Delaware State University Early Childhood Laboratory School
1200 N. Dupont Highway, Dover, DE
Doncheline West
- licensed capacity
- 6
- a week, county median
- $156
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About
About Doncheline West
Doncheline West is a licensed home daycare in Dover, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 6 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 1 visit in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
6 wk
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 6 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (703) 357-7579 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 6 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Doncheline West has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Kent County has a median price of $156 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 Doncheline West
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Family Child Care
- Capacity
- 6 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #829235
Summary
1 visit with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Jun 2, 2025
2 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.
- Safety and hazards 1
- Records and paperwork 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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Jun 2, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
27P Hazardous Materials
“Radon testing is required every five years. The radon has expired. Have retested and send results to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025
22P Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Exact hours of days and hours to attend must be documented. This was corrected at the visit.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Doncheline West
Is Doncheline West licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Doncheline West last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on June 2, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.
Has Doncheline West had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 1 visit in the last 3 years; 2 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 Doncheline West care for?
6, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Doncheline West accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Doncheline West's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (703) 357-7579 to confirm.
How much does Doncheline West cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 357-7579 to ask.
What is Doncheline West's phone number?
(703) 357-7579.
Where is Doncheline West?
Dover, DE 19901. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.