Learning Tree Academy
Daycare center in Middletown, DE. 400 North Ramunno Drive, Middletown, DE 19709
About the program
Learning Tree Academy is a licensed daycare center in Middletown, Delaware. It is licensed for 389 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
Learning Tree Academy in Middletown, Delaware, provides care and education for children aged six weeks to twelve years.
The program follows a Montessori and Reggio Emilia approach.
It accepts child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Learning Tree 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.
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision (regulation 27U)
A licensee shall ensure supervision and direct observation of children is provided at all times. On April 13, 2026, at approximately 10:50 a.m., a child was without direct supervision for about 16 minutes by Staff #1 when the children and staff left the classroom to go outside and Child #1 was left sleeping on the couch in the classroom. Re-train Staff #1 on proper supervision of children and send documentation of re-training to OCCL by June 18, 2026.
Insurance Coverage (regulation 16U)
Ensure liability insurance is not expired. Send updated insurance to OCCL.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Orientation for Staff #1 and #3. OCCL Health and Safety training for Staff #1. Health appraisal with TB test for Staff #3. Release of employment for Staff #1. Service letter or 1 reference letter for Staff #1. 1 reference letter for Staff #3. Annual safe sleep, annual abuse and neglect, first aid/CPR, and administration of medication for Staff #2. Send to OCCL.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure child files are complete. Hours children attend for Child #4, 7, 10, 13, 14, 19, and 20. Screen time permission for Child #3 and #4. Mat permission for Child #19. Developmental plan for Child #17 and #19. Medication permissions for Child #6, 8, and Room 4. Infant feeding statement for Child #17.
Lesson Plans (regulation 74U)
Lesson plans for Room 12 needed. Send to OCCL.
Show all 30 violations on file
Staff Qualifications (regulation 24U)
Ensure Staff #9 is qualified through DEEDS before being counted in ratio.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #2 needs first aid/CPR. Staff #8 needs 7-hour OCCL Health and Safety training. Staff #1 and #3 need 2 reference letters. Staff #4 and #7 need 1 reference letter. Staff #1, #3, and #7 need release of employment with one service letter (or 2 additional reference letters). Staff #8 needs one service letter or 2 additional reference letters. Staff #5 and #6 need a health appraisal with TB test.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure child files are complete. Child #1 and #4 need a health appraisal. Child #4 and #9 need immunizations or exemption. Child #10, #16, #17, and #18 need a blood lead screening. Child #16 needs parents right to know and screen time permission. Child #10, #11, #12, #13, and #20 need a developmental plan.
Hazardous Materials (regulation 45U)
Ensure radon testing is completed every 5 years. Send results to OCCL.
Kitchen and Food Preparation (regulation 50U)
Ensure there are thermometers in each refrigerator and they read 41 degrees or below. Send a picture of Room 4B's thermometer reading below 41 degrees as well as Room 11's.
Administration of Medication (regulation 63U)
Ensure all medications have an MAR on file. Send for all children including Child #9-15.
Feeding of Infants (regulation 72U)
Ensure all infants have a written feeding schedule updated monthly. Send for all infants including Child #12.
License Renewal (regulation 8U)
Ensure renewal application is notarized and sent to OCCL at least 60 days before license expiration. Send application to OCCL.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Annual review of safe sleep and abuse and neglect are needed for Staff #3. Orientation is needed for Staff #5, #6, #7, and #8. OCCL Health and Safety Training is needed for Staff #5, #7, and #8. Job description is needed for Staff #4, and #5. References are needed for Staff #5, #6, #7, and #8. Fingerprints and eligibility is needed for Staff #2. Adult abuse registry check is needed for Staff #5 and #8. Release of employment is needed for Staff #4 and #6. Service letters are needed for Staff #6 or two additional references.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure child files are complete. Health appraisal and immunizations are needed for Child #4, #6, #15, and #20. Blood lead screening is needed for Child #9 and #18. Developmental plan is needed for Child #5, #7, #18, and #20.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Ensure ceiling tiles in Room 6 are replaced. Ensure wall by sink in the bathroom between Room 6 and Room 7 is repaired. Ensure faucet in Room 8 is replaced or repaired.
Outdoor Area (regulation 53U)
Ensure playground exits are kept unlocked or otherwise able to be unlocked by staff members. Locks were removed and this was corrected at the visit.
Feeding of Infants (regulation 72U)
Infant feeding statement is needed for Child #20.
Staff Qualifications (regulation 24U)
Ensure EC Administrator has the specialized training in infant/toddler and School-age. Send updated DEEDS certificate to OCCL.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure all staff have complete files. Staff # 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 need Professional Development Plans for the current year. Staff #6 is missing OCCL H&S training. Staff #26 needs updates annual safe sleep and annual abuse and neglect (CAV). Staff #4, 13, 19, 20 need current CPR & FA. Send to OCCL when complete.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure child files are complete. An updates health appraisal with immunizations and blood lead screening is needed for child #1, 3, 6, and 8. An updates health appraisal and immunizations is needed for child # 11, 12, and 14. An updated health appraisal is needed for child #20. A parents right to know is needed for child #20. Screentime permission is needed for child #2, 4, and 6.
Kitchen and Food Preparation (regulation 50U)
Ensure Room 5's fridge is at 41' or colder. The temp read 44'. Send a picture when corrected.
Outdoor Area (regulation 53U)
Ensure fall zone is in good condition and with no divots or holes. Turf on one's playground has holes. Send closed maintenance ticket to ensure completion.
Emergency Planning (regulation 66U)
Ensure fire drills are conducted monthly. Please send December's fire drill to OCCL.
Staff Qualifications (regulation 24U)
Ensure administrator has specialized training added onto DEEDS certificate. Send to OCCL when complete.
General Qualifications (regulation 28U)
Ensure all staff are fingerprinted and determined eligible. Please send receipts and eligibility letters for Staff #7, 8, and 9.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. A signed PD plan is needed for Staff #2 and 6. A signed orientation is needed for Staff #1, 4, and 5. 7-hour OCCL Health and Safety training is needed for Staff #1 and 4. Job description is needed for Staff #1. 2 references and 1 service letter and release of employment is needed for Staff #4. If no service letter, 4 references are needed. Health appraisal with TB test is needed for Staff #5.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure child files are complete. A developmental plan is needed for Child #6, 12, 13, 18, and 19. Screen time permission is needed for Child #12. Parents Right to Know is needed for Child #19. A blood lead screening result is needed for Child #5, 13, and 14. An updated health appraisal with immunizations is needed for Child #2 and 17. A health appraisal with immunizations and blood lead screening is needed for Child #10.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Submit the following to complete staff files: -Fingerprinting eligibility letters are needed for staff #1, #4, #6, #7, #10, #11, #13, #14, #17,, #18. -Fingerprinting receipts are needed for Staff #4, #7, #11, #13, #15, #17, #18. -CPR and first aid qualifications are needed for Staff #5, #8, #18. -Medication training is needed for Staff #8, #18. -OCCL Health and Safety Training is needed for Staff, #3, #4, #5, #8, #9, #16, #17, #18. -A professional development plan is needed for Staff #4, #8, #16, #17, #18. -Health appraisals with TB results are needed for Staff #2, #7, #11, #12, #16. A job application is needed in the file for Staff #18. -A release of employment history is needed fo
Child Files (regulation 40U)
All child files must be complete. -Hours and days of attendance are needed for Child #6, #10, #12, #21 -Updated health aprraisals are needed for Child #6, #7, #8, #12, #16, #18. -Updated immunization records are needed for Child #6, #7, #11, #16, #18. -Lead blood screening results are needed for Child #1, #8, #10, #13, #17, #20. -Developmental plans are needed in the file for Child #9, #10, #11, #14, #21. -An infant feeding schedule , signed by the parent, is needed for Child #14. -Permission to sleep on a mat is needed for Child #10.
What parents say
I couldn’t be happier with this daycare. The teachers are kind, attentive, and truly care about each child. My child looks forward to going every day, which gives me so much peace of mind. The environment is clean, welcoming, and filled with fun learning activities. I appreciate the love, patience, and dedication the staff shows every day. Thank you for creating such a safe and positive place for children to grow and…
Claire santia Garcon · 5/5 on Google · 2 months agoIt has only been three days and I am already in love and in Awwe Of this academy. My daughter absolutely loves it there. She is already adjusting extremely well, making friends and doing new things. My husband and I couldn’t have been more at peace and more happy and the choice that we’ve made to place our daughter with learning tree Academy from my family to the learning tree family. Thank you now and thank you in…
Chanelle Griffin · 5/5 on Google · 3 months agoWhen we moved to Middletown, we were worried we wouldn’t find a daycare that matched the quality of the one we had in PA. However, Learning Tree Academy exceeded our expectations. From the caring staff to the nurturing environment, we’ve felt confident and at ease knowing our child is in great hands. We’re truly grateful to have found such a wonderful place!
Matilda Owusu · 5/5 on Google · 4 months agoMr. Daniel and Ms. Cleo are really great teachers. They have fun around the kids which makes even a shy kid feel comfortable. I have seen my kid thrive and very happy in school. the staff is warm and welcoming and they are very friendly. I regret not joining my son sooner.
varsha nimbagal · 5/5 on Google · 3 months agoGetting there
400 North Ramunno Drive, Middletown, DE 19709
Questions about Learning Tree Academy
Is Learning Tree Academy licensed?
Yes. Learning Tree Academy holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 516068, 1561149), with a licensed capacity of 389 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Learning Tree Academy had any inspection violations?
Delaware records 28 violations for Learning Tree Academy 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 Learning Tree Academy take?
Learning Tree Academy is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 6:30 am to 6 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Learning Tree Academy cost?
Learning Tree 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.
