Shell's Early Learning Center - Dover
868 S State St, Dover, DE
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YMCA of Delaware/Dover YMCA
- licensed capacity
- 21
- a week, county median
- $111
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About
About YMCA of Delaware/Dover YMCA
YMCA of Delaware/Dover YMCA is a licensed child care center in Dover, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 21 children, serving school-age children.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
10
12 yr
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and hours.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 21 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 364-9622 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 21 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
YMCA of Delaware/Dover YMCA has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Kent County has a median price of $111 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 YMCA of Delaware/Dover YMCA
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 21 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #29506
Summary
2 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Nov 5, 2025
5 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
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Other rules 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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Nov 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
8U License Renewal
“Ensure renewal application is submitted at least 60 days prior to license expiration.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025
Apr 23, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
66U Emergency Planning
“Ensure fire drills are conducted monthly.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2025
65U First Aid Kits
“Ensure first aid kits are complete. Travel first aid kit needs eye patch, soap and water.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2025
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Nine children need days/hours of attending and date of enrollment. Two children need updated health appraisal with immunizations. Five children need blood lead screening results.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2025
24U Staff Qualifications
“Ensure staff submits all documentation to DEEDS within 60 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2025
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FAQ
Questions about YMCA of Delaware/Dover YMCA
Is YMCA of Delaware/Dover YMCA licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was YMCA of Delaware/Dover YMCA last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on November 5, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has YMCA of Delaware/Dover YMCA had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 YMCA of Delaware/Dover YMCA care for?
21, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does YMCA of Delaware/Dover YMCA accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are YMCA of Delaware/Dover YMCA's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 364-9622 to confirm.
How much does YMCA of Delaware/Dover YMCA cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 364-9622 to ask.
What is YMCA of Delaware/Dover YMCA's phone number?
(302) 364-9622.
Where is YMCA of Delaware/Dover YMCA?
1137 South State Street, Dover, DE 19901. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA of Delaware/South Dover, 0.3 miles away.