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Tara's Loving Learning Academy

Daycare center in Wilmington, DE. 400 West 9th St., Wilmington, DE 19801

4.5 (2 on Google)Read parent reviews
Call (302) 275-3736
AgesInfant, toddler, preschool and school age
Hours7 am to 5:30 pm, Mon to Fri
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity60 children
Violations, last 3 years6
On the register sinceNot listed

About the program

Tara's Loving Learning Academy is a licensed daycare center in Wilmington, Delaware. It is licensed for 60 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.

It accepts child care subsidy.

Accepts subsidy

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Tara's Loving 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

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Licence typeChild Care Center · 1673111
Licence statusActive
Licensed capacity60 children
Inspections on file1
Source: Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Violations, last 3 years6Area median for centers: 7
Inspections on file10 substantiated complaints
All violations on file6Most recent July 2026

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.

Cited July 13, 2026

Personnel Files (regulation 30U)

Ensure staff files are complete. A complete file is needed for Staff #1. Submit to OCCL.

Cited July 13, 2026Corrected September 7, 2026

Child Files (regulation 40U)

Ensure child files are complete. Date of enrollment, complete emergency card and health appraisal with immunizations are needed for child #6. Submit documentation to OCCL.

Cited July 13, 2026Corrected July 20, 2026

Indoor Space (regulation 49U)

Repair/clean/replace moldy ceiling tiles in the cafe area. Remove air fresheners in care area bathroom. Outlet covers needed in infant and preschool classrooms. Send photos to OCCL.

Cited July 13, 2026Corrected July 20, 2026

Outdoor Area (regulation 53U)

Remove trash from outdoor play area. Send documentation to OCCL.

Cited July 13, 2026Corrected July 20, 2026

Emergency Planning (regulation 66U)

Ensure monthly fire drills and fire prevention inspections are practiced and documented. Send July fire drill record to OCCL. Evacuation route needs to be posted in every classroom. Post missing evacuation roots in infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms.

Show all 6 violations on file
Cited July 13, 2026Corrected July 20, 2026

Meals and Snacks (regulation 71U)

Ensure current menu is posted. Post and send documentation to OCCL.

What parents say

Beautiful center great staff and I love the family feel it has in here.

Lavyette Washington · 5/5 on Google · 3 weeks ago
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Getting there

400 West 9th St., Wilmington, DE 19801

Questions about Tara's Loving Learning Academy

Is Tara's Loving Learning Academy licensed?

Yes. Tara's Loving Learning Academy holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 1673111), with a licensed capacity of 60 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Tara's Loving Learning Academy had any inspection violations?

Delaware records 6 violations for Tara's Loving Learning Academy in the last three years, across 1 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 Tara's Loving Learning Academy take?

Tara's Loving Learning Academy is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 7 am to 5:30 pm, Mon to Fri.

How much does Tara's Loving Learning Academy cost?

Tara's Loving 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.

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