Great New Beginnings of Pencader
150 Corporate Blvd, Newark, DE
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Bright New Scholars Academy
- licensed capacity
- 144
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $280
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About Bright New Scholars Academy
Bright New Scholars Academy is a licensed child care center in Newark, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 144 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:15 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campCameras for parentsAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 144 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:15 AM to 5:15 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:15 AM to 5:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:15 AM to 5:15 PM |
| Thursday | 7:15 AM to 5:15 PM |
| Friday | 7:15 AM to 5:15 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages six weeks to five years; Kindergarten up to grade 5 |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Staff | Teachers with Degrees and Certified Assistants in each room |
| Daily life | Potty training: Teachers work with families to successfully toilet train your child |
| Safety | Cameras / live video for parents (securely log into website to view the classroom camera), Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Discounts | Discounts for Military, siblings, and Pencader Park employees |
| Languages | Baby Sign Language |
| Accreditation | Other accreditation (Delaware Stars for Early Success Quality Rating and Improvement System - 4 Star Rating) |
| Licensed capacity | 144 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Bright New Scholars Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in New Castle County has a median price of $280 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$280
Home daycare$182
Toddler
Center$199
Home daycare$154
Preschool
Center$210
Home daycare$155
School age
Center$106
Home daycare$86
State record
Inspection reports for Bright New Scholars Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 144 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #564819
Summary
4 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Aug 11, 2026
11 rules cited in those visits. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing publishes only visits where a rule was cited, so this record cannot show how often it was inspected.
- Records and paperwork 5
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Aug 11, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
72U Feeding of Infants
“Ensure infant feeding statements are updated at least monthly. Send all to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2026
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. 4 references for Staff #3, 5, 6. Declaration and drug/alcohol statement for Staff #5 Health appraisal w/TB test for Staff #5. Health appraisal for Staff #7. OCCL Health and Safety training for Staff #3. Send to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2026
Sep 1, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
33U Annual Training
“Training hours needed for Staff #19 and #20.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025
Aug 12, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
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.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 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.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025
28U General Qualifications
“Ensure staff are re-fingerprinted every 5 years. Send eligibility letter for Staff #12.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2025
Jun 5, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
74U Lesson Plans
“Ensure lesson plans are posted and up to date. This was corrected during the visit.”
Corrected during the visit
51U Toilet Facilities
“Ensure bathrooms are in good repair. First bathroom on the right needs the sink repaired.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure line leader tape in Penguin class is in good repair.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2024
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Child #2 and 17 need health appraisal with immunizations. Child #5 and 17 need blood lead results. Child #6 needs a health appraisal Child #2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 17 need a developmental plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. First aid and CPR needed for Staff #1, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 17, 19, 23. Professional Development Plan needed for Staff #2, 4, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 22, 24. Annual review of safe sleep and abuse and neglect needed for Staff #4, 9, 15, 22. 7-Hour OCCL Health and Safety training needed for Staff #5, 6, 11, 17, 19, 20, 21, 23, 25. Job description needed for Staff #3, 25. 2 references needed for Staff #3, 6, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26. 1 reference needed for Staff #10. Adult abuse registry check needed for Staff #11, 17, 26. Health appraisal w/TB test for Staff #3, 6, 10, 19, 21. Release of employment needed for Staff #6, 11, 23. Service letters (or two additional reference letters) for Staff #6, 25, 26.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024
Jun 28, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
56U Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
“Ensure cribs contain only a tight-fitting sheet. Tighten crib sheets for three cribs.”
Corrected during the visit
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure floors, walls, and surfaces are cleanable and in good repair. Repair the fraying carpet in the penguin's room. Remove peeling tape from the floor in the school-age room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2023
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Blood lead testing results are needed for one child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2023
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. OCCL health and safety training is needed for one staff member. A current health appraisal is needed for two staff members. A release of employment history is needed for two staff members. Service letters are needed for two staff members”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Bright New Scholars Academy
Is Bright New Scholars Academy licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Bright New Scholars Academy last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on August 11, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bright New Scholars Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 11 show a correction in the state record. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Bright New Scholars Academy care for?
144, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Bright New Scholars Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Bright New Scholars Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:15 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Bright New Scholars Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 533-5844 to ask.
What is Bright New Scholars Academy's phone number?
(302) 533-5844.
Where is Bright New Scholars Academy?
355 Corporate Blvd, Newark, DE 19702. The nearest other daycare we list is Great New Beginnings of Pencader, 0.6 miles away.