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)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 97 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1961
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
97 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
29%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
49:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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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Quick Facts
Casho Mill KinderCare![Casho Mill KinderCare Photo - Casho Mill KinderCare Front]( "Casho Mill KinderCare Photo - Casho Mill KinderCare Front")
Daycare / Preschool
1520 Casho Mill Rd.
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 738-5953
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 738-5953
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 33 students Tuition listed
401 Phillips Avenue
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 368-7772
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 368-7772
0.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 63 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mt. Sophia Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
91 Salem Church Rd
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 547-2285
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 547-2285
1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 160 students Avg. class size: 15 students
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Daycare / Preschool
459 Wyoming Rd
Newark, DE 19716
(302) 831-2304
Newark, DE 19716
(302) 831-2304
1 miles
Gr: NS-K Avg. class size: 15 students
459 Wyoming Road
Newark, DE 19716
(302) 831-1097
Newark, DE 19716
(302) 831-1097
1.6 miles
Gr: 2-8 | 31 students Tuition listed
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