoor play area.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2022
53U Outdoor Area
“Remove the broken toys/equipment and trash from the outdoor play area. Replenish the fall zone materials. Repair the gate to ensure it can self-close and self-latch. Move the octopus merry-go-round to the fall zone material.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2022
50U Kitchen and Food Preparation
“Purchase a thermometer for the freezer in the kitchen and the refrigerator in the infant classroom. Ensure food served is free from spoilage and food that must be refrigerated in stored in the refrigerator. Hamburger meat, frozen pizza, and frozen broccoli were observed sitting on the counter. This was corrected when the items were placed in the refrigerator/freezer.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure all areas are clean. The rug in the three-year-old classroom needs to be cleaned or removed. The rubber mats/rugs in the hallway an infant classroom need to be cleaned on the top and underneath. Cover the electrical outlets in the three-year-old classroom and in the power strips in the Pre-k classroom. Purchase a covered trash can for the bathroom. Repair the gate to the one-year-old classroom to ensure the exit route is not obstructed. Repair the tile in the bathroom. Discontinue the use of air fresheners. This was corrected when the air fresheners were removed.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2022
48U Heating and Cooling
“Ensure fans and cords are inaccessible to children. A fan was observed in the Pre-k classroom. This was corrected when the fan was made inaccessible.”
Corrected during the visit
45U Hazardous Materials
“Ensure hazardous materials are stored out of children's reach. Antibacterial wipes were observed in an unlocked cabinet in the two-year-old classroom. Multiple cleaners were observed in the bathroom in children's reach. This was corrected when the items were removed.”
Corrected during the visit
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. One child needs the hours and days he attends. Two children need date of enrollment. Three children need health appraisal, immunization records, and blood lead screening results. Two children need a health appraisal with immunization records. Two children need blood lead screening results. Two children need screen time permission. Eight children need a development plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2022
36U Staff Attendance
“Ensure staff attendance includes exact hours worked in each classroom. Two staff were signed into the three-year-old classroom; however, only one was present. This was corrected when the staff member signed out.”
Corrected during the visit
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. One staff member needs CPR and first aid certification. Three staff members need administration of medication certification. Five staff members need a professional development plan. Five staff members need annual review of safe sleep and abuse and neglect. Six staff members need orientation. Four staff members need a job description. Six staff members need two references. Five staff members need drug/alcohol statements. Five staff members need eligibility determination. Six staff members need a health appraisal with TB results. Five staff members need release of employment history and corresponding service letters. Three staff need service letters.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022
28U General Qualifications
“Ensure staff are fingerprinted before the start of employment and are supervised at all times until eligibility is determined. A staff member without eligibility was observed alone with 10 children age three to five-years-old. A staff member without eligibility was observed alone with six children age two and three-years-old. A staff member without eligibility was observed alone with four one-year-olds. Submit the eligibility letters for the three staff members.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2022
27U Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
“Ensure staff-to-child ratios are maintained. An intern who has not been employed for a month was observed alone with a group of 10 three to five-year-olds. This was corrected when a qualified staff member entered the classroom. Upon arrival, a qualified staff member left the two-year-old classroom to answer the door. This left an aide alone with a group of six children age two through three-years-old. This was corrected when a qualified staff member re-entered the classroom. Ensure infants and toddlers are cared for in an area separate from older children. Two three-year-olds were observed in the two-year-old classroom. This was corrected when the three-year-olds were moved into the preschool classroom. According to attendance records, a staff member was alone with up to eight children, infant and one-year-old, from 8:29 am to 9:03 am. At the time of the visit, there were four infants present with one teacher. An aide was observed alone with four one-year-olds. This was corrected when the one and two-year-old classrooms were combined.”
Corrected during the visit
26U Staffing
“Train an Early Childhood Teacher in the day-to-day operations and document the training on the orientation record.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2022
16U Insurance Coverage
“Submit the updated general liability insurance.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2022
Jul 6, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“OCCL received a complaint on June 23, 2022, regarding improper discipline, improper staff-to-child ratios, safe sleep violations, and failure to report accidents and injuries. An investigation was conducted on June 27, 2022. The complaint is substantiated for improper staff-to-child ratios because LS Smith observed seven children, the youngest being one, present with one staff and two staff stated they have witnessed the child care center on different occasions out of ratio. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegations of improper discipline, safe sleep violations, or failure to follow accident or injury procedures because all staff interviewed denied the allegations. Additional concerns observed were the one-year-old children were allowed to watch electronic tablets, and LS Smith observed an unauthorized adult present in the child care.”
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Questions about Destined for Greatness Learning Center
Is Destined for Greatness Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Destined for Greatness Learning Center last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on September 17, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Destined for Greatness Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 47 rules across 8 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 36 show a correction in the state record. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Destined for Greatness Learning Center care for?
41, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Destined for Greatness Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Destined for Greatness Learning Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 514-9296 to confirm.
How much does Destined for Greatness Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 514-9296 to ask.
What is Destined for Greatness Learning Center's phone number?
(302) 514-9296.
Where is Destined for Greatness Learning Center?
24 East North Street, Smyrna, DE 19977. The nearest other daycare we list is Rainbow Xpress Learning Academy, 0.1 miles away.