Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 97 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Newark Day Nursery & Children Center
About the School
- Newark Day Nursery & Children Center in Newark, DE, enrolls 97 students in preschool through kindergarten in a nonsectarian, suburban early childhood program.
- Founded in 1961, the center provides early learning opportunities in a community–oriented setting.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 49:1 with two teachers serving all enrolled students.
- Approximately 29% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting diverse early childhood enrollment.
- Newark Day Nursery & Children Center is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 97 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1961
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
97 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
29%
State avg.: 27%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
49:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Newark Day Nursery & Children Center?
The application deadline for Newark Day Nursery & Children Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Newark Day Nursery & Children Center is Mt. Sophia Academy (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is NCCL School (Newark Center for Creative Learning) (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Casho Mill KinderCare (0.5 miles away)
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Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 33 students
Daycare / Preschool
1520 Casho Mill Rd.
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 738-5953
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 63 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum
401 Phillips Avenue
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 368-7772
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 160 students
Alternative School (Christian)
91 Salem Church Rd
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 547-2285
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
459 Wyoming Rd
Newark, DE 19716
(302) 831-2304
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 2-8 | 31 students
459 Wyoming Road
Newark, DE 19716
(302) 831-1097
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 160 students
Alternative School (Christian)
91 Salem Church Rd
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 547-2285
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 215 students
Islamic
698 Old Baltimore Pike
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 533-8114
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 36 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Alternative School (Christian)
199 Polly Drummond Hill Road
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 993-1408
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 293 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
146 Appleton Road
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 398-6444
Distance: 5.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 716 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 34
Catholic
2501 Pike Creek Road
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 757-8721
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 63 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum
401 Phillips Avenue
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 368-7772
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 160 students
Alternative School (Christian)
91 Salem Church Rd
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 547-2285
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 2-8 | 31 students
459 Wyoming Road
Newark, DE 19716
(302) 831-1097
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 419 students
Catholic
82 Possum Park Rd
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 731-2210
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students
Islamic
22 Prestbury Sq
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 455-9988
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 33 students
Daycare / Preschool
1520 Casho Mill Rd.
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 738-5953
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
459 Wyoming Rd
Newark, DE 19716
(302) 831-2304
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 52 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 1
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
701 S College Ave
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 368-0064
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 419 students
Catholic
82 Possum Park Rd
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 731-2210
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students
Islamic
22 Prestbury Sq
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 455-9988
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Roye-williams Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Oakington Rd
Havre De Grace, MD 21078
(410) 273-5536
Havre De Grace, MD 21078
(410) 273-5536
9280.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Havre De Grace Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
445 Lewis Lane
Havre De Grace, MD 21078
(410) 939-6608
Havre De Grace, MD 21078
(410) 939-6608
9281.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 617 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Havre De Grace Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Juniata St
Havre De Grace, MD 21078
(410) 939-6616
Havre De Grace, MD 21078
(410) 939-6616
9281.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 593 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Havre De Grace High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
445 Lewis Lane
Havre De Grace, MD 21078
(410) 939-6600
Havre De Grace, MD 21078
(410) 939-6600
9281.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 822 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Meadowvale Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
910 Grace View Dr
Havre De Grace, MD 21078
(410) 939-6622
Havre De Grace, MD 21078
(410) 939-6622
9281.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 552 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
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