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Tender Care Learning Academy
- licensed capacity
- 49
- a week, county median
- $280
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About
About Tender Care Learning Academy
Tender Care Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Wilmington, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 49 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 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
- 49 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 655-9100 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 | 49 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Tender Care 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 Tender Care Learning Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 49 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1285223
Summary
3 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Oct 16, 2025
5 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
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Other rules 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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Oct 16, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff #3 has a complete file at both sites. Send full file to OCCL. Staff #2 and #4 need updated Administration of Medication.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025
27U Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
“Ensure classrooms are in the correct staff-to-child ratios. During visit the Preschool had a 1:14 ratio, corrected at visit.”
Corrected during the visit
Oct 10, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
40U Child Files
“Submit a blood level test result for one child.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2024
30U Personnel Files
“Submit the following to complete staff files: CPR/FA certification for one staff member; a health appraisal w/TB, completion of the OCCL 7 hour h&s training and a job description for one staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
Oct 1, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
8U License Renewal
“Submit a renewal application 60 days prior to license expiration.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2024
Oct 2, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
50U Kitchen and Food Preparation
“Submit documentation of the refrigerator and freezer being 41 and 0 degrees F or below, respectively.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023
40U Child Files
“Submit the following to complete staff files: a complete emergency card for one child, transportation permission for one child,”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Tender Care Learning Academy
Is Tender Care Learning Academy licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Tender Care Learning Academy last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on October 16, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Tender Care Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 care for?
49, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Tender Care Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Tender Care Learning Academy's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 655-9100 to confirm.
How much does Tender Care Learning Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 655-9100 to ask.
What is Tender Care Learning Academy's phone number?
(302) 655-9100.
Where is Tender Care Learning Academy?
120 Stroud Street, Wilmington, DE 19805. The nearest other daycare we list is Future Development Learning Academy, 0.3 miles away.