Lela Day School

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 Stats (2025)

  • 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 Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
108 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
48%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Lela Day School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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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).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 108 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in New Castle County, DE is $15,398 for elementary schools and $21,063 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in New Castle County, DE is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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