Bright Horizons at Prides Crossing
Daycare center in Newark, DE. 1089 Prides Xing, Newark, DE 19713
About the program
Bright Horizons at Prides Crossing is a licensed daycare center in Newark, Delaware. It is licensed for 248 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
Bright Horizons at Prides Crossing provides early education and child care services for children aged six weeks to six years.
It does not accept child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Bright Horizons at Prides Crossing 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)
The center is being cited for not using positive behavior supports. Regulation 20 states: A licensee shall ensure that all staff use prevention strategies, appropriate redirection rather than restraint, and positive developmentally-appropriate methods of behavior supports for children, which encourage self-control, self direction, positive self-esteem, social responsibility, and cooperation. An employee was observed using a threatening tone and physically moving a child inappropriately. This was corrected by the center terminating the employee.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 and #2 needs safe sleep
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Please repair exposed bolt on toilet in room #6. Send photo to OCCL.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs training hours and an updated PD plan Staff #2 needs 2 more references
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Ensure toilets are in good repair. Toilet in room 7 is leaking. Please send video to OCCL. Room 4C vent is rusted above changing pad. Please replace and send photo to OCCL.
Show all 8 violations on file
Outdoor Area (regulation 53U)
Preschool playground has caution tape surrounding one area. Please send photo once area is repaired.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure child files include updated health appraisal, Immunization records adn blood lead screening and results. Health appraisal needed for Child #2 Immunization needed for Child #11 Blood lead screening needed for Child #11, #12, #17
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure all staff files are complete. Service letters are needed for Staff #1.
What parents say
My son attended for about 6 months and from start to finish, our experience was AMAZING. The admin, the teachers, the aftercare - everyone was always kind, patient, attentive, and dedicated to their jobs. This isn't daycare - they are intentional with your child each day. I could see the development and growth in my son that I don't think he would've received at home alone. Not to mention, I believe this Bright…
Charity Martinez · 5/5 on Google · 6 months agoOur daughter attended Bright Horizons for almost two years part-time. For year's, we didn't even know Bright Horizons was a daycare because it is so secluded and well-guarded. To date, I have yet to see another facility that has a concrete fence, gated entrance, exterior key code, and another set of double doors before you even reached the administrative staff. I never felt like my daughter was in danger because it…
Victoria Vaden · 5/5 on Google · 5 years agoBright Horizons preschool has been wonderful for my 1.5-year-old! The center is always impeccably clean and very well organized, which gives me great peace of mind. The teachers and staff are incredibly attentive and caring, creating a warm and nurturing environment. What really stands out is the excellent communication from leadership and teachers - they keep parents well informed and involved every step of the way.…
Amanda Tokash-Peters · 5/5 on Google · a year agoThe main problem with this center is that it doesn’t have enough stellar reviews! Since my child has been attending in January, I’ve had nothing but positive experiences. Immediately when touring, I noticed how happy the toddlers were, how pleasant the teachers demeanors appeared, and how excited the kids were to see the director when she entered the room. Even when I toured for a second time, the floors were all…
denee mckoy · 5/5 on Google · a year agoGetting there
1089 Prides Xing, Newark, DE 19713
Questions about Bright Horizons at Prides Crossing
Is Bright Horizons at Prides Crossing licensed?
Yes. Bright Horizons at Prides Crossing holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 28361), with a licensed capacity of 248 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Bright Horizons at Prides Crossing had any inspection violations?
Delaware records 7 violations for Bright Horizons at Prides Crossing in the last three years, across 5 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 Bright Horizons at Prides Crossing take?
Bright Horizons at Prides Crossing 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 Bright Horizons at Prides Crossing cost?
Bright Horizons at Prides Crossing does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
