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Thirst 2 Learn LLC

Daycare center in Claymont, DE. 2400 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, DE 19703

2.8 (21 on Google)Read parent reviews
Call (302) 475-7080
AgesInfant, toddler, preschool and school age
Hours7 am to 5:30 pm, Mon to Fri
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity144 children
Violations, last 3 years31
On the register sinceNot listed

About the program

Thirst 2 Learn LLC is a licensed daycare center in Claymont, Delaware. It is licensed for 144 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.

It accepts child care subsidy.

Accepts subsidy

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Thirst 2 Learn LLC does not publish a fee schedule. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $590 a month.

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeChild Care Center · 939546
Licence statusActive
Licensed capacity144 children
Inspections on file5
Source: Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Violations, last 3 years31Area median for centers: 7
Inspections on file52 substantiated complaints
All violations on file41Most recent August 2026

Most violations are record-keeping, training or maintenance items, and nearly every program has some. Read what each one was and how fast it was fixed. Delaware records each regulation found out of compliance at a review, with the corrective action required and the date it was corrected. The state does not assign a risk level.

Cited August 19, 2026

Telephones (regulation 17U)

Post emergency numbers and send a picture to OCCL.

Cited August 19, 2026

Personnel Files (regulation 30U)

Ensure staff files are complete. Submit updated fingerprints for Staff #1. Submit Health and Safety training, 4 references, a returned service letter or 2 documented attempts, and release of employment for Staff #2. Submit Health and Safety training for Staff #3. Submit fingerprinting eligibility letter for Staff #4.

Corrected August 19, 2026

Child Files (regulation 40U)

Ensure child files are complete. Submit infant feeding schedule for Child #11 for August and September.

Cited August 19, 2026

Hazardous Materials (regulation 45U)

Place a lock on the infant room cabinet or remove exposed chemicals and send a picture to OCCL.

Cited August 19, 2026Corrected September 11, 2026

Heating and Cooling (regulation 48U)

Ensure floor/window fans are inaccessible to children. Remove fan or place fan that is inaccessible to children to OCCL.

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Cited August 19, 2026Corrected September 11, 2026

Indoor Space (regulation 49U)

Fix ceiling in the school-age room and remove broken/unused items and send a picture to OCCL.

Cited August 19, 2026Corrected September 11, 2026

Toilet Facilities (regulation 51U)

Fix toilets (2) in the girls bathroom in the two year old classroom, along with the hole in the ceiling and send a picture or invoice of services to OCCL.

Cited August 19, 2026

Outdoor Area (regulation 53U)

Repair outdoor gate to the toddler playground and send a picture to OCCL.

Corrected August 19, 2026

Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments (regulation 56U)

Ensure infant cribs do not have blankets and infants are removed from highchairs when asleep. Child #10 was observed asleep in a highchair with a blanket. This was corrected when this child was removed.

Corrected August 19, 2026

Sanitation (regulation 58U)

Ensure all classrooms have bleach/water and soap/water. This was corrected at the visit.

Corrected August 19, 2026

Diapering and Soiled Clothing (regulation 61U)

Place a diaper changing trash can in the ones and two's classrooms and send picture to OCCL.

Cited August 21, 2025Corrected November 28, 2025

Insurance Coverage (regulation 16U)

Submit liability insurance.

Cited August 21, 2025Corrected November 26, 2025

Personnel Files (regulation 30U)

Ensure staff files are complete: Staff #1: eligibility letter, annual child abuse and neglect review Staff #2: eligibility letter, Administration of Medication certification, 18 training hours Staff #3: DEEDS certificate Staff #5: Administration of Medication certification expires on 8/29/2025. Submit new cert before license expires. Staff #6: eligibility letter Staff #7: 3 training hours Staff #8: Administration of Medication certification Staff #9: CPR/FA, 10 training hours, annual review of safe sleep and child abuse and neglect Staff #10: DEEDS certificate Staff #11: Administration of Medication certification Staff #12: Administration of medication certification, profession

Corrected August 21, 2025

Staff Attendance (regulation 36U)

Ensure staff and children are signed in and out. One staff member was not signed in, and one child was not signed in the infant room. This was corrected at the visit.

Cited August 21, 2025Corrected November 25, 2025

Child Files (regulation 40U)

Ensure child files are complete. Submit blood lead screening for Child #5 to OCCL.

Corrected August 21, 2025

Children's Attendance (regulation 43U)

Ensure staff and children are signed in and out. One staff member was not signed in, and one child was not signed in, in the infant room. This was corrected at the visit.

Cited August 21, 2025Corrected October 24, 2025

Hazardous Materials (regulation 45U)

Ensure cabinets have locks (if accessible to chemicals/hazards). Place locks on cabinet in the one year old room and send a picture to OCCL.

Cited August 21, 2025Corrected November 6, 2025

Heating and Cooling (regulation 48U)

Ensure floor/window fan and cords are inaccessible to children. Remove all fans and send a picture to OCCL.

Cited August 21, 2025Corrected October 24, 2025

Indoor Space (regulation 49U)

Fix cabinet in the one year old room and send a picture to OCCL. Place an outlet cover in the two year old room (CAV) Ensure gate in the school-age room is closed to ensure children do not roam in the back area. Straighten up the back area to ensure hazards are clear.

Cited August 21, 2025Corrected November 13, 2025

Toilet Facilities (regulation 51U)

Ensure toilet is repaired in the boys bathroom. This was corrected at the visit. Repair light in the girls bathroom.

Cited August 21, 2025Corrected October 24, 2025

Equipment (regulation 57U)

Ensue broken toys are removed from the classroom. Remove broken toys from the one year old classroom and send a picture to OCCL.

Cited August 21, 2025Corrected October 24, 2025

Diapering and Soiled Clothing (regulation 61U)

Replace diaper changing mats in the one, two, and infant rooms and send a picture to OCCL.

Cited August 21, 2025Corrected November 6, 2025

Lesson Plans (regulation 74U)

Ensure lesson plan has all components each day. Send 1 week of lesson plans for the two year old room to OCCL.

Cited September 1, 2024Corrected September 30, 2024

Annual Training (regulation 33U)

Submit training hours for Staff #1 and 2. Training hours were not submitted 30 days before license expiration.

Cited August 13, 2024Corrected November 25, 2024

Personnel Files (regulation 30U)

Submit the following to complete staff files: - full files for Staff #10 and 11, orientation form for Staff #5, references for Staff #4 and 5, release of employment for Staff #5, service letters for Staff #4 and 5, annual safe sleep and child abuse and neglect review for Staff #6, full files with return dates and updated paperwork for Staff #7, 8, and 9, documentation of CPR/FA for Staff #3, 7, 8, and 2.

Cited August 13, 2024Corrected November 20, 2024

Child Files (regulation 40U)

Ensure child files are complete. Child #8 needs an updated health appraisal. All infants need an infant feeding schedule.

Cited August 13, 2024Corrected September 13, 2024

Indoor Space (regulation 49U)

Replace ceiling tiles to ensure there are no open holes in the ceiling. Remove the floor AC units in each classroom and send a picture of ceiling and units removed to OCCL.

Cited August 13, 2024Corrected September 16, 2024

Toilet Facilities (regulation 51U)

Ensure all toilets are in working order. Fix the toilet in the boys bathroom and send a video of the toilet working to OCCL.

Corrected August 13, 2024

Diapering and Soiled Clothing (regulation 61U)

Replace diaper changing mat in the infants and two year old classroom.

Corrected August 13, 2024

Transportation (regulation 67U)

Place an eye patch, safety pins, thermometer, water, and soap in the first aid kit for the bus. Take a picture and send to OCCL.

Corrected August 13, 2024

License Renewal (regulation 8U)

Ensure renewal application is submitted 60 days before license expiration. Corrected a the visit when the licensing specialist collected the application.

Cited August 7, 2023Corrected November 21, 2023

Personnel Files (regulation 30U)

Submit the following to complete staff files: CPR/FA certification for 8 staff members, DEEDs certificates for 7 staff members, administration of medication certification for 5 staff members, prof. dev. plans for 8 staff members, safe sleep acknowledgement for one staff member, OCCL health and safety training for all staff except #16, job descriptions for two staff members, references for 3 staff members, drug alcohol and declaration and fingerprinting for 1 staff member, adult abuse for 3 staff members, release of employment and service letters for 2 staff members. Not determined and will become non-compliant if not received by 8-31-23- annual training 18 hours for Staff #4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,

Cited August 7, 2023Corrected November 21, 2023

Annual Training (regulation 33U)

Documentation of annual training is needed for 11 staff members.

Cited August 7, 2023Corrected November 17, 2023

Child Files (regulation 40U)

Submit the following to complete children's files: a health appraisal with immunizations for 3 children, a health appraisal only for one child, blood lead test results for 7 children, transportation permission for 2 children and an infant feeding schedule for one child.

Cited August 7, 2023Corrected September 18, 2023

Hazardous Materials (regulation 45U)

Move hand sanitizer and bleach out of reach of children or install child-proof locks.

Cited August 7, 2023Corrected September 18, 2023

Indoor Space (regulation 49U)

Replace tape on the stage in the SA room to make the surface cleanable.

Cited August 7, 2023Corrected October 11, 2023

Kitchen and Food Preparation (regulation 50U)

Place a new thermometer in the refrigerator in the infant room. Take a picture of it indicating 41 degrees F or below.

Cited August 7, 2023Corrected August 8, 2023

Toilet Facilities (regulation 51U)

Repair ventilation fans in both preschool bathrooms. Send documentation to OCCL.

Cited August 7, 2023Corrected September 8, 2023

Emergency Planning (regulation 66U)

Post an evacuation plan in the SA room.

Cited August 7, 2023Corrected October 26, 2023

Feeding of Infants (regulation 72U)

Send updated infant feeding schedules for all infants in care.

Cited August 7, 2023Corrected September 25, 2023

Lesson Plans (regulation 74U)

Post an updated complete lesson plan in the Sunshine room.

What parents say

Thirst 2 Learn is a blessing in disguise for me. My son Ocean starting his daycare journey at the center back in 2023. I experienced the most comfortable and caring environment ever. I feel safe and secure daily, knowing my son is in good hands. The lady at the front desk, Ms. Dalah is so friendly and courteous. She always greets the parents with such warmth and kindness. If you are ever looking for a safe and…

Chrisy Campbell · 5/5 on Google · a year ago

I had my children enrolled in both centers for Thirst to Learn from 2005 when it was a different location up until my last child started school. I have never had a bad experience with the owner, Ms.Linda. She’s always been loving, kind and very professional. My children still go visit as adults because they love Ms. Linda. She’s very nurturing. When people are unhappy with a no or when being redirected, it can make…

Lvcnqrsnthng_45 Hi · 5/5 on Google · 3 years ago

The director, Ms. Kim, is extremely nasty. Her attitude and personality is highly disappointing, especially to be coming from someone in charge. My daughter was enrolled for about 5 months and in this time I’ve had several negative encounters with Ms. Kim. My daughter’s teachers, Ms. Sylvia and Ms. Favour, were very nice, caring and attentive. Unfortunately, I could not get past Ms. Kim’s unpleasant demeanor and…

Aija-Lynnette Paris · 1/5 on Google · 7 years ago

I am not one for reviews but this school is not a good school. The staff is very unpleasant, many mornings mrs.R had a nasty attitude, my son came home with an extremely rotten bottle full of mold and almost daily came home with his hair messed up from being pulled by someone and He had scratches several times that weren’t reported until i brought it to staffs attention. I permanently removed my child from this…

nicole Marley · 1/5 on Google · 4 years ago
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Getting there

2400 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, DE 19703

Questions about Thirst 2 Learn LLC

Is Thirst 2 Learn LLC licensed?

Yes. Thirst 2 Learn LLC holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 939546), with a licensed capacity of 144 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Thirst 2 Learn LLC had any inspection violations?

Delaware records 31 violations for Thirst 2 Learn LLC in the last three years, across 5 inspections on file. The median daycare center in the area has 7. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.

What ages does Thirst 2 Learn LLC take?

Thirst 2 Learn LLC is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 7 am to 5:30 pm, Mon to Fri.

How much does Thirst 2 Learn LLC cost?

Thirst 2 Learn LLC does not publish tuition. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees. The program accepts child care subsidy.

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