Little Kid's Swagg Learning Center Too
631 Ridgely St, Dover, DE
3.0· 4 reviews
the little school at Kids Cottage
- licensed capacity
- 162
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $139
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About
About the little school at Kids Cottage
the little school at Kids Cottage is a licensed child care center in Dover, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 162 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with drop-in care, full-time care, pre-k and preschool.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Preschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer campAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 162 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 12 Months to 10 Years Old (2027 Summer Camp Program) |
|---|---|
| Programs | Drop-in care, full-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Curriculum | The Creative Curriculum; Learning Without Tears |
| Enrichment | Weekly phonics classes and music classes |
| Daily life | Parents pack food |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| More | Founded 1954 |
| Licensed capacity | 162 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
the little school at Kids Cottage has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Kent County has a median price of $139 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 the little school at Kids Cottage
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 162 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #787716
Summary
3 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Jul 27, 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.
- Records and paperwork 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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See all 8 visits
- Jul 27, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Nov 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. One staff needed a release of employment history completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2025
Nov 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Six staff need a DEEDS certificate on file. One staff needs a Health and Safety for Child Care Professionals certificate on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024
Nov 1, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
74U Lesson Plans
“Ensure children 24 months and older have weekly opportunities for exploration in the area of food or healthy habits.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023
56U Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
“Ensure nap equipment is non-absorbent and cleanable.”
Corrected during the visit
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure trash cans have a lid.”
Corrected during the visit
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. One staff member needs a professional development plan, two staff need annual review of abuse and neglect, four staff need Health and Safety for Child Care Professionals, two staff need letters of eligibility on file, one staff needs a health appraisal on OCCL's form with TB results, and four staff need service letters attempts and follow ups if required.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023
28U General Qualifications
“Ensure a comprehensive background check is conducted every five years. One staff member needs a comprehensive background check.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023
- Sep 11, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 28, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 24, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Nov 15, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
74U Lesson Plans
“Ensure lesson plans reflect all required areas, language, literacy, social emotional, free play, cognitive, four activities, two weekly of health, music, science, physical, and sensory.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2022
40U Child Files
“One child needs a health appraisal, immunization record, and a blood lead test result.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2022
36U Staff Attendance
“Ensure exact arrival and departure of staff is documented. Staff were signed into the barn classroom and not present. Staff was signed into the firehouse classroom and not present. This was corrected when the staff was signed out of the firehouse classroom and staff were present in the barn classroom.”
Corrected during the visit
30U Personnel Files
“One staff needs an hour and a half of annual training hours. Three staff need orientation. Four staff need job descriptions. Four staff need a total of two references. Four staff need criminal history letters of eligibility. Three staff need an adult abuse registry check. Five staff need health appraisal and TB results. Three staff need release of employment history form completed. Six staff need an attempt for service letter with a follow up. If a service letter is not returned they will need to gain a total of four reference letters after the second unsuccessful service letter attempt.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about the little school at Kids Cottage
Is the little school at Kids Cottage licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was the little school at Kids Cottage last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on July 27, 2026. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has the little school at Kids Cottage had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 3 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 the little school at Kids Cottage care for?
162, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does the little school at Kids Cottage accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are the little school at Kids Cottage's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does the little school at Kids Cottage cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 734-3040 to ask.
What is the little school at Kids Cottage's phone number?
(302) 734-3040.
Where is the little school at Kids Cottage?
105 Mont Blanc Boulevard, Dover, DE 19904. The nearest other daycare we list is Spark Summer Camp and After School Program @ Academy of Dover, 0.4 miles away.