The Learning Tree
Daycare center in Bear, DE. 1799 Pulaski Highway, Bear, DE 19701
About the program
The Learning Tree is a licensed daycare center in Bear, Delaware. It is licensed for 157 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
The Learning Tree is a child care center in Bear, Delaware, serving children from six weeks to twelve years old.
It accepts child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. The Learning Tree 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 personnel files are complete. Staff #1 needs OCCL health and safety training and health appraisal. Staff #3 needs OCCL health and safety training. Staff #4 needs updated annual adult abuse . Staff #5 needs updated annual adult abuse and safe sleep. Send documents to OCCL.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure child files are complete. Child #14 needs current health appraisal and blood lead test result. Send documents to OCCL.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Submit the following to complete staff files: OCCL H&S training for Staff #1, 2; a health appraisal for Staff #2; two references for Staff #4. Not determined: completion of annual training hours. #1 needs 1; #3 needs 9, and #5 needs 8. Will be non-compliant if not received by September 30, 2024.
Show all 12 violations on file
Staff Qualifications (regulation 24U)
The administrator needs infant/toddler specialized training. The application was submitted with DEEDs during the visit.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Submit the following to complete the staff files: Annual safe sleep and abuse/neglect form for one staff person; orientation for three staff members; a job description, references, adult abuse, and declaration/drug/alcohol for one staff member; health appraisals w/TB for two staff members; service letters for two staff members, medication certification for four staff members; revised with correct dates professional dev. plans for all staff. Annual training for seven staff members will be non-complaint if not received prior to license expiration.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Submit the following to complete the children's files: blood lead screening for children #3, 5, and 11.
Emergency Planning (regulation 66U)
Ensure the center has an adequate supply of emergency water.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Submit the following items to OCCL to complete the staff files: professional dev. plans for two staff members, 1 reference for one staff member, a health appraisal w/ TB for one staff member, a health appraisal only for one staff member.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Submit the following documentation to complete staff files. Two references are needed for two staff members and one of those staff members needs administration of medication certification or training and a professional development plan.
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision (regulation 27U)
All children must be supervised at all times. A four-year-old child was able to leave the bathroom without being noticed. He went into another classroom, then outside to the adjoining building. One teacher's employment was terminated and the other received a verbal warning and must take a supervision class A mandatory emergency staff meeting will be held Monday night, 1-31-22. All staff will be required to take a supervision and classroom management class. The owner contacted Security Instruments and will have them place buzzards on the doors to sound when a back door is opened.
What parents say
We are so blessed We found this center! Ms.Tay, Ms.Jayla, Ms.Erin, Ms.kayla and Mr. Rahmein have been so great to our lovey! Also his prek family Ms.Nancy and Ms. Evelyn and of course Ms. Claudia has made leaving our son at daycare so easy! Thank you all so much ❤️
Christian Reeves · 5/5 on Google · a month agoI am not sure why there are negative comments below, as I have nothing except for good things to say about The Learning Tree. My daughter started attending The Center last September; her experience, as well as mine has been amazing. The owner, Mrs. Markita cares about the children and works with the staff to ensure they are receiving above level curriculum to prepare them for kindergarten. My daughter has learned so…
Nelle W · 5/5 on Google · 3 years agoOne word… AMAZING! Clean, kind, loving and caring individuals are who work at TLT. I have two kids myself about to be 3 and 2 they have been going since my son was 6 months old and they have progressed tremendously to say the least. My daughter speaks very well, has been potty trained since she turned 2 years old and my son knows many words and also sign language. One teacher in particular, Mrs. Tay a wonderful asset…
Robin Nichols · 5/5 on Google · 3 years agoMy daughter started going here September of 2022 and still attends. She has 1 more years before she going to Kindergarten. My babygirl has blossomed attending this daycare. Communication is Key especially when is comes to your children. And I 100% receive that from this facility. Ms. Felicia and Ms. Carla are awesome. Thank you for caring about my little one as much as you do. It is appreciated.
Jayce Leon · 5/5 on Google · 3 years agoGetting there
1799 Pulaski Highway, Bear, DE 19701
Questions about The Learning Tree
Is The Learning Tree licensed?
Yes. The Learning Tree holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 1483614), with a licensed capacity of 157 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has The Learning Tree had any inspection violations?
Delaware records 3 violations for The Learning Tree in the last three years, across 7 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 The Learning Tree take?
The Learning Tree 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 The Learning Tree cost?
The Learning Tree 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.
