Las Americas Aspira Academy
326 Ruthar Drive, Newark, DE
Early Childhood Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 87
- a week, county median
- $280
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About
About Early Childhood Development Center
Early Childhood Development Center is a licensed child care center in Newark, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 87 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 87 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 292-1463 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 87 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Early Childhood Development Center 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 Early Childhood Development Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 87 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #1481094
Summary
12 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Aug 19, 2026
4 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.
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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- Aug 19, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 14, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 6, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 16, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- May 12, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 14, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Apr 2, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure the wall paint is free of scuff marks. The center director informed the Specialist that the entire building will be painted over spring break.. Send a picture of painted walls to OCCl by May 2, 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025
24U Staff Qualifications
“Ensure the new EC Administrator has the infant-toddler specialized training. This included 15 clock hours of training in infant and toddler development and curriculum. Staff #1 needs to complete trainings and send documentation to Deeds to receive Infant /Toddler Specialized training. Send updated status to OCCL by May 2, 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025
- Jun 24, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 7, 2024VisitNo rules cited
May 13, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“On April 25, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding a staff member using their cell phone while caring for children and staff not having an understanding of children and their needs. Based on staff interviews, this complaint is substantiated for staff using a cell phone while caring for children. There is insufficient evidence to substantiate a staff member s lack of understanding of children's needs or rudeness to children based on multiple staff interviews at the time of the visit. Staff members providing care for children may not be given other duties or participate in personal activities, such as using a cell phone. Please review DELACARE Regulations regarding cell phone usage while providing direct child care. Send a staff roster for all staff with individual signatures to the Office of Child Care Licensing to confirm that all staff members have completed a review of DELACARE center regulation 26 regarding personal activities by May 17, 2024.”
Show 6 earlier visits
Apr 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
35U First Aid and CPR Training
“Ensure all staff members are certified in CPR and First Aid. Staff #1 needs an updated certification. Send documentation to OCCL by 5/12/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2024
- Nov 20, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- May 31, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Apr 4, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
30U Personnel Files
“All staff files must be complete. -Health and Safety Training for Early Childhood Professionals must be completed by Staff #1, #2, #4, #6, #7,#8, #10, #11, #12, #14. -Full adult health appraisals must be in the file for Staff #1, #8, #9. The adult health appraisal must include the statement that there is nothing physical or emotional that would prevent the person from caring for children. -CPR with skills demonstration is needed for Staff #5.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2023
Apr 4, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
40U Child Files
“All child files must be complete. -Child #4 needs blood lead test results.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2022
30U Personnel Files
“All staff files must be complete. Staff #1 needs Administration of Medication training or certification.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2022
- Dec 7, 2021VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Early Childhood Development Center
Is Early Childhood Development Center licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Early Childhood Development Center last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on August 19, 2026. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Early Childhood Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Early Childhood Development Center care for?
87, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Early Childhood Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Early Childhood Development Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 292-1463 to confirm.
How much does Early Childhood Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 292-1463 to ask.
What is Early Childhood Development Center's phone number?
(302) 292-1463.
Where is Early Childhood Development Center?
326 Ruthar Drive, Newark, DE 19711. The nearest other daycare we list is Las Americas Aspira Academy, under 0.1 miles away.