ABC Kids Academy
Daycare center in Newark, DE. 1098 Elkton Road, Newark, DE 19711
About the program
ABC Kids Academy is a licensed daycare center in Newark, Delaware. It is licensed for 101 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
ABC Kids Academy provides infant, toddler, preschool, and school-age care at three locations in Newark and Wilmington, Delaware.
It accepts child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. ABC Kids Academy does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $590 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →Most violations are record-keeping, training or maintenance items, and nearly every program has some. Read what each one was and how fast it was fixed. Delaware records each regulation found out of compliance at a review, with the corrective action required and the date it was corrected. The state does not assign a risk level.
Positive Behavior Management (regulation 20U)
Make available the programs Positive Behavior Policy in a public area (front lobby). Send documented evidence to OCCL.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs Administration of Medication, Staff #2 needs Health Appraisal, TB Screener. Staff #3 needs CPR/First Aid. Staff #4 needs 1 hour of PD training. Staff #5 needs Administration of Medication. Staff #7 needs CPR/First Aid
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure child files are complete. Child #1 needs a Health Appraisal, Current Immunizations, Blood Lead.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
-Replace ceiling tiles in the three's and the school aged classroom. - Patch the exposed dry wall spots in the infant classroom (left side) - Remove the carpets in the pre-k classroom (corners are rolling up and fraying)
Emergency Planning (regulation 66U)
Post the OCCL approved emergency plan in a visible space. Conduct fire drill for September and submit the evacuation log to OCCL.
Show all 16 violations on file
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure children's files are complete. Child #3 needs a Developmental Screener. Child #5 needs a Blood Lead Screener, Developmental Screener, and Mat Permission.
Heating and Cooling (regulation 48U)
Ensure that all ceiling vents are cleaned and free from dust build up.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Ensure that all surface are cleanable and in good repair. The walls in the front preschool classroom need to be repaired and repainted.
Outdoor Area (regulation 53U)
Repair the section of fence on the playground where the slats are separating.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Health & Safety training is needed for one staff. A job description is needed for one staff. An adult abuse registry check is needed for one staff. A current health appraisal with TB is needed for one staff. A release of employment history with service letters is needed for one staff.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure child files are complete. A health appraisal with immunizations is needed for six children. Blood lead testing results are needed for one child.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Remove peeling tape from the floor in the School-age room and the 4's/5's room.
Emergency Planning (regulation 66U)
Obtain an adequate emergency food supply.
General Qualifications (regulation 28U)
Staff #1 has a pending out of state clearance for the state of Maryland. Ensure Staff #1 has been determined eligible, and send documentation to OCCL of your attempts made to obtain this eligibility.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure personnel files are complete. Staff #1-8 need OCCL's 7 hour Health and Safety course. Send a copy of the certificate to OCCL when complete.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure child files are complete. Child #6,8,10 need blood lead screening results. Send results to OCCL when complete.
What parents say
We have had a wonderful experience with this daycare. The staff are caring, attentive, and genuinely make an effort to ensure the children feel safe, happy, and comfortable. I really appreciate the communication with parents and the care they provide every day. My child has learned and grown so much while attending, and I feel confident knowing they are in a safe and nurturing environment. The teachers are patient,…
abigail oppong · 5/5 on Google · a month agoABC Kids Academy has been a wonderful choice for my daughter. From the director to the staffs, they are all very kind, supportive and professional What stands out most is how engaged and age-appropriate the classroom activities are. The day feels organized and purposeful, but still fun, and my daughter is always coming home with new experiences and stories. I also appreciate the every day communication, updates and…
Alice Samson · 5/5 on Google · a month ago⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I can’t say enough great things about ABC Academy! From the very beginning, the staff has been so welcoming, caring, and patient with my boys. Transitioning into a new center can be difficult, but the staff at ABC Academy has made the process so much easier for our family. I truly appreciate how attentive they are to my children and how comfortable and loved they make them feel. Seeing my son become attached…
Christina Samuels · 5/5 on Google · 3 weeks agoOutstanding Daycare Experience ABC Kids Academy in Newark is an exceptional daycare center, and we have been extremely impressed with the care, attention, and professionalism of the entire staff. The teachers are loving, patient, and genuinely invested in helping children learn, grow, and feel safe and comfortable every day. We truly appreciate the clean, welcoming environment, engaging activities, and excellent…
Smart Speed · 5/5 on Google · 3 weeks agoGetting there
1098 Elkton Road, Newark, DE 19711
Questions about ABC Kids Academy
Is ABC Kids Academy licensed?
Yes. ABC Kids Academy holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 887336), with a licensed capacity of 101 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has ABC Kids Academy had any inspection violations?
Delaware records 16 violations for ABC Kids Academy in the last three years, across 4 inspections on file. The median daycare center in the area has 7. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.
What ages does ABC Kids Academy take?
ABC Kids Academy is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 7 am to 5:30 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does ABC Kids Academy cost?
ABC Kids Academy does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees. The program accepts child care subsidy.
