TENDER HEARTS LEARNING CENTER
DOVER, DE·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address1339 SOUTH GOVERNORS AVENUE, DOVER, DE, 19904
CityDOVER, DE 19904
CountyKent
Phone(302) 674-2565
Operating details
Hours6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Capacity97
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 8/18/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High9
- Medium-High2
- Medium11
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
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Location
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1339 SOUTH GOVERNORS AVENUE, DOVER, DE, 19904, DOVER, DE 19904
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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 staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 8/18/2025
- High0
- Medium-High0
- Medium1
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2025
- Medium riskStandard 538/18/2025
53U — Outdoor Area
Ensure fall zones extend at least six feet in all directions and has at least nine inches deep of material. The two year old and preschool playgrounds need mulch.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-Low riskStandard 408/18/2025
40U — Child Files
Ensure child files are complete. One child needs blood lead screening and an MAR on file.
Corrected at inspection
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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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Estimated monthly cost
$1,210/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: 97
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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