Boys & Girls Club @ Shortlidge
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.5 / 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.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects no 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
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 93
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:12 24
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jan 14, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Insurance Coverage16T
Ensure liability insurance is sent to OCCL with application. Send updated insurance to OCCL.
- Positive Behavior Management20T
Positive behavior management policy must be posted- send picture to OCCL.
- Personnel Files30T
Ensure personnel files are complete. Staff #2 needs DEEDS certification. Staff #1 and #2 need more PD hours-- this is not determined through 1/30/
- Child Files40T
Ensure children's files are complete. Health Appraisal- Child #2, #4 Immunizations- Child #1, #2, #4 Blood Lead Results- Child #1, #2, #3, #4, #9
- Administration of Medication63T
Ensure every medication has an MAR with it (or near it), and ensure all emergency action plans are being followed. Send picture of MAR for current med
Complaints & Safety Record
- Reported injuries (Lifetime)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity