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710 BUCKSON DRIVE, DOVER, DE 19901Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    Not Available
  • Structural Quality
    3 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects 17 complaints in the last 3 years and 1 injury report on file. The structural rating also includes Delaware's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Delaware caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:12. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 18 hours of annual training. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.

Quality Recognitions & Accreditations

Accreditations
  • National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
  • National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
  • National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
  • National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited

Facility Info

Facility type
Child Care Center
Age groups served
Infants, Toddlers
Licensed capacity
110
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:48
Toddlers1:612

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

2 Inspection Visits Since 2025 · 5 Findings
Most recent: Nov 20, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
5 Important

Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Medication Administration (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.

See All 2 Inspection Visits
  1. Nov 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • General Qualifications28U

      Ensure the center provides truthful information to OCCL. Submit new Health Appraisals for four staff.

  2. Nov 4, 20254 Findings4 Important
    • Diapering and Soiled Clothing61U

      Ensure diaper changing mats are non-porous, free from rips and tears. Replace mat in the three's classroom used for pull-up changes. Ensure trash cans

    • Administration of Medication63U

      Ensure every medication has a completed Medication Administration Record (MAR) that accompanies it. Review and correct MAR's as needed. Ensure each me

    • Emergency Planning66U

      Ensure each classroom has emergency evacuation diagrams posted. Post routes.

    • License Renewal8U

      Ensure renewal application at least 60 days prior to license expiration. Submit renewal application.

Complaints & Safety Record

Complaints (Last 36 Months)
17
15% of licensed capacity
Reported injuries (Lifetime)
1
0.9% of licensed capacity

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