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Children & Families First Head Start Colonial Gardens
- licensed capacity
- 54
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $145
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About Children & Families First Head Start Colonial Gardens
Children & Families First Head Start Colonial Gardens is a licensed child care center in Dover, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 54 children, serving preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 1 visit in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: preschoolers
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 54 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 54 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Children & Families First Head Start Colonial Gardens has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Kent County has a median price of $145 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 Children & Families First Head Start Colonial Gardens
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 54 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #1474955
Summary
1 visit with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Dec 5, 2024
1 rule 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.
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
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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Dec 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
53U Outdoor Area
“Ensure the gates to the outdoor play area self-close. The two exterior gates do not self-close.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2025
Dec 1, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Five children need updated health appraisals.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2022
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. One staff member needs a service letter, or two documented attempts and two additional references.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Children & Families First Head Start Colonial Gardens
Is Children & Families First Head Start Colonial Gardens licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Children & Families First Head Start Colonial Gardens last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on December 5, 2024, with 1 rule cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.
Has Children & Families First Head Start Colonial Gardens had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 1 visit in the last 3 years; 1 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 Children & Families First Head Start Colonial Gardens care for?
54, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Children & Families First Head Start Colonial Gardens accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Children & Families First Head Start Colonial Gardens' hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Children & Families First Head Start Colonial Gardens cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 741-2490 to ask.
What is Children & Families First Head Start Colonial Gardens' phone number?
(302) 741-2490.
Where is Children & Families First Head Start Colonial Gardens?
1000 Hayes Circle, Dover, DE 19904. The nearest other daycare we list is Acelero Learning Colonial Gardens Center, under 0.1 miles away.