Bright New Scholars Academy
Daycare center in Newark, DE. 355 Corporate Blvd, Newark, DE 19702
About the program
Bright New Scholars Academy is a licensed daycare center in Newark, Delaware. It is licensed for 144 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
It accepts child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Bright New Scholars Academy does not publish a fee schedule. 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.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. 4 references for Staff #3, 5, 6. Declaration and drug/alcohol statement for Staff #5 Health appraisal w/TB test for Staff #5. Health appraisal for Staff #7. OCCL Health and Safety training for Staff #3. Send to OCCL.
Feeding of Infants (regulation 72U)
Ensure infant feeding statements are updated at least monthly. Send all to OCCL.
Annual Training (regulation 33U)
Training hours needed for Staff #19 and #20.
General Qualifications (regulation 28U)
Ensure staff are re-fingerprinted every 5 years. Send eligibility letter for Staff #12.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. CPR/FA needed for Staff #3, 6, 16, 21. Signed PD plan needed for Staff #1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15-22. Annual review of safe sleep and abuse and neglect needed for Staff #3, 5, 6, 7, 12, 21. OCCL Health and Safety training for Staff #22. Job description for Staff #10 and 22. One reference for Staff #15. Adult abuse for Staff #14. Health appraisal needed for Staff #6 and 10.
Show all 15 violations on file
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure child files are complete. Health appraisal for Child #3 and 9. Immunizations needed for Child #9. Blood lead screening for Child #5, 6, and 19. Developmental plans for Child #7.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. First aid and CPR needed for Staff #1, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 17, 19, 23. Professional Development Plan needed for Staff #2, 4, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 22, 24. Annual review of safe sleep and abuse and neglect needed for Staff #4, 9, 15, 22. 7-Hour OCCL Health and Safety training needed for Staff #5, 6, 11, 17, 19, 20, 21, 23, 25. Job description needed for Staff #3, 25. 2 references needed for Staff #3, 6, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26. 1 reference needed for Staff #10. Adult abuse registry check needed for Staff #11, 17, 26. Health appraisal w/TB test for Staff #3, 6, 10, 19, 21. Release of employment needed for Staff #6, 11, 23. Service letters (o
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure child files are complete. Child #2 and 17 need health appraisal with immunizations. Child #5 and 17 need blood lead results. Child #6 needs a health appraisal Child #2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 17 need a developmental plan.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Ensure line leader tape in Penguin class is in good repair.
Toilet Facilities (regulation 51U)
Ensure bathrooms are in good repair. First bathroom on the right needs the sink repaired.
Lesson Plans (regulation 74U)
Ensure lesson plans are posted and up to date. This was corrected during the visit.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. OCCL health and safety training is needed for one staff member. A current health appraisal is needed for two staff members. A release of employment history is needed for two staff members. Service letters are needed for two staff members
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure child files are complete. Blood lead testing results are needed for one child.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Ensure floors, walls, and surfaces are cleanable and in good repair. Repair the fraying carpet in the penguin's room. Remove peeling tape from the floor in the school-age room.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments (regulation 56U)
Ensure cribs contain only a tight-fitting sheet. Tighten crib sheets for three cribs.
What parents say
Both of my kids attend BNSA and we have been with them for 5 years. I love the staff and teachers here, all who are incredible attentive, understanding, respectful and great with my girls. The facilities are great, secure, and I love that I can check in on them at any time and get regular updates and pictures throughout the days from their teachers. Through COVID, their team adapted quickly and was very understanding…
Brittany Overstreet · 5/5 on Google · a year agoBright New Scholars Academy has truly set the standard for excellence in early childhood care and education. From the moment we walked through their doors, we were met with a warm, welcoming environment that immediately felt like an extension of our family. The facility is clean creating a safe and nurturing space where children can thrive. Both of my children have been enrolled since they were three months old, The…
FRANCESCA Kozlowski · 5/5 on Google · a year agoMy grandbabies who are now 5 & 7 have been a part of the BNSA family since they were 6 weeks old. My 7 year old attends their summer camp and my 5 year old will graduate and begin his journey in Kindergarten this fall. While I’m sad to know this part of our lives is coming to an end. I’ll be forever grateful for this center, each and every staff member, the time, love and kindness they have shown the 2 most important…
Nancy Mercado · 5/5 on Google · a year agoMy 2 year old and 7 year old (before and aftercare) go here and my kids love it! Allows camera access into the classroom, real time updates and photos through tadpole app, and fast communication skills. Great family-feel from the staff, and willing to work with you with any issues! Love them!
Baby Girl · 5/5 on Google · a year agoGetting there
355 Corporate Blvd, Newark, DE 19702
Questions about Bright New Scholars Academy
Is Bright New Scholars Academy licensed?
Yes. Bright New Scholars Academy holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 564819), with a licensed capacity of 144 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Bright New Scholars Academy had any inspection violations?
Delaware records 11 violations for Bright New Scholars Academy 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 New Scholars Academy take?
Bright New Scholars Academy is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 7:30 am to 5 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Bright New Scholars Academy cost?
Bright New Scholars Academy does not publish tuition. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees. The program accepts child care subsidy.
