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Love Drives Capital Campus

96 Salt Creek Dr, Dover, DE 19901
licensed capacity
63
a week, county median
$182

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About Love Drives Capital Campus

Love Drives Capital Campus is a licensed child care center in Dover, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 63 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
63 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity63 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Love Drives Capital Campus 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).

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Kent County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Love Drives Capital Campus

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
63 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#1496090
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Summary

3 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Dec 10, 2025

3 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
  • Safe sleep 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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  1. Dec 10, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  2. Sep 9, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      45U Hazardous Materials

      “Ensure cleaners are out of the reach of children. Specialist noted cleaners were kept in an plastic tote on the floor in the three-year-old room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      30U Personnel Files

      “Ensure staff files are complete. One staff needs OCCL's Health and Safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2025

  3. Sep 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      56U Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments

      “Ensure nap equipment is non-absorbent and easy to clean. Specialist noted several mats in the 3, 2 and 1 year old classrooms which were ripped and needed to be replaced. This was corrected when admin brought out several boxes of new mats to replace them with.”

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Sep 6, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
    • Other rules

      8U License Renewal

      “Ensure application is submitted at least sixty days before license expires”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2023

    • Food and nutrition

      71U Meals and Snacks

      “Ensure meals meet OCCL standards. Breakfast was observed with oatmeal and raisins, not the required side of fruit. This was discussed and corrected at the visit.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      59U Hand Washing

      “Ensure that children's hands are washed after toileting or having diapers changed. Children were observed using the toilet and not washing their hands. This was discussed and corrected at the visit.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      57U Equipment

      “Ensure there are sufficient toys and books. The Little Scholars classroom had two books and needs toys for the dramatic play area.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2023

    • Safe sleep

      56U Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments

      “Ensure all rest equipment is labeled.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      40U Child Files

      “Ensure child files are complete. Child #3 needs immunizations and blood lead screening results.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      30U Personnel Files

      “Ensure all staff files are complete. Staff #2 needs annual review of Abuse and Neglect.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      28U General Qualifications

      “Ensure all staff is eligible or provisionally eligible before starting employment. Staff #1 was present for her first day before being eligible. This was discussed and corrected at the visit.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratios

      26U Staffing

      “Ensure staffing ratio is followed at all times. Administrator Morris was present in the building with five other staff listed as either EC intern or EC assistant teacher.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2023

  5. Aug 28, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  6. Dec 13, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)

      “The Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint on November 15, 2022, regarding not following the diapering procedure, improper sanitation, and not allowing parents into the building. The complaint is substantiated for not allowing parents into the building because the specialist observed several children getting dropped off at the foyer, and when asked, parents stated they had to stay in the foyer during drop-offs. There is no evidence to substantiate the complaint for not following the diapering procedure and improper sanitation because all staff had the proper knowledge of the diapering procedures, and the Specialist observed the center to be clean and in good condition.”
  7. Sep 7, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      61U Diapering and Soiled Clothing

      “Ensure child and staff's hands are washed after each diaper change, and the diaper changing mat is disinfected after each use. LS Smith observed staff #1 change two children with the same pair of gloves, and with out washing her or the child's hands. This was discussed and corrected at the visit.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      57U Equipment

      “Ensure there is enough toys/materials for the amount of children enrolled. One year old classroom needs more toys/materials.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2022

  8. Mar 16, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      72U Feeding of Infants

      “Ensure infants are held during feedings, or sitting in a feeding chair if they can hold their own bottle. LS Smith observed and infant laying flat on the ground while drinking a bottle. This was discussed with the teachers and corrected at the visit.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutrition

      50U Kitchen and Food Preparation

      “Ensure fridge and freezers have working thermometers. Freezer in the kitchen, and fridge in the infant room needs a thermometer. Ensure food is labeled with contents and stored properly.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      40U Child Files

      “Ensure child files are complete. Child #3, #6, #7, and #8 need lead test results. Child #3 needs immunization records. Child #1, #2, #3, #4, #6, #7, #8, and #10 need developmental plans.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      30U Personnel Files

      “Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs CPR and First Aide. Staff #2 needs 2 references, health appraisal with TB results, completed or documented attempts for a service letter.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2022

  9. Feb 9, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)

      “OCCL received a complaint on February 2, 2022, regarding staff yelling at the children, which is under the positive behavior management regulation. An investigation was completed on February 7, 2022. The complaint is substantiated because two children stated sometimes their teacher yells. Also, Child #1 stated Staff #2 said to Child #2, If you do not stop crying, I will throw your shark away. Child #2 confirmed Staff #2 stated this. Child #1 also stated Staff #2 said, I do not care if you cry, after the Child #1 was placed in time-out. [name] and all other staff interviewed denied yelling at the children. In a written statement provided by owner Rodrick Morris, he stated the staff denied the allegations the children made during OCCL s investigation.”
  10. Jan 19, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      77U Infant and Toddler Care

      “Ensure infant sleep checks are completed an documented every 30 minutes.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      45U Hazardous Materials

      “Ensure all cabinets are locked an in accessible to children. The bottom cabinet in the infant room needs a child safety lock.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      43U Children's Attendance

      “Ensure children's attendance is documented with departure and arrival times. LS Smith observed five children present, with only four signed in. This was corrected when the staff member signed the fifth child in.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      40U Child Files

      “Ensure child files are complete. Child #1 needs parents right to know, and screen time permission. Child #3 need updated health appraisal. Child #7 needs updated immunization record. Child #5, #6, #7, #8, and #10 need developmental plans.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      30U Personnel Files

      “Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs a health appraisal. Staff #2 needs a health appraisal with TB results. Staff #3 needs 2 references, and a health appraisal with TB results. Staff #4 needs a completed service letter or two additional reference letters. Staff #5 needs a PD plan, and a health appraisal with TB results.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2022

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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FAQ

Questions about Love Drives Capital Campus

Is Love Drives Capital Campus licensed?

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

When was Love Drives Capital Campus last inspected?

Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on December 10, 2025. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Love Drives Capital Campus had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Love Drives Capital Campus care for?

63, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Love Drives Capital Campus accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Love Drives Capital Campus' hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 554-3566 to confirm.

How much does Love Drives Capital Campus cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 554-3566 to ask.

What is Love Drives Capital Campus' phone number?

(302) 554-3566.

Where is Love Drives Capital Campus?

96 Salt Creek Dr, Dover, DE 19901. The nearest other daycare we list is Pediatric Health Choice at the Children's Secret Garden, 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).