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Acelero Learning Smyrna Center
- licensed capacity
- 55
- a week, county median
- $145
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About
About Acelero Learning Smyrna Center
Acelero Learning Smyrna Center is a licensed child care center in Smyrna, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 55 children, serving preschoolers.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 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
- 55 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 653-5499 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 55 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Acelero Learning Smyrna 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 Smyrna Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 55 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #1674079
Summary
3 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Mar 20, 2026
5 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
- Safe sleep 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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Mar 20, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
9U Changes Affecting a License
“Submit a plan review and receive approval before making additions or renovations to the outdoor areas of the center. On March 20, 2026, the director of monitoring and compliance contacted this licensing specialist via email to notify OCCL of the installation of the outdoor play equipment and synthetic turf for an infant/toddler outdoor play area. A plan review was not submitted, and approval was not received prior to completing the installation.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026
Feb 25, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
56U Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
“Ensure rest equipment is cleaned and sanitized daily, when stored touching. The nap mats in Classroom 1 were observed stored stacked on top of one another. When asked, staff stated the nap mats are cleaned every other day. This was discussed and corrected when staff agreed to clean the mats daily. Ensure bottom nap mat covers are not stored touching. The children's fitted sheets were observed on the stored, folded nap mats. The nap mats were observed stacked on top of one another with the fitted sheets still on them in Classroom 1 and Classroom 2. This was discussed and corrected when the fitted sheets were removed.”
Corrected during the visit
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. One child needs screen time permission. One child needs an updated health appraisal and blood lead screening results.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026
Jan 13, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. One child needs blood lead screening results.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2026
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Two staff members need service letters or two documented attempts.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2026
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FAQ
Questions about Acelero Learning Smyrna Center
Is Acelero Learning Smyrna Center licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Acelero Learning Smyrna Center last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on March 20, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Acelero Learning Smyrna Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Smyrna Center care for?
55, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Acelero Learning Smyrna Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Acelero Learning Smyrna Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 653-5499 to confirm.
How much does Acelero Learning Smyrna Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 653-5499 to ask.
What is Acelero Learning Smyrna Center's phone number?
(302) 653-5499.
Where is Acelero Learning Smyrna Center?
4272 Brenford Road, Smyrna, DE 19977. The nearest other daycare we list is Children & Families First Head Start Smyrna, under 0.1 miles away.