Read To Learn Academy
1600 Jessup Street, Wilmington, DE
5.0· 6 reviews
Ark North Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 54
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $210
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About Ark North Learning Center
Ark North Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Wilmington, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 54 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 54 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 54 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Ark North Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in New Castle County has a median price of $210 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 Ark North Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 54 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #703570
Summary
3 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Jan 20, 2026
9 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 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Health, medication and illness 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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Jan 20, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
50U Kitchen and Food Preparation
“Ensure kitchen equipment is working at all times- replace (or repair) refrigerator. 47.7 degrees at time of visit.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2026
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure personnel files are complete. Staff #1 needs Release of Employment and 2 attempts at service letters. Staff #2 needs annual abuse and neglect (signed). Staff #3 needs Professional Development plan (signed), training hours, and annual review of abuse and neglect (signed).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2026
Jan 21, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
8U License Renewal
“Business License expired on 12/31/2024. Please send updated Business License to OCCL by 02/14/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2025
51U Toilet Facilities
“The bathrooms need to be kept clean. Clean up soap on the floor in the 1st floor bathroom. *Corrected at Visit*”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2025
50U Kitchen and Food Preparation
“Refrigerator is not at 41 (F). Ensure the temperature is adjusted and send a picture to verify it is 41 or below.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2025
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure indoor spaces are kept in good repair and cleanable. All holes need to be patched and painted, and vents on the first floor (Preschool Room) need to be replaced. Holes were observed in the Preschool Classroom under calendar, 2nd floor landing area, 3rd floor hallway, and the 2nd floor classroom near the coat hooks. Ceiling dry wall needs to be replaced in the 3rd floor classroom around the sprinkler.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025
30U Personnel Files
“Please ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs CPR Training, 15 training hours, updated Administration of Medication training, and a signed Professional Development Plan. Staff #2 needs 6 training hours. Staff #3 needs CPR and First Aid. *Annual training hours are considered not-determined through 1/31/2025.*”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
Jan 29, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
41U Child Health Appraisal
“Child #4 needs blood lead screening results. Send to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2024
30U Personnel Files
“Staff #2 needs 4 reference letters. Staff #5 needs 2 reference letters. Send to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2024
Feb 1, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
67U Transportation
“Send pictures of fire extinguishers and travel first aid kits for both vehicles used.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023
43U Children's Attendance
“Ensure all children are signed in upon arrival. This was corrected at the visit.”
Corrected during the visit
41U Child Health Appraisal
“Child files need the following: - Child #11 needs lead screening. Send confirmation of appointment. - Child #1 needs immunization documentation or an exemption form completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023
30U Personnel Files
“Staff files need the following: - All staff need to complete the health and safety training. - Ensure professional development plans are completed, dated, and signed annually. Send copies for all returning staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2023
Jul 15, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
57U Equipment
“Ensure there is a sufficient amount of materials available for the children in the school-age classrooms. Send pictures when more materials are available.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2022
50U Kitchen and Food Preparation
“In the kitchen, do not use the fridge/freezer on the right to store cold items unless it can maintain correct temperature. This was corrected at the visit. Remove expired foods from the shelf.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2022
49U Indoor Space
“Indoor space items that need correction: - In the preschool room, repair the play refrigerator door, replace the floor vent in the bathroom. - In the second floor classroom, remove the broken basket. - In the third floor front room, clean the trash can and wall next to it, cover the trash in the bathroom. - Clean the ceiling vent going towards the 3rd floor. - Affix the light hanging in the 2nd floor hallway.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2022
30U Personnel Files
“Staff files need the following: - Staff #1 needs an orientation, references, declaration & drug/alcohol statement, and service letters. - Staff #2 needs references and service letters. - Staff #3 needs annual review of abuse/neglect, orientation, job description, and declaration/drug statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2022
May 24, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
67U Transportation
“Fire extinguisher needed in vehicle used for transportation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Ark North Learning Center
Is Ark North Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Ark North Learning Center last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on January 20, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Ark North Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Ark North Learning Center care for?
54, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Ark North Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Ark North Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Ark North Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 888-2751 to ask.
What is Ark North Learning Center's phone number?
(302) 888-2751.
Where is Ark North Learning Center?
534 Vandever Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19802. The nearest other daycare we list is Read To Learn Academy, 0.1 miles away.