Ursuline Academy Lower School
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
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 109
- 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4) and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 11, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Staff Qualifications24U
Ensure staff qualifications are sent to DOE within 60 days of hire. Complete DEEDS certifications for Staff #2, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, and #9.
- Personnel Files30U
Ensure staff files are complete. -PD Plans needed for Staff # to #9. -Orientation needed for Staff #9. -References for Staff #9. -CRP and Firs
- Child Files40U
Ensure children's files are complete. Health appraisals are needed for Child #1, #8, #9, #12, and #13. Blood Lead screening results for Child #8,
- License Renewal8U
Ensure the application is completed 60 days before expiration.
May 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Staff Qualifications24U
Ensure staff qualifications are sent to DEEDS/DOE within 60 days of hire, and Staff #2 and Staff #5 were assigned and present with children with no DE
Complaints & Safety Record
- Reported injuries (Lifetime)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity