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A. S. Academy of Learning 1

10 Songsmith Drive, Newark, DE 197023.2· 11 reviews
licensed capacity
60
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$280

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About

About A. S. Academy of Learning 1

A. S. Academy of Learning 1 is a licensed child care center in Newark, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 60 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion, Play-based and STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMBilingual program

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 12 years old
Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
60 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday to Friday, 6:30 am to 5:30 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years old
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachBilingual / immersion (Spanish immersion), Play-based, STEM / STEAM
CurriculumFunshine Curriculum
StaffQualified educators
Daily lifeUSDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Parent updatesParent app (Lilio)
LanguagesSpanish
MoreFounded 1999
Licensed capacity60 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

A. S. Academy of Learning 1 has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in New Castle County has a median price of $280 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
New Castle County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$280
Home daycare$182

Toddler

Center$199
Home daycare$154

Preschool

Center$210
Home daycare$155

School age

Center$106
Home daycare$86

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for A. S. Academy of Learning 1

Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing publishes only the visits where inspectors cited a rule, and lists none for A. S. Academy of Learning 1 since Oct 2021. That does not tell us how often it was inspected.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
60 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1168888
See the state's record

Inspections

Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing publishes only the visits where inspectors cited a rule, and lists none for A. S. Academy of Learning 1 since Oct 2021. That does not tell us how often it was inspected.

Copied from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about A. S. Academy of Learning 1

Is A. S. Academy of Learning 1 licensed?

Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.

Does A. S. Academy of Learning 1 have inspection violations?

Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing publishes only the visits where inspectors cited a rule, and lists none for A. S. Academy of Learning 1 since Oct 2021. That does not tell us how often it was inspected.

How many children can A. S. Academy of Learning 1 care for?

60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does A. S. Academy of Learning 1 accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are A. S. Academy of Learning 1's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does A. S. Academy of Learning 1 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 834-5620 to ask.

What is A. S. Academy of Learning 1's phone number?

(302) 834-5620.

Where is A. S. Academy of Learning 1?

10 Songsmith Drive, Newark, DE 19702. The nearest other daycare we list is Above & Beyond Preschool & Early Learning Center, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).