8 Preschools in Newark, Delaware
Find the best preschools in Newark, Delaware. Browse 8 options, compare ratings, and choose the right program for your child.
Best Preschools in Newark
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — preschools with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
- 1University Of Delaware Lab Preschool4.17 score5(1)
459 Wyoming Road, Newark, DE · Capacity: 102 children
- 2Funsteps Preschool & Childcare INC.4.14 score4.2(12)
1805 Kirkwood Highway, Newark, DE · Capacity: 109 children
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.
Caring and engaged staffChild developmental progressClean and well-organized facilityAffordable tuition rates - 3Newark Montessori Preschool4.13 score4.3(4)
1031 South Chapel Street, Newark, DE · Capacity: 30 children
- 4Ebenezer Preschool4 score5
525 Polly Drummond Hill Road, Newark, DE · Capacity: 154 children
- 5One Step Ahead Child Care & Preschool INC.3.42 score3.2(13)
432 Salem Church Road, Newark, DE · Capacity: 84 children
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.
Caring and hands-on staffchild development and learningstaff responsiveness to concernsflexible payment accommodation
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Preschools in Newark, Delaware
Newark has 8 preschool programs designed to prepare children ages 3-5 for kindergarten. These programs focus on early literacy, social skills, and structured learning in a nurturing environment.
When choosing a preschool 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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Showing 8 results
- Address
- 525 Polly Drummond Hill Road, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 731-3030
- Address
- 459 Wyoming Road, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 831-2304
- Address
- 1031 South Chapel Street, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 494-4979
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
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
- 345 Polly Drummond Hill Road, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 453-7326
- Address
- 69 East Main Street, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 368-1754
- Address
- 199 Polly Drummond Hill Road, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 731-7773
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Frequently asked questions
- Visit the facility in person to observe the environment
- Ask about teacher qualifications and experience
- Check licensing status with Delaware's regulatory agency
- Review the curriculum and daily schedule
- Read parent reviews for firsthand experiences
- Compare staff-to-child ratios across facilities