the little school at Kids Cottage
Daycare center in Dover, DE. 105 Mont Blanc Boulevard, Dover, DE 19904
About the program
the little school at Kids Cottage is a licensed daycare center in Dover, Delaware. It is licensed for 162 children and serves toddler, preschool and school age ages.
The little school at Kids Cottage is a private preschool and school-age program located in Dover, Delaware.
The program follows a play-based approach.
It accepts child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. the little school at Kids Cottage 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.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. One staff needed a release of employment history completed.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Six staff need a DEEDS certificate on file. One staff needs a Health and Safety for Child Care Professionals certificate on file.
General Qualifications (regulation 28U)
Ensure a comprehensive background check is conducted every five years. One staff member needs a comprehensive background check.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. One staff member needs a professional development plan, two staff need annual review of abuse and neglect, four staff need Health and Safety for Child Care Professionals, two staff need letters of eligibility on file, one staff needs a health appraisal on OCCL's form with TB results, and four staff need service letters attempts and follow ups if required.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Ensure trash cans have a lid.
Show all 11 violations on file
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments (regulation 56U)
Ensure nap equipment is non-absorbent and cleanable.
Lesson Plans (regulation 74U)
Ensure children 24 months and older have weekly opportunities for exploration in the area of food or healthy habits.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
One staff needs an hour and a half of annual training hours. Three staff need orientation. Four staff need job descriptions. Four staff need a total of two references. Four staff need criminal history letters of eligibility. Three staff need an adult abuse registry check. Five staff need health appraisal and TB results. Three staff need release of employment history form completed. Six staff need an attempt for service letter with a follow up. If a service letter is not returned they will need to gain a total of four reference letters after the second unsuccessful service letter attempt.
Staff Attendance (regulation 36U)
Ensure exact arrival and departure of staff is documented. Staff were signed into the barn classroom and not present. Staff was signed into the firehouse classroom and not present. This was corrected when the staff was signed out of the firehouse classroom and staff were present in the barn classroom.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
One child needs a health appraisal, immunization record, and a blood lead test result.
Lesson Plans (regulation 74U)
Ensure lesson plans reflect all required areas, language, literacy, social emotional, free play, cognitive, four activities, two weekly of health, music, science, physical, and sensory.
What parents say
The Little School is truly one of a kind! The staff and teachers are nothing short of amazing. They are caring, dedicated, and passionate about providing the best possible education for their students. They always make sure to go above and beyond to create a nurturing and supportive environment where children can thrive. The schools commitment to both students and parents is evident in everything they do. They foster…
Kaitlyn Pierce · 5/5 on Google · a year agoBoth of our children graduated from the little school at Kids Cottage and we cannot say enough wonderful things about this incredible place! From the moment we walked through the doors, we knew it was the perfect environment for our kids to learn, grow, and thrive. The teachers are truly exceptional - warm, nurturing, and deeply committed to each child’s development. They create a loving and engaging atmosphere where…
Susannah Sydell · 5/5 on Google · a year agoWe have had the most incredible experience at The Little School Kids Cottage, Dover! My special needs son started attending when he turned 2 and absolutely LOVED going each day. He attended summer camp each summer as well. The directors and staff go above and beyond to provide care and support for every child that comes through the door! Being a military family on the move, it’s so wonderful to have a secure place to…
Rose Tyabus · 5/5 on Google · a year agoBoth my girls graduated from the little school after four amazing years for each of them! They thrived in this school, with teachers who went above and beyond to meet their needs! Their phonics and music programs really enriched the experience and I can’t say enough about the amazing staff. There is no where else I would send my kids, and I’m so grateful for the foundation they received to be successful school-agers,…
Juliana Mione · 5/5 on Google · a year agoGetting there
105 Mont Blanc Boulevard, Dover, DE 19904
Questions about the little school at Kids Cottage
Is the little school at Kids Cottage licensed?
Yes. the little school at Kids Cottage holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 787716), with a licensed capacity of 162 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has the little school at Kids Cottage had any inspection violations?
Delaware records 7 violations for the little school at Kids Cottage in the last three years, across 4 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 the little school at Kids Cottage take?
the little school at Kids Cottage is licensed to serve toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does the little school at Kids Cottage cost?
the little school at Kids Cottage 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.
