Best Before or After School Daycare in Newark, DE
Compare 7 before or after school daycare 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
- Programs
- 7
- Avg rating
- 4.18/5
- Parent reviews
- 510
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 12
Newark has 7 licensed before or after school daycare 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
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Daycare types in Newark
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Before or After School Daycare in Newark, Delaware
There are 7 before or after school daycare in Newark, Delaware, making up 11% 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.
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 Before or After School Daycare in Newark
Showing 7 results
- Address
- 199 Polly Drummond Hill Road, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 731-7773
- Address
- 55a South Meadowood Drive, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 293-9837
- Address
- 1500 Capitol Trail, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 831-4977
Parents consistently praise this Boys & Girls Club location for its excellent programs, professional and patient staff, and diverse activities including swimming and tutoring. The center is noted for fostering youth success and engagement. One parent suggested improved scheduling to compensate for delayed class start times.
- Address
- 107 Four Seasons Parkway, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 658-1870
- Address
- 140 Brennen Drive, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 831-8161
- Address
- 50 Gender Road, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 831-8161
- Address
- 190 Salem Church Road, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 250-1424
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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
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