A.S. Academy of Learning
Daycare center in Bear, DE. 891 Pulaski Highway, Bear, DE 19701
About the program
A.S. Academy of Learning is a licensed daycare center in Bear, Delaware. It is licensed for 111 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
A.S. Academy of Learning is a childcare center in Bear, Delaware, serving children from six weeks to twelve years old.
The program follows a play-based and language immersion approach, offers Spanish and includes meals.
It accepts child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. A.S. Academy of Learning does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $590 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →Most violations are record-keeping, training or maintenance items, and nearly every program has some. Read what each one was and how fast it was fixed. Delaware records each regulation found out of compliance at a review, with the corrective action required and the date it was corrected. The state does not assign a risk level.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs Health appraisal/TB. Staff #2 needs OCCL training. Staff #3 needs health appraisal. Staff #4 needs updated med certification.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure children's files are complete. Child #3 needs emergency card completed. Child #7 needs health appraisal, blood lead, PRTK. Child #10, needs updated health appraisal.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Ensure indoor space is in proper working order. Ensure infant room area near the storage cabinet is cleaned and wall base repaired.
Feeding of Infants (regulation 72U)
Ensure infant feeding schedules are updated monthly.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs CPR/FA, Health Appraisal & TB
Show all 16 violations on file
Hazardous Materials (regulation 45U)
Ensure hazardous materials are inaccessible to children. Clear SA bathroom of hazards.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Ensure indoor space is in good repair. Wall in SA bathroom needs repaired under sink. Repair urinals in boys bathroom. Repair holes in bathroom walls.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments (regulation 56U)
Ensure you practice safe sleep for infants. Infant sheet was loose-provide clips/smaller sheet.
Administration of Medication (regulation 63U)
Ensure MAR forms are completed for all meds.
Feeding of Infants (regulation 72U)
Ensure infant feeding schedules are updated monthly. Ensure bottles are labeled.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
All staff files must be complete. Send the completed Health and Safety training for two staff members.
Toilet Facilities (regulation 51U)
Send documentation that the ventilation fan has been repaired in the boy's bathroom.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
All child files must be complete. Send the current health appraisal with immunizations and blood lead screening for one child. Send the current immunizations for two children. Send the documentation of the completed blood lead screening for two children.
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision (regulation 27U)
On February 8, 2022, a child was left on the playground unattended for seven minutes. The employment of the two staff members responsible for the child was terminated immediately. OCCL received copies of the termination letters for both staff members.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
All staff files must be complete. Send current CPR/First Aid for three staff members. Send the professional development plan for one staff member. Send the annual safe sleep for one staff member. Send the annual child abuse and neglect for one staff member. Send the staff orientation record for one staff member. Send the job description for one staff member. Send references for four staff members. Send the declaration and drug/alcohol statement for one staff member. Send the adult abuse registry for one staff member. Send service letters for one staff member.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
All child files must be complete. Send the current health appraisal with immunizations for one child.
What parents say
My 2 year son has been attending A.S. since September. We pulled him out of a previous daycare that was not a good fit to attend this one due to my 2 nephews attend here and we heard good things. The owners Dave and Shannon are incredible. They were both so warm and welcoming, professional, organized and answered any questions I had. The staff are all amazing they all know who my son is. His teachers are…
Andrea Glover-Zephy · 5/5 on Google · 9 months agoThis center has the most hateful, arrogant, money hungry owners! They truly don't care about our kids they only care about that payment at the beginning of the week. This center went downhill drastically over the past couple years while Shannon & Dave enjoyed their vacations and margaritas Tyana & Kisha were left to figure everything out. This center would have been NOTHING without them. Myself & MANY other parents…
Amanda Bree · 1/5 on Google · 8 months agoAll staff at AS Academy of Learning have become like family to me. My daughter has attended the daycare since she was 3 months old. She is now 5 and thriving. I notice so much improvement in my daughter with the help of the teachers and learning curriculums. I strongly recommend this daycare. I have never had any issues and that makes me very grateful.
Amanda Spence · 5/5 on Google · 9 months agoAS Academy of learning has been the best learning center for my 2 and 3 year old daughters! They’ve come out of their shell so much and have learned so many things over the years! We adore all the staff and love the many holiday events that include parents, grandmas and aunts! Since coming back to AS Academy for the second time we’ve been so fortunate to have great leaders for our daughters! Special shout-out to Miss…
The Exclusively KuraJ way · 5/5 on Google · 9 months agoGetting there
891 Pulaski Highway, Bear, DE 19701
Questions about A.S. Academy of Learning
Is A.S. Academy of Learning licensed?
Yes. A.S. Academy of Learning holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 1326769), with a licensed capacity of 111 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has A.S. Academy of Learning had any inspection violations?
Delaware records 12 violations for A.S. Academy of Learning in the last three years, across 6 inspections on file. The median daycare center in the area has 7. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.
What ages does A.S. Academy of Learning take?
A.S. Academy of Learning is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 6:30 am to 5:30 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does A.S. Academy of Learning cost?
A.S. Academy of Learning does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees. The program accepts child care subsidy.
