Licensed Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Children & Families First Head Start White Oak
Dover, DE
· Kent County
195 WILLIS ROAD,
Dover, DE 19901
Quick Facts
Capacity
78 children
Age Range
3 years through 5 years.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
1478042
Issued By
Delaware Department of Services For Children, Youth And Their Families
Licensor
District Office
State of Delaware, Office of Child Care Licensing
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About the Provider
CHILDREN & FAMILIES FIRST HEAD START WHITE OAK is a Licensed Child Care Center in DOVER DE, with a maximum capacity of 78 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 3 years through 5 years.. It is open Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Financial Arrangements: Child Care Food Program;Nonprofit; Reported Injuries & Deaths: 2024: 1 facility injury. No facility deaths reported.;
Hours of Operation
- Monday8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Tuesday8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Wednesday8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Thursday8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Friday8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulation Code | Status |
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| 2025-04-17 | Non Compliance | 30U - Personnel Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs CPR/FA and nine additional training hours Staff #2 needs CPR/FA abd a service letter Staff #3 needs an updated health appraisal Staff #4 needs annual review of abuse and neglect Staff #5 needs certification of medication | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-04-17 | Non Compliance | 45U - Hazardous Materials | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure radon testing is up to date | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-04-17 | Non Compliance | 65U - First Aid Kits | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure water and liquid soap are on the bust at all times. This was corrected when the items were added to the bus at time of visit. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Visit |
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| 2024-04-11 | Non Compliance | 30U - Personnel Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure staff files are complete Staff #1 needs CPR?FA certification Staff #2 needs CPR?FA, one hours health & safety training and a professional development plan Staff #3 needs CPR?FA certification Staff #4 needs an entire file on site Staff #5 needs FA?CPR, medication certification, orientation. OCCL seven hour training and fingerprints w/eligibility Staff #6 needs FA/CPR certification Staff #7 needs FA?CPR certification Staff #8 needs FA?CPR certification Staff #9 needs OCCL seven hour health & safety training. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-04-11 | Non Compliance | 49U - Indoor Space | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure each classroom is equipped with covered trash cans | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-04-11 | Non Compliance | 74U - Lesson Plans | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure classroom #2 provides weekly opportunities for special activities i.e. health habits. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-04-04 | Non Compliance | 30U - Personnel Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: A complete file is needed for Staff #1. CPR certification is needed for staff #1. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2022-04-08 | Non Compliance | 40U - Child Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Child files must be complete. Child #8 needs an updated health appraisal Child #9 needs an updated health appraisal Child #11 needs an updated health appraisal to include a blood lead test Child #12 needs a blood lead test. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2022-04-08 | Non Compliance | 65U - First Aid Kits | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure the Off-Site First (Bus) Aid Kit is equipped with liquid soap and bottled water. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2021-10-05 | Non Compliance | 30U - Personnel Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs a professional development plan, orientation, and service letter from WL High School. Staff #2 needs a health appraisal with TB results. Staff #3 needs a professional development plan. Staff #4 needs an orientation. Staff #5 needs an orientation. Staff #9 needs a professional development plan and an orientation. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2021-10-05 | Non Compliance | 40U - Child Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure child files are complete. Child #1 needs parents right to know and screen time permission. Child #2 needs screen time permission. Child #5 needs an updated health appraisal with immunizations. Child #6 needs screen time permission. Child #7 needs parents right to know and screen time permission. Child #9 needs hours and days of attendance. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2021-10-05 | Non Compliance | 53U - Outdoor Area | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure all gates have self closing and self closing attachments. Install mechanisms on the large gate to the left of the playground used by maintenance or lock the gate to prevent children from using it. Ensure playground equipment that allow children's feed to leave the ground are located on fall zones. Move or remove the little tike tree house from the grass. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2021-10-05 | Non Compliance | 56U - Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure when providing children with mats for rest time, they have a top and bottom cover. LS Sommer discussed the mats with staff. Staff stated sheets and blankets are not available. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2021-10-05 | Non Compliance | 9U - Changes Affecting a License | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure a plan review is submitted and approved by OCCL prior to changing or adding areas or equipment. LS Sommer was notified a toilet was installed at the facility. A plan review was not submitted or approved. This was discussed and corrected when CFF agreed to comply. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Visit |
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