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BRIGHT NEW SCHOLARS ACADEMY

NEWARK, DELicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity144
Hours7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Est. price$872/mo

Contact information

Address355 CORPORATE BLVD, NEWARK, DE, 19702

CityNEWARK, DE 19702

CountyNew Castle

Phone(302) 533-5844

Operating details

Hours7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Capacity144

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 9/1/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High4
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium9
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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355 CORPORATE BLVD, NEWARK, DE, 19702, NEWARK, DE 19702

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Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  2. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  3. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  4. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 9/1/2025

  • High1
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 339/1/2025

    33U — Annual Training

    Training hours needed for Staff #19 and #20.

    Corrected at inspection
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 408/12/2025

    40U — Child Files

    Ensure child files are complete. Health appraisal for Child #3 and 9. Immunizations needed for Child #9. Blood lead screening for Child #5, 6, and 19. Developmental plans for Child #7.

    Corrected at inspection
  3. High riskStandard 308/12/2025

    30U — Personnel Files

    Ensure staff files are complete. CPR/FA needed for Staff #3, 6, 16, 21. Signed PD plan needed for Staff #1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15-22. Annual review of safe sleep and abuse and neglect needed for Staff #3, 5, 6, 7, 12, 21. OCCL Health and Safety training for Staff #22. Job description for Staff #10 and 22. One reference for Staff #15. Adult abuse for Staff #14. Health appraisal needed for Staff #6 and 10.

    Corrected at inspection
  4. Medium riskStandard 288/12/2025

    28U — General Qualifications

    Ensure staff are re-fingerprinted every 5 years. Send eligibility letter for Staff #12.

    Corrected at inspection

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

19Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • 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

$872/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: 144
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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