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Newark Methodist Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 165
- open each week
- 5 days
- monthly, posted tuition
- $264
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About Newark Methodist Preschool
Newark Methodist Preschool is a licensed child care center in Newark, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 165 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with before-school care, full-time care, part-time care and preschool. It lists monthly tuition from $264 to $895.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Before- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedPosts tuition
Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 165 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 2 through 5 |
|---|---|
| Programs | Before-school care, full-time care, part-time care, preschool and summer camp |
| Approach | Faith-based (Newark United Methodist Church), Play-based |
| Enrichment | Storytime, Physical Education, and Music |
| Class size | Parents' Day Out limited to 14 children per session |
| Daily life | Parents pack food; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Licensed capacity | 165 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Newark Methodist Preschool lists monthly tuition from $264 to $895. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in New Castle County has a median price of $199 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Five Day Programs - Full day | $895 |
| Five Day Programs - Traditional (half day) | $465 |
| Three-Day Programs - Full day | $670 |
| Three-Day Programs - Traditional (half day) | $345 |
| Two Day Programs - Full day | $525 |
| Two Day Programs - Traditional (half day) | $264 |
| $100 registration fee | $100 |
6 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 Newark Methodist Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 165 children
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #489654
Summary
4 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Dec 4, 2025
15 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 6
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Dec 4, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
76U Activity Schedule
“Ensure schedules are posted. Rm #12 needs a posted schedule.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2026
74U Lesson Plans
“Ensure lesson plans are complete. Rm #217 needs to include weekly food/healthy habits.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2026
63U Administration of Medication
“Ensure MAR forms are completed. Child #2 needs MAR form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2026
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure indoor space is safe. Rug in Rm #12 needs to be replaced - tripping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2026
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #3 needs PD plan, Staff #13 needs OCCL H/S 7 hour training, 2 references, Staff #5 needs updated eligibility, Staff #6 needs OCCL H/S 7 hour training, 1 reference, health appraisal w/TB, Staff #7 needs health appraisal w/TB, Staff #8 needs 3 references, Staff #10 needs abuse form signed, CPR/FA, Staff #11 needs OCCL H/S 7 hour training, health appraisal w/TB, Staff #12 needs abuse form signed. 1.1.26 Staff #1 needs 2 training hours. Staff #2 needs 1 training hour. Staff #3 needs 9 training hours, including H/S. Staff #4 needs 16 training hours. Staff #5 needs 7 training hours.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026
Jan 1, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure annual training hours are complete.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2025
Dec 6, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
63U Administration of Medication
“Ensure medication is not expired. Classroom #217 has an expired Epi-Pen; send home and replace with new.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2025
58U Sanitation
“Ensure classrooms have soap and water and sanitizer available and labeled. Classrooms #106, #216 need soap and water spray.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2025
45U Hazardous Materials
“Ensure hazardous materials are stored and inaccessible to children. Classroom #12 had an unlocked cabinet containing chemicals for fish tank; remove or install lock.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2025
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Child #9 needs screen time permission signed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2025
Dec 4, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
74U Lesson Plans
“Ensure lesson plans contain weekly food exploration/ healthy habit. Updated lesson plans are needed for room 211 and 217.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2024
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. A Medication Administration record and a current health appraisal with immunizations is needed for one child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2024
36U Staff Attendance
“Ensure staff attendance is accurate. At the time of the visit, one staff member did not sign out of room 211 and one staff did not sign out of room 217.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. References are needed for two staff. OCCL health and safety training is needed for one staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024
28U General Qualifications
“Current fingerprint eligibility is needed for the center applicant.”
Dec 7, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Blood lead testing is needed for four children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2023
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Out-of-state background check/eligibility letter is needed for one staff member. References are needed for one staff member. A professional development plan is needed for one staff member. A current health appraisal with TB is needed for one staff member. A DEEDS Early Learning Certificate is needed for one staff member. Current CPR/FA is needed for one staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Newark Methodist Preschool
Is Newark Methodist Preschool licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Newark Methodist Preschool last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on December 4, 2025, with 5 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Newark Methodist Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Newark Methodist Preschool care for?
165, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
What are Newark Methodist Preschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Newark Methodist Preschool cost?
Monthly tuition from $264 to $895, as it lists it.
What is Newark Methodist Preschool's phone number?
(302) 368-1754.
Where is Newark Methodist Preschool?
69 East Main Street, Newark, DE 19711. The nearest other daycare we list is University of Delaware Early Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.