Uwde 21st Cclc at Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy
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 1 injury report 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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 133
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:12 24
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), First Aid & Pediatric CPR (2), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 10, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Personnel Files30T
Ensure staff files are complete. References are needed for staff #3 and #8. 7-hour OCCL health and safety training is needed for staff #2 and #8. S
- First Aid and CPR Training35T
Ensure staff complete CPR and First Aid within two months of hire. Staff #5, #7, #8, and #9 need updated CPR and First Aid training. Send documentat
- Child Files40T
Ensure Child Files are complete. Emergency card information is needed for Child #6, #7, #13, and #15. Lead test results are needed for Child #10, #1
- First Aid Kits65T
Ensure first aid kit has all required items. The kit needs eye dressing, safety pins and a triangle bandage Send documentation to OCCL by November
Oct 5, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Personnel Files30T
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #5 needs Health appraisal with TB. Send documentation to OCCL.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Reported injuries (Lifetime)
- 1
- 0.8% of licensed capacity