DOVER AFB SCHOOLS: DAYCARE - HIGH SCHOOL

Introduction

So you’ve just been assigned to Dover Air Force Base. There’s a ton of things for you to do, but if you’re a parent, one of the first things you need to do when relocating to a new area is figure out where your kids are going to go to school and what your options are when it comes to childcare. You’ve got several choices on and around Dover AFB, whether you opt for public or private schools. Choosing the best school district is a big part of that.

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Dover Air Force Base: In-Depth Welcome Center

Schools in Dover AFB

There are two schools that serve those who live on-base: W. Reily Brown Elementary and Dover Air Force Base Middle School are located on base, while Caesar Rodney High School is off base.

Caesar Rodney Public School District

Students who live in housing located on Dover Air Force base will be a part of the Caesar Rodney School District. You can find their information below:

Caesar Rodney School District 7 Front St.

Wyoming, DE 19934

Phone:

1 (302) 698-4800

Dover AFB Elementary Schools

1. W Reily Brown Elementary

360 Webbs Lane Dover, DE 19904

Phone

: 1 (302) 697-2101

Dover AFB Middle Schools

2. Air Base Middle School

3100 Hawthorne Drive Dover, DE 19901

Phone:

1 (302) 674-3284

Dover AFB High Schools

All high schools are off base and listed below.

Dover AFB Child Care

Dover Air Force Base offers a Nationally Accredited early childhood program that offers developmental child care to the Dover AFB community. The center offers full day child care for children six weeks to five years (who are not in kindergarten), before and after school care, Full day care during school closures and Full Day Summer Camp for children ages 5 to 12, and hourly care by reservation. Parents will have to register their children. Parents will have to create an account on militarychildcare.com to request childcare. Additionally, School Age Care (SAP) is available through the You Center for children ages 9-12 that have completed kindergarten. Family Child Care is also available. Interested parties should call the Community Child Care Coordinator, Ms. Beverly Henderson at 1 (302) 677-3716 for more information.

Schools Near Dover AFB

Families living off-base have several great schools and daycare facilities to choose from in Little Creek, Rodney Village, Highland Acres, Camden, and the greater Dover area. Check out the websites below to get more information. Public school districts generally don’t allow out-of-district enrollment. There are three public school districts near Dover Air Force Base: Caesar Rodney School District, Lake Forest School District, and Capital School District.

1. Caesar Rodney Public School District

Caesar Rodney School District

7 Front St. Wyoming, DE 19934 Phone: 1 (302) 698-4800 Caesar Rodney School District was founded in 1915. The school district is home to 8 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and a high school. You can learn more about schools in the district by visiting the district’s website.

High Schools Near Dover AFB

Caesar Rodney High School

239 Old North Road Camden, DE 19934

Phone:

1 (302) 697-2161

2. Lake Forest School District

5423 Killens Pond Road Felton, Delaware 19943 Phone: 1 (302) 284-4491 Lake Forest School District is a small district. The district is spread across 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, a high school, and an early childhood center. Their website includes a detailed directory with information on each school.

High Schools Near Dover AFB

Lake Forest High School

5407 Killens Pond Rd. Felton, DE 19943

Phone:

1 (302) 284-9291

3. Capital School District

198 Commerce Way Dover, DE 19904

Phone:

1 (302) 672-1500 The Capital School District is another smaller district. The district is spread across 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. Their website also offers detailed information on each school. The website also has detailed information on school choice, transportation, and other resources available to families within the district.

High Schools Near Dover AFB

Dover High School

1 Dover High Drive Dover, DE 19901

Phone:

1 (302) 241-2400

Private Schools Near Dover AFB

Parents who opt to send their children to a private school near Dover Space Force Base will have no shortage of options. According to the Private School Review, there are 14 private schools in the area. While the majority are religiously affiliated, several are nonsectarian. Here are some of the best private schools in Kent County.

1. Holy Cross School

631 S State St. Dover, DE 19901

Phone:

1 (302) 674-5784 Ext. 111 Holy Cross School was established in 1952 and is a Roman Catholic school. The school serves a little over 350 students, but keeps its class sizes small. There are about 11 students per teacher, and an average of 20 students in a class.

2. Apple Grove School

2391 Hazlettville Rd. Dover, DE 19904

Phone:

1 (302) 730-1495 Apple Grove School is an Amish school serving students in grades 1-8. With a small student population of 24 students, Apple Grove meets a specific need.

3. Calvary Christian School

1143 E Lebanon Road Dover, DE 19901

Phone:

1 (302) 697-7860 Calvary Christian Academy is a nondenominational Christian school that was founded in 1985. The school serves students in grades K-12. Saint Mary’s serves more than 300 students, but class sizes are small, with an average of 13 students per class.

4. Capitol Baptist School

401 Kesselring Ave. Dover, DE 19904

Phone:

1 (302) 678-9190 Capitol Baptist School is a Baptist school serving students from grade Pre-K-12. The school is ranked within the top 20% of private schools in Delaware and serves 38 students. The small student population allows the school to keep the student to teacher ratio an impressive 5:1.

5. Central Christian School

220 W Denneys Rd. Dover, DE 19904

Phone:

1 (302) 492-8772 Central Christian School serves students in grades 1-12 and has a population of 65 students. This allows them to keep the student to teacher ratio at an impressive 8:1.

Daycares Near Dover AFB

Making a decision about who should take care of your child can be hard. When you’re on the hunt for the right daycare facility or in-home daycare service, it helps to search for places like Care.com and Yelp for reviews. It also helps to visit any facilities you might be considering, as well.

Conclusion

Moving is stressful, and finding the best school or daycare for your child can be a time-consuming process. Thankfully, there are plenty of options in and around Dover Air Force Base and the larger Dover area to make sure your child’s mental and physical well-being will be taken care of. We hope the above information helps make your search easier and allows you to spend more time with your family as you settle in.