Lil' Einstein's Learning Academy (201 Possum Park Rd)
Daycare center in Newark, DE. 201 Possum Park Rd, Newark, DE 19711
About the program
Lil' Einstein's Learning Academy (201 Possum Park Rd) is a licensed daycare center in Newark, Delaware. It is licensed for 134 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
Lil' Einstein's Learning Academy provides infant, toddler, preschool, and school-age care in Newark, Delaware.
The program follows a academic approach.
It accepts child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Lil' Einstein's Learning Academy (201 Possum Park Rd) 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 staff files are complete. Staff #1 and 4 needs the OCCL health appraisal form. Staff #2 needs their TB screening results. Staff #3 needs the OCCL Health and Safety training and 4 references or 2 references and 1 service letter.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Child #3 and 4 need blood lead screening results.
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision (regulation 27U)
Ensure classrooms maintain proper staff-to-child ratios. One teacher was observed leaving the Bach classroom to open the main door. Review Regulation #27 and send a signed acknowledgment to OCCL.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. CPR/FA is needed for Staff #3, 6, 7, 8, and 10. Administration of Medication for Staff #2, 3, 4, 6, and 13. Professional Development Plan for Staff #2 and 10. Annual safe sleep and child abuse/neglect for Staff #10. Orientation for Staff #13. OCCL Health and Safety training for Staff #3, 4, 6, 8, 12, and 13. References for Staff #1, 3, 6, 8, 9, 12, and 13. If they have 1 service letter they will need 2 references. 0 service letters will need 4 references. Adult abuse registry check for Staff #3, 6, 9, and 12. Health appraisal for Staff #8 and 10. Health appraisal with TB for Staff #3, 4, 5, 6, and 9. Release of employment history and service letters for Staff
Children's Attendance (regulation 43U)
Send 1 week attendance for the Mozart room to OCCL.
Show all 25 violations on file
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments (regulation 56U)
Post nap cot list for the Plato, Donatello, and Magellan room. This was corrected at the visit.
Lesson Plans (regulation 74U)
Post lesson plan in the Magellan classroom. This was corrected at the visit.
Activity Schedule (regulation 76U)
Post classroom schedule for the Plato, Donatello, Magellan room. Also, in the Bach room. This was corrected at the visit.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure all staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs a DEEDS certificate. Staff #2 needs an eligibility letter and DEEDS certificate. Staff #3 needs their Health and Safety training, DEEDS certificate, and Health appraisal. Staff #4 needs their DEEDS certificate. Staff #5 needs a health appraisal.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure child files are complete. Children #10 and 11 need updated health appraisals. Child #10 needs a blood lead screening. Children #14, 21, 22, need updated monthly feeding schedules. Children #16 and 17 need MAR's for their diaper cream, Child #18 needs a developmental plan.
Toilet Facilities (regulation 51U)
Ensure toilet in the two's/three's room is unclogged. This was corrected at the visit.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments (regulation 56U)
Ensure infants are placed in their cribs when they fall asleep. One infant fell asleep in a boppy pillow. This was corrected at the visit.
Feeding of Infants (regulation 72U)
Ensure all infants/one's bottles are labeled. This was corrected at the visit.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure all staff items are complete. Staff #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14 need their health and safety training. Staff #4, 9, and 6 need their OCCL health appraisal form in file, Staff #4 need their CPR/First Aid and Administration of Medication training (or health and safety training if not giving medication), Staff #12's CPR/FA will expire before license expiration, Staff #3 would need their Administration of Medication certificate or Health/Safety training (if not giving medication).
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure child files are complete. Children #3, 4, and 11 need blood lead results. Child #5 needs an updated list of immunizations, Child #5 needs an updated health appraisal.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Ensure all classroom outlets are covered. This was corrected at the visit.
Toilet Facilities (regulation 51U)
Ensure the school-age boys and girls bathroom has ventilation fans.
Feeding of Infants (regulation 72U)
Ensure all infants have monthly feeding schedules. Send feeding schedules for the infants in the Aristotle's classroom.
Infant and Toddler Care (regulation 77U)
Ensure a disposable cover is used when changing diapers. This was corrected at the visit.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Staff files need the following items: - Staff #1 needs two references. Staff #2 needs either 3 more references or a service letter. Staff #3 and 4 need one more reference. Staff #5 needs one more reference or a service letter. Staff #6 needs CPR/First Aid certification. Staff #7 and 8 need references and service letter attempts.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Child files need the following items: - Child #8 needs lead test screening results on their health appraisal. Child #12 needs an updated health appraisal.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Two holes son the left-hand wall of the Donatello's room need to be patched/painted. Clean the trash can in the Plato's room.
Kitchen and Food Preparation (regulation 50U)
Thermometers were missing in the refrigerators in the Bach room, Aristotle room, and in one refrigerator in the kitchen. Replace these and verify they are 40*F or less.
Toilet Facilities (regulation 51U)
The intake vent in the Donatello's bathroom needs to be cleaned and repaired. Clean around the faucets and wall with the light switch in both of the Gatsby's bathrooms. This specialist observed both bathrooms had what appeared to be ventilation fans, but are not operational upon inspection. Real, working ventilation fans are needed in both Gatsby's bathrooms. Send a plan of action to fix this and confirmation when complete.
Lesson Plans (regulation 74U)
The lesson plan in the Plato's room is missing a food/healthy habits and a science activity.
What parents say
I’m really happy with my son’s daycare. The staff is kind, patient, and truly cares about the kids. The environment is clean, safe, and welcoming, and I appreciate how well they communicate with parents. My son feels comfortable there, and that means a lot to me. It gives me peace of mind knowing he’s well taken care of. I would definitely recommend this daycare to other parents.
Natalie Jones · 5/5 on Google · 9 months agoMy toddler currently attends LELA. I personally have grown to love it and so has she. My personal favorite is the key fob entry and the online daily updates that give me peace of mind. All the employees are friendly and inviting, including the director, which makes it easy to communicate any needs or concerns you may have. They constantly have small events that the children can look forward to and my child has…
Xo’chitl McGhee · 5/5 on Google · 8 months agoMy child absolutely loves this school. From day one, she has been treated like family, and it truly shows in how happy and comfortable she is there. She is learning so much academically, and i am amazed by her growth. I deeply appreciate all of the teachers and the important role they play in her life. Tiffany does a wonderful job creating and maintaining Little Einstein as a happy, safe, and nurturing environment…
Tezyon Owens · 5/5 on Google · 9 months agoMy son has been going to this daycare for a few months now, his experience at this daycare had been amazing and he's learning new things everyday. With the constant updates on when he eats and when he sleeps its like I'm monitoring him from home. The staff are very friendly as well and theyre always so welcoming.
Jarese Gore · 5/5 on Google · 9 months agoGetting there
201 Possum Park Rd, Newark, DE 19711
Questions about Lil' Einstein's Learning Academy (201 Possum Park Rd)
Is Lil' Einstein's Learning Academy (201 Possum Park Rd) licensed?
Yes. Lil' Einstein's Learning Academy (201 Possum Park Rd) holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 1135882), with a licensed capacity of 134 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Lil' Einstein's Learning Academy (201 Possum Park Rd) had any inspection violations?
Delaware records 13 violations for Lil' Einstein's Learning Academy (201 Possum Park Rd) in the last three years, across 5 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 Lil' Einstein's Learning Academy (201 Possum Park Rd) take?
Lil' Einstein's Learning Academy (201 Possum Park Rd) 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 Lil' Einstein's Learning Academy (201 Possum Park Rd) cost?
Lil' Einstein's Learning Academy (201 Possum Park Rd) 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.
