The Learning Center at Calvary
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 9 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
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 100
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 Building & Premises Safety (3), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Aug 5, 20245 Findings5 Important
- Annual Training33U
Ensure all staff files are complete. Staff #9 needs OCCL health and safety training for child care professionals. Staff #11 needs references and healt
- Kitchen and Food Preparation50U
Ensure the refrigerators reads 41 degrees or colder. One year old room, is reading 50 degrees and the two year old room is reading 44.5 degrees.
- Toilet Facilities51U
Ensure there are proper number of toilets for the children in attendance. There is only one working bathroom upstairs. Repair toilet in the other bath
- Equipment57U
Ensure equipment is in good condition. School age room dramatic play stove and table need repair or replacement.
- Infant and Toddler Care77U
Ensure electrical outlets are covered. Cover outlets in school age room and indoor play area.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 3
- 3% of licensed capacity
- Reported injuries (Lifetime)
- 9
- 9% of licensed capacity