Newark Day Nursery and Children's Center
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.5 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects NAEYC accreditation. Structural quality reflects 13 complaints in the last 3 years and 1 injury report on file. The structural rating also includes Delaware's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Delaware caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:12. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 18 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 247
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Preschool 1:12 24
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 7, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Personnel Files30U
Ensure Staff Files are complete - Staff #1 needs References and Health Appraisal/TB Screener - Staff #2 needs CPR/First Aid - Staff #3 needs 1 Refe
Apr 15, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Personnel Files30U
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs DEEDS Certificate. Staff #2 needs Health Appraisal/TB Screener. Staff #3 needs OCCL Health and Safety
- Indoor Space49U
Ensure all classrooms have covered, foot-operated trash cans. SAC 1, 2, 3, and the Multipurpose Room all have them. The walls in the Toddler room
- Kitchen and Food Preparation50U
Replace the fridge in the Infant Classroom. At the time of the visit, te fridge was reading 50 .
- Diapering and Soiled Clothing61U
Ensure diaper changing areas have diaper changing procedures posted. PS Stars, PS Suns, and Toddlers need procedures posted.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 13
- 5% of licensed capacity
- Reported injuries (Lifetime)
- 1
- 0.4% of licensed capacity