Sprinkles Christian Child Care & Development
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Innovative Kids Early Learning Academy
- licensed capacity
- 133
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $280
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About
About Innovative Kids Early Learning Academy
Innovative Kids Early Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Bear, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 133 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 28 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
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
- 133 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 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 |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 133 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Innovative Kids Early Learning Academy 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 Innovative Kids Early Learning Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 133 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1651134
Summary
4 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Aug 21, 2026
28 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 7
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Safety and hazards 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Aug 21, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
27U Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
“Ensure supervision and observation of children are provided at all times. Staff member was reported leaving the classroom. Staff member was terminated from employment on 8/19/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
26U Staffing
“Staff members providing care for children may not participate in personal activities. A staff member was observed on cell phone. The staff member was terminated from employment on 8/19/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
20U Positive Behavior Management
“Staff should use appropriate behavior supports. A staff member was seen striking a child. The staff member was terminated from employment on 8/19/26..”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
May 6, 2026Inspection12 rules cited
74U Lesson Plans
“Ensure lesson plans are updated. SA needs to be updated monthly.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2026
72U Feeding of Infants
“Ensure infant feeding schedules are updated monthly. Infant B children need to be updated. Ensure bottles are labeled. Both Infant A and Infant B.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2026
63U Administration of Medication
“Ensure medication administration records are updated, and medications are not expired. Child #21 needs to be updated.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2026
61U Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“Ensure non-porus surface is provided for diaper changing. Infant B mat is ripped.; not cleanable.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2026
57U Equipment
“Ensure equipment requirements are met. Toddler A needs language/literacy. 2's need dramatic play, language/literacy and blocks. Preschool B needs dramatic play and language/literacy.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2026
56U Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
“Ensure sleeping accomodations are met. Children need top & bottom covers for over 1-year. Swaddle permission for child in Infant B.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2026
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure indoor space is in good repair. Preschool A ceiling tiles have signs of leak spots. Hole in the wall in 2's room - behind the closet.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2026
45U Hazardous Materials
“Ensure hazards are locked up. Infant B needs a lock on the cabinet.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2026
42U Documenting Children's Progress
“Ensure developmental plans are completed for infant/toddler children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2026
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Child #3, #12, #16, #17 need blood lead screening. Child #14 needs an immunization record.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1, #7 need updated CPR/FA. Staff #1 needs 2 references, a health appraisal &TB. Staff #3, #5 need safe sleep & abuse signed, orientation, OCCL 7-hour training, job description, references, declaration, drug alcohol signed, release of employment, service letters. Staff #4 needs OCCL 7-hour training, 2 references. Staff #5 needs adult abuse check, health appraisla & TB.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026
28U General Qualifications
“Ensure staff are determined eligible before employment. Staff #2 needs eligibility before returning.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
Nov 14, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
74U Lesson Plans
“Ensure lesson plans are posted/available and include weekly special activities-health/food.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2025
66U Emergency Planning
“Ensure monthly evacuation drills are documented. Ensure shelter-in-place supplies are available: water.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
61U Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“Ensure classrooms have foot-activated diaper pails.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
45U Hazardous Materials
“Ensure cabinets are locked-both toddler classrooms need locks installed on cabinets under sink.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Child #4, #5, #9 need blood lead results.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2025
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs CPR/FA, health appraisal. Staff #3 health appraisal/TB. Staff #4 CPR/FA, health appraisal/TB. Staff #5 CPR/FA, medication training, health appraisal/TB.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
Aug 15, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
56U Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
“Ensure nap equipment is labeled in all rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025
50U Kitchen and Food Preparation
“Ensure kitchen freezer temperature reads 0' or below. Reading 20'. The infant's room refrigerator needs a thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2025
45U Hazardous Materials
“Ensure hazardous materials are inaccessible to children. Infant rooms' cabinets need locks or remove bags and creams and place them higher.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025
40U Child Files
“Ensure childrens files are complete. Child #1 thru Child #11 needs date of enrollment, hours/days attending.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025
36U Staff Attendance
“Ensure staff are signed in/out of all classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs Occl H&S train, app/resume, references, service letters. Staff #2 needs orientation, app/resume, job description, references, declaration, drug and alcohol, adult abuse, release of employment, service letters. Staff #3 needs service letters. Staff #4 needs OCCL H&S, 1 reference and service letters or attempts & 3 references. Staff #5 needs app/resume, job description. Staff #6 needs orientation, service letters. Staff #7 needs orientation, OCCL H&S, job description, declaration. Staff #8 needs orientation, OCCL H&S, job description, references, release of employment, service letters. Staff #9 needs orientation, app/resume, job description, references, service letter. Staff #10 needs PCCL H&S, references, service letters, and eligibility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2025
28U General Qualifications
“Ensure staff are fingerprinted before the start of employment. Staff #10 was sent home; not fingerprinted.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025
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FAQ
Questions about Innovative Kids Early Learning Academy
Is Innovative Kids Early Learning Academy licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Innovative Kids Early Learning Academy last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on August 21, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Innovative Kids Early Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 28 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 28 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 Innovative Kids Early Learning Academy care for?
133, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Innovative Kids Early Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Innovative Kids Early Learning Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Innovative Kids Early Learning Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 317-3455 to ask.
What is Innovative Kids Early Learning Academy's phone number?
(302) 317-3455.
Where is Innovative Kids Early Learning Academy?
614 Pulaski Highway, Bear, DE 19701. The nearest other daycare we list is Sprinkles Christian Child Care & Development, 0.2 miles away.