Katherine Hernandez
Newark, DE 19713 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Little Stars Learn & Grow Academy
- licensed capacity
- 60
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $280
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About
About Little Stars Learn & Grow Academy
Little Stars Learn & Grow Academy is a licensed child care center in Newark, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 60 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 60 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | 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 | 60 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Stars Learn & Grow 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 Little Stars Learn & Grow Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 60 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1625270
Summary
4 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Jul 27, 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.
- Records and paperwork 3
- Health, medication and illness 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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See all 4 visits
- Jul 27, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Nov 6, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
63U Administration of Medication
“Administration of Medication training needs to be updated every 5 years. Staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, and #8 need Medication Training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2025
May 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Child #1 needs blood lead screening.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2025
Feb 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
40U Child Files
“Child #5 needs blood lead test results.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2025
30U Personnel Files
“Staff #1 needs health appraisal and TB. Staff #2 needs OCCL Health and Safety Training. Staff #3 needs a signed orientation.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025
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FAQ
Questions about Little Stars Learn & Grow Academy
Is Little Stars Learn & Grow Academy licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Little Stars Learn & Grow Academy last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on July 27, 2026. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Stars Learn & Grow Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Little Stars Learn & Grow Academy care for?
60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Stars Learn & Grow Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Stars Learn & Grow Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Stars Learn & Grow Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 737-9759 to ask.
What is Little Stars Learn & Grow Academy's phone number?
(302) 737-9759.
Where is Little Stars Learn & Grow Academy?
947 Old Harmony Road, Newark, DE 19713. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Stars, under 0.1 miles away.