Early Learning Center
Daycare center in Newark, DE. 489 Wyoming Rd, Newark, DE 19716
About the program
Early Learning Center is a licensed daycare center in Newark, Delaware. It is licensed for 321 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
The University of Delaware Early Learning Center provides full-day, year-round childcare and education for infants through school-age children.
The program follows a play-based approach and includes meals.
It accepts child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Published on the program's website, read September 18, 2026. Weekly and annual rates are converted to a monthly figure. Confirm current rates and fees with the program.
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 #3 needs CPR/FA.
Feeding of Infants (regulation 72U)
Ensure bottles are warmed in water no more than 120'F. Classroom #1 was 156', classroom #3 was 152', classroom #5 was 123'.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are completed. Staff #1 needs two references. Staff #2 needs orientation. Staff #3 release of employment and service letter.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure children's files are complete. Child #8 needs blood lead screening results and Child #21 needs health appraisal with immunizations.
Outdoor Area (regulation 53U)
Remove all hazards on playgrounds. Remove 3 broken bins on pre-school playground and repair sliding on infant playground.
Show all 10 violations on file
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments (regulation 56U)
Ensure cots are cleanable. Replace ripped cots in Pre-School 6, Pre-School 1, Pre-School 8, and Pre-School 2.
Equipment (regulation 57U)
Ensure couch in classrooms are in good repair. Couches in Toddlers 2 and Pre-School 5 need to be repaired or removed.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing (regulation 61U)
Ensure diaper changing mat is cleanable. Replace mat in the Infant 3 classroom.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
All staff files must be complete. Send the current CPR/First Aid for 11 staff members. Send the completed Administration of Medication certificate for five staff members. Send the annual professional development plan for four staff members. Send the annual child abuse and neglect for four staff members. Send the annual safe sleep for four staff members. Send the completed staff orientation record for one staff member. Send two references for one staff member. Send the updated fingerprinting receipt for three staff members. Send the adult abuse registry for one staff member. Send the adult health appraisal with TB for five staff members. Send the service letters for two staff me
Child Files (regulation 40U)
All child files must be complete. Send documentation of the date of enrollment and hours/days attended for eight children. Send the phone number for the emergency contacts for one child. Send the immunization record for one child. Send the mat permission forms for three children.
What parents say
I am extremely pleased with this daycare. I am fortunate enough to be able to send my 7 month old daughter to this place and it’s her favorite place to go. Her teachers, Jaime and Vilde, are the best! They’re always accommodating and respond to my daughters needs. The staff is friendly and I would recommend it to anybody!
Anna Grace Farnum · 5/5 on Google · a year agomy little bro he is 4 yrs-old. he came here for a month already and he likes it! UD early learning center more like a nursery with education. my son still on a wait list. my little brother loves his teacher Ms Charlene. He is very enjoying there. Really appreciate them.
Lamlam Chan · 5/5 on Google · 10 years agoOn november 16th I called this center to try to see if I can get on the waiting list for my twins. I called once at 2:04pm and the lady picked up and then hung up on me in the mist on me talking. I'm thinking she probably couldn't hear me, so i call back at 2:05 pm, The same lady picked up, this time I asked " can you hear me? She replied "yea, I can hear you. I proceed to start talking and she hung up on me again 😒…
Amanda · 1/5 on Google · 2 years agoMy son loves being at the ELC and his teachers Jaime and Vilde are the very best!
Shelly Silva · 5/5 on Google · a year agoGetting there
489 Wyoming Rd, Newark, DE 19716
Questions about Early Learning Center
Is Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Early Learning Center holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 531658), with a licensed capacity of 321 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Early Learning Center had any inspection violations?
Delaware records 8 violations for Early Learning Center in the last three years, across 3 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 Early Learning Center take?
Early Learning Center 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 Early Learning Center cost?
Early Learning Center publishes full-time tuition from $612 to $1,760 a month on its website, read in September 2026. Ask about registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
