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Acelero Learning Colonial Gardens Center
- licensed capacity
- 51
- a week, county median
- $145
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About
About Acelero Learning Colonial Gardens Center
Acelero Learning Colonial Gardens Center is a licensed child care center in Dover, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 51 children, serving preschoolers.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 51 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 741-2490 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 51 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Acelero Learning Colonial Gardens Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Kent County has a median price of $145 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$182
Home daycare$156
Toddler
Center$139
Home daycare$128
Preschool
Center$145
Home daycare$129
School age
Center$111
Home daycare$64
State record
Inspection reports for Acelero Learning Colonial Gardens Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 51 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #1674081
Summary
3 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Sep 1, 2026
7 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 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
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 1, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
53U Outdoor Area
“Ensure the outdoor play area is hazard free. Remove the plastic trash bag with trash inside located on the ground and the trash/debris from the outdoor play area.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure all areas are clean. Clean the vent located on the lower wall just outside the bathroom in Classroom 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. One staff member needs administration of medication training and/or certification and OCCL's Health and Safety Training for Child Care Professionals.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2026
Feb 17, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Five children need screen time permission.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026
36U Staff Attendance
“Ensure staff attendance includes exact hours worked in each classroom. Staff #1 was present in classroom 2; but was not signed into the classroom. This was discussed and corrected when the staff member signed into the classroom.”
Corrected during the visit
Dec 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. One child needs a health appraisal, immunization record, and blood lead screening results. One child needs an updated health appraisal. Three children need parents right to know acknowledgement. Seven children need the hours and days they attend and screen time permission.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2025
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Four staff members need annual review of abuse and neglect, an application or resume, job description, two references, employee declaration, drug/alcohol statement, receipt from fingerprinting, eligibility letter from CHU, adult abuse registry check, adult health appraisal with TB results, and release of employment history. One staff member needs an eligibility letter from CHU. One staff member needs service letters.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2026
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FAQ
Questions about Acelero Learning Colonial Gardens Center
Is Acelero Learning Colonial Gardens Center licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Acelero Learning Colonial Gardens Center last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on September 1, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Acelero Learning Colonial Gardens Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Acelero Learning Colonial Gardens Center care for?
51, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Acelero Learning Colonial Gardens Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Acelero Learning Colonial Gardens Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 741-2490 to confirm.
How much does Acelero Learning Colonial Gardens Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 741-2490 to ask.
What is Acelero Learning Colonial Gardens Center's phone number?
(302) 741-2490.
Where is Acelero Learning Colonial Gardens Center?
1000 Hayes Circle, Dover, DE 19904. The nearest other daycare we list is Children & Families First Head Start Colonial Gardens, under 0.1 miles away.