Little Stars Learn & Grow Academy
Daycare center in Newark, DE. 947 Old Harmony Road, Newark, DE 19713
About the program
Little Stars Learn & Grow Academy is a licensed daycare center in Newark, Delaware. It is licensed for 120 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
It accepts child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Little Stars Learn & Grow Academy does not publish a fee schedule. 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.
Administration of Medication (regulation 63U)
Administration of Medication training needs to be updated every 5 years. Staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, and #8 need Medication Training.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure child files are complete. Child #1 needs blood lead screening.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Staff #1 needs health appraisal and TB. Staff #2 needs OCCL Health and Safety Training. Staff #3 needs a signed orientation.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Child #5 needs blood lead test results.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are completed. Staff #1 needs orientation, job description, references, release of employment and service letters.
Show all 14 violations on file
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure child files are completed. Child # 3, 5, 6, and 9 need blood lead screening. All infants need a curretn feeding statement. Child #10 needs a health appraisal, immunizations, action plan, MAR and an EpiPen in the original box.
Outdoor Area (regulation 53U)
Ensure outdoor are fall zones requirements are met. At the bottom of the slide, add mulch and/or mat. Send picture to OCCL.
Emergency Planning (regulation 66U)
Ensure monthly fire drills are conducted. Send December and January fire drills when complete.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Children's files are missing the following: - Child #1 needs an emergency contact listed. - Child #6 needs an emergency contact and lead screening. - Child #5 needs lead screening.
Hazardous Materials (regulation 45U)
Ensure all bottled cleaners are labelled with the contents. Send a picture when this is complete.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Ensure all trash cans have lids and stay covered. Send pictures or a receipt.
Kitchen and Food Preparation (regulation 50U)
All opened items in the freezer not in original packaging need to be labelled with the contents and expiration date. Send a picture.
Outdoor Area (regulation 53U)
Repair area of the metal fencing that is broken. Send a picture when complete.
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision (regulation 27U)
Maintain correct staff-to-child ratios at all times. Rearrange staffing patterns/schedules. This was done during the visit.
What parents say
As first time parents without the option to stay home, we had a really difficult time choosing a daycare for our 5 month old daughter. Little Stars was recommended to us by a coworker, and I am grateful every day that we chose to enroll here. The owners and teachers are extremely kind, patient, and understanding. I completely trust my baby in their care, and I was so afraid I would be unable to do that with a…
Kate Hannon · 5/5 on Google · a year agoMy daughter has been attending since she was 4 months old (when it was formerly Little Stars, Inc.) and she’s now 4 years old. Ms. Liz and Ms. Ginny are the BEST. They run a well organized center and my daughter has learned so much from every teacher there. My favorite thing is that it’s very clear they love each child and know each child so well. They really take an interest in every kid and I’m beyond grateful for…
Jessica Tomb · 5/5 on Google · a year agoI have nothing but great things to say about Little Stars. My daughter attends this location and I have a friend who’s son attends the Kirkwood Highway location. My child started at 3 months and is now 15 months and is SO happy to go to school every day and loves all the staff. She’s loved it from the very beginning. They provide daily reports and each day is filled with fun, learning activities and time outside when…
Jess · 5/5 on Google · 4 years agoWhen my wife and I were looking for a daycare to place our young son, we found ourselves at something of an impasse, due to part to our experiences. She grew up in a home daycare ran by her grandmother, and appreciated the relationships her grandmother developed with the children that were truly loving. I attended a traditional facility based program that was more classroom-based and therefore better equipped in…
Brian Garber · 5/5 on Google · 13 years agoGetting there
947 Old Harmony Road, Newark, DE 19713
Questions about Little Stars Learn & Grow Academy
Is Little Stars Learn & Grow Academy licensed?
Yes. Little Stars Learn & Grow Academy holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 1625270, 339463), with a licensed capacity of 120 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Little Stars Learn & Grow Academy had any inspection violations?
Delaware records 8 violations for Little Stars Learn & Grow Academy in the last three years, across 6 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 Little Stars Learn & Grow Academy take?
Little Stars Learn & Grow 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 Little Stars Learn & Grow Academy cost?
Little Stars Learn & Grow Academy does not publish tuition. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees. The program accepts child care subsidy.
