CHILDREN FIRST LEARNING CENTER, INC.

DOVER, DELicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

2.0based on state inspection data
Capacity60
Hours7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Est. price$921/mo

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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  1. This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
  2. Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
  3. This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  4. 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: 3/18/2026

  • High3
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium5
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

2026

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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

  1. Medium-Low riskStandard 161/9/2025

    16U — Insurance Coverage

    Maintain current insurance documentation.

    Corrected at inspection
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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.

25Total Violations
1Recent Violations
(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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