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1298 Mckee Road, Dover, DE
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Pediatric Health Choice at the Children's Secret Garden
- licensed capacity
- 124
- a week, county median
- $182
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About
About Pediatric Health Choice at the Children's Secret Garden
Pediatric Health Choice at the Children's Secret Garden is a licensed child care center in Dover, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 124 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 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
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and hours.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 124 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 730-1717 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 124 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Pediatric Health Choice at the Children's Secret Garden 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 Pediatric Health Choice at the Children's Secret Garden
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 124 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1081269
Summary
5 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Mar 10, 2026
4 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
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
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 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. One child needs an updated health appraisal.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2026
- Jun 3, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Mar 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. One child needs an updated health appraisal.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025
- Apr 10, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Mar 21, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
53U Outdoor Area
“Ensure outdoor structures, fences, and equipment are clean and in safe condition. There are 2 circular areas on the rubber turf that are tripping hazards. Please send a picture of the correction to janell.friend@doe.k12.de.us”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2024
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure floors, walls, counter surfaces, toilets, are cleanable and in good shape. The paint is peeling in multiple areas on the wall near the heater/air conditioner in the Fireflies classroom. Please send a picture of the correction to janell.friend@doe.k12.de.us”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2024
Mar 23, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. One child needs an updated health appraisal. One child needs blood lead screening results.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2023
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. One staff member needs to complete the Health and Safety Training for Child Care Professionals. One staff member needs to complete a skills demonstration for CPR. Four staff members need first aid certification.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Pediatric Health Choice at the Children's Secret Garden
Is Pediatric Health Choice at the Children's Secret Garden licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Pediatric Health Choice at the Children's Secret Garden last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on March 10, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Pediatric Health Choice at the Children's Secret Garden had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Pediatric Health Choice at the Children's Secret Garden care for?
124, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Pediatric Health Choice at the Children's Secret Garden accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Pediatric Health Choice at the Children's Secret Garden's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 730-1717 to confirm.
How much does Pediatric Health Choice at the Children's Secret Garden cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 730-1717 to ask.
What is Pediatric Health Choice at the Children's Secret Garden's phone number?
(302) 730-1717.
Where is Pediatric Health Choice at the Children's Secret Garden?
717 Hatchery Road, Dover, DE 19901. The nearest other daycare we list is New Garden Early Care & Education Center, 0.1 miles away.