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Magnolia, DE 19962 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Precious Moments Education & Community Center
- licensed capacity
- 142
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $182
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About
About Precious Moments Education & Community Center
Precious Moments Education & Community Center is a licensed child care center in Dover, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 142 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 142 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
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 | 142 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Precious Moments Education & Community 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 Precious Moments Education & Community Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 142 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #87439
Summary
5 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Mar 17, 2026
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.
- Health, medication and illness 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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See all 9 visits
- Mar 17, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Oct 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
63U Administration of Medication
“Ensure staff have parent complete MAR for medication that they bring to the center in the infant and one-year old classroom. Additionally provide documentation that all staff understands the administration of medication procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2025
Oct 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
30U Personnel Files
“Complete files are needed for Staff #1 needs a service letter or one more reference. Staff #3 needs administration of medication.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024
- Sep 4, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 25, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Oct 20, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
30U Personnel Files
“Complete files are needed for the following staff members: Staff #1-27 needs OCCL health and safety training”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2023
Oct 5, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
30U Personnel Files
“Complet e files are needed for the following: Staff #1 and Staff #2 needs application date, four reference letter ( no work experience) Staff #3 needs a health appraisal with TB and service letter Staff #4 needs a health appraisal with TB Staff #5 needs two reference letter Staff #6 needs two reference letter, a health appraisal with TB. Staff #7 needs a professional development plan Staff #8 needs one reference letter Staff #9 needs reference letter and a health appraisal with TB Staff #10 needs health appraisal with TB Staff #11, 12, 13 needs CPR/ FA certification Staff #14 needs CPR/ FA certification, administration of medication and health appraisal with TB Staff #15 needs reference letter”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2022
- May 16, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- May 4, 2022VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Precious Moments Education & Community Center
Is Precious Moments Education & Community Center licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Precious Moments Education & Community Center last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on March 17, 2026. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Precious Moments Education & Community Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 5 visits 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 Precious Moments Education & Community Center care for?
142, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Precious Moments Education & Community Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Precious Moments Education & Community Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Precious Moments Education & Community Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 698-4696 to ask.
What is Precious Moments Education & Community Center's phone number?
(302) 698-4696.
Where is Precious Moments Education & Community Center?
4607 S Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE 19901. The nearest other daycare we list is Boys & Girls Club @ Nellie Stokes Elementary School, 0.6 miles away.