Innovative Kids Early Learning Academy
Daycare center in Bear, DE. 614 Pulaski Highway, Bear, DE 19701
About the program
Innovative Kids Early Learning Academy is a licensed daycare center in Bear, Delaware. It is licensed for 133 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
Innovative Kids is a child care provider located in ELA.
It accepts child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Innovative Kids Early Learning Academy 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.
Positive Behavior Management (regulation 20U)
Staff should use appropriate behavior supports. A staff member was seen striking a child. The staff member was terminated from employment on 8/19/26..
Staffing (regulation 26U)
Staff members providing care for children may not participate in personal activities. A staff member was observed on cell phone. The staff member was terminated from employment on 8/19/26.
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision (regulation 27U)
Ensure supervision and observation of children are provided at all times. Staff member was reported leaving the classroom. Staff member was terminated from employment on 8/19/26.
General Qualifications (regulation 28U)
Ensure staff are determined eligible before employment. Staff #2 needs eligibility before returning.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1, #7 need updated CPR/FA. Staff #1 needs 2 references, a health appraisal &TB. Staff #3, #5 need safe sleep & abuse signed, orientation, OCCL 7-hour training, job description, references, declaration, drug alcohol signed, release of employment, service letters. Staff #4 needs OCCL 7-hour training, 2 references. Staff #5 needs adult abuse check, health appraisla & TB.
Show all 28 violations on file
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure child files are complete. Child #3, #12, #16, #17 need blood lead screening. Child #14 needs an immunization record.
Documenting Children's Progress (regulation 42U)
Ensure developmental plans are completed for infant/toddler children.
Hazardous Materials (regulation 45U)
Ensure hazards are locked up. Infant B needs a lock on the cabinet.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Ensure indoor space is in good repair. Preschool A ceiling tiles have signs of leak spots. Hole in the wall in 2's room - behind the closet.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments (regulation 56U)
Ensure sleeping accomodations are met. Children need top & bottom covers for over 1-year. Swaddle permission for child in Infant B.
Equipment (regulation 57U)
Ensure equipment requirements are met. Toddler A needs language/literacy. 2's need dramatic play, language/literacy and blocks. Preschool B needs dramatic play and language/literacy.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing (regulation 61U)
Ensure non-porus surface is provided for diaper changing. Infant B mat is ripped.; not cleanable.
Administration of Medication (regulation 63U)
Ensure medication administration records are updated, and medications are not expired. Child #21 needs to be updated.
Feeding of Infants (regulation 72U)
Ensure infant feeding schedules are updated monthly. Infant B children need to be updated. Ensure bottles are labeled. Both Infant A and Infant B.
Lesson Plans (regulation 74U)
Ensure lesson plans are updated. SA needs to be updated monthly.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs CPR/FA, health appraisal. Staff #3 health appraisal/TB. Staff #4 CPR/FA, health appraisal/TB. Staff #5 CPR/FA, medication training, health appraisal/TB.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure child files are complete. Child #4, #5, #9 need blood lead results.
Hazardous Materials (regulation 45U)
Ensure cabinets are locked-both toddler classrooms need locks installed on cabinets under sink.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing (regulation 61U)
Ensure classrooms have foot-activated diaper pails.
Emergency Planning (regulation 66U)
Ensure monthly evacuation drills are documented. Ensure shelter-in-place supplies are available: water.
Lesson Plans (regulation 74U)
Ensure lesson plans are posted/available and include weekly special activities-health/food.
General Qualifications (regulation 28U)
Ensure staff are fingerprinted before the start of employment. Staff #10 was sent home; not fingerprinted.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs Occl H&S train, app/resume, references, service letters. Staff #2 needs orientation, app/resume, job description, references, declaration, drug and alcohol, adult abuse, release of employment, service letters. Staff #3 needs service letters. Staff #4 needs OCCL H&S, 1 reference and service letters or attempts & 3 references. Staff #5 needs app/resume, job description. Staff #6 needs orientation, service letters. Staff #7 needs orientation, OCCL H&S, job description, declaration. Staff #8 needs orientation, OCCL H&S, job description, references, release of employment, service letters. Staff #9 needs orientation, app/resume, job description, refe
Staff Attendance (regulation 36U)
Ensure staff are signed in/out of all classrooms.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure childrens files are complete. Child #1 thru Child #11 needs date of enrollment, hours/days attending.
Hazardous Materials (regulation 45U)
Ensure hazardous materials are inaccessible to children. Infant rooms' cabinets need locks or remove bags and creams and place them higher.
Kitchen and Food Preparation (regulation 50U)
Ensure kitchen freezer temperature reads 0' or below. Reading 20'. The infant's room refrigerator needs a thermometer.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments (regulation 56U)
Ensure nap equipment is labeled in all rooms.
What parents say
My daughter has been attending Innovative Kids since they opened up about a year ago, and we couldn’t be happier. She absolutely adores her teachers, but what’s really special is how she’s formed bonds with so many different staff - it’s like she has cheerleaders all over the building. I love how they share photos and updates, keeping me engaged with her learning every step of the way. The consistent care and…
Raven Carter · 5/5 on Google · 2 months agoIf you’re looking for more than a daycare, this is it. From day one, I’ve seen firsthand why Dr. Dorsey says, “This isn’t a daycare - it’s a school for early learners.” That isn’t just a slogan. It’s exactly what they deliver. My son has grown tremendously since attending. I’ve watched him reach milestone after milestone, strengthen his fine motor skills, build confidence, become more engaged, and learn new things…
April Montgomery · 5/5 on Google · 2 months agoThese negative reviews are all fake and made up by followers of the owners of another center. The owner is pissed that her staff and most of the families that were at that center have moved to Innovative Kids. I am so impressed with my grandson’s progress. He’s 3 and he counts past 20. He counts backwards and he’s even counting in Spanish. He recognizes letters and knows the sounds. I’m saying this to say that…
Andrea Wicker · 5/5 on Google · 8 months agoInnovative Kids Early Learning Academy is not a daycare - it’s a phenomenal school that truly cares about the next generation and genuinely believes that children are the future! While training and development start at home, they made the process incredibly seamless through their commitment to our boys. With their support, our children became potty trained and even learned how to walk. Of course, it was a team effort…
Altemus Butler · 5/5 on Google · 6 months agoGetting there
614 Pulaski Highway, Bear, DE 19701
Questions about Innovative Kids Early Learning Academy
Is Innovative Kids Early Learning Academy licensed?
Yes. Innovative Kids Early Learning Academy holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 1651134), with a licensed capacity of 133 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Innovative Kids Early Learning Academy had any inspection violations?
Delaware records 28 violations for Innovative Kids Early Learning Academy in the last three years, across 4 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 Innovative Kids Early Learning Academy take?
Innovative Kids Early Learning Academy is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 7 am to 6 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Innovative Kids Early Learning Academy cost?
Innovative Kids Early Learning Academy 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.
