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Shell's Early Learning Center - Dover

Dover, DE · Kent County
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 1.0 (1 review)
868 SOUTH STATE STREET, Dover, DE 19904
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Quick Facts

Capacity
57 children
Age Range
6 weeks through 12 years.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (302) 883-3652
868 SOUTH STATE STREET
Dover, DE 19904
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Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
Issued By
Delaware Department of Services For Children, Youth And Their Families
Licensor
OCCL.DSCYF@state.de.us
District Office
State of Delaware, Office of Child Care Licensing

Reviews

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Amanda
2019-07-29 01:58:25
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I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Horrible place. Please do your research. I can personally tell you that not only does the center have roaches, but the staff is completely unprofessional. Falling asleep, eating the children’s food off of their plates, losing payments/paperwork constantly, terminating with no notice and even refusing to fill out a tax document that was presented to the owner at tax time. They’ve also had more serious allegations as well. Don’t send your kids here.

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About the Provider

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Additional Information: Stars Rating: Two Stars; Financial Arrangements: Child Care Food Program;Nonprofit;Purchase of Care; Reported Injuries & Deaths: No facility injuries reported. No facility deaths reported.;

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulation Code Status
2019-09-18 Non Compliance 19N - Child files Corrected
Corrective Action: Children numbers six and seven need infant feeding statements. Child number one needs a well visit. Children numbers two and three need health appraisals with immunizations. All children listed on the ''Children's File'' page of the Center Compliance Record, need current development plans with the exception of the school age child.
2019-09-18 Non Compliance 20N - Personnel files Corrected
Corrective Action: Staff members number one, two, four, seven and ten need current First Aid and CPR certifications. Staff members number one, two, three, four, six, eight, nine and ten need training hours. Staff members number one, two, three, four, six, eight, nine and ten need current annual Professional Development plans. Staff members number one and nine need Annual Reviews of Safe Sleep and Child Abuse and Neglect Recognition. Staff members number five, seven and eight need references. Staff member number ten needs a Declaration and Drug and Alcohol statement. Staff members number four, seven, eight and ten need Health Appraisals.
2019-09-18 Non Compliance 9N - OCCL informed and approval received for change of indoor or outdoor area? Corrected
Corrective Action: Send the answers to the plan review questions for the approval of the playground changes.
2019-08-09 Non Compliance 36N - General safety practices Corrected
Corrective Action: Ensure all areas are safe and free from hazards. Remove the mold on the ceiling in the infant classroom. Submit verification of completion by 8-26-2019.
2019-07-01 Non Compliance 9N - OCCL informed and approval received for change of indoor or outdoor area? Corrected
Corrective Action: Ensure OCCL is notified of proposed changes to the outdoor play area(s) and receive approval for the proposed changes. Changes were made to the outdoor play area without notification to and approval from OCCL. Corrected at facility visit when the owner and administrator verbally agreed to comply.
2019-06-27 Non Compliance 40N - Outdoor climate and space Corrected
Corrective Action: Add fall zone material and a shade structure to the play ground. Remove the tripping hazards from the playground.
2018-10-23 Non Compliance 65N - Positive behavior management Corrected
Corrective Action: A staff member slapped, hit, and spanked children in care on multiple days. Ensure staff members are following the regulation for positive behavior management by using prevention strategies and appropriate redirection. The staff was terminated from employment due to her actions.
2018-10-12 Non Compliance 48N - Food service and preparation Corrected
Corrective Action: The oven is not operable. Repair or replace the oven.
2018-10-12 Non Compliance 36N - General safety practices Corrected
Corrective Action: Repair the bottom of the playset where the wood is broken. Ensure all edges are smooth.
2018-10-12 Non Compliance 40N - Outdoor climate and space Corrected
Corrective Action: Add fall zone material to the playground.
2018-10-12 Non Compliance 20N - Personnel files Corrected
Corrective Action: Provide a health appraisal for one staff member. Provide proof of CPR certification for two staff members.
2018-01-31 Non Compliance 14N - Federal, state, and local laws followed? Corrected
Corrective Action: Post a current state business license.
2017-10-06 Non Compliance 47N - Diapering Corrected
Corrective Action: Replace the torn diaper changing mat.
2017-10-06 Non Compliance 34N - First aid and CPR training Corrected
Corrective Action: First Aid and CPR are needed for four staff members.
2017-10-06 Non Compliance 27N - Staff qualifications Corrected
Corrective Action: Document proof of special training in infant/ toddler and administration for the center's administrator.

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