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Child care center · Dover, DE
GREATER DOVER BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
A licensed child care center in Dover, Delaware, with its state inspection and complaint history from the Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 1683 NEW BURTON RD, Dover, DE 19904
Phone: (302) 678-5182
Ages served: 3 years through 12 years.
Age group: Pre-School through School-Age
Licensed capacity: 289 children
OCCL license number: 1212039
Current enforcement action (as published): none listed in the state's file
Injuries reported to the state (as published): the state's file lists injuries in the last 5 years that needed medical or dental treatment. 2026: 4 facility injuries. No facility deaths reported. 2024: 1 facility injury. No facility deaths reported. 2023: 2 facility injuries. No facility deaths reported. 2022: 2 facility injuries. No facility deaths reported. 2021: 2 facility injuries. No facility deaths reported.
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Inspection history
Last 3 years (November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026, when the state's files were last updated)
- 3 visits where violations were cited (the state's file doesn't list visits where nothing was cited)
- 21 violations cited on these visits
- 5 complaint investigations completed (Substantiated: 3; No Evidence to Substantiate: 1; Unsubstantiated with Concern: 1)
A violation means a licensing specialist found that a Delaware licensing rule wasn't met. The state gives the program a date to correct each one and records when it was corrected. Complaint results use the state's own terms, as published. Read the official record for details.
Visits with violations
All 5 visits with violations in the state's file (which starts November 12, 2021), newest first, with 30 violations in all. The state's file lists only visits where a rule was cited, so visits where nothing was cited are not shown. Each violation shows the state's short title for the rule, its regulation code, the date the state set for the fix and the correction status as published.
May 6, 2026 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 9 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by May 29, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, June 18, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete. One staff needs a health appraisal. One staff needs CPR/FA certification and two reference letters. One staff needs a health appraisal with TB. One staff needs OCCL's Health and Safety Training and two additional references. One staff needs OCCL's Health and Safety Training. One staff needs Orientation, two references, and a health appraisal with TB. One staff needs a health appraisal with TB. One staff needs a DEEDS qualification and two additional reference letters. One staff needs CPR/FA certification and two additional reference letters. One staff needs an additional reference letter and a health appraisal. One staff needs a health appraisal with TB. One staff needs a signed release of employment history.
Staff Attendance
Regulation code 36U · Correct by May 22, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, May 21, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff document the exact arrival and departure in the classroom. One staff person wrote a future time of departure on attendance. Retrain staff on appropriate attendance.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by May 29, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, June 17, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure child files are complete. Nine children need updated health appraisals with immunizations. One child needs immunizations.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by May 6, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, May 6, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff do not use air fresheners or diffusers in the classrooms. A scented diffuser was on in the three and four year old classroom. This was corrected at the visit when it was addressed with the staff person who unplugged it and agreed to remove it from the classroom.
Outdoor Area
Regulation code 53U · Correct by May 29, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, June 15, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure fall zone requirements are met in the outdoor play area. Replenish rubber mulch to six inches in both playgrounds. Ensure exit gates are self-closing and self-latching. Repair gates in both playgrounds, as discussed.
Sanitation
Regulation code 58U · Correct by May 22, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, May 21, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure each classroom is equipped with a labeled soap/water bottle for cleaning. Most classrooms did not have a soap/water bottle available. Add bottles.
Administration of Medication
Regulation code 63U · Correct by May 29, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, May 21, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure Medication Administration Records (MAR) are completed for sunscreen, including the specific name of the medication. Ensure each child has their own bottle and it is labeled with their name. Complete new MAR's, as needed.
First Aid Kits
Regulation code 65U · Correct by May 29, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, May 21, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure off-site first aid kit used in the vans contain soap and water. Add these items to each van.
Lesson Plans
Regulation code 74U · Correct by May 29, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, May 21, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure lesson plans in the preschool classrooms contain a weekly activity in a food/healthy habit topic. Add this to the existing lesson plans.
May 21, 2025 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 6 violations
General Qualifications
Regulation code 28U · Correct by May 20, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, June 10, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff have a comprehensive background check and receive an eligibility determination prior to working with children. According to the Administrator for the preschool classrooms, a new staff person has been in the classroom without a letter of eligibility. Submit letter of eligibility.
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by June 20, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, June 25, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete. One staff person needs a release of employment history. One staff person needs one additional reference letter and an adult health appraisal with TB screening. One staff person needs to complete OCCL's Health and Safety Training for Child Care Professionals and an adult health appraisal. One staff person needs two documented attempts to obtain service letters and two additional references if no service letters are returned. One staff person needs a professional development plan. One staff person needs annual review of child abuse and neglect, employee declaration, drug and alcohol statement, release of employment history and two documented attempts to obtain service letters. One staff person needs to complete OCCL's Health and Safety Training for Child Care Professionals, employee declaration, a second attempt to obtain service letters and one additional reference if a service letter is not received. One staff person needs an adult health appraisal. One staff person needs to complete OCCL's Health and Safety Training for Child Care Professionals, a letter of eligibility, two documented attempts to obtain service letters, and two additional references if no service letters are returned. One staff person needs two additional references. One staff person needs the employee declaration. One staff person needs the employee declaration and release of employment history.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by June 20, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, June 10, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure child files are complete. Two children need a development plan. One child needs emergency transportation permission.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by June 20, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, June 10, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure children have individual storage space labeled with their name. Label baskets and cubbies.
Outdoor Area
Regulation code 53U · Correct by June 20, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, June 10, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure gates in the fence in the outdoor playground are self-closing and self-lathing. Repair gates.
First Aid Kits
Regulation code 65U · Correct by May 21, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, May 21, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure the traveling first aid kit has all required items. One van needs an ice pack and first aid guide. One van needs a first aid guide and triangular bandage. This was corrected at the visit when the items were added.
May 6, 2024 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 6 violations
Staff Attendance
Regulation code 36U · Correct by May 6, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, May 6, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff sign in and out of the classroom. The Pre-K staff member was not signed into the classroom. The SA staff was not signed out of the classroom.
Hazardous Materials
Regulation code 45U · Correct by May 6, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, May 6, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure chemicals are not accessible to children and spray bottles with cleaners are labeled and available. LS observed closets not locked and chemical accessible in two classrooms. No classrooms had disinfectant labeled or vialabe in the classroom.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by May 27, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, May 29, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure walls and doors are clean and in good repair. All classrooms need walls repaired and painted. All classrooms need the doors and frames for the bathrooms painted. Ensure floors are cleaned. Classroom 138 the tape on the floor needs to be removed and the residue cleaned off the floor. Tables in a classroom need to be scrapped to remove tape residue. Two classrooms need personal space for individual belongings labeled. Ensure outlets with power strips have covers two classrooms need outlet covers.
Outdoor Area
Regulation code 53U · Correct by May 27, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, May 29, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure debris is removed from the outdoor play area, gates are self-closing self-latching, fall zones are replenished, and broken or unrepairable equipment is repaired or removed.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Regulation code 56U · Correct by May 27, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, May 29, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure the rest/nap equipment is labeled.
First Aid Kits
Regulation code 65U · Correct by May 6, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, May 6, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure the first aid kit roll gauze and triangle bandage is replenished.
Older than 3 years (not counted in the summary above)
May 19, 2023 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 3 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by June 9, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, June 16, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff file are complete. One staff needs a professional development plan completed. One staff needs annual review of abuse and neglect. One staff needs Health and Safety Training for Child Care Professionals completed. Four staff need orientation. Two staff need references. One staff needs employee declaration, and drug and alcohol statement. Three staff need a health appraisal and TB results. Three staff need a second attempt to receive a service letter from prior employment. One staff needs an adult abuse registry check.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by June 9, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, June 16, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure child files are complete. Seven children need a health appraisal and immunization record updated. Five children need lead blood test results.
Children's Attendance
Regulation code 43U · Correct by May 19, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, May 19, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure exact arrival and departure times of children are documented. The facility was not documenting the arrival and departure of the children in any classroom with exact arrival or departure time. This was corrected a tthe visit.
May 13, 2022 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 6 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by June 10, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, June 6, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
The state's notes for this violation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They're in the state's published file (see Sources).
Staff Attendance
Regulation code 36U · Correct by May 13, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, May 13, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
The state's notes for this violation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They're in the state's published file (see Sources).
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by June 10, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, June 13, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure child files are complete. Child #2 needs emergency contacts phone numbers. Child #10 needs emergency contact names and phone numbers. Child #13 needs emergency phone numbers. Child #18 needs emergency phone numbers and a physical. Child #10 needs the immunization exempt form. Child #17 needs an updated physical on file.
Children's Attendance
Regulation code 43U · Correct by May 13, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, May 13, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
The state's notes for this violation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They're in the state's published file (see Sources).
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by June 17, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, June 9, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
The state's notes for this violation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They're in the state's published file (see Sources).
Kitchen and Food Preparation
Regulation code 50U · Correct by May 13, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, May 13, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
The state's notes for this violation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They're in the state's published file (see Sources).
Complaint investigations
All 13 complaint investigations in the state's file (which starts November 29, 2021), newest first, with the result and the state's summary as published. In the state's summaries, "IA" is the state's Institutional Abuse Unit.
Completed August 19, 2026 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On August 7, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding lack of supervision. An investigation was conducted on August 12, 2026. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because all staff interviewed stated they were watching the children but did not see any inappropriate touching occur.
Completed August 12, 2026 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary of this complaint may name a person, so we don't show it here. It's in the state's published file (see Sources).
Completed July 23, 2026 · Result: Unsubstantiated with Concern
Type (as published): IA Investigation
The state's file has no summary for this investigation.
Completed March 3, 2026 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
OCCL's investigation of regulatory non-compliance began after clearance from other agencies was received. On February 5, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding positive behavior supports. An investigation was conducted on February 18, 2026. This complaint is substantiated because according to several child statements, Staff #1 was play fighting with them, using a broom and reflective warning triangle, causing injury. Center administration terminated Staff #1's employment prior to this investigation. Additionally, accident/injury reports reviewed did not have parent/guardian signature.
Completed June 11, 2025 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On May 8, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding accident/injury procedures. An investigation was conducted on May 21, 2025. This complaint is substantiated because according to staff interviewed, the parent/guardian of Child #1 was contacted around 12:00 pm to notify them of the injury which occurred at 10:20 am, however any injury to the face or head requires immediate notification to the parent/guardian. The accident/injury report given to LS #1 showed the parent/guardian signed the report on May 7, 2025, the same day as the injury.
Older than 3 years (not counted in the summary above)
Completed August 28, 2023 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On August 15, 2023, the Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint regarding not changing soiled clothing and meals and snacks. An investigation was conducted on August 18, 2023. There is no evidence to substantiate the complaint for meals and snacks because the times meals were served were within the requirements in DELACARE regulations. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegation of not changing soiled clothing because staff stated Child #1 never made staff aware or showed signs of needing soiled clothing changed and the facility has an extra supply of clothing available.
Completed May 30, 2023 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On May 9, 2023, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding not having an administrator, lack of supervision, and not following the schedule for snack. An investigation was conducted on May 19, 2023. There is no evidence to substantiate the complaint for not having an administrator because the center has three qualified administrators functioning in the role and notified OCCL of the changes. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegations of lack of supervision and not following the schedule for snack because video footage from May 4, 2023, and May 5, 2023, confirmed staff were present in each classroom before the children arrived and snack was served on time.
Completed February 15, 2023 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On January 9, 2023, The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding improper discipline. An investigation was conducted on January 13, 2023. On January 18, 2023, an additional complaint was called into the Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline by law enforcement. This complaint was not accepted for investigation by the Institutional Abuse Unit, and was sent to OCCL to be investigated. The complaint is substantiated for improper discipline because the specialist observed video footage showing staff restrained Child #2 to a 12-inch by 24-inch area while seated, in between the staff member's body, a sensory table, and a closed door. This staff member also moved Child #2 by the shoulders after the chair Child #2 was sitting in got placed on the staff members foot. Photographs provided showed red marks on Child #2's shoulders from being removed from the chair.
Completed December 5, 2022 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary of this complaint may name a person, so we don't show it here. It's in the state's published file (see Sources).
Completed September 6, 2022 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary of this complaint may name a person, so we don't show it here. It's in the state's published file (see Sources).
Completed August 18, 2022 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary of this complaint may name a person, so we don't show it here. It's in the state's published file (see Sources).
Completed June 7, 2022 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary of this complaint may name a person, so we don't show it here. It's in the state's published file (see Sources).
Completed March 16, 2022 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
OCCL received a complaint on February 25, 2022, regarding improper staff-to-child ratios and improper screen time procedures. An investigation was conducted on March 1, 2022. The complaint is substantiated for improper staff-to-child ratios because on March 1, 2022, unqualified staff were alone in two classrooms, and attendance records for the week of February 22, 2022, documented the morning and afternoon were out of ratio daily and had unqualified staff alone with children. On multiple occasions the staff-to-child ratio was almost doubled. Maximum group size was exceeded on February 22, 2022, and February 25, 2022. A concern noted was the early childhood administrator and curriculum coordinator were no longer employed as of February 9, 2022, and the facility did not notify OCCL of the change. Two staff did not know the proper staff-to-child ratio for the children in their care.
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Sources
- Licensed Child Care Providers and Facilities: program details, enforcement action and injuries report.
- Child Care Licensing Compliance Review Information: visits, violations, corrections and specialist notes.
- Child Care Licensing Complaint Reviews: complaint investigations, results and summaries.
All three are published by the Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing on data.delaware.gov as Public Domain and cover about the last five years. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published. Program details last checked October 21, 2026.