
Browse all 17 child daycare & preschools in New Castle, Delaware. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Highest rated daycares in New Castle based on parent reviews
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.
230 Christiana Road, New Castle, DE
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.
122 Memorial Drive, New Castle, DE
300 East Basin Road, New Castle, DE
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.
There are 17 child daycare & preschools in New Castle, Delaware, making up 89% of the 19 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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