Early Life Learning Llc
258 NORTH REHOBOTH BOULEVARD, MILFORD, DE 19963Childery 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 2 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
- 138
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 7, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Outdoor Area53U
Ensure fall zones have at least 9 inches of material extending 6 ft in all directions of fall zones.
- Feeding of Infants72U
Ensure infants have a feeding schedule updated at least every month. One child needs an updated feeding schedule.
Apr 2, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Hazardous Materials45U
Ensure Radon testing is conducted every five years. Current Radon expired on 3/23/2025.
- Outdoor Area53U
Ensure fall zones have at least 9 inches of material and extends at least 6 feet in all directions.
Oct 14, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Personnel Files30U
Ensure staff files are complete. One staff needs an additional reference on file.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 2
- 1% of licensed capacity
- Reported injuries (Lifetime)
- 1
- 0.7% of licensed capacity
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