DOVER'S CHILDRENS VILLAGE
Licensed Child Care Center · License #DE-71297
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Public information
Address: 726 WOODCREST DRIVE, Dover, DE, 19904
License type: Licensed Child Care Center
License number: DE-71297
Ages served: 6 weeks through 10 years.
Licensed capacity: 62
Official record: Look up DOVER'S CHILDRENS VILLAGE on Delaware's official record ↗
Recent licensing activity
Delaware's per-visit inspection history, in plain English: each licensing visit on the state record with the regulations cited, plus any complaint or enforcement action. It may lag the official record linked above.
- Complaint — substantiatedOCCL Standards Complaint (2025-12-04): Substantiated2025-12-04
On October 16, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint regarding lack of supervision and accident/injury reporting procedures. An investigation was conducted on October 22, 2025. This complaint is substantiated for lack of supervision because although staff denied the child was injured while in care, during the visit, a group of children was left alone in a classroom while the staff answered the door. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegation of not following accident/injury reporting procedures because two classroom staff stated Child #1 had no injuries while in care. In addition, Child #1 was signed out at 5:05 p.m. and according to staff and Brightwheel d…
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2025-08-04): 2 regulations cited2025-08-04
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Administration of Medication; Child Accident and Injury. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2024-08-01): 1 regulation cited2024-08-01
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Staff Attendance. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2024-07-29): No Evidence to Substantiate2024-07-29
On July 1, 2023, the Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint about not being truthful and not following the facility s termination policy. An investigation was conducted on July 15, 2024. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegation of not being truthful because Brightwheel and what the staff stated was the same information. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegation of not following the termination policy because the parent handbook states if a parent is verbally abusive to a teacher or administrator, it will result in termination of care and termination is at the discretion of the administrator.
- Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2024-07-01): No Evidence to Substantiate2024-07-01
On June 25, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint regarding infant feeding. An investigation was conducted on June 26, 2024. There is no evidence to substantiate the complaint because the staff stated they discard formula after the one hour feeding time has been exceeded. The licensing specialist observed bottles in the classroom were clean, properly labeled, documented start times, and no cans of formula or breast milk were expired
- Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2023-12-01): No Evidence to Substantiate2023-12-01
On November 15, 2023, the Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint regarding not following the center s termination policy and discrimination. An investigation was conducted on November 28, 2023. There is no evidence to substantiate the complaint because the center s parent handbook states, services may be suspended or terminated at any time for any reason. Also, staff stated the child s enrollment was terminated due to Parent #1 was not providing meal items as requested, Child #1 disturbing nap time, Child #1 attempting to hurt other children unprovoked, and Child #1biting Staff #1.
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2023-08-04): 4 regulations cited2023-08-04
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Indoor Space; Outdoor Area; Equipment; Administration of Medication. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2023-06-02): No Evidence to Substantiate2023-06-02
On May 10, 2023, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding not following the termination policy in the parent handbook and not following the health exclusion policy. An investigation was conducted on May 22, 2023. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegation of not following the termination policy because the parent handbook states if a parent is verbally abusive to a teacher or administrator, it will result in termination of care and termination is at the discretion of the administrator. Staff #1 stated the parent was verbally aggressive and was yelling at her in front of the children. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegation of not followin…
- Complaint — substantiatedOCCL Standards Complaint (2023-05-04): Substantiated2023-05-04
On March 24, 2023, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding improper discipline and staff not following requirements regarding indoor space, diapering, sanitation, and lesson plans. An investigation was conducted on March 27, 2023. The complaint is substantiated for improper diapering procedures because the licensing specialist observed a staff member not wash a child s hands after a diaper change. The complaint is substantiated for staff not following indoor space requirements because 10 children were present in a classroom that had a documented capacity of six children. There is no evidence to substantiate the complaint for improper discipline because al…
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2022-08-08): 1 regulation cited2022-08-08
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Pools and Swimming. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2021-08-16): 2 regulations cited2021-08-16
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision; Hazardous Materials. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
Data last refreshed: 7/28/2026
Source: Delaware DHSS Office of Child Care Licensing (data.delaware.gov)
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Frequently asked questions
Is DOVER'S CHILDRENS VILLAGE a licensed Delaware child care center?
DOVER'S CHILDRENS VILLAGE is listed on Delaware's public child care licensing record as a Licensed Child Care Center (license #DE-71297) in Dover. The official state record, linked on this page, always controls.
Does DOVER'S CHILDRENS VILLAGE have any licensing violations or actions on record?
Yes — there are 11 public licensing actions on record for DOVER'S CHILDRENS VILLAGE (OCCL Standards Complaint, Unannounced Full Compliance Review). Each is summarized in plain English on this page, with a link to the official document.
Where can I find DOVER'S CHILDRENS VILLAGE's official licensing record?
DOVER'S CHILDRENS VILLAGE's official record is maintained by the State of Delaware and is linked at the top of this page. Childcare Alerts surfaces and links to public records; the official government record always controls.
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