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Discovery Island Early Care and Preschool

32352 Smith Drive, Dagsboro, DE 199392.4· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
31
a week, county median
$182

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About Discovery Island Early Care and Preschool

Discovery Island Early Care and Preschool is a licensed child care center in Dagsboro, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 31 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists 2 visits since Mar 2022, none in the last 3 years. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
31 children

Hours

Hours

Hours not listed. Call (302) 732-7529 to confirm.
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity31 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Discovery Island Early Care and Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Sussex 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.
Sussex County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$182
Home daycare$155

Toddler

Center$139
Home daycare$131

Preschool

Center$145
Home daycare$131

School age

Center$111
Home daycare$66

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 Discovery Island Early Care and Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
31 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1162867
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Summary

0 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Dec 8, 2022

0 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.

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. Dec 8, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      72U Feeding of Infants

      “Ensure infant feeding schedules are updated monthly.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      53U Outdoor Area

      “Ensure all climbing equipment is protected by a fall zone. Remove or place the train on appropriate fall zones. Ensure children do not have access to hazards outside. Add fencing to the bottom of the stairs to ensure children can not exit the playground into the parking lot.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023

  2. Mar 7, 2022VisitNo rules cited

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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Questions about Discovery Island Early Care and Preschool

Is Discovery Island Early Care and Preschool licensed?

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

When was Discovery Island Early Care and Preschool last inspected?

Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on December 8, 2022, with 2 rules cited. It lists 0 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Discovery Island Early Care and Preschool had rules cited by the state?

No. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists no cited rules in its 0 visits in the last 3 years. 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 Discovery Island Early Care and Preschool care for?

31, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Discovery Island Early Care and Preschool accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Discovery Island Early Care and Preschool's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 732-7529 to confirm.

How much does Discovery Island Early Care and Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 732-7529 to ask.

What is Discovery Island Early Care and Preschool's phone number?

(302) 732-7529.

Where is Discovery Island Early Care and Preschool?

32352 Smith Drive, Dagsboro, DE 19939. The nearest other daycare we list is Kidz Akademy Inc., Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.

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