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
School Calendar
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.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
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 Private 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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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
Bear, DE 19701
(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
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2801 Del Laws Rd
Bear, DE 19701
(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
Glasgow Christian Academy
Alternative School (Presbyterian)
2880 Summit Bridge Rd
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 392-1090
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 392-1090
2.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 199 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Aquinas Academy ![Aquinas Academy Photo]( "Aquinas Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
2370 Red Lion Rd
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 838-9601
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 838-9601
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 91 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Tarbiyah School
(Islamic)
698 Old Baltimore Pike
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 533-8114
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 533-8114
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 215 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
Bear, DE 19701
(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
Glasgow Christian Academy
Alternative School (Presbyterian)
2880 Summit Bridge Rd
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 392-1090
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 392-1090
2.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 199 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
Bear, DE 19701
(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
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Galena Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
114 S Main Street
Galena, MD 21635
(410) 648-5132
Galena, MD 21635
(410) 648-5132
9276 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Perryville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 Maywood Ave
Perryville, MD 21903
(410) 642-6540
Perryville, MD 21903
(410) 642-6540
9276.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Perryville Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
850 Aiken Ave
Perryville, MD 21903
(410) 996-6010
Perryville, MD 21903
(410) 996-6010
9276.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 512 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Perryville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1696 Perryville Rd
Perryville, MD 21903
(410) 996-6000
Perryville, MD 21903
(410) 996-6000
9277 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 858 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Cecilton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
251 West Main St
Cecilton, MD 21913
(410) 275-1000
Cecilton, MD 21913
(410) 275-1000
9277.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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