Destined For Greatness Learning Center II
744 River Road, Dover, DE
Bayhealth Child Care and Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 78
- a week, county median
- $182
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About
About Bayhealth Child Care and Early Learning Center
Bayhealth Child Care and Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Dover, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 78 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 78 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 744-7182 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 78 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Bayhealth Child Care and Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Kent County has a median price of $182 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$182
Home daycare$156
Toddler
Center$139
Home daycare$128
Preschool
Center$145
Home daycare$129
School age
Center$111
Home daycare$64
State record
Inspection reports for Bayhealth Child Care and Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 78 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #28242
Summary
5 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Nov 10, 2025
9 rules cited in those visits. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing publishes only visits where a rule was cited, so this record cannot show how often it was inspected.
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Other rules 2
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Nov 10, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
63U Administration of Medication
“Ensure Medication Administration Records are on file for children's medications. Two children need MARs.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025
61U Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“Ensure each classroom has a foot activated trash cans for disposing of diapers.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. One staff needs a PD plan. Four staff need OCCL's health and safety training. One staff needs an application or personal data sheet. Two staff need a job description. Four staff need reference letters. Two staff need health appraisals with TB screenings. Two staff need service letters with two documented attempts or two additional reference letters.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025
Dec 10, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding improper discipline. An investigation was conducted on November 25, 2024. This complaint is substantiated for improper discipline because video footage shows a staff member using a hand-over-hand method to show the child how to clean up his mess on the floor, however, the handling of the child appeared rough. Administrator #1 used the video footage as a teaching tool and provided additional support to the staff.”
Jul 15, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“On February 28, 2024, a self-report was called into the Child Abuse and Neglect Report Line and accepted for investigation by the Institutional Abuse Unit (IA). It was also sent to the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) and accepted for investigation regarding improper discipline. An investigation was conducted on March 6, 2024. On June 25, 2024, Institutional Abuse Investigator stated the case will be closed as unsubstantiated with concern for improper handling of a child resulting in injury. This self-reported complaint is substantiated by OCCL for improper discipline because video footage shows two staff members pulling on a child s arm and roughly handling them to get them to comply. The two staff members involved were put on leave and then their employment was terminated by the center.”
- Jun 25, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Nov 13, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
51U Toilet Facilities
“Ensure bathrooms have either one operable window or ventilation fan. Ventilation fan in Toddler Room was not working. This was discussed at visit and a work order was submitted.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2023
50U Kitchen and Food Preparation
“Ensure food items are labeled with contents and expiration dates. Food in cabinet in the Toddler Room Kitchen was observed with dates open dates only.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2023
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure trash can in bathroom is covered. Trash can in toddler room needs a lid.”
Corrected during the visit
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure Staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs OCCL's Health and Safety training. Staff#2 and #3 need service letters with 2 documented attempts. Staff #5 and #6 needs health appraisal with TB test results.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2023
Nov 16, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Child #7 need updated health appraisal and lead test results. Child #9 needs lead test results.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2022
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs administration of medication training. Staff #2 needs a PD Plan, and administration of medication training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Bayhealth Child Care and Early Learning Center
Is Bayhealth Child Care and Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Bayhealth Child Care and Early Learning Center last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on November 10, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bayhealth Child Care and Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 7 show a correction in the state record. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Bayhealth Child Care and Early Learning Center care for?
78, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Bayhealth Child Care and Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Bayhealth Child Care and Early Learning Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 744-7182 to confirm.
How much does Bayhealth Child Care and Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 744-7182 to ask.
What is Bayhealth Child Care and Early Learning Center's phone number?
(302) 744-7182.
Where is Bayhealth Child Care and Early Learning Center?
150 Scull Terrace, Dover, DE 19901. The nearest other daycare we list is Holy Cross School Early Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.