Rise & Shine Learning Center
Daycare center in Frankford, DE. 35371 Beaver Dam Rd, Frankford, DE 19945
About the program
Rise & Shine Learning Center is a licensed daycare center in Frankford, Delaware. It is licensed for 115 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
Rise & Shine Learning Center provides childcare and early education programs for children from infancy through twelve years of age.
It accepts child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Rise & Shine Learning Center does not publish a fee schedule on its website.
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.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Ensure walls are in good repair and cleanable. Repair the holes in the wall in the Pre-K 5 Classroom. Repair the bathroom sink in the three-year-old classroom so it is cleanable. Ensure equipment is in good repair. Repair the flickering light in the Pre-K 5 Classroom.
Administration of Medication (regulation 63U)
Ensure Medication Administration Records (MARs) are obtained and kept for all medication on-site. One child needs a MAR for Children's Advil. Upon discussion with staff, the child is no longer taking the medication, and the MAR may have been discarded, but the medication was not returned to the family.
Insurance Coverage (regulation 16U)
Submit current general liability insurance.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Two staff members need adult health appraisals. One staff member needs TB results. Three staff members need annual review of abuse and neglect.
Staff Attendance (regulation 36U)
Ensure staff attendance is documented with exact hours worked upon arrival and departure in each classroom or area. One staff member was not signed into Toddler 1 classroom. Three staff members were not signed into the five-year-old classroom. One staff member was not signed out of the school-age classroom. One staff member was signed in the Toddler 2 classroom but not present. According to staff, she stepped out to make a phone call. This was discussed and corrected when the attendance errors were corrected.
Show all 18 violations on file
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Ensure walls are cleanable and in good repair. Repair the wall near the sink in the men's bathroom located in the cafeteria. Ensure all areas are in safe condition. Repair the frayed carpet in the five-year-old classroom. Ensure the water temperature is at or below 120 degrees F at hand washing sinks. The sink in Toddler 1 classroom water temperature was 123 degrees F and the sink in the five-year-old classroom water temperature was 124 degrees F. Lower the temperature setting on the water heater.
Outdoor Area (regulation 53U)
Ensure the gates in the outdoor play area are self-closing and self-latching. The self-latching mechanism on the gate leading to the school-age outdoor play area is broken. Repair or replace the mechanism. Ensure fall zone requirements are met and under all equipment when children's feet leave the ground and swings. The equipment in the infant/toddler outdoor play area has turf under them. Turf is not an approved fall zone material. Remove the equipment where children's feet leave the ground or place an approved fall zone under the equipment.
License Renewal (regulation 8U)
Ensure the renewal application is submitted at least 60 days prior to the license expiration.
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision (regulation 27U)
Ensure direct supervision is provided at all times. A school-age child was observed leaving his classroom to use the bathroom located in the hallway, unattended. This was discussed with staff and corrected when they agreed to comply in the future.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. One staff member needs an adult health appraisal.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Repair the wall in the women's bathroom located in the lunch room. Ensure the water temperature is at or below 120 degrees F. The sink in the five-year-old classroom was 123 degrees F.
Outdoor Area (regulation 53U)
Repair the broken pipe barrier in the preschool outdoor play area.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #2 needs an adult health appraisal with TB results and a service letter or two documented attempts. Staff #6 needs a service letter or two documented attempts. Staff #9 needs an adult health appraisal and a service letter or two documented attempts.
Outdoor Area (regulation 53U)
Replenish the sand to 9 inches in all fall zone areas. Repair the gates to ensure they self-close and self-latch.
License Renewal (regulation 8U)
Ensure the renewal application is submitted at least 60 days prior to the license expiration.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Seventeen staff members need to complete the health and safety training for child care professionals.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure child files are complete. One child needs a health appraisal with immunization records. One child needs an immunization record.
Hazardous Materials (regulation 45U)
Ensure materials required for routine cleaning are stored out of children's reach. A mop bucket full of water was observed in the five-year-old classroom and another in the school-age classroom. Ensure the mop is wrung dry and hung to dry. This was discussed with staff and they agreed to comply. This was corrected when the mop buckets were emptied.
What parents say
My daughter was in both the 3 year old and 4 year old classrooms at Rise and Shine. We absolutely loved our experience with them. We felt like our daughter was very safe and nurtured throughout the day. This was her first experience with any daycare/school setting and they were so kind and caring. We would receive multiple pictures and updates throughout the day on how she was doing. She also learned so much during…
Elizabeth Debaca · 5/5 on Google · 4 months agoWe’ve had a great experience with Rise and Shine! The staff is incredibly caring, attentive, and professional. My child adjusted quickly and genuinely enjoys going every day, which gives me so much peace of mind. The environment is clean, safe, and very nurturing. There is a waiting list, but it’s absolutely worth it. Highly recommend to any parent looking for quality childcare!
Seda Bilginesi · 5/5 on Google · 4 months agoMy two children attend Rise and Shine Learning Center, and they absolutely love going to school every day - which says everything. As a parent, there is no better feeling than knowing your kids are happy and safe, and this center gives me that peace of mind daily. I really appreciate receiving photos through the Procare app. It’s so comforting to see little glimpses of their day and know they are well cared for. The…
Heather Warrington · 5/5 on Google · 7 months agoBoth of my children attend the center, I am highly pleased with the care they receive. The extra help my daughter receives is very encouraging due to the fact she can be challenging at times. I couldn't be happier with the care and compassion both of my children receive here at Rise and Shine. The owner is very involved with the children and staff which is reassuring. The children are number one priority at the…
Chelsea · 5/5 on Google · 10 months agoGetting there
35371 Beaver Dam Rd, Frankford, DE 19945
Questions about Rise & Shine Learning Center
Is Rise & Shine Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Rise & Shine Learning Center holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 1514638), with a licensed capacity of 115 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Rise & Shine Learning Center had any inspection violations?
Delaware records 12 violations for Rise & Shine Learning Center in the last three years, across 6 inspections on file. The median daycare center in the area has 8. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.
What ages does Rise & Shine Learning Center take?
Rise & Shine Learning Center is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 6 am to 5:30 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Rise & Shine Learning Center cost?
Rise & Shine Learning Center 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.