NEWARK DAY NURSERY AND CHILDREN'S CENTER
NEWARK, DE·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address921 BARKSDALE ROAD, NEWARK, DE, 19711
CityNEWARK, DE 19711
CountyNew Castle
Phone(302) 731-4925
Operating details
Hours7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Capacity247
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/7/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High7
- Medium11
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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921 BARKSDALE ROAD, NEWARK, DE, 19711, NEWARK, DE 19711
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/7/2026
- High1
- Medium-High3
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 304/7/2026
30U — Personnel Files
Ensure Staff Files are complete - Staff #1 needs References and Health Appraisal/TB Screener - Staff #2 needs CPR/First Aid - Staff #3 needs 1 Reference - Staff #4 needs 2 References.
Corrected at inspection
2025
- Medium riskStandard 724/15/2025
72U — Feeding of Infants
Ensure Infant Feeding Schedules are updated monthly. All infants except for 1 child need updates--last update was March. A licensee shall ensure parent/guardian permission is obtained for all food and drink served to children under one year of age. An initial infant feeding schedule was viewed in the child s file but there were no monthly updates available for observation. The child is no longer enrolled in the program and LS #1 observed updated feeding schedules for all infants currently in the infant room during the program s annual compliance visit conducted on April 15, 2025.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 614/15/2025
61U — Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Ensure diaper changing areas have diaper changing procedures posted. PS Stars, PS Suns, and Toddlers need procedures posted.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 504/15/2025
50U — Kitchen and Food Preparation
Replace the fridge in the Infant Classroom. At the time of the visit, te fridge was reading 50 .
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 494/15/2025
49U — Indoor Space
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 and the wall behind the trash can in the infant room have been repaired. -Repair/Replace the screen in the Toddler Room window (to the left of the playground door). - Replace/Repair the handle on the diaper trash cabinet in the Infamt Room. -Replace/Repair the edge of the table in the Tweenie's Room. -Repair/Replace the backsplash edge piece behind the hand washing sink in the Tweenie Room. - Clean all cubbies if the SA PRogram) A licensee shall ensure that the environment is free from hazards. An infant-aged child found a mop string in the classroom and placed it in their mouth. This was corrected when Administrator #1 requested the housekeeping department to immediately stop using string mops and followed up with staff to ensure they are conducting safety sweeps of the classroom spaces at the start of the day.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 304/15/2025
30U — Personnel Files
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs DEEDS Certificate. Staff #2 needs Health Appraisal/TB Screener. Staff #3 needs OCCL Health and Safety Training and 2 additional references (if no service letter is attempted after a second request).
Corrected at inspection
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.
Estimated monthly cost
$1,090/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Delaware run about $1,134/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Delaware by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: NEWARK, New Castle County
- Capacity: 247
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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