Bright Beginnings Learning Academy
Data last updated · May 2026
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 3 complaints in the last 3 years and 1 injury report 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
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 103
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:6 12
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 7, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Insurance Coverage16U
Ensure insurance documentation is up to date. Send a copy to OCCL by March 7, 2025.
- Personnel Files30U
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs the 7-hour OCCL health and safety training. Send documentation to OCCL by March 7, 2025
Feb 6, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Personnel Files30U
Ensure staff complete 7 hour OCCL health and safety training before working with children. Send Staff #1 certificate.
- Child Files40U
Ensure child files are complete. Child #2 has a note from parent for not vaccinating child. Physical stated child is not vaccinated. Send notarize
Dec 4, 20231 Finding1 Important
- General Qualifications28U
Licensee shall ensure all staff members are fingerprinted and the licensee had received and eligibility determination or provisional eligibility notif
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 3
- 3% of licensed capacity
- Reported injuries (Lifetime)
- 1
- 1.0% of licensed capacity