Description: GREATER DOVER BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB is a Licensed Child Care Center in DOVER DE, with a maximum capacity of 289 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 3 years through 12 years.. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Date | Type | Regulation Code | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-09-27 | Non Compliance | 30N - Ratios, group size, and supervision | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Two children were left unsupervised at Central Middle School on September 20, 2019 for about 30 minutes when the van was late to pick them up. Ensure children are directly supervised at all times. This was discussed and agreed to comply in the future. | |||
| 2019-09-27 | Non Compliance | 53N - Transportation | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Ensure transportation arrangements are followed at all times. On September 20, 2019, two children were picked up from Central Middle School about 30 minutes late. Submit a written plan showing all planned routes for days when the elementary schools have a half day. Submit a written plan for driver coverage when a van driver is absent. | |||
| 2019-05-17 | Non Compliance | 20N - Personnel files | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs a health appraisal on OCCL's form. Staff #2 needs a professional development plan and an updated orientation. Staff #3 needs two references and a service letter sent. Staff #4 needs current CPR/First Aid. Staff #7, 8 and 11 need a service letter. Staff #9 needs a health appraisal with TB on OCCL's form. Staff #10 needs a corrected health appraisal. Staff #12 needs one reference letter. | |||
| 2019-05-17 | Non Compliance | 9N - OCCL informed and approval received for change of indoor or outdoor area? | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Ensure approval is received and playground is inspected for compliance before using. This was corrected at the visit when the center agreed to discontinue using the preschool playground. | |||
| 2019-05-17 | Non Compliance | 36N - General safety practices | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Purchase two covered trash cans for the preschool bathrooms. | |||
| 2018-10-15 | Non Compliance | 65N - Positive behavior management | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Ensure staff use positive behavior management techniques at all times. Staff must model and use respectful communication interactions when relating to children. Have Staff #1 complete three hours of positive behavior management training. Submit proof of completion to OCCL. | |||
| 2018-10-02 | Non Compliance | 38N - Indoor space | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Ensure each child has labeled storage space for personal belongings. | |||
| 2018-10-02 | Non Compliance | 19N - Child files | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Ensure child files are complete. One child needs a health appraisal. One child needs a health appraisal with immunizations. | |||
| 2018-10-02 | Non Compliance | 66N - Program goals and planning | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Ensure weekly preschool lesson plans contain all required areas. | |||
| 2018-06-01 | Non Compliance | 30N - Ratios, group size, and supervision | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Ensure supervision requirements are followed by picking children up from Allen Frear Elementary School at dismissal time as documented in the transportation arrangements. Submit attendance documentation for May 29, 2018 to June 8, 2018 showing arrival times of children from Allen Frear Elementary School. | |||
| 2018-06-01 | Non Compliance | 28N - Staffing | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Train at least an early childhood teacher to be in charge of the center in the absence of the administrator. | |||
| 2018-06-01 | Non Compliance | 53N - Transportation | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: : Follow documented arrangements regarding transportation provided by staff to the center from children’s school(s). Based on attendance records submitted to and reviewed by OCCL, transportation arrangements were not followed because staff arrived 10 or more minutes after dismissal time on the following dates: 04-25-2018, 04-27-2018, 05-14-2018, 05-15-2018, 05-16-2018, and 05-17-2018. | |||
| 2018-05-09 | Non Compliance | 30N - Ratios, group size, and supervision | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: For mixed age groups, follow the staff-to-child ratio and group size requirements for the age of the youngest child present. On 05-08-2018, 21-26 children were present in the Pre-K A classroom from 8:46 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and the youngest child present was age three. A staff member who is not qualified to be alone with children was documented as being alone with children in the Pre-K A classroom from 5:46 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The violation was corrected at the facility visit on 05-09-2018, when the licensing specialist observed proper staff-to-child ratio and group size requirements being followed. | |||
| 2018-05-09 | Non Compliance | 16N - Records | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Accurately document the children and staff’s arrival and departure times, and ensure the system used verifies the correct classroom location. Children and staff from the Pre-K B classroom were combined with children and staff in the Pre-K A classroom on 05-08-2018, but the attendance records indicate the classrooms operated separately. Three staff were documented as being present in both classrooms at the same time. One staff member did not document a departure time. Submit copies of attendance records dated 05/14/2018-05/18/2018, to OCCL by 05-21-2018. | |||
| 2018-04-27 | Non Compliance | 30N - Ratios, group size, and supervision | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Supervise children at all times. A van driver dropped two children off in front of the center and allowed them to enter the building unsupervised. The violation was corrected at the facility visit when the licensing specialist reviewed supervision requirements with staff and they agreed to comply. | |||
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