Edu-Care Preschool & Daycare
345 Polly Drummond Hill Road, Newark, DE
Pike Creek Christian Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 83
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $199
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About
About Pike Creek Christian Preschool
Pike Creek Christian Preschool is a licensed child care center in Newark, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 83 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Faith-based
Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 83 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 83 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Pike Creek Christian Preschool has not listed its tuition. 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).
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 Pike Creek Christian Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 83 children
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #538816
Summary
2 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Oct 14, 2025
7 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.
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Safety and hazards 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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Oct 14, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
53U Outdoor Area
“Playground. Ensure paint on ball return is not chipped. Send pictures to OCCL”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2025
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure diffusers are not used in the classrooms. This was corrected at the visit.”
Corrected during the visit
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure all staff files are complete. CPR/FA needed for Staff #1 Signed declaration needed for Staff #3 Send to OCCL”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2025
Oct 7, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
66U Emergency Planning
“Emergency planning- Please send October a November fire drill to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024
49U Indoor Space
“Indoor space: Urinal in boys bathroom needs to be repaired.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2024
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Child #1, 5 need parents right to know and screen time permission. Child #6 needs blood lead results.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 and 2 need CPR and FA. Staff #3 need annual review of abuse and neglect.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024
Oct 23, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. current health appraisal is needed for one child.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2023
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. An eligibility letter is needed for one staff. Health and Safety training is needed for one staff. Medication administration is needed for one staff. A DEEDs Early Learning certificate is needed for one staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2023
24U Staff Qualifications
“Ensure the center's Ealy Childhood Administrator has infant/toddler specialized training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2023
Oct 7, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. A current health appraisal with immunizations is needed two children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Pike Creek Christian Preschool
Is Pike Creek Christian Preschool licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Pike Creek Christian Preschool last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on October 14, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Pike Creek Christian Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Pike Creek Christian Preschool care for?
83, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
What are Pike Creek Christian Preschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Pike Creek Christian Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 731-7773 to ask.
What is Pike Creek Christian Preschool's phone number?
(302) 731-7773.
Where is Pike Creek Christian Preschool?
199 Polly Drummond Hill Road, Newark, DE 19711. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA of Delaware / Wilson, 0.2 miles away.