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Boys & Girls Club @ J. Ralph McIlvaine

Daycare center in Magnolia, DE. 11 E Walnut St, Magnolia, DE 19962

3.8 (9 on Google)Read parent reviews
Call (302) 270-5820
AgesSchool age
Hours6:30 am to 6 pm, Mon to Fri
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity93 children
Violations, last 3 years8
On the register sinceNot listed

About the program

Boys & Girls Club @ J. Ralph McIlvaine is a licensed daycare center in Magnolia, Delaware. It is licensed for 93 children and serves school age ages.

It accepts child care subsidy.

Accepts subsidy

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Boys & Girls Club @ J. Ralph McIlvaine does not publish a fee schedule. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $607 a month.

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeChild Care Center · 883808
Licence statusActive
Licensed capacity93 children
Inspections on file4
Source: Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Violations, last 3 years8Area median for centers: 10
Inspections on file40 substantiated complaints
All violations on file10Most recent April 2026

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.

Cited April 15, 2026Corrected April 30, 2026

Child Files (regulation 40T)

Ensure child files are completed. Three children need updated health appraisals and immunizations. One child needs emergency transportation permission.

Cited April 3, 2025Corrected April 8, 2025

Insurance Coverage (regulation 16T)

Ensure liability insurance is current and posted.

Cited April 3, 2025Corrected April 8, 2025

Personnel Files (regulation 30T)

Ensure staff files are complete. One staff person needs CPR and first aid training.

Cited April 3, 2025Corrected April 8, 2025

Child Files (regulation 40T)

Ensure child files are complete. One child needs the emergency card information, date of enrollment, days of attending, and emergency transportation permission.

Cited April 10, 2024Corrected April 15, 2024

Insurance Coverage (regulation 16T)

Maintain current insurance documentation.

Show all 10 violations on file
Cited April 10, 2024Corrected April 15, 2024

Child Files (regulation 40T)

Ensure child files are complete. Four children need days and hours of attending. One child needs the hours of attending. Two children need an updated Health Appraisal, immunizations, and blood lead level test result. One child needs a blood lead level test result.

Cited April 10, 2024Corrected April 16, 2024

First Aid Kits (regulation 65T)

Maintain a complete First Aid Kit. Add scissors and a First Aid Guide to the kit.

Cited April 10, 2024Corrected April 15, 2024

License Renewal (regulation 8T)

Ensure renewal application is signed by an approved signatory or designated representative.

Cited April 25, 2023Corrected May 4, 2023

Personnel Files (regulation 30T)

Ensure staff files are complete. One staff member needs to complete the Health and Safety Training for Child Care Professionals.

Cited April 25, 2023Corrected May 3, 2023

Child Files (regulation 40T)

Ensure child files are complete. One child needs a health appraisal. Four children need blood lead screening results.

What parents say

The staff is amazing. Loved this school for my oldest daughter and she did too! I can't wait for my youngest to attend. Hands down the best.

Kanna Galloway · 5/5 on Google · 9 months ago

After communicating with front office staff, child's teacher, and leaving a note inside my son's backpack about him being dropped off to school and picked up, not to ride the bus. His first day of kindergarten they put him on the bus! The front staff is horrible and incompetent. I have never had this happen to my children ever! This place is unorganized chaos and I am looking to see if I can get him to a better…

Dana Morman · 1/5 on Google · a year ago

Ever since my son has gone to the school I have had an issue with jackets and now hats. It is winter time so it is crucial that they are not lost. But somehow every time he goes to school he seems to come home with something missing. I am really getting tired of having to buy multiple hats and jackets only for them to get lost or stolen. Either there's a thief in my son's class or it just magically disappears. All of…

Tatiana Moody · 1/5 on Google · 8 years ago

My son goes here for kindergarten and he loves it. I love it. He is 6 yrs old and is already reading at a 2nd grade level. Thank you mcllvaine for the wonderful things you taught my son. God Bless.

Brittany Dittman · 5/5 on Google · 9 years ago
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Getting there

11 E Walnut St, Magnolia, DE 19962

Questions about Boys & Girls Club @ J. Ralph McIlvaine

Is Boys & Girls Club @ J. Ralph McIlvaine licensed?

Yes. Boys & Girls Club @ J. Ralph McIlvaine holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 883808), with a licensed capacity of 93 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Boys & Girls Club @ J. Ralph McIlvaine had any inspection violations?

Delaware records 8 violations for Boys & Girls Club @ J. Ralph McIlvaine 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 Boys & Girls Club @ J. Ralph McIlvaine take?

Boys & Girls Club @ J. Ralph McIlvaine is licensed to serve school age ages, and is open 6:30 am to 6 pm, Mon to Fri.

How much does Boys & Girls Club @ J. Ralph McIlvaine cost?

Boys & Girls Club @ J. Ralph McIlvaine does not publish tuition. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees. The program accepts child care subsidy.

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