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Children & Families First Head Start White Oak
- licensed capacity
- 78
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $145
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About
About Children & Families First Head Start White Oak
Children & Families First Head Start White Oak is a licensed child care center in Dover, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 78 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: preschoolers
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12 yr
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 78 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 78 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Children & Families First Head Start White Oak 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 White Oak
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 78 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #1478042
Summary
3 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Apr 17, 2025
6 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 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- 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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Apr 17, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
65U First Aid Kits
“Ensure water and liquid soap are on the bust at all times. This was corrected when the items were added to the bus at time of visit.”
Corrected during the visit
45U Hazardous Materials
“Ensure radon testing is up to date”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2025
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs CPR/FA and nine additional training hours Staff #2 needs CPR/FA abd a service letter Staff #3 needs an updated health appraisal Staff #4 needs annual review of abuse and neglect Staff #5 needs certification of medication”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025
Apr 11, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
74U Lesson Plans
“Ensure classroom #2 provides weekly opportunities for special activities i.e. health habits.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2024
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure each classroom is equipped with covered trash cans”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2024
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete Staff #1 needs CPR?FA certification Staff #2 needs CPR?FA, one hours health & safety training and a professional development plan Staff #3 needs CPR?FA certification Staff #4 needs an entire file on site Staff #5 needs FA?CPR, medication certification, orientation. OCCL seven hour training and fingerprints w/eligibility Staff #6 needs FA/CPR certification Staff #7 needs FA?CPR certification Staff #8 needs FA?CPR certification Staff #9 needs OCCL seven hour health & safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2024
- Mar 19, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Apr 4, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
30U Personnel Files
“A complete file is needed for Staff #1. CPR certification is needed for staff #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023
Apr 8, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
65U First Aid Kits
“Ensure the Off-Site First (Bus) Aid Kit is equipped with liquid soap and bottled water.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2022
40U Child Files
“Child files must be complete. Child #8 needs an updated health appraisal Child #9 needs an updated health appraisal Child #11 needs an updated health appraisal to include a blood lead test Child #12 needs a blood lead test.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2022
Oct 5, 2021Inspection5 rules cited
9U Changes Affecting a License
“Ensure a plan review is submitted and approved by OCCL prior to changing or adding areas or equipment. LS Sommer was notified a toilet was installed at the facility. A plan review was not submitted or approved. This was discussed and corrected when CFF agreed to comply.”
Corrected during the visit
56U Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
“Ensure when providing children with mats for rest time, they have a top and bottom cover. LS Sommer discussed the mats with staff. Staff stated sheets and blankets are not available.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2021
53U Outdoor Area
“Ensure all gates have self closing and self closing attachments. Install mechanisms on the large gate to the left of the playground used by maintenance or lock the gate to prevent children from using it. Ensure playground equipment that allow children's feed to leave the ground are located on fall zones. Move or remove the little tike tree house from the grass.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2021
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Child #1 needs parents right to know and screen time permission. Child #2 needs screen time permission. Child #5 needs an updated health appraisal with immunizations. Child #6 needs screen time permission. Child #7 needs parents right to know and screen time permission. Child #9 needs hours and days of attendance.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2021
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs a professional development plan, orientation, and service letter from WL High School. Staff #2 needs a health appraisal with TB results. Staff #3 needs a professional development plan. Staff #4 needs an orientation. Staff #5 needs an orientation. Staff #9 needs a professional development plan and an orientation.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Children & Families First Head Start White Oak
Is Children & Families First Head Start White Oak licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Children & Families First Head Start White Oak last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on April 17, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Children & Families First Head Start White Oak had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 White Oak care for?
78, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Children & Families First Head Start White Oak 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 White Oak's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Children & Families First Head Start White Oak cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 736-5933 to ask.
What is Children & Families First Head Start White Oak's phone number?
(302) 736-5933.
Where is Children & Families First Head Start White Oak?
195 Willis Road, Dover, DE 19901. The nearest other daycare we list is Acelero Learning White Oak Center, under 0.1 miles away.