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University of Delaware Lab Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 102
- a week, county median
- $199
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About University of Delaware Lab Preschool
University of Delaware Lab Preschool is a licensed child care center in Newark, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 102 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It describes its programs: full-time care, infant care, part-time care and preschool.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 102 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 831-2304 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 8 months - 6 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool, special-needs / inclusion care and toddler care |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| More | Founded 1934 |
| Licensed capacity | 102 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
University of Delaware Lab 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 University of Delaware Lab Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 102 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1042367
Summary
3 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Nov 13, 2025
6 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 3
- Safety and hazards 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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Nov 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
36U Staff Attendance
“Ensure staff sign in/out or classrooms daily.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025
Nov 6, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
66U Emergency Planning
“Ensure evacuation routes are posted in each room. Post evacuation route in Nature Preschool classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024
58U Sanitation
“Ensure soap & water and sanitizer is available and labeled. Ensure all classrooms have labeled bottles.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Blood lead screening results needed for child #5, #12”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024
20U Positive Behavior Management
“Ensure Positive Behavior Statement is posted.”
Corrected during the visit
Nov 2, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
40U Child Files
“All child files must be complete. Send the documentation of the completed blood lead screening for three children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2023
Nov 14, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
30U Personnel Files
“All staff files must be complete. Send the DEEDS Early Learning certificate for two staff members. Send the application or resume for one staff member. Send the job description for two staff members. Send the signed declaration for two staff members. Send the signed drug/alcohol statement for two staff members. Send the completed release of employment history for two staff members. Send the service letter for two staff members.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2022
- May 20, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- May 5, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 23, 2021VisitNo rules cited
Nov 15, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
38U Parents Right to Know
“Send the completed Parent Right to Know to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about University of Delaware Lab Preschool
Is University of Delaware Lab Preschool licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was University of Delaware Lab Preschool last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on November 13, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has University of Delaware Lab Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 University of Delaware Lab Preschool care for?
102, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does University of Delaware Lab Preschool accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are University of Delaware Lab Preschool's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 831-2304 to confirm.
How much does University of Delaware Lab Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 831-2304 to ask.
What is University of Delaware Lab Preschool's phone number?
(302) 831-2304.
Where is University of Delaware Lab Preschool?
459 Wyoming Rd, Newark, DE 19716. The nearest other daycare we list is Newark Methodist Preschool, 0.8 miles away.