CHILDREN FIRST LEARNING CENTER, INC.
DOVER, DE·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address760 TOWNSEND BOULEVARD, DOVER, DE, 19901
CityDOVER, DE 19901
CountyKent
Phone(302) 674-5227
Operating details
Hours7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Capacity60
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/18/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High5
- Medium-High6
- Medium12
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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Location
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760 TOWNSEND BOULEVARD, DOVER, DE, 19901, DOVER, DE 19901
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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
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- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/18/2026
- High3
- Medium-High4
- Medium5
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 283/18/2026
28U — General Qualifications
Ensure staff members who turn 18 are fingerprinted within five days and receive a comprehensive background check as described in the regulations. Send Staff #6 to be fingerprinted by 3/25/2026 and submit receipt to OCCL.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 741/7/2026
74U — Lesson Plans
Ensure lesson plans for children include activities in physical, social-emotional, language/literacy, and cognitive every day. Ensure lesson plans for two-year-old's contain weekly opportunities in food/healthy habit, science, sensory, and music. Update lesson plans accordingly.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 611/7/2026
61U — Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Ensure no other trash is in the diaper-only pail. This was corrected at the visit when the bag was replaced and the center agreed to comply.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 581/7/2026
58U — Sanitation
Ensure soap/water bottle is available in each classroom. This was corrected at the visit when a soap/water bottle was prepared and added to the one-year-old classroom.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 531/7/2026
53U — Outdoor Area
Ensure gates in the outdoor play area are self-closing and self-latching. Repair gate leading from toddler area into pre-k area and the gate on the right leading to the grassy area. Ensure fall zone requirements are met. Either replenish pea gravel in far right play area under swings and climber or remove items.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 501/7/2026
50U — Kitchen and Food Preparation
Ensure food, not stored in it's original container, is labeled with the name and expiration date. Add expiration dates to stored food.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 491/7/2026
49U — Indoor Space
Ensure all sinks supply both hot and cold water. Turn on hot water in one-year-old classroom.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 401/7/2026
40U — Child Files
Ensure child files are complete. One child needs an updated health appraisal and immunizations.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 301/7/2026
30U — Personnel Files
Ensure staff files are complete. One staff needs a health appraisal with TB screening and one reference. One staff needs first aid training, adult abuse registry check, and two documented attempts to obtain service letters.
Corrected at inspection
2025
- Medium-Low riskStandard 161/9/2025
16U — Insurance Coverage
Maintain current insurance documentation.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 721/9/2025
72U — Feeding of Infants
Ensure nothing is added to an infant bottle, including cereal, without written doctor's permission.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 531/9/2025
53U — Outdoor Area
Ensure fall zone requirements are met in outdoor play area. Replenish mulch to nine inches in toddler area.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-Low riskStandard 401/9/2025
40U — Child Files
Ensure child files are complete. Three children need updated monthly infant feeding statements. One child needs a development plan.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 301/9/2025
30U — Personnel Files
Ensure staff files are complete. One staff person must complete OCCL's Health and Safety Training for Child Care Professionals.
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)
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Estimated monthly cost
$921/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: 60
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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