C4d Kidz
Daycare center in Smyrna, DE. 5838 Dupont Pkwy, Smyrna, DE 19977
About the program
C4d Kidz is a licensed daycare center in Smyrna, Delaware. It is licensed for 108 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
It accepts child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. C4d Kidz does not publish a fee schedule. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $607 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →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.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. 14 staff need professional development plans. One staff need annual review of abuse and neglect. One staff needs orientation. Two staff need OCCL's health and safety training. Five staff need references. Seven staff letter of eligibility on file. Three staff need adult abuse registry check. One staff needs a health appraisal with TB screening. Two staff need release of employment. Four staff need service letters with documented attempts.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure child files are complete. Three children need blood lead screening results. Two children need updated immunizations. One child need a development plan.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Ensure classrooms have a covered trash can.
Outdoor Area (regulation 53U)
Ensure fall zones have enough material to absorb falls. Ensure gates are self-closing/self-latching.
Equipment (regulation 57U)
Ensure classrooms have enough materials. Two classrooms need science materials.
Show all 80 violations on file
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision (regulation 27U)
Ensure proper staff to child ratio and group size at all times. Specialist noted 16 one and two-year-old children combined for nap. This was discussed and corrected when four children were moved to another classroom. Specialist also noted the three-year-old classroom out of ratio with 11 children and one staff member. This was corrected when one child was moved to another classroom.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Ten staff members need an updated and completed PD plan. Two staff need CPR/FA. Two staff need 13 hours of annual training.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure child files are complete. Two children need current health appraisals with blood lead screening results. One child needs health appraisal, immunizations and blood lead screening results. One child needs health appraisal with immunizations.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Ensure floors, walls and counters are clean. Specialist noted the school age room needed tables wipes and floors cleaned.
Equipment (regulation 57U)
Ensure there are enough supplies for the classroom. The pre-K classroom needs art supplies.
Activity Schedule (regulation 76U)
Ensure daily activity schedule is posted. School age classroom needs a schedule posted which includes free play, outdoor and staff guided activities.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Two staff need CPR/FA. One Staff needs Administration of Medication certification. Two staff need annual review of abuse and neglect. Two staff need orientation. Four staff need OCCL's health and safety training. One staff needs job description. Four staff need references. Three staff need employee declaration and drug/alcohol statement. Two staff need letters of eligibility on file. Three staff need health appraisal with TB. Three staff need release of employment. Three staff need service letters. Two staff need working papers on file.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure child files are complete. One child needs days of attending. One child needs hours of attending, current health appraisal with immunizations and development plan. Three children need development plan. One child needs blood lead screening results.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Ensure areas are clean and safe to use. Specialist noted the 2 year old room had papers allover, chairs knocked over, and in general not ready to use. Ensure classrooms have a covered trash can. The two year old room and front classroom need a covered trash can.
Outdoor Area (regulation 53U)
Ensure outdoor play area is clean and safe to use. Specialist noted a broken bin and trash on playground. Ensure shade is provide outside. Ensure fall zones are covered with enough material to absorb falls. Areas around the slide need to be replenished.
Equipment (regulation 57U)
Ensure there are enough materials for the children to use. The 3-4 year old classroom needs more blocks and manipulatives.
First Aid Kits (regulation 65U)
Ensure first aid kit is complete. Kit is missing an eye patch and tweezers.
Emergency Planning (regulation 66U)
Ensure there is enough water on hand to shelter in place for 24 hours.
Lesson Plans (regulation 74U)
Ensure weekly lesson plans are posted.
Activity Schedule (regulation 76U)
Ensure classrooms have a posted daily schedule.
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision (regulation 27U)
Ensure Staff to child ratios and room capacity are maintained at all times. Specialist noted that the Pre K3 room was over with 21 children and three staff. This was discussed at the visit and corrected when the classrooms split into two groups. It was discussed that they will utilize the other side of the room or the extra classroom to maintain group size and room capacity.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs CPR/First Aid, PD plan, health appraisal with TB results, 2 references and service letter with 2 documented attempts or 4 references. Staff #2 needs PD plan, 2 references and service letter with 2 documented attempts or 4 reference letters. Staff # 3 needs CPR/First Aid certification, Administration of Medication certification, 2 references and service letter with 2 documented attempts or 4 references, and health appraisal with TB results.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure child files are complete. Child #2 needs blood lead screening results. Child #3 needs blood lead screening results. Child#4 needs hours of attendance. Child #5 needs health appraisal, immunizations, and blood lead screening results. Child #6 needs blood lead screening results. Child #7 needs health appraisal and immunizations. Child #9 needs health appraisal and immunizations. Ensure child development plans are conducted after the first 45 days of enrollment. Child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, and #9 need current development plan of file.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments (regulation 56U)
Ensure rest equipment is labeled. Label cots in the toddler 1 and toddler 2 rooms.
Lesson Plans (regulation 74U)
Ensure lesson plans contain opportunities for each special activity for 24 months and older. Pre K3 room was missing these activities on the current lesson plan
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision (regulation 27U)
Ensure staff-to-child ratios are being followed at all times. Licensing Specialist noted during the visit that the Toddler room was over ratio with up to 7 children from 7:55 am until 8:05 am. This was corrected by the time of the visit. Ratios were discussed with the staff and tracking sheets from April 3, 2024 showed classrooms to be in ratio.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs CPR/First Aid certification, Administration of Medication certification, PD plan, OCCL's Health and Safety training, references, letter of eligibility, adult abuse registry check, and service letters or two documented attempts. Staff #2 needs Administration of Medication certification, PD plan, OCCL's Health and Safety training, references, adult abuse registry check, service letters or two documented attempts. Staff #3 needs CPR/First Aid, PD Plan, OCCL's Health and Safety training. Staff #4 needs CPR/First Aid, PD plan, OCCL's Health and Safety training, references, adult abuse registry check, health appraisal with TB results, release of
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure child files are complete. Two children need date of enrollment, One child needs hours/ days attending. Four children need current health appraisals and immunizations. Six children need blood lead screening results. Five children need developmental plans.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Ensure all sinks have hot and cold running water. Bathroom sinks were observed only having cold water. A plumber was in the process of fixing the issue at the end of the visit.
Outdoor Area (regulation 53U)
Ensure fall zones on playground have at least 6 inches of material. Specialist noted rubber material around playset needs to be replenished around slide areas.
Equipment (regulation 57U)
Ensure classrooms have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials. Specialist noted that the Toddler 1 room was lacking materials such as blocks, manipulatives, art supplies, science and dramatic play items.
Activity Areas (regulation 75U)
Ensure classrooms are set up with identifiable space with related items for activities. Specialist noted that the Toddler 1 room was missing a dramatic play and block area.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Ensure all areas, furnishings and equipment of the center are kept clean, hazard free and in safe condition. Specialists noted ceiling above several posts are in need of repair. Walls in the empty 1 year old room needs drywall repaired.
Toilet Facilities (regulation 51U)
Ensure toilets are working to meet child to toilet ratios. Repair toilet in girls bathroom to be operable.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1-8 needs Health and Safety for Child Care Professionals certification. Staff #,2#6,#7 need CPR/First Aid with hands on training. Staff #8 needs a Professional Development plan, Orientation, 2 references, Adult Abuse Registry check, a health appraisal with TB results, Service letter with 2 attempts or 2 additional references. Staff #3 needs a letter of eligibility on file, a release of employment with service letter attempts.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure child files are complete. Child #1 needs hours of enrollment, hours and days attending, emergency card information. Child #2,#3 need emergency card information, health appraisal immunizations and blood lead test results. Child #4 needs blood lead test results. Child #5, #9 need a health appraisal, immunization and blood lead test results. Child #6 needs a health appraisal. Child #7,#8 needs an emergency card.
Outdoor Area (regulation 53U)
Ensure playground is free of hazards. Specialist observed a basketball hoop anchor that needs to be covered or removed. Ensure that gates exiting the playground open and close easily.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing (regulation 61U)
Ensure diapering stations have a disposable cover or mat.
Lesson Plans (regulation 74U)
Ensure lesson plans are posted. Toddler 2 room needs lesson plans posted.
Activity Schedule (regulation 76U)
Ensure daily schedule is posted in the classroom. Toddler 2 room needs daily schedule posted.
License Renewal (regulation 8U)
Ensure application is completed and submitted 60 days before license expires. Ensure business license is current.
Staffing (regulation 26U)
Ensure the administrator is present and acting in the role at least 50% of the hours of operation. Owner/Administrator Singleton stated he has not documented his attendance since the end of May. Submit the administrator's attendance for the rest of July to OCCL.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing (regulation 61U)
Ensure trash cans are lined with a plastic bag. This was corrected when the two trash cans in the main bathrooms were lined with a trash bag.
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision (regulation 27U)
Ensure staff-to-child ratios are maintained at all times. An aide was observed alone with a group of twelve napping preschool-age children. This was corrected when a qualified ECT entered the classroom.
Staffing (regulation 26U)
Ensure the early childhood administrator is present at least 50 % of the hours of operation. Administrator Singleton was not present when the licensing specialists arrived. LS Kenton requested Administrator Singleton's attendance records. The staff member trained in the day-to-day operations did not know where the record is kept. Administrator Singleton arrived prior to the LS leaving. He could not located the records either. Submit Administrator Singleton's attendance for May 1, 2023 through May 19, 2023 to OCCL by May 22, 2023.
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision (regulation 27U)
Ensure direct supervision is provided at all times. Upon entering the Toddler 2 classroom, LS Kenton counted 10 children present. Staff #1 stated eleven children are present. As the licensing specialists were re-counting, Staff #2 opened the door to the walk-in closet and a child was observed alone in the closet. This was corrected when the child entered the classroom. LS Kenton discussed with Administrator Singleton the idea of placing a sliding lock on the top of the closet door out of the children's reach.
Children's Attendance (regulation 43U)
Ensure children's attendance is documented with exact arrival and departure times and entered at the time of arrival and departure. Upon entering the Toddler 2 classroom, Staff #1 was entering the children's arrival times. It was approximately 9:25 am and the children were signed into the classroom at 9:00 am. This was discussed with Administrator Singleton and corrected when staff agreed to comply in the future. There were nine children present in the Preschool 3 classroom, but eight were signed in. This was corrected when the nineth child was signed into the classroom.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Discontinue the use of air fresheners. An air freshener was observed in the girls and the boys bathrooms. This was discussed and corrected when they were removed.
Changes Affecting a License (regulation 9U)
Submit a plan review and receive approval before making any changes to the indoor areas. The classroom in the middle of the center is no longer set up to provide care. Administrator Curtis Singleton stated he used the equipment and materials to set up the school-age classroom. He plans to purchase additional equipment/materials to set the middle classroom back up for care. The school-age classroom was split into two classrooms, pre-k on one side and school-age on the other side. Measurements will need to be taken of the new pre-k and school-age classrooms. This was discussed with Administrator Singleton and corrected when he agreed to comply in the future.
Air Quality and Windows (regulation 46U)
Ensure the center is ventilated to ensure the air quality provides a healthy environment for children and adults. Upon entering the building, the licensing specialists smelled an overwhelming sewage smell. The smell was the strongest in the front bathroom. Staff stated a child recently had a bowel movement; however, another staff stated she has smelled the smell since Monday.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing (regulation 61U)
Purchase a foot-activated trash can for diapers in the bathroom. The trash can is broke and the foot pedal no longer lifts the lid.
Hazardous Materials (regulation 45U)
Air fresheners are prohibited. LS Sommer removed one spray from the school-age classroom. Upon arrival, a worker from EcoLab was spraying the facilities hallways, bathrooms, and kitchen. LS McPhatter asked to see the MSDS for the Alpine WSG being used which state "harmful to animals and humans", "cover kitchen surfaces", and do not apply to classrooms when in use". LS Sommer observed uncovered food and surfaces in the kitchen, and children walking the hallways sprayed, and using the sprayed bathrooms. LS Sommer spoke with the Director of OCCL who informed OCCL staff to evacuate the children to the playground, and have the children picked up immediately.
Air Quality and Windows (regulation 46U)
Upon arrival, LS Sommer and McPhatter observed the facility smelled of "sewage". LS Sommer spoke to one staff member who stated EcoLab was present spraying for possible pests and a plumber would be arriving that afternoon. Per the directive of the Director of OCCL, the facility was evacuated to the playground due to poor air quality and children were picked up by parents.
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision (regulation 27U)
Ensure staff-to-child ratio is maintained. LS Sommer observed three children in the bathroom with one staff leaving 11 two-year-old children in the classroom with an early childhood intern. LS Sommer observed 11 three-year-old children alone with one staff.
Kitchen and Food Preparation (regulation 50U)
Clean the kitchen floors and surfaces.
Sanitation (regulation 58U)
Mops used for cleaning must be rinsed, disinfected, wrung, and hung to dry. LS Sommer observed a mop in a mop bucket with dingy water in the kitchen.
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision (regulation 27U)
Ensure staff-to-child ratio is maintained. Two staff were observed with 27 children, four-years-old to school-age; 13 children were school-age. This was discussed and corrected when another staff arrived and the preschool-age children were separated from the school-agers.
Telephones (regulation 17U)
LS Sommer called the phone number listed on the front door and Staff #1 answered the phone but was not present. Staff #1 stated the number listed is a cellphone and provided the facilities phone number on location to OCCL. This was discussed and staff agreed to comply.
Staff Qualifications (regulation 24U)
Ensure the building has sufficient staffing to operate. Upon arrival, the facility had five classrooms open with four qualified and eligible staff present. Prior to Staff #1 arriving, not all staff could have lunch or bathroom breaks. LS Sommer informed Staff #1 over the phone herself or Mr. Singleton needed to come to the facility to assist with staffing.
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision (regulation 27U)
Upon arrival, LS Sommer observed Staff #7, an aide, alone with nine three-year-old children. Prior to checking the classrooms during the walk around, Staff #7 combined with Staff #4 for naptime.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs CPR/ First Aid, a professional development plan, annual review of safe sleep, and annual review of abuse and neglect. Staff #2 needs a professional development plan, annual review of safe sleep, ad annual review of abuse and neglect. Staff #3 a professional development plan, annual review of safe sleep, ad annual review of abuse and neglect. Staff 4 needs a professional development plan. Staff #5 a professional development plan, annual review of safe sleep, ad annual review of abuse and neglect, and a letter of eligibility on file. Staff #6 needs a professional development plan, annual review of safe sleep, ad annual review of abuse and neglect
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure child files are complete and available. Staff #1 stated the facility has an enrollment of 86 children but the files were not available on sight because Mr. Singleton had taken them home.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Repair the missing toilet seat in the girls bathroom. Repair the vent shield in the two-year-old classroom. Remove or repair the rusted soap dispensers with chipping paint from two bathrooms. LS Sommer observed belongings in the one-year-old classroom touching on labeled hooks. This was discussed and staff corrected it. Purchase covered trashcans for the kitchen.
Kitchen and Food Preparation (regulation 50U)
Ensure food is stored properly with labels to avoid spoilage. LS Sommer observed cheese and bacon unwrapped in the refrigerator. This was discussed and corrected when it was thrown away.
Outdoor Area (regulation 53U)
Repair the gate to ensure it is self-closing and self-latching. Remove the broken basketball backboard with exposed shattered glass.
Equipment (regulation 57U)
Ensure there are sufficient quantities of toys School-age needs language/ literacy, manipulatives, science, music, dramatic play, and art. The two-year-olds need more language/literacy.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing (regulation 61U)
Purchase a new foot activated trash can for the girls changing station. Provide disposable covers to all changing stations with soap/water, and disinfectant.
Emergency Planning (regulation 66U)
Complete and post the monthly fire drill log and inspections. LS Sommer did not observe an inspection past June 2022. Purchase enough emergency water and food to shelter in place for 24 hours.
Lesson Plans (regulation 74U)
Ensure weekly lesson plans are available for each classroom. Lesson plans were needed in the one-year-old, two-year-old, and preschool classroom.
Activity Schedule (regulation 76U)
Post and follow a daily schedule. A daily schedule was needed for the one-year-old, two-year-old, four-year-old, and school-age classroom.
License Renewal (regulation 8U)
Ensure the application is submitted at least 60 days prior to license expiration.
Staffing (regulation 26U)
Ensure access to files is available at all times. LS Sommer requested the teacher trained in day-to-day form. According to staff, the office was locked. LS Sommer requested attendance for the administrator and it could not be provided.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Ensure personal belongings are not touching and in labeled storage. LS Sommer observed the preschool children's belongings lined up along a wall touching. This was discussed and corrected.
Administration of Medication (regulation 63U)
Ensure medication is labeled with a child's name. LS Sommer observed diaper cream without labels. This was discussed and corrected.
Lesson Plans (regulation 74U)
Ensure a monthly lesson plan is posted for the school-age classroom.
Activity Areas (regulation 75U)
Ensure all required activities are in the school-age classroom. LS Sommer observed one container of blocks and books.
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision (regulation 27U)
Ensure staff to child ratio is maintained. During the visit, LS Sommer observed an aide alone with ten four and five-year-old children. While in the classroom, a staff member brought an early childhood teacher and six three-year-old children into the classroom to combine. LS Sommer observed three three-year-old children on the indoor playground with the one and two-year-old children. According to attendance, an aide was alone with 12 two-year-old children from 10:06 a.m. until 12:39 p.m. Six one-year-old children were signed into the one-year-old classroom alone until an aide signed in at 12:30 p.m. on the tracking sheet. This was corrected by the time LS Sommer left the facility.
General Qualifications (regulation 28U)
Ensure staff have criminal history eligibility prior to being alone with children. One staff was observed alone during the visit with ten four-year-old children without criminal history determination due to out of state checks pending.
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision (regulation 27U)
Ensure staff-to-child ratio is maintained. LS Sommer observed two staff alone with 13 children, the youngest was one-year-old. LS Sommer observed a one-year-old child walk alone from the one-year-old bathroom to the indoor playground. This was discussed and corrected when a third staff entered the indoor playground.
Activity Schedule (regulation 76U)
Ensure children under two-years-old are not provided screen time. LS Vandewater observed a group of children watching a staff members phone, the youngest was one-year-old. This was discussed and corrected.
Getting there
5838 Dupont Pkwy, Smyrna, DE 19977
Questions about C4d Kidz
Is C4d Kidz licensed?
Yes. C4d Kidz holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 1459651), with a licensed capacity of 108 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has C4d Kidz had any inspection violations?
Delaware records 41 violations for C4d Kidz in the last three years, across 21 inspections on file. The median daycare center in the area has 10. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.
What ages does C4d Kidz take?
C4d Kidz is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 6:30 am to 6 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does C4d Kidz cost?
C4d Kidz 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.
