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Some of the Best Daycares in Newark, DE

Of Newark's 146 daycares, 135 (92%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Delaware's statewide rate of 94%. Locally, providers average 5.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.5 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Delaware averages of 5.0 on Process and 4.5 on Structural.

The local market includes 76 centers, 6 group child care homes, and 64 family child care homes.

Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Newark. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Delaware methodology page for the full breakdown.

146
Daycares
135
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Newark

92(63%)
43(29%)
7(5%)
4(3%)
0(0%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Newark: 4.5 (Sample of 146).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Newark: 5.0 (Sample of 6).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Newark: 4.5 (Sample of 146).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Newark

A. S. Academy of Learning 1
Newark, DE
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Aamani Jardon Dba Little Roses Daycare
Newark, DE
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Abc Kids Academy
Newark, DE
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Above & Beyond Preschool & Early Learning Center
Newark, DE
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Alice Boggs
Newark, DE
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Allison Archangelo
Newark, DE
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Almost Home Day Care
Newark, DE
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Ann Marie Ennis
Newark, DE
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Annella Mejia
Newark, DE
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Arneta Sturgis
Newark, DE
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Barbara Hover
Newark, DE
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Barbara Thornton
Newark, DE
★★★★★ 5 Stars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Newark?
There are 146 licensed child care providers in Newark.
What percentage of Newark daycares have high quality ratings?
92% of Newark daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 94% statewide in Delaware.
What types of childcare are available in Newark?
76 center-based, 70 home-based providers operate in Newark.
How do Newark daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Delaware?
Newark daycares average 5.0 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Delaware statewide average of 5.0.
Is there financial help for childcare in Delaware?
Delaware offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Delaware