Lj's Playpen Academy
2601 CARTER STREET, WILMINGTON, DE 19802Childery 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
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 115
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Feb 20, 20245 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- Staff Qualifications24U
The one's teacher does not have a DEEDS certificate and was alone with 2 children. the two's and three's teachers do not have a DEEDS certificate and
- Indoor Space49U
Replace ceiling tiles and wooden table in the library and send a picture to OCCL. Place lid on trashcan in the library and send to OCCL.
- Diapering and Soiled Clothing61U
Ensure diaper changing mat is not ripped. The mat in the one year old room is ripped. Replace mats and send a picture to OCCL.
- Feeding of Infants72U
Ensure all infant bottles are labeled. Ensure all infants have an infant feeding schedule.
- Lesson Plans74U
Ensure school-age room has a calendar of activities or a lesson plan. Send a picture of calendar to OCCL.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 1
- 0.9% of licensed capacity
- Reported injuries (Lifetime)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity
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