Beverly's Helping Hand
400 W 9th St, Wilmington, DE
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Tara's Loving Learning Academy
- licensed capacity
- 60
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $280
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About
About Tara's Loving Learning Academy
Tara's Loving Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Wilmington, 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, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 1 visit in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 1 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
- 60 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 | 60 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Tara's Loving 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 Tara's Loving Learning 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
- #1673111
Summary
1 visit with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Jul 13, 2026
6 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.
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safety and hazards 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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Jul 13, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
71U Meals and Snacks
“Ensure current menu is posted. Post and send documentation to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2026
66U Emergency Planning
“Ensure monthly fire drills and fire prevention inspections are practiced and documented. Send July fire drill record to OCCL. Evacuation route needs to be posted in every classroom. Post missing evacuation roots in infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2026
53U Outdoor Area
“Remove trash from outdoor play area. Send documentation to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2026
49U Indoor Space
“Repair/clean/replace moldy ceiling tiles in the cafe area. Remove air fresheners in care area bathroom. Outlet covers needed in infant and preschool classrooms. Send photos to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2026
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Date of enrollment, complete emergency card and health appraisal with immunizations are needed for child #6. Submit documentation to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2026
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. A complete file is needed for Staff #1. Submit to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2026
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FAQ
Questions about Tara's Loving Learning Academy
Is Tara's Loving Learning Academy licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Tara's Loving Learning Academy last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on July 13, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.
Has Tara's Loving Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 1 of 1 visit in the last 3 years; 6 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 Tara's Loving Learning Academy care for?
60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Tara's Loving Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Tara's Loving Learning Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Tara's Loving Learning Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 275-3736 to ask.
What is Tara's Loving Learning Academy's phone number?
(302) 275-3736.
Where is Tara's Loving Learning Academy?
400 West 9th St., Wilmington, DE 19801. The nearest other daycare we list is Beverly's Helping Hand, under 0.1 miles away.