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New Castle, DE 19720 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
A. S. Academy of Learning 2
- licensed capacity
- 111
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $280
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About
About A. S. Academy of Learning 2
A. S. Academy of Learning 2 is a licensed child care center in Bear, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 111 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.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMBilingual program
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 111 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Bilingual / immersion (Spanish immersion (English/Spanish)), Play-based, STEM / STEAM |
| Curriculum | Funshine (blend of the Funshine program) |
| Daily life | USDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Lilio) |
| Languages | Spanish |
| More | Founded 2017 (Bear, DE site; A.S. Academy of Learning established 2014) |
| Licensed capacity | 111 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
A. S. Academy of Learning 2 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for A. S. Academy of Learning 2
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 111 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1326769
Summary
7 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Sep 21, 2026
13 rules cited in those visits. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing publishes only visits where a rule was cited, so this record cannot show how often it was inspected.
- Records and paperwork 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Other rules 1
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- Sep 21, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- May 7, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Jan 7, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
72U Feeding of Infants
“Ensure infant feeding schedules are updated monthly.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2026
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure indoor space is in proper working order. Ensure infant room area near the storage cabinet is cleaned and wall base repaired.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2026
40U Child Files
“Ensure children's files are complete. Child #3 needs emergency card completed. Child #7 needs health appraisal, blood lead, PRTK. Child #10, needs updated health appraisal.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2026
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs Health appraisal/TB. Staff #2 needs OCCL training. Staff #3 needs health appraisal. Staff #4 needs updated med certification.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2026
- Jul 11, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Feb 5, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“On January 16, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding incorrect staff-to-child ratios and improper combining of ages. An investigation was conducted on January 21, 2025. Based on observations of classrooms, interviews with staff, and a review of attendance records, this complaint is substantiated for incorrect staff-to-child ratios. LS #1 observed two classrooms out of correct staff-to-child ratio while conducting the investigation. All staff members interviewed stated they have been out of ratio since the beginning of January 2025. Attendance records also documented incorrect staff-to-child ratios. Based on a review of attendance records, this complaint is substantiated for improper combining of ages. Toddlers were combined with older children when there were more than 12 children in total present. An additional concern noted was that upon review of attendance records the center exceeded maximum group size on January 16, 2025, with up to 29 children present in the Pre-K room including one-year-olds.”
Jan 3, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
72U Feeding of Infants
“Ensure infant feeding schedules are updated monthly. Ensure bottles are labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025
63U Administration of Medication
“Ensure MAR forms are completed for all meds.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025
56U Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
“Ensure you practice safe sleep for infants. Infant sheet was loose-provide clips/smaller sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure indoor space is in good repair. Wall in SA bathroom needs repaired under sink. Repair urinals in boys bathroom. Repair holes in bathroom walls.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025
45U Hazardous Materials
“Ensure hazardous materials are inaccessible to children. Clear SA bathroom of hazards.”
Corrected during the visit
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs CPR/FA, Health Appraisal & TB”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2025
Jan 12, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
51U Toilet Facilities
“Send documentation that the ventilation fan has been repaired in the boy's bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2024
30U Personnel Files
“All staff files must be complete. Send the completed Health and Safety training for two staff members.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2024
- Feb 15, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Jan 6, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
40U Child Files
“All child files must be complete. Send the current health appraisal with immunizations and blood lead screening for one child. Send the current immunizations for two children. Send the documentation of the completed blood lead screening for two children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2023
- Nov 9, 2022VisitNo rules cited
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Mar 2, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“A complaint was received on February 18, 2022, regarding the allegation of [name] being disrespectful to a parent. An unannounced visit was conducted on February 21, 2022, to investigate the complaint. The complaint is substantiated because [name] told Parent #1 that the unborn child would not be welcomed in the center due to the parent s previous behaviors and this interaction caused a heated conversation between [name] and Parent #1.”
Feb 8, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
27U Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
“On February 8, 2022, a child was left on the playground unattended for seven minutes. The employment of the two staff members responsible for the child was terminated immediately. OCCL received copies of the termination letters for both staff members.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2022
Jan 4, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
40U Child Files
“All child files must be complete. Send the current health appraisal with immunizations for one child.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2022
30U Personnel Files
“All staff files must be complete. Send current CPR/First Aid for three staff members. Send the professional development plan for one staff member. Send the annual safe sleep for one staff member. Send the annual child abuse and neglect for one staff member. Send the staff orientation record for one staff member. Send the job description for one staff member. Send references for four staff members. Send the declaration and drug/alcohol statement for one staff member. Send the adult abuse registry for one staff member. Send service letters for one staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2022
- Dec 17, 2021VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about A. S. Academy of Learning 2
Is A. S. Academy of Learning 2 licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was A. S. Academy of Learning 2 last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on September 21, 2026. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has A. S. Academy of Learning 2 had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 4 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 12 show a correction in the state record. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can A. S. Academy of Learning 2 care for?
111, 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 2 accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are A. S. Academy of Learning 2's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does A. S. Academy of Learning 2 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 276-0868 to ask.
What is A. S. Academy of Learning 2's phone number?
(302) 276-0868.
Where is A. S. Academy of Learning 2?
891 Pulaski Highway, Bear, DE 19701. The nearest other daycare we list is Fairwinds Early Learning Center, 0.3 miles away.