Kids University (864 S State St)
Daycare center in Dover, DE. 864 S State St, Dover, DE 19901
About the program
Kids University (864 S State St) is a licensed daycare center in Dover, Delaware. It is licensed for 22 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
Kids University is a childcare center in Dover, Delaware, serving children from infancy through preschool with a play-based curriculum.
The program follows a play-based approach.
It accepts child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Kids University (864 S State St) does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $607 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →Most violations are record-keeping, training or maintenance items, and nearly every program has some. Read what each one was and how fast it was fixed. Delaware records each regulation found out of compliance at a review, with the corrective action required and the date it was corrected. The state does not assign a risk level.
Notification to OCCL (regulation 14U)
Ensure to notify OCCL within five business days of the termination, resignation, transfer or hiring of an early childhood administrator.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. One staff needs Administration of Medication. One staff needs OCCL's Health and Safety training.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure child files are complete. Two children need updated health appraisals. Two children need updated immunizations. One child needs a completed medication administration record.
Outdoor Area (regulation 53U)
Ensure gates are self-closing/ self-latching.
First Aid Kits (regulation 65U)
Ensure first aid kit is complete. Kit was missing bandage twpe.
Show all 14 violations on file
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Two staff need reference letters. One staff needs a job description. Two staff need first aid training.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure child files are complete. One child needs current health appraisal with immunizations and blood lead screening. Three children need developmental screening. Two children need updated infant feeding statements.
Outdoor Area (regulation 53U)
Ensure gates are self closing/ self latching.
Lesson Plans (regulation 74U)
Ensure lesson plans include weekly opportunities to explore food and healthy habits.
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision (regulation 27U)
Ensure children are supervised at all times. According to attendance records, on November 15, 2024, there were four children alone in the infant room from 12pm until 4pm. In the Pre-K room, November 13, 2024, there were two children alone from 5pm until 5:27pm. On November 14, 2024, there were three children alone from 11:23 am until 11:40 am and one child from 5:06 pm until 5:19 pm. On November 15, 2024, there were 4 children alone from 11:00 am until 11:30 am. On November 13, 2024, in the PM Transition room, there was one child alone from 4:48 until 5:30 pm
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision (regulation 27U)
Ensure staff to child ratios and proper supervision is maintained at all times. Specialist noted an aide in the green room alone with 4 children. This was discussed and corrected at the visit when a qualified staff member entered the room. Ensure unqualified staff are not alone with children. The one-year-old classroom had an aide alone with four children. This was discussed and corrected at the visit when a staff member qualified as an intern joined the classroom.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. One staff needs an additional reference. One staff needs orientation, job description, references, service letter with 2 documented attempts or 2 additional letters of reference.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure child files are complete. One child needs hours/days attending and transportation permission. Five children need health appraisals. Four children need immunizations. Five children need blood lead screening results.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Three staff need CPR/FA certification. Three staff need Administration of Medication certification. One staff needs Annual Review of Safe Sleep. Three staff need OCCL's Health and Safety training. One staff needs a job description on file. Four staff need references. One staff needs letter of eligibility. One staff needs Release of Employment. Three staff need service letters with 2 documented attempts.
What parents say
Love this place very clean and organized and the kids love it as well
stephanie dennis · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoMy children have been enrolled at this daycare now for a month now and I have to say it is by far the cleanest, most professional and structured daycare my kids have ever been in! The staff is super friendly and very educated, the director ensures my children’s safety and is very welcoming! This is the first daycare my kids have attended that actually runs a tight ship with consistency and a real curriculum. By far a…
Kayla Davis · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoI cannot say enough good things about this daycare! From day one, the staff has been incredibly professional, organized, and communicative, but what truly sets them apart is how warm and welcoming everyone is. The moment you walk through the door, you can feel how much love and care goes into looking after the kids. They have made my son feel completely at home, safe, and loved every single day. Seeing him so happy…
Gabrielle Seekins · 5/5 on Google · a month agoGetting there
864 S State St, Dover, DE 19901
Questions about Kids University (864 S State St)
Is Kids University (864 S State St) licensed?
Yes. Kids University (864 S State St) holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 1591053), with a licensed capacity of 22 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Kids University (864 S State St) had any inspection violations?
Delaware records 14 violations for Kids University (864 S State St) in the last three years, across 5 inspections on file. The median daycare center in the area has 10. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.
What ages does Kids University (864 S State St) take?
Kids University (864 S State St) is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 6:30 am to 5:30 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Kids University (864 S State St) cost?
Kids University (864 S State St) does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees. The program accepts child care subsidy.
