Pine Street Learning Academy
Daycare center in Wilmington, DE. 502 North Pine Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
About the program
Pine Street Learning Academy is a licensed daycare center in Wilmington, Delaware. It is licensed for 312 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
It accepts child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Pine Street Learning 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.
Staff Qualifications (regulation 24U)
Ensure staff have a DEEDS certificate in order to be alone with children. Staff #1 was observed taking children to the bathroom without the proper qualifications. Submit Staff #1's DEEDS certificate to OCCL by 6/15/2026 and have Staff #1 apply for her certification by 5/29/2026.
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision (regulation 27U)
Ensure staff have a DEEDS certificate in order to be alone with children. Staff #1 was observed taking children to the bathroom without the proper qualifications, therefore leaving the other staff member out of ratio. Submit Staff #1's DEEDS certificate to OCCL by 6/15/2026 and have Staff #1 apply for her certification by 5/29/2026.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs their health and safety training, 4 references, a DEEDS certificate, 2 documented attempts (service letter), and an eligibility letter (out of state). Staff #2 needs their DEEDS certificate, health and safety training, and 4 references.
Feeding of Infants (regulation 72U)
Submit infant feeding schedule for Child #1.
Infant and Toddler Care (regulation 77U)
Ensure infant highchairs have a T-strap. This was corrected when 1 highchair was removed.
Show all 30 violations on file
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Submit the following staff file items: Health/Safety Training, Administration of Medication, and returned service letter or 2 documented attempts for Staff #1. CPR/FA and TB results for Staff #2. CPR/FA, Administration of Medication, release of employment history, and a returned service letter or 2 documented attempts for Staff #3.
License Renewal (regulation 8U)
2026 State Business License.
Insurance Coverage (regulation 16U)
Submit liability insurance by 12/12/2025.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Staff files need the following: Staff #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 need completed/filled out professional development plans. Staff #3 needs annual review of abuse and neglect, Staff #4 needs 2 references and proof of attempts to send service letters.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Child files need the following: - Child #5 needs a developmental plan. Child #7 needs a health appraisal and blood lead screening.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Vacuum carpet in the infant room and send a picture to OCCL. Ensure all outlets have covers. Send a picture of all outlets covered in all classrooms to OCCL.
Outdoor Area (regulation 53U)
Ensure all fall zones outdoors are covered. Send a picture to OCCL.
Meals and Snacks (regulation 71U)
Ensure milk served is up to date. Milk in the infant classroom, 3/4 year old classroom, and 2 in the kitchen were expired. This was corrected at the visit.
Activity Schedule (regulation 76U)
Ensure the outdoor play schedule is followed. Outdoor play was not observed. Have all staff acknowledge and sign Regulation 76.
Interactions with Preschool and School-Age Children (regulation 80U)
Ensure staff interact with preschool children. One staff was observed sitting in a chair and not engaging with children. Have this staff member review Regulation 80 and send a signed acknowledgement to OCCL.
License Renewal (regulation 8U)
Send business license (2025) by 12/12/2025.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure child files are complete. Submit developmental plans for Child #1 and 6.
General Qualifications (regulation 28U)
Ensure staff are determined eligible before working with children. Send Staff #4's eligibility letter to OCCL.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure all staff files are complete. Staff #2 and #3 need first aid certification, and Staff #4 needs an eligibility letter.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Ensure all outlets are covered. This was corrected in the infant and ones room. Fix outlet over in school-age room.
Toilet Facilities (regulation 51U)
Replace or clean faucets in the bathroom.
Outdoor Area (regulation 53U)
Remove hazards outdoors. Remove tripping hazard and fill in sink hole.
Staffing (regulation 26U)
Ensure one teacher is trained in day-to-day operations. Train teacher and send signed documentation to OCCL.
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision (regulation 27U)
Ensure all staff are qualified at all times. One staff member is not qualified by DEEDS, and is alone with children. Have the staff member apply for DEEDS, and ensure this staff member is not alone with children. This was corrected at the visit. Submit receipt of DEEDS application verification.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure all staff files are complete. Staff #1 need 4 letters of reference, or 2 reference letters and a returned service letter. Staff #2 need 4 reference letters, or a returned service letter, and a health appraisal/TB. Staff #4 need to complete administration of medication, also 4 reference letters. Staff #6 needs a duplicate file on site at all times. Staff #7 needs CPR/First Aid, Health and safety training, and a professional development plan. Staff #8 need a health appraisal and TB, Staff #10 need their administration of medication. Staff #13 need a health appraisal and TB. Staff #5 need to be re-fingerprinted because her fingerprints expired on 10/30/2022. Send receipt of corrections t
Staff Attendance (regulation 36U)
Ensure staff sign in and out once they enter or leave a classroom. One staff was not signed out in the three's room. This was corrected at the visit.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure all child files are complete. Child #3 need an updated health appraisal, child #6 need blood lead results, and child #7 need an updated health appraisal. Send child files to OCCL. Children #3, 4, 5, and 9 are missing completion dates on their infant feeding schedules, and all children's need updated developmental plans. Send updated infant feeding schedules, and developmental plans for Children #1-13 to OCCL.
Toilet Facilities (regulation 51U)
Ensure middle sink in the girls bathroom is fixed. Ensure all toilet lids in the boys bathroom are replaced.
Emergency Planning (regulation 66U)
Ensure evacuation routes are posted in each classroom. The three's and school-age rooms did not have their evacuation route posted. This was corrected at the visit.
License Renewal (regulation 8U)
Ensure completed application is summitted 60 days before license expiration. Application was submitted on November 4th, 2022.
What parents say
I love 💕 this place for my child 🧒 she has learned so much since starting here last year of November. Her teacher is very kind and sweet as well the director… she is very down to earth.
Danice Dorman · 5/5 on Google · 5 years agostaff are friendly, clean facility, excellent place to send your children.
Brittany · 5/5 on Google · 8 years agoGetting there
502 North Pine Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
Questions about Pine Street Learning Academy
Is Pine Street Learning Academy licensed?
Yes. Pine Street Learning Academy holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 1631947, 998818), with a licensed capacity of 312 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Pine Street Learning Academy had any inspection violations?
Delaware records 22 violations for Pine Street Learning 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 Pine Street Learning Academy take?
Pine Street Learning Academy is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 7 am to 5 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Pine Street Learning Academy cost?
Pine Street Learning 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.
