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The Early Learning Center at Pine
- licensed capacity
- 156
- a week, county median
- $280
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About
About The Early Learning Center at Pine
The Early Learning Center at Pine is a licensed child care center in Wilmington, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 156 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 2 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
- 156 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 651-9400 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 | 156 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Early Learning Center at Pine 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 The Early Learning Center at Pine
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 156 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1631947
Summary
2 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent May 21, 2026
7 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 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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May 21, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
77U Infant and Toddler Care
“Ensure infant highchairs have a T-strap. This was corrected when 1 highchair was removed.”
Corrected during the visit
72U Feeding of Infants
“Submit infant feeding schedule for Child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs their health and safety training, 4 references, a DEEDS certificate, 2 documented attempts (service letter), and an eligibility letter (out of state). Staff #2 needs their DEEDS certificate, health and safety training, and 4 references.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026
27U Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
“Ensure staff have a DEEDS certificate in order to be alone with children. Staff #1 was observed taking children to the bathroom without the proper qualifications, therefore leaving the other staff member out of ratio. Submit Staff #1's DEEDS certificate to OCCL by 6/15/2026 and have Staff #1 apply for her certification by 5/29/2026.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026
24U Staff Qualifications
“Ensure staff have a DEEDS certificate in order to be alone with children. Staff #1 was observed taking children to the bathroom without the proper qualifications. Submit Staff #1's DEEDS certificate to OCCL by 6/15/2026 and have Staff #1 apply for her certification by 5/29/2026.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026
Mar 25, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
8U License Renewal
“2026 State Business License.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026
30U Personnel Files
“Submit the following staff file items: Health/Safety Training, Administration of Medication, and returned service letter or 2 documented attempts for Staff #1. CPR/FA and TB results for Staff #2. CPR/FA, Administration of Medication, release of employment history, and a returned service letter or 2 documented attempts for Staff #3.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026
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FAQ
Questions about The Early Learning Center at Pine
Is The Early Learning Center at Pine licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was The Early Learning Center at Pine last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on May 21, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Early Learning Center at Pine had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 The Early Learning Center at Pine care for?
156, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Early Learning Center at Pine accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Early Learning Center at Pine's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 651-9400 to confirm.
How much does The Early Learning Center at Pine cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 651-9400 to ask.
What is The Early Learning Center at Pine's phone number?
(302) 651-9400.
Where is The Early Learning Center at Pine?
502 North Pine Street, Wilmington, DE 19801. The nearest other daycare we list is Pine Street Learning Academy, under 0.1 miles away.