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Calvary Christian Academy

1143 E Lebanon Rd, Dover, DE 19901
licensed capacity
99
a week, county median
$139

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About Calvary Christian Academy

Calvary Christian Academy is a licensed child care center in Dover, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 99 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
99 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity99 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Calvary Christian Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Kent County has a median price of $139 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Kent County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Calvary Christian Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
99 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#1544082
See the state's record

Summary

2 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Sep 16, 2026

5 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.

  • Records and paperwork 5

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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  1. Sep 16, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      40U Child Files

      “Ensure child files are complete. Update enrollment packets to ensure emergency contacts are listed appropriately and are accessible to staff. Submit documentation for six children.”
    • Records and paperwork

      38U Parents Right to Know

      “Ensure Parent's Right to Know Log is reviewed with and signed by each enrolled family and and any interested family touring the center. Obtain signatures.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      30U Personnel Files

      “Ensure staff files are complete. One staff needs a professional development (PD) plan, OCCL's Health and Safety Training, references, and two documented attempts to obtain service letters. Eight staff need a PD plan. One staff needs a PD plan, OCCL's Health and Safety Training, and four references. One staff needs a PD plan and eligibility letter. One staff needs needs a PD plan, OCCL's Health and Safety Training, four references, and an eligibility letter. One staff needs a PD plan, OCCL's Health and Safety Training, Release of Employment History, Service Letter attempts, and references. One staff needs a PD plan and two more references.”
  2. Jul 8, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      40U Child Files

      “Ensure child files are complete. Five children need a signed Parents' Right to Know and screen time permission. One child needs an updated health appraisal and immunizations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      30U Personnel Files

      “Ensure staff files are complete. One staff needs a release of employment history form and two references. One staff needs OCCL's Health and Safety Training and health appraisal with TB screening. One staff needs a health appraisal with TB screening, release of employment history and service letter attempts, if applicable, and one more reference if no service letters returned. One staff needs orientation, an application or resume, job description, signed employee declaration, one more attempt to obtain a service letter, and two more references if service letter is not returned.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2026

Copied from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Calvary Christian Academy

Is Calvary Christian Academy licensed?

Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Calvary Christian Academy last inspected?

Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on September 16, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Calvary Christian Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Calvary Christian Academy care for?

99, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Calvary Christian Academy accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Calvary Christian Academy's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 697-7860 to confirm.

How much does Calvary Christian Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 697-7860 to ask.

What is Calvary Christian Academy's phone number?

(302) 697-7860.

Where is Calvary Christian Academy?

1143 E Lebanon Rd, Dover, DE 19901. The nearest other daycare we list is Boys & Girls Club @ Allen Frear Elementary School, 1.1 miles away.

Sources: Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).