55 Child Daycare & Preschools in Newark, Delaware
Browse all 55 child daycare & preschools in Newark, Delaware. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
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.
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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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Child Daycare & Preschools in Newark, Delaware
There are 55 child daycare & preschools in Newark, Delaware, making up 89% of the 62 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 Newark, 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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Happy Kids Academy receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising caring staff, strong leadership, and a secure facility. However, the center faced serious incidents including an attempted kidnapping and an assault by staff member, which the administration addressed swiftly by firing the employee and reporting to authorities. Most parents view the facility's transparent response and enhanced security measures favorably, though one parent expresses concern abo
- Address
- 273 Old Baltimore Pike, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 369-6929
A.S. Academy of Learning Inc. receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the caring staff, clean facility, owner involvement, and child development focus. Negative reviews cite safety concerns, injury mishandling, unprofessional staff behavior, unclear dismissal policies, and inadequate hygiene.
- Address
- 10 Songsmith Drive, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 834-5620
Reviews are mixed with significant concerns about customer service and management professionalism. Multiple long-term members report declining service quality, unresponsive staff, and rising costs. A few positive reviews mention friendly people and facilities.
- Address
- 300 Saint Regis Drive, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 453-0123
Reviews are mixed with significant concerns about management and customer service. While some praise the facility's amenities and friendly staff, multiple long-term members report unprofessional management, poor communication, rising costs, and reduced service quality.
- Address
- 1015 Church Road, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 250-5882
Reviews for this YMCA location are mixed with significant concerns about management and customer service. While some praise the friendly staff and facilities, multiple long-term members report poor professionalism, communication failures, rising costs, and reduced services. Several reviewers cite frustration with staff competence and responsiveness.
- Address
- 908 Janice Drive, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 454-2145
Reviews for this YMCA location are mixed but predominantly negative. While some praise the friendly staff and facilities like the pool, the majority of reviews criticize poor management, unprofessional staff, rising costs, declining service quality, and inadequate customer service.
- Address
- 800 Marrows Road, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 766-0840
One Step Ahead has highly polarized reviews. Most parents (6 of 9) praise the staff's care, professionalism, and child development outcomes, with some families using the center for over a decade. However, a minority of parents report issues with management professionalism, staff conduct, payment inflexibility, and enrollment requirements.
- Address
- 432 Salem Church Road, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 292-1162
- Address
- 843 Salem Church Road, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 838-2183
Parents consistently praise KinderCare Meadowood for its caring, professional staff and safe environment. Children show measurable learning progress and emotional development, with parents appreciating the daily communication through the app with photos and updates. The center maintains strong staff retention and directors who actively engage with children and families.
- Address
- 50 South Meadowood Drive, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 453-8090
Parents consistently praise Bright Horizons at Prides Crossing for its exceptional staff, clean and well-designed facilities, and strong focus on child development. The center maintains excellent communication with families and provides a safe, nurturing environment. Multiple reviewers noted high tuition costs as the primary drawback.
- Address
- 1089 Prides Crossing, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 368-2576
Parents consistently praise Bright Horizons at Christiana for its caring and professional staff, well-organized facilities, and quality care for infants and young children. Reviews highlight daily communication with parents and a variety of developmental activities. The center maintains a 5-star state rating.
- Address
- 950 Samoset Drive, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 533-6896
- Address
- 345 Polly Drummond Hill Road, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 453-7326
- Address
- 14 Forge Road, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 766-0907
Parents consistently praise KinderCare Casho Mill for exceptional staff, warm atmosphere, and strong educational programs. Children show noticeable developmental progress and enthusiasm for attending. The center is noted for cleanliness, safety protocols, and excellent parent communication through daily updates.
- Address
- 1520 Casho Mill Road, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 738-5953
- Address
- 800 North Brownleaf Road, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 453-0123
- Address
- 101 Barrett Run Drive, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 836-9622
- Address
- 200 Lagrange Avenue, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 836-9622
- Address
- 69 East Main Street, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 368-1754
Parents consistently praise the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Newark for its excellent programs, professional and patient staff, and diverse activities including swimming, tutoring, and academics. The facility is highly regarded as one of the best Boys & Girls Clubs in Delaware with strong youth success outcomes. One parent noted a concern about class scheduling adjustments when events cause delays.
- Address
- 1 Positive Place, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 658-1870
- Address
- 220 Casho Mill Road, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 893-0472
Parents consistently praise KinderCare Newark for exceptional staff care, cleanliness, and child development. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting strong communication through daily updates, nutritious meals, and engaging activities. Children show notable growth and enthusiasm for attending.
- Address
- 100 Paxson Drive, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 834-6931
- Address
- 142 Brennen Drive, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 766-0854
- Address
- 193 West Park Place, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 722-1643
- Address
- 1415 Pulaski Highway, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 595-3370
- Address
- 122 East Main Street, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 328-1481
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