WESLEY PRESCHOOL AND PLAY CARE
DOVER, DE·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address209 SOUTH STATE STREET, DOVER, DE, 19901
CityDOVER, DE 19901
CountyKent
Phone(302) 678-8987
Operating details
Hours7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Capacity132
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/25/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High5
- Medium-High4
- Medium6
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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209 SOUTH STATE STREET, DOVER, DE, 19901, DOVER, DE 19901
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
- Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/25/2026
- High2
- Medium-High1
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium riskStandard 302/25/2026
30U — Personnel Files
Ensure staff files are complete. One staff member needs a service letter request for a previous employer.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 412/25/2026
41U — Child Health Appraisal
Ensure child files are complete. One child needs an updated health appraisal on file.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 632/25/2026
63U — Administration of Medication
Ensure medications are stored with a name on the box and the item in the box. Expired medications need to be returned and replaced. Medications for children no longer in use must be disposed of. Three medications were observed to not have a name on the box or the item. One medication had expired. One medication the child was no longer in care.
Corrected at inspection
2025
- Medium riskStandard 302/13/2025
30U — Personnel Files
Ensure staff files are complete Staff #1 need updated fingerprints and eligibility prior to returning to work.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 562/13/2025
56U — Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Ensure top/bottom covers are available for each napping child. Two children in the Ducklings classroom did not have top/bottom coverings.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 632/13/2025
63U — Administration of Medication
MAR's are required for each child receiving mediation. Expired medication must be returned to the family. Provide OCCL with a MAR for one child in the Ducklings Classroom.
Corrected at inspection
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.
Estimated monthly cost
$1,254/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Delaware run about $1,134/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Delaware by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: DOVER, Kent County
- Capacity: 132
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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