Best Daycare Centers in New Castle, DE
Compare 19 daycare centers in New Castle. Average rating: 3.84/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
New Castle, Delaware at a glance
- Daycares
- 19
- Avg rating
- 3.84/5
- Parent reviews
- 116
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 3
New Castle has 19 licensed daycares with 116 parent reviews averaging 3.84/5.The largest concentration is in 19720 with 19 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in New Castle
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
- 1Lindas Angels Childcare & Development Center4.4 score4.5(19)
6 Parkway Circle, New Castle, DE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 169 children
Linda's Angels Childcare & Development Center in New Castle, Delaware receives consistently positive feedback from parents. All 10 reviews rate the center 5/5 stars, with parents praising the caring staff, strong developmental curriculum, and family-oriented environment. Parents report significant academic and social-emotional growth in their children, along with transparent communication and trustworthy care.
Warm and caring teachersstrong academic curriculum with measurable learning outcomesbilingual instruction (Spanish)daily updates and photos - 2Ncc Head Start INC. Lambson4.29 score4.4(14)
19 Lambson Lane, New Castle, DE · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 144 children
Parents consistently praise NCC Head Start Inc. Lambson for its attentive and professional staff, with particular appreciation for the center's ability to support children with developmental delays. The facility is described as a wonderful learning environment with helpful resources and caring teachers.
Professional and attentive staffsupportive learning environmenthelpful resourcesdevelopmental progress for children with delays - 3Cradles To Crayons Early Learning Center4.18 score4.3(7)
6 Halcyon Drive, New Castle, DE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 38 children
Parents consistently praise Cradles to Crayons Early Learning Center for its attentive staff, nurturing environment, and quality curriculum. Multiple reviewers report long-term satisfaction with the center and note their children are happy and well-cared for. The facility receives strong recommendations from families.
Attentive staffwarm and welcoming teacherssafe environmentquality curriculum - 4Passion Care Academy II3.6 score3.5(20)
1206 Delaware Street, New Castle, DE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 138 children
Passion Care Academy II receives consistently high praise from parents, with all recent reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and passionate staff, clean facility, safe learning environment, and the owner's dedication to children. Multiple long-term families recommend the daycare for its nurturing approach and academic programs.
caring and passionate staffclean facilitysafe environmentprofessional teachers - 5Ymca Of Delaware / Southern3.57 score3.3(8)
795 Coxneck Road, New Castle, DE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 80 children
Reviews are mixed with significant concerns about management and customer service. While some praise the facilities and friendly staff, multiple long-term members report unprofessional behavior, poor communication, rising costs, and declining service quality.
Friendly staffgood facilities (pool)suitable for members seeking fitness alongside childcare - 6Ymca Of Delaware / Pleasantville3.57 score3.3(8)
16 Pleasant Place, New Castle, DE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children
Reviews are mixed with significant concerns about management and customer service. While some patrons praise the facility's amenities and friendly atmosphere, multiple reviews cite unprofessional staff, poor communication, potential discriminatory behavior, and rising costs without quality improvements.
Friendly staffgood amenities (pool)welcoming environment - 7Ymca Of Delaware - New Castle3.57 score3.3(8)
903 Delaware Street, New Castle, DE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children
This YMCA location receives mixed reviews. While some patrons praise the friendly staff and facilities like the pool, the majority of reviews express significant dissatisfaction with management professionalism, customer service responsiveness, rising costs, and reduced operating hours.
Friendly staffpool facilitiesworkout amenities
Rating Distribution
Based on 10 daycares with Google ratings in New Castle
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 116 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in New Castle, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
New Castle zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19720 | 19 | 3.84 | 3 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in New Castle (15–230 children)
Small
up to 30 children
3
Medium
31–75 children
5
Large
76–150 children
9
Very Large
150+ children
2
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in New Castle based on parent reviews
Lindas Angels Childcare & Development Center
6 Parkway Circle, New Castle, DE
Linda's Angels Childcare & Development Center in New Castle, Delaware receives consistently positive feedback from parents. All 10 reviews rate the center 5/5 stars, with parents praising the caring staff, strong developmental curriculum, and family-oriented environment. Parents report significant academic and social-emotional growth in their children, along with transparent communication and trustworthy care.
Ncc Head Start INC. Lambson
19 Lambson Lane, New Castle, DE
Parents consistently praise NCC Head Start Inc. Lambson for its attentive and professional staff, with particular appreciation for the center's ability to support children with developmental delays. The facility is described as a wonderful learning environment with helpful resources and caring teachers.
Hope Lutheran Early Education Center
230 Christiana Road, New Castle, DE
Cradles To Crayons Early Learning Center
6 Halcyon Drive, New Castle, DE
Parents consistently praise Cradles to Crayons Early Learning Center for its attentive staff, nurturing environment, and quality curriculum. Multiple reviewers report long-term satisfaction with the center and note their children are happy and well-cared for. The facility receives strong recommendations from families.
Little Friends Learning Academy INC
122 Memorial Drive, New Castle, DE
Passion Care Academy II
1206 Delaware Street, New Castle, DE
Passion Care Academy II receives consistently high praise from parents, with all recent reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and passionate staff, clean facility, safe learning environment, and the owner's dedication to children. Multiple long-term families recommend the daycare for its nurturing approach and academic programs.
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Daycare types in New Castle
Daycare Centers in New Castle, Delaware
There are 19 daycare centers in New Castle, Delaware. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in New Castle have an average rating of 3.84 out of 5 across 10 rated facilities, with 30% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 4.4 stars. Our analysis covers 116 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in New Castle, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
All Daycare Centers in New Castle
Showing 19 results
- Address
- 230 Christiana Road, New Castle, DE
- Phone
- (302) 322-4720
- Address
- 122 Memorial Drive, New Castle, DE
- Phone
- (302) 655-0725
Linda's Angels Childcare & Development Center in New Castle, Delaware receives consistently positive feedback from parents. All 10 reviews rate the center 5/5 stars, with parents praising the caring staff, strong developmental curriculum, and family-oriented environment. Parents report significant academic and social-emotional growth in their children, along with transparent communication and trustworthy care.
- Address
- 6 Parkway Circle, New Castle, DE
- Phone
- (302) 328-3700
Parents consistently praise NCC Head Start Inc. Lambson for its attentive and professional staff, with particular appreciation for the center's ability to support children with developmental delays. The facility is described as a wonderful learning environment with helpful resources and caring teachers.
- Address
- 19 Lambson Lane, New Castle, DE
- Phone
- (302) 452-1500
Parents consistently praise Cradles to Crayons Early Learning Center for its attentive staff, nurturing environment, and quality curriculum. Multiple reviewers report long-term satisfaction with the center and note their children are happy and well-cared for. The facility receives strong recommendations from families.
- Address
- 6 Halcyon Drive, New Castle, DE
- Phone
- (302) 427-8438
Passion Care Academy II receives consistently high praise from parents, with all recent reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and passionate staff, clean facility, safe learning environment, and the owner's dedication to children. Multiple long-term families recommend the daycare for its nurturing approach and academic programs.
- Address
- 1206 Delaware Street, New Castle, DE
- Phone
- (302) 328-8030
Reviews are mixed with significant concerns about management and customer service. While some praise the facilities and friendly staff, multiple long-term members report unprofessional behavior, poor communication, rising costs, and declining service quality.
- Address
- 795 Coxneck Road, New Castle, DE
- Phone
- (302) 832-6300
Reviews are mixed with significant concerns about management and customer service. While some patrons praise the facility's amenities and friendly atmosphere, multiple reviews cite unprofessional staff, poor communication, potential discriminatory behavior, and rising costs without quality improvements.
- Address
- 16 Pleasant Place, New Castle, DE
- Phone
- (302) 250-5781
This YMCA location receives mixed reviews. While some patrons praise the friendly staff and facilities like the pool, the majority of reviews express significant dissatisfaction with management professionalism, customer service responsiveness, rising costs, and reduced operating hours.
- Address
- 903 Delaware Street, New Castle, DE
- Phone
- (302) 323-2880
One parent expresses strong satisfaction with the staff and the care provided, noting their child's enjoyment. Conversely, other feedback highlights a lack of professional reception support and references a tragic incident involving a similarly named facility.
- Address
- 1169 South Dupont Highway, New Castle, DE
- Phone
- (302) 832-1891
Parents consistently praise KinderCare Learning Center's warm, family-like atmosphere and dedicated staff who support children's learning and development. The center is noted for excellent communication, long-term parent loyalty (some families attending since 2011), and staff who genuinely care about each child's wellbeing. One parent noted the facility could use updates, and another had a negative experience with phone reception.
- Address
- 327 Old State Road, New Castle, DE
- Phone
- (302) 322-3102
- Address
- 12 Landers Lane, New Castle, DE
- Phone
- (302) 429-4096
- Address
- 19 Lambson Lane, New Castle, DE
- Phone
- (302) 655-8569
- Address
- 1 Bassett Avenue, New Castle, DE
- Phone
- (302) 452-1500
Reviews are mixed with predominantly negative feedback. While some reviewers praise the facility and staff friendliness, most complaints center on poor customer service, unprofessional management, high costs, and reduced hours. The negative reviews primarily reference membership and gym services rather than daycare specifically.
- Address
- 200 East Roosevelt Avenue, New Castle, DE
- Phone
- (302) 250-1830
- Address
- 1201 Delaware Street, New Castle, DE
- Phone
- (302) 323-2926
Reviews are mixed with significant quality and service concerns. While some praise friendly staff and facilities, multiple long-term members report declining service quality, unprofessional management, poor customer service, and rising costs without corresponding value improvements.
- Address
- 502 Moores Lane, New Castle, DE
- Phone
- (302) 836-9622
- Address
- 27 Landers Lane, New Castle, DE
- Phone
- (302) 416-1276
- Address
- 300 East Basin Road, New Castle, DE
- Phone
- (302) 322-1258
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Frequently asked questions
- Licensing status with Delaware's regulatory agency
- Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Delaware)
- Safety measures and cleanliness
- Daily routines and educational curriculum
- Parent reviews and ratings
- Location and hours that fit your schedule
- Child Daycare & Preschools — 17 facilities
- Headstart Programs — 2 facilities