Ark - South Learning Center
601 S HEALD ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19801Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects 1 complaint in the last 3 years and no injury reports on file. The structural rating also includes Delaware's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Delaware caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:12. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 18 hours of annual training. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 45
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:12 24
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Nov 10, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Personnel Files30U
Ensure personnel files are complete. Staff #1 needs references, release of employment, and 2 attempts at service letters, and DEEDS certificate. S
- Heating and Cooling48U
Ensure vents are in good condition- replace vent in the foyer/lobby area.
- Kitchen and Food Preparation50U
Facility not equipped to prepare meals and snacks- Suggestion: Get food permit at Ark North and have food delivered. *Facility chose to do single s
Nov 15, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Insurance Coverage16U
Ensure insurance is current and available. Send a copy of insurance to OCCL.
- Personnel Files30U
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs CPR and First Aid.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 1
- 2% of licensed capacity
- Reported injuries (Lifetime)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity
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