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KATTIE GIBSON

DOVER, DELicensed Family Child CareLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity9
Hours6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Est. price$1,240/mo

Contact information

Address2 RIVERSIDE RD, DOVER, DE, 19904

CityDOVER, DE 19904

CountyKent

Phone(302) 241-4781 cell

Operating details

Hours6:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Capacity9

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 8/6/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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Location

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2 RIVERSIDE RD, DOVER, DE, 19904, DOVER, DE 19904

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Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  2. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  3. This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 8/6/2025

  • High1
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 228/6/2025

    22P — Children's Files

    Ensure child files are complete. One child needs updated immunizations. One child needs an updated health appraisal and blood lead level test result.

    Corrected at inspection
  2. High riskStandard 88/6/2025

    8P — License Renewal

    Ensure renewal application is submitted at least 60 days prior to license expiration. Complete and submit renewal application.

    Corrected at inspection

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

7Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • 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.

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,240/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: 9
  • Type: Licensed Family Child Care

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