Boys & Girls Club @ Brandywine Springs Elem. School
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects 3 injury reports 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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 585
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:12 24
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 11, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Positive Behavior Management20T
Positive Behavior Management policy must be posted. Send picture to OCCL.
- Personnel Files30T
Personnel files need to be on site and complete. Staff #1 and #5 need complete file, including: CPR/First Aid, Administration of Medication, signed
- Parents Right to Know38T
Parents Right to Know Log must have updated parent signatures. Send updated Log to OCCL.
- Child Files40T
Child files must be complete. Child #3 needs: Emergency Card Info (including date enrolled and dates of attendance-- IE: M-F 3:30PM-5:30PM), Parents
Mar 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Personnel Files30T
Please ensure personnel files are complete. CPR/First Aid: Staff #1, #2, #5, and #6. PD Hours (1 in health and safety): Staff #1, #3, #5, and #6.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Reported injuries (Lifetime)
- 3
- 0.5% of licensed capacity