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261 N Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE
5.0· 1 review
Children First Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 60
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $182
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About
About Children First Learning Center
Children First Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Dover, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 60 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 60 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
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 | 60 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Children First 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 Children First Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 60 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #510885
Summary
5 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Mar 18, 2026
21 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 7
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Food and nutrition 3
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Mar 18, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
28U General Qualifications
“Ensure staff members who turn 18 are fingerprinted within five days and receive a comprehensive background check as described in the regulations. Send Staff #6 to be fingerprinted by 3/25/2026 and submit receipt to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026
Jan 7, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
74U Lesson Plans
“Ensure lesson plans for children include activities in physical, social-emotional, language/literacy, and cognitive every day. Ensure lesson plans for two-year-old's contain weekly opportunities in food/healthy habit, science, sensory, and music. Update lesson plans accordingly.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2026
61U Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“Ensure no other trash is in the diaper-only pail. This was corrected at the visit when the bag was replaced and the center agreed to comply.”
Corrected during the visit
58U Sanitation
“Ensure soap/water bottle is available in each classroom. This was corrected at the visit when a soap/water bottle was prepared and added to the one-year-old classroom.”
Corrected during the visit
53U Outdoor Area
“Ensure gates in the outdoor play area are self-closing and self-latching. Repair gate leading from toddler area into pre-k area and the gate on the right leading to the grassy area. Ensure fall zone requirements are met. Either replenish pea gravel in far right play area under swings and climber or remove items.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2026
50U Kitchen and Food Preparation
“Ensure food, not stored in it's original container, is labeled with the name and expiration date. Add expiration dates to stored food.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure all sinks supply both hot and cold water. Turn on hot water in one-year-old classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. One child needs an updated health appraisal and immunizations.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. One staff needs a health appraisal with TB screening and one reference. One staff needs first aid training, adult abuse registry check, and two documented attempts to obtain service letters.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026
- Oct 1, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Jan 9, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
72U Feeding of Infants
“Ensure nothing is added to an infant bottle, including cereal, without written doctor's permission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2025
53U Outdoor Area
“Ensure fall zone requirements are met in outdoor play area. Replenish mulch to nine inches in toddler area.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2025
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Three children need updated monthly infant feeding statements. One child needs a development plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2025
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. One staff person must complete OCCL's Health and Safety Training for Child Care Professionals.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2025
16U Insurance Coverage
“Maintain current insurance documentation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2025
Jan 10, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
76U Activity Schedule
“Ensure a daily schedule of activities is posted in each classroom. Post a schedule in the three-year-old classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024
74U Lesson Plans
“Ensure lesson plans are posted and contain activities in all applicable areas, dependent on the age of the children being served. Correct lesson plans in the infant, one-year-old, and two-year-old classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024
61U Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“Ensure trash cans used for diapering only have soiled diapering materials in them. The diaper can in the infant room had other trash items in it.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024
53U Outdoor Area
“Maintain a hazard-free outdoor area. Repair the artificial turf on the walkway to prevent tripping. Ensure gates are self-closing and self-latching. The first gate, straight from the door, is not self-closing or self-latching. Ensure fall zones have enough materials to prevent injury. Add more gravel under the swings.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024
50U Kitchen and Food Preparation
“Ensure areas in which food is prepared and/or stored is clean and in sanitary condition. The crock-pot and mini refrigerator in the infant room need to be cleaned.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. One child needs an updated monthly Infant Feeding Schedule. Ensure parent/guardian permission to swaddle is on file for each infant being swaddled for sleep.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Eligibility letters are needed for three staff. One staff needs a Professional Development Plan. Two staff need to complete OCCL's Health and Safety Training for Child Care Professionals. One staff needs a completed Service Letter or two documented attempts at obtaining the Service Letter.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
Jan 10, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
72U Feeding of Infants
“Update the infant feeding schedule for all applicable enrolled infants.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2023
61U Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“Replace the torn diaper mats in the infant classroom and the three-year-old classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2023
49U Indoor Space
“Repair the chipped paint in the three-year-old classroom. Repair the chipped paint in the two-year-old classroom. Repair the couch and chair in the one/two-year-old classroom. Remove the cracked toy bin in the one/two-year-old classroom. Replace the large trash cans with holes in the lids.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2023
45U Hazardous Materials
“Repair the cabinet with cleaners to ensure it locks in the bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2023
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Five staff members need health and safety training for child care professionals. One staff member needs a reference. One staff member needs a fingerprint receipt. One staff needs an eligibility letter. One staff member needs a health appraisal with TB with complete questions. Two staff members need release of employment history with corresponding service letters. One staff needs a service letter.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2023
27U Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
“Ensure ratio is maintained at all times. One staff member took two children to the bathroom leaving another staff member alone with 12 children, the youngest was three-years-old. This was discussed and staff agreed to comply.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Children First Learning Center
Is Children First Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Children First Learning Center last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on March 18, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Children First Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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 First Learning Center care for?
60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Children First Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Children First Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Children First Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 674-5227 to ask.
What is Children First Learning Center's phone number?
(302) 674-5227.
Where is Children First Learning Center?
760 Townsend Boulevard, Dover, DE 19901. The nearest other daycare we list is Youth Connections-Towne Point, 0.1 miles away.