Hartly Learning Academy Inc
21 NORTH ST, HARTLY, DE 19953Childery 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 9 complaints in the last 3 years and 2 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
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 107
- Cost
- Free pre-K available
- Participates in Early Childhood Assistance Program (ECAP), a state-funded pre-K program that's free for eligible families. Other care hours may have tuition.
- 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 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Dec 2, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Outdoor Area53U
Repair the gate in the outdoor play area to ensure it is self-closing and self-latching.
- Equipment57U
Purchase additional manipulatives/math/problem solving materials and science materials for the pre-k classroom and the three-year-old classroom. Purch
- Diapering and Soiled Clothing61U
Replace the ripped diaper changing mat in the one-year-old classroom. Ensure a foot-activated diaper pail is used for diapers. The trash can in the in
- Lesson Plans74U
Ensure lesson plans contain weekly opportunities for special activities for children 24 months and older. The lesson plan in the two-year-old classroo
- License Renewal8U
Ensure the renewal application is submitted at least 60 days prior to the license expiration.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 9
- 8% of licensed capacity
- Reported injuries (Lifetime)
- 2
- 2% of licensed capacity
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