Lela Day School's mission is to achieve academic excellence by teaching one child at a time.
Lela Day School is an extension of Lil' Einstein's Learning Academy.
It is conducted by a degreed, state certified teacher and is proven to be academically more advanced then the public school district.
Our Philosophy is we believe in making children our top priority by offering an educational, but fun, family-like environment.
Li'l Einsteins originated with the belief that children are born geniuses.
As educators, we strive to embrace the intelligence of each child by offering an elite curriculum to children as young as 6 weeks of age to school-aged children, placing the emphasis on the development of children's learning, emotional, physical, and social skills.
We believe that your child should feel safe and secure while at day care.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 108 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Student Body
Total Students
108 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
48%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Lela Day School?
The application deadline for Lela Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Lela Day School is Caravel Academy (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Great New Beginnings (0.6 miles away)
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Great New Beginnings
Daycare / Preschool
14 St. Andrews Road
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 838-1000
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 838-1000
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-4 | 160 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2801 Del Laws Rd
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(302) 834-8938
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-8938
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,117 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Red Lion Christian Academy ![Red Lion Christian Academy Photo - ELEMENTARY PLAYGROUND]( "Red Lion Christian Academy Photo - ELEMENTARY PLAYGROUND")
(Christian)
1390 Red Lion Road
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-2526
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-2526
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,002 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
22 Peoples Plaza
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 836-1411
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 836-1411
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 105 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
100 Paxson Dr.
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 834-6931
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 834-6931
2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
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