The Early Learning Center at Pine Llc
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.5 / 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.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects 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
- 156
- 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 2026, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
May 21, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Staff Qualifications24U
Ensure staff have a DEEDS certificate in order to be alone with children. Staff #1 was observed taking children to the bathroom without the proper qua
- Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision27U
Ensure staff have a DEEDS certificate in order to be alone with children. Staff #1 was observed taking children to the bathroom without the proper qua
- Personnel Files30U
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs their health and safety training, 4 references, a DEEDS certificate, 2 documented attempts (service le
- Feeding of Infants72U
Submit infant feeding schedule for Child #1.
- Infant and Toddler Care77U
Ensure infant highchairs have a T-strap. This was corrected when 1 highchair was removed.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Reported injuries (Lifetime)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity