A. S. Academy of Learning 2
891 Pulaski Highway, Bear, DE
4.3· 41 reviews
Tender Care Learning Academy II
- licensed capacity
- 204
- a week, county median
- $280
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About
About Tender Care Learning Academy II
Tender Care Learning Academy II is a licensed child care center in New Castle, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 204 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 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
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 204 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 563-1773 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 | 204 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Tender Care Learning Academy II 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 Tender Care Learning Academy II
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 204 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1573527
Summary
4 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent May 12, 2026
8 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 4
- Food and nutrition 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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May 12, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
72U Feeding of Infants
“Ensure infants are held for bottle feeding or in a feeding/high chair. CAV”
Corrected during the visit
41U Child Health Appraisal
“Ensure child files are complete. Child #1 needs current health appraisal documentation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2026
May 1, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
50U Kitchen and Food Preparation
“Send a photo to OCCL of the thermometer in the infant room A refrigerator reading 41 degrees F. or below.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2025
Nov 22, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
72U Feeding of Infants
“Submit documentation of infant feeding schedules for two infants.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2024
40U Child Files
“Submit a blood lead test result for one child to complete child files.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2024
30U Personnel Files
“Submit one reference for one staff member to complete staff files.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2024
Sep 26, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
40U Child Files
“Submit blood lead test screening results for two children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2024
30U Personnel Files
“Submit the following to complete staff files: documentation of completion of the 7 hour OCCL H&S training for two staff members; a health appraisal w/TB for one staff member; release of employment for two staff members; and service letters for two staff members.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Tender Care Learning Academy II
Is Tender Care Learning Academy II licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Tender Care Learning Academy II last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on May 12, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Tender Care Learning Academy II had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Tender Care Learning Academy II care for?
204, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Tender Care Learning Academy II accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Tender Care Learning Academy II's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 563-1773 to confirm.
How much does Tender Care Learning Academy II cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 563-1773 to ask.
What is Tender Care Learning Academy II's phone number?
(302) 563-1773.
Where is Tender Care Learning Academy II?
1500 Beaver Brook Plz, New Castle, DE 19720. The nearest other daycare we list is A. S. Academy of Learning 2, 0.6 miles away.