I was very happy to see a Christian school come to this part of Dover. A lot of hard work and dedication went into the plans, building, furnishing, and character of the school. I went to the open house when the school was completed. Liking what I saw, I was thinking about sending my son the next year, when I was able.Not long into the school year, a dear friend of mine came to me in tears. Her son was being bullied. soon after that, the principal/teacher had suspended her child for behavioral issues. My friend was told that her son has disciplinary issues that needed to be addressed at home. She assured the staff at Dover 1st that this was not the case, and it wasnt a disciplinary issue. This fell on deaf ears.This little boy is amazingly intelligent! My friend took her son and had him tested; the diagnosis, Autism. A simple explanation to the struggles he faced in Dover 1st. The staff at Dover 1st, backed by their pastor, refused to sit down with my friend and discuss the suspension and the little boys diagnosis. The principal/teacher never acknowledged terrible mistake she made. She never admitted that, being a trained educational figure, she didnt see the tell-tale signs of Autism.Sadly, my friend pulled her child from Dover 1st. The little boy was losing friends he had grown to love. Even the bully was on the little boys prayer list.I cannot imagine running a school with personnel that cannot recognize the signs of such a well-known disorder as Autism. I am not the type of person who takes one side as truth. Even though this woman is a very close friend, I attempted to contact the pastor. I wanted to address the policy for disorders children may have, whether they be developmental or behavioral. My efforts to meet with the pastor were ignored completely.

This is the best school in Dover. The individualized attention, the certified caring staff, the amazing study tours, the high standard of excellence, and most especially the attention to developing my child as a Christian leader with strong moral character; makes this school the total package of academic and spiritual excellence in education. The opportunities all the students have to learn beyond the classroom on trips, with technology, and with community service activities is such a blessing. I wouldnt send my child to any other school in Delaware.

My daughter has been going to DFCS since it opened and we are very impressed with the hugh academic standards, Christian values and morals and the caring, enthusiastic and professional teachers. They have hands on learning, awesome field trips and the lastest technology used in the classrooms. I would highly recommend this school to anyone that wants top notch, christian education for their child.

Staff and teachers are very kind