Best Daycare Centers in Newark, DE
Compare 62 daycare centers in Newark. Average rating: 4.18/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Newark, Delaware at a glance
- Daycares
- 62
- Avg rating
- 4.18/5
- Parent reviews
- 510
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 12
Newark has 62 licensed daycares with 510 parent reviews averaging 4.18/5.The largest concentration is in 19711 with 23 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Newark
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.
- 1Newark Day Nursery And Childrens Center4.64 score4.8(20)
921 Barksdale Road, Newark, DE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 247 children
Newark Day Nursery and Children's Center receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the warm, joyful atmosphere and caring staff. Parents highlight strong communication, educational programming, cleanliness, safety standards, and meals provided as key strengths that make families feel confident and satisfied.
Warm and positive atmospherefriendly and caring staffclear communication with parentsdaily photo updates - 2Tender Loving Kare Childcare & Learning Center I4.56 score4.7(20)
22 Peoples Plaza, Newark, DE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 229 children
Parents consistently praise Tender Loving Kare Childcare & Learning Center for its warm, family-like environment and highly attentive staff. Children show significant developmental progress and enthusiasm about attending, with parents reporting excellent communication and professionalism throughout the facility. Multiple reviews highlight the center's ability to help children overcome challenges and feel secure in their care.
Caring and professional staffstrong communication with parentswarm and welcoming environmentchild development and learning activities - 3The Goddard School / Newark4.44 score4.6(14)
50 Polly Drummond Hill Road, Newark, DE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 125 children
Parents consistently praise The Goddard School in Newark for its caring, family-oriented staff and high-quality educational environment. The center is noted for cleanliness, strong communication with families, developmentally appropriate curriculum, and genuine relationships between staff and children. Multiple parents highlight leadership figures Joe, Lisa, and Cindy as instrumental in creating a welcoming atmosphere.
Caring and compassionate staffStrong communication with parents including daily updates and picturesClean and well-organized facilityDevelopmentally appropriate curriculum - 4Little Stars INC.4.43 score4.7(8)
947 Old Harmony Road, Newark, DE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children
Parents consistently praise Little Stars Inc. for its caring, knowledgeable staff and warm, family-like environment. The facility is noted as clean, well-organized, and effective at balancing individualized attention with structured learning activities. Multiple long-term families express high satisfaction and strong bonds between children and staff.
Caring and patient staffstrong teacher-child relationshipsclean facilityopen classroom concept - 5Ymca Of Delaware / Forest Oak4.4 score4.5(20)
55 South Meadowood Drive, Newark, DE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 104 children
Note: Reviews appear to be for YMCA fitness center and summer camp programs, not the daycare facility listed. Parents praise the welcoming staff, clean facilities, diverse fitness classes, and high-quality summer camp experiences that focus on physical activity and social-emotional development.
Friendly and caring staffclean facilitieswide variety of fitness equipment and classesexcellent instructors - 6Ymca Of Delaware- Giant Step/Ydc4.4 score4.5(20)
2600 Kirkwood Highway, Newark, DE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children
Note: Reviews appear to be for YMCA fitness center and camps, not the listed daycare center. Reviewers consistently praise the facility's cleanliness, friendly and caring staff, diverse programs including fitness classes and summer camps, and the positive community atmosphere. All reviews are highly positive (4-5 stars).
Clean facilitieshelpful and kind staffquality instructorsvariety of programs (fitness classes - 7Blossom & Bloom Learning Center4.4 score4.5(20)
1933 Kirkwood Highway, Newark, DE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 81 children
Parents consistently praise Blossom & Bloom Learning Center for its warm, nurturing environment and dedicated staff. Children show significant developmental progress, and parents appreciate regular communication through daily updates and photos. The facility is described as clean, safe, and welcoming with a strong sense of community.
Caring and attentive staffwarm and welcoming environmentregular communication and daily updates with photosmultilingual teachers - 8Ymca Of Delaware / Branch Programming4.32 score4.4(20)
351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 100 children
Parents praise the YMCA of Delaware Newark location for its excellent staff, clean facilities, and diverse programming including pools, camps, and seasonal events. Reviews consistently highlight friendly and attentive staff members, well-maintained indoor and outdoor pools, and family-oriented activities that create a welcoming community atmosphere.
Friendly and welcoming staffclean and spacious facilitieswell-maintained poolssummer pool parties - 9Raising Hope Childcare Center INC4.31 score4.4(18)
750 Otts Chapel Road, Newark, DE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 77 children
Parents consistently praise Ministry of Caring Day Care for exceptional, loving care and strong educational programming. Administrator Ms. Wendy is frequently highlighted for her hands-on involvement and genuine care. Children reportedly leave happy, engaged in learning, and parents feel their children are treated like family.
Caring and professional staffclean and safe environmentstrong administrator leadershipexcellent communication with parents - 10Bright New Scholars Academy4.28 score4.4(11)
355 Corporate Boulevard, Newark, DE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 144 children
BRIGHT NEW SCHOLARS ACADEMY receives overwhelming positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, clean facilities, and family-like atmosphere. Parents consistently highlight strong communication, real-time camera access, and individualized attention to child development. However, one parent reported a serious incident involving physical discipline by a staff member two years ago.
Attentive and caring staffclean and secure facilitiesreal-time camera a
Rating Distribution
Based on 38 daycares with Google ratings in Newark
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 510 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Newark, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Newark zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19711 | 23 | 4.35 | 7 | |
| 19713 | 17 | 4.1 | 2 | |
| 19702 | 21 | 4.03 | 2 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Newark (16–321 children)
Small
up to 30 children
2
Medium
31–75 children
20
Large
76–150 children
29
Very Large
150+ children
11
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Newark based on parent reviews
Newark Day Nursery And Childrens Center
921 Barksdale Road, Newark, DE
Newark Day Nursery and Children's Center receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the warm, joyful atmosphere and caring staff. Parents highlight strong communication, educational programming, cleanliness, safety standards, and meals provided as key strengths that make families feel confident and satisfied.
Tender Loving Kare Childcare & Learning Center I
22 Peoples Plaza, Newark, DE
Parents consistently praise Tender Loving Kare Childcare & Learning Center for its warm, family-like environment and highly attentive staff. Children show significant developmental progress and enthusiasm about attending, with parents reporting excellent communication and professionalism throughout the facility. Multiple reviews highlight the center's ability to help children overcome challenges and feel secure in their care.
The Goddard School / Newark
50 Polly Drummond Hill Road, Newark, DE
Parents consistently praise The Goddard School in Newark for its caring, family-oriented staff and high-quality educational environment. The center is noted for cleanliness, strong communication with families, developmentally appropriate curriculum, and genuine relationships between staff and children. Multiple parents highlight leadership figures Joe, Lisa, and Cindy as instrumental in creating a welcoming atmosphere.
Little Stars INC.
947 Old Harmony Road, Newark, DE
Parents consistently praise Little Stars Inc. for its caring, knowledgeable staff and warm, family-like environment. The facility is noted as clean, well-organized, and effective at balancing individualized attention with structured learning activities. Multiple long-term families express high satisfaction and strong bonds between children and staff.
Ymca Of Delaware / Forest Oak
55 South Meadowood Drive, Newark, DE
Note: Reviews appear to be for YMCA fitness center and summer camp programs, not the daycare facility listed. Parents praise the welcoming staff, clean facilities, diverse fitness classes, and high-quality summer camp experiences that focus on physical activity and social-emotional development.
Ymca Of Delaware- Giant Step/Ydc
2600 Kirkwood Highway, Newark, DE
Note: Reviews appear to be for YMCA fitness center and camps, not the listed daycare center. Reviewers consistently praise the facility's cleanliness, friendly and caring staff, diverse programs including fitness classes and summer camps, and the positive community atmosphere. All reviews are highly positive (4-5 stars).
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Daycare Centers in Newark, Delaware
Newark, Delaware offers a diverse landscape of childcare options, ranging from independent centers to community-affiliated programs, ensuring families can find a setting that fits their specific needs. Parents frequently highlight the warmth of the staff and the cleanliness of the facilities as key factors in their positive experiences. The 19711 zip code stands out as a particularly strong area for quality care, providing a reliable concentration of highly-rated options for local families.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Newark have an average rating of 4.18 out of 5 across 38 rated facilities, with 32% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.18 stars. Our analysis covers 510 parent reviews. Parents in Newark most frequently praise daycares for caring and attentive staff, clean facility, and friendly staff.
When choosing a daycare in Newark, 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 Newark
Showing 62 results
- Address
- 701 South College Avenue, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 368-0064
- Address
- 525 Polly Drummond Hill Road, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 731-3030
- Address
- 459 Wyoming Road, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 831-2304
Newark Day Nursery and Children's Center receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the warm, joyful atmosphere and caring staff. Parents highlight strong communication, educational programming, cleanliness, safety standards, and meals provided as key strengths that make families feel confident and satisfied.
- Address
- 921 Barksdale Road, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 731-4925
Parents consistently praise Tender Loving Kare Childcare & Learning Center for its warm, family-like environment and highly attentive staff. Children show significant developmental progress and enthusiasm about attending, with parents reporting excellent communication and professionalism throughout the facility. Multiple reviews highlight the center's ability to help children overcome challenges and feel secure in their care.
- Address
- 22 Peoples Plaza, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 836-1411
Parents consistently praise Little Stars Inc. for its caring, knowledgeable staff and warm, family-like environment. The facility is noted as clean, well-organized, and effective at balancing individualized attention with structured learning activities. Multiple long-term families express high satisfaction and strong bonds between children and staff.
- Address
- 947 Old Harmony Road, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 737-9759
Feedback highlights strong staff support, particularly for potty training, and clean facilities, while one parent reports a negative experience involving premature dismissal, perceived lack of understanding for toddler adjustment issues, and staff inexperience.
- Address
- 300 Darling Street, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 737-8990
Parents consistently praise The Goddard School in Newark for its caring, family-oriented staff and high-quality educational environment. The center is noted for cleanliness, strong communication with families, developmentally appropriate curriculum, and genuine relationships between staff and children. Multiple parents highlight leadership figures Joe, Lisa, and Cindy as instrumental in creating a welcoming atmosphere.
- Address
- 50 Polly Drummond Hill Road, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 454-9454
- Address
- 701 North Harmony Road, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 366-1430
Note: Reviews appear to be for YMCA fitness center and summer camp programs, not the daycare facility listed. Parents praise the welcoming staff, clean facilities, diverse fitness classes, and high-quality summer camp experiences that focus on physical activity and social-emotional development.
- Address
- 55 South Meadowood Drive, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 932-3952
Note: Reviews appear to be for YMCA fitness center and camps, not the listed daycare center. Reviewers consistently praise the facility's cleanliness, friendly and caring staff, diverse programs including fitness classes and summer camps, and the positive community atmosphere. All reviews are highly positive (4-5 stars).
- Address
- 2600 Kirkwood Highway, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 453-0123
Parents consistently praise Blossom & Bloom Learning Center for its warm, nurturing environment and dedicated staff. Children show significant developmental progress, and parents appreciate regular communication through daily updates and photos. The facility is described as clean, safe, and welcoming with a strong sense of community.
- Address
- 1933 Kirkwood Highway, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 294-6451
University of Delaware Early Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the quality of education and dedicated teachers. However, one parent reported a negative experience with unprofessional phone communication when attempting to join the waiting list.
- Address
- 489 Wyoming Road, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 831-6205
BRIGHT NEW SCHOLARS ACADEMY receives overwhelming positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, clean facilities, and family-like atmosphere. Parents consistently highlight strong communication, real-time camera access, and individualized attention to child development. However, one parent reported a serious incident involving physical discipline by a staff member two years ago.
- Address
- 355 Corporate Boulevard, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 533-5844
Pirulos Child Care and Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for friendly and caring staff, bilingual education, homemade healthy meals, and individualized child development focus. However, one parent reported a serious incident involving unauthorized application of Vicks that caused an allergic reaction, poor communication practices with medication consent forms, and dismissive handling by ownership.
- Address
- 799 Salem Church Road, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 836-3520
Parents praise the YMCA of Delaware Newark location for its excellent staff, clean facilities, and diverse programming including pools, camps, and seasonal events. Reviews consistently highlight friendly and attentive staff members, well-maintained indoor and outdoor pools, and family-oriented activities that create a welcoming community atmosphere.
- Address
- 351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 836-9622
One parent highlights the small school environment, noting that staff and teachers are friendly, competent, and create a clean, safe space where children feel welcome. Conversely, a separate account describes a negative experience involving the dismissal of a non-violent autistic child due to behavioral complaints, alleging a lack of support and care.
- Address
- 1000 Village Circle, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 368-2028
Parents consistently praise Ministry of Caring Day Care for exceptional, loving care and strong educational programming. Administrator Ms. Wendy is frequently highlighted for her hands-on involvement and genuine care. Children reportedly leave happy, engaged in learning, and parents feel their children are treated like family.
- Address
- 750 Otts Chapel Road, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 266-6203
The Little Caboose receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring staff, safe environment, and educational curriculum. Parents highlight feeling secure leaving their children in the center's care and note significant child development and learning outcomes.
- Address
- 430 Old Baltimore Pike, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 737-8854
Parents highlight the caring, experienced teachers and effective Montessori approach, noting significant academic and social progress for their children. One reviewer mentions that while the program is excellent, the schedule can be complicated for working parents, requiring backup care.
- Address
- 1031 South Chapel Street, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 494-4979
While some parents highlight the teachers' exceptional quality, others report significant operational issues including rigid attendance policies, billing disputes, and health management concerns. Feedback indicates a split between satisfaction with staff care and frustration with administrative handling of late pickups and health outbreaks.
- Address
- 2050 South College Avenue, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 368-7584
Parents highlight the caring staff and professional management as key strengths, noting that children are well-prepared for elementary school and enjoy attending. However, one parent criticizes a specific classroom for lacking active teaching, describing it as lazy with educators relying on screens rather than direct instruction.
- Address
- 1411 Old Baltimore Pike, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 453-9373
FunSteps Preschool & Childcare in Newark, Delaware receives consistently high praise from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting caring staff, developmental progress, cleanliness, affordability, and a nurturing educational environment. Parents express confidence in staff expertise and appreciation for the welcoming atmosphere created by owners Kim and Brian.
- Address
- 1805 Kirkwood Highway, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 731-9618
Parents consistently praise Lil Einsteins Learning Academy II for its caring, attentive staff and safe, nurturing environment. Children show strong academic progress and emotional development, with parents appreciating daily communication updates and organized activities. The center is highly recommended for its professionalism and commitment to children's well-being.
- Address
- 201 Possum Park Road, Suite 13, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 444-4063
Happy Place Day Care LLC receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, safe environment, and Christian-based curriculum. Parents highlight excellent communication, reasonable pricing, flexible hours, and strong child development outcomes. The facility is described as family-owned and nurturing, with staff who treat children as their own.
- Address
- 4638 Ogletown Stanton Road, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 737-3603
Sunshine Kids Academy in Newark, Delaware receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the helpful and professional staff, particularly staff member Heidi who supports IEP meetings. However, one parent reported poor communication and lack of responsiveness.
- Address
- 924 Old Harmony Road, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 444-4270
Willa Road Children's Center receives mostly glowing reviews praising its warm, caring staff, small class sizes, and nurturing environment in a wooded setting. However, two recent negative reviews raise serious concerns about supervision, incident reporting, and staff communication with parents.
- Address
- 420 Willa Road, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 738-2008
ABC Kids Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's caring, attentive approach and safe, nurturing environment. Parents report their children thrive developmentally and emotionally, with strong communication and a family-like atmosphere. Many parents express long-term loyalty and high satisfaction with the center.
- Address
- 1098 Elkton Road, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 366-8537
Newark Christian Childcare receives mixed reviews with strong praise from most parents for cleanliness, organization, and friendly staff, but serious safety concerns have been raised by at least one parent regarding food allergy mishandling. The center appears well-maintained and staff are generally described as wonderful, though customer service has been criticized by one reviewer.
- Address
- 680 South Chapel Street, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 369-3000
Parents consistently praise Tutor Time for its caring, attentive staff and supportive learning environment. Multiple reviewers highlight strong communication through apps and live-feed cameras, structured educational programming, and genuine care for children's development. Families report high satisfaction across infant, toddler, and preschool programs, with many returning for summer camps.
- Address
- 491 South Harmony Road, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 292-3529
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