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Tadpole Academy
- licensed capacity
- 54
- a week, county median
- $280
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About Tadpole Academy
Tadpole Academy is a licensed child care center in Wilmington, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 54 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists 3 visits since May 2022, none in the last 3 years. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 54 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 658-2141 to confirm.
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 | 54 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Tadpole 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 Tadpole Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 54 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #336315
Summary
0 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Nov 7, 2022
0 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.
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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Nov 7, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on August 30, 2022, regarding concerns of improper discipline. An additional complaint was received and screened in for investigation by the Institutional Abuse Unit (IA) on September 9, 2022 regarding the same incident. OCCL received and screened in this second report on September 12, 2022. An investigation was conducted by IA, and was closed as no evidence to substantiate with concern on September 27, 2022, due to Child #1 not having injuries and IA not receiving a longer clip of video footage. IA noted the concern was improper handling of Child #1. An investigation was conducted by OCCL beginning August 31, 2022 and concluding on October 27, 2022. This complaint is substantiated for improper discipline. Video footage of the incident was viewed. Staff #1 told Child #1 to Shut the f**k up and swung Child #1 by one arm to another place in the classroom. Staff #1 also used her knee to push Child #1 from behind, causing Child #1 to fall down. An additional concern noted was in the first two minutes of the video footage, Staff #1 is seen sitting in a chair using her cellphone and not supervising or interacting with Child #1 in the classroom.”
- Sep 1, 2022VisitNo rules cited
May 20, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“On May 10, 2022, the Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint regarding lack of supervision of children on the playground. At the conclusion of an investigation conducted on May 11, 2022, this complaint is substantiated with an additional concern. A large gate has been open while children are playing on the playground. At the time of this incident, staff were not appropriately spaced out on the playground, and three children, including toddlers, were playing directly next to the open gate. This gate opens to a city street. Additional concerns were both staff members present on the playground did not yet have DEEDS qualifications certificates allowing them to be alone with children; no staff knew exactly how many children were present because their statements did not match the attendance record; and the outdoor play area was only approved for use with the gate closed, however it was used without closing the gate.”
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FAQ
Questions about Tadpole Academy
Is Tadpole Academy licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Tadpole Academy last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on November 7, 2022, with 1 rule cited. It lists 0 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Tadpole Academy had rules cited by the state?
No. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists no cited rules in its 0 visits in the last 3 years. 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 Tadpole Academy care for?
54, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Tadpole Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Tadpole Academy's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 658-2141 to confirm.
How much does Tadpole Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 658-2141 to ask.
What is Tadpole Academy's phone number?
(302) 658-2141.
Where is Tadpole Academy?
1238 North Walnut Street, Wilmington, DE 19801. The nearest other daycare we list is J-Tech Learning Center, under 0.1 miles away.