Kindercare (Newark)
Daycare center in Newark, DE. 100 Paxson Dr, Newark, DE 19702
About the program
Kindercare (Newark) is a licensed daycare center in Newark, Delaware. It is licensed for 165 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
It accepts child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Kindercare (Newark) 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. -Annual review of sleep safe for Staff #2, 3, 4, 6, 13, 25, 23, 24. -Annual review of abuse and neglect for Staff #2, 3, 4, 6, 13, 15, 23, 24. -OCCL Health and Safety for Staff # 3, 5, 16, 18, 23. -Adult abuse registry check for Staff #7 and 20. -Health Appraisal for Staff # 5, 16, and 23. -CPR and First Aid for Staff # 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, and 26. -Professional developmental plan for Staff 3, 18, 24, and 25.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure children's files are complete. -Current Health appraisal needed for Child #1, 2, 9,13,14,17, and 22. -Immunizations needed for Child # 9, 13, 20. -Blood lead screening results for Child # 1, 9, 13, and 14. -Signed parent right to know needed for Child # 2, 3, 5, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 18, 19, and 22. -Signed screen permission for Child #1, 2, 6, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, and 22.
Hazardous Materials (regulation 45U)
Ensure Radon testing is completed every five years. -Submit updated Radon results.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments (regulation 56U)
Ensure nap equipment is labeled, or the updated cot chart is completed. No cot chart posted in the Preschool 2 classroom.
Lesson Plans (regulation 74U)
Ensure lesson plans are completed and dated. -Send one week of lesson plans for all classrooms.
Show all 44 violations on file
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are completed. -Health appraisal with TB for Staff #2, #3, #8. -OCCL Health and Safety training for Staff #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, and #11.
Staff Attendance (regulation 36U)
Ensure staff are signing into classrooms upon arrival. -One staff member was not signed into the classroom. -Corrected at visit.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure children's files are complete. -Health appraisal with immunizations for Child #8. -Blood lead screening results for Child #5, #6, #7. -Screen permission for Child #10, #13.
Kitchen and Food Preparation (regulation 50U)
Ensure food is labeled with contents and expiration dates.
Equipment (regulation 57U)
Ensure children have access to the equipment. -Move toys to shelves in the twos (2) classroom. -Add additional equipment to one's (1) dramatic play area.
Lesson Plans (regulation 74U)
Ensure lesson plans are complete and current. The twos (1) classroom did not have food/healthy habits, and the twos (2) classroom had an outdated lesson plan.
Insurance Coverage (regulation 16U)
Ensure the bus insurance is current.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are completed. CPR and Frist Aid for Staff #1, #4, #13, #14, and #22. Annual review of abuse and neglect and review of abuse and neglect for Staff #13 and #22. OCCL Health and Safety training for Staff #1, #15, #17, and #21. Health appraisal w/ TB for Staff #7, #12, #14, and #21. Release of employment and service letter for Staff #12 and #15.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure children files are complete. Health appraisal with immunizations for Child #16. Blood lead screening results for Child #2, #3, #9, #11, #15, #16, and #19. Parent Right to know for Child #11 and #12. Screen time permission for Child #11 and #12. Development plan for Child #12. Mat permission for Child #9 and #19
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Ensure classroom walls are clean. Clean off crayon and marker marks on walls and shelves in both two-year-old classrooms. Ensure classroom vents are cleaned. Remove hazards from classroom space. Remove all plastic bags out of reach of children.
Kitchen and Food Preparation (regulation 50U)
Ensure all surfaces in the kitchen are clean. Clean the cart off from food/dirt and clean floor in the kitchen,
Outdoor Area (regulation 53U)
Ensure hazards are removed from the playground. Remove torn pole cover.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments (regulation 56U)
Ensure all nap equipment is labeled or updated cot chart in the Pre-K classroom.
Equipment (regulation 57U)
Ensure equipment is rip/torn free and in good repair. Remove/Replace equipment from toddler (1), toddler (2), inside gym, school age, and pre-k.
Administration of Medication (regulation 63U)
Ensure MAR's are completed for all children receiving diaper cream.
Lesson Plans (regulation 74U)
Ensure lesson plans are completed and dated.
License Renewal (regulation 8U)
Ensure application is completed 60 days prior to expiration.
Staffing (regulation 26U)
Ensure administrator had Infant/Toddler specialization training.
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision (regulation 27U)
Ensure staff to child maintained at all times. The infant room had 9 babies and 2 staff members. PreK had 14 children with 1 staff member.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are completed. Professional development plans for Staff # 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9,10, and 13. Health and Safety for Staff # 2,7,9,11, and 13. Review of sleep safe and child abuse and neglect for staff # 4,6, and 9. One reference for Staff #8.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure children's files are completed. Updated Health appraisal with immunizations for Child #1,2,13, 17, and 21. Blood lead screening results for Child 13, 18, and 21. Parent right to know for Child #16 and 21. Screen time permission for Child # 14, 16,18, and 21.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Ensure all surfaces are cleanable. -Cabinet door in school-age room need to be painted. Attached bathroom molding in the two-year-old room. fix kitchen set in Toddler A room.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments (regulation 56U)
Ensure all rest equipment is labeled. Cot chart needed for Toddler B room.
Equipment (regulation 57U)
Ensure equipment is in good condition. Replace and remove torn blocks in the Twos A room and Twos B room.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing (regulation 61U)
Ensure a foot activated trash can within arm's reach of the changing table in the twos B room.
Feeding of Infants (regulation 72U)
Ensure Infant feeding schedules are updated monthly. 4 children are missing an updated feeding schedule.
Lesson Plans (regulation 74U)
Ensure lesson plans are posted. No lesson plans in toddler A, toddler B, Twos A, and Twos B.
General Qualifications (regulation 28U)
Ensure staff members are fingerprinted before employment or before returning to employment if they have been previously deactivated. Discussed with ECCC at visit.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Obtain complete staff files. Obtain health appraisals with TB assessment for five staff members, two references for one staff member, service letters for three staff members, Obtain administration of medication for one staff member. If no service letter is received for one staff member, obtain two more references. Obtain fingerprinting for one staff member, and eligibility letters for two staff members. Forward notice from DEEDS portal stating positions two staff members applied for.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Obtain complete child files. Obtain health appraisals for two children, immunization record for one child, and lead screenings for five children. Obtain complete MAR form for one child. Obtain parent's right to know for six children and screen time permission for five children.
Documenting Children's Progress (regulation 42U)
Obtain and forward developmental goals/plan for one child.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Clean floors in Three's and Toddler A room and outside of trash can in Two's 1 room.
Toilet Facilities (regulation 51U)
Clean bathroom toilet bases in Two's 2 and School-Age rooms and fix toilet in School-Age room.
Equipment (regulation 57U)
Ensure music equipment is available in the Two's 2 room and replace ripped blocks.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing (regulation 61U)
Post diaper changing procedure in the infant room.
Transportation (regulation 67U)
Place bandage tape, eye patch/dressing, instant cold pack, and poison control number in buses.
Feeding of Infants (regulation 72U)
Ensure all infant feeding statements have monthly updates from parents. Forward for one child.
Lesson Plans (regulation 74U)
Post lesson plan in PreK A room.
Infant and Toddler Care (regulation 77U)
Ensure 30-minute sleep checks are documented for each infant according to their sleep schedules.
What parents say
We couldn't be more grateful for the incredible team at Paxson Lane KinderCare. Before coming here, our four-year-old son, Jaiden, was at a childcare center that just wasn't conducive to his growth or learning. Making a switch can be stressful, but from day one, KinderCare blew us away. The professionalism of the staff is top-tier, but what truly sets them apart is their warmth - they instantly make you feel like…
J G · 5/5 on Google · a month agoCalled to ask about enrollment for my 2-year-old with autism. The director seemed unsure and not very knowledgeable about supporting children with special needs or working with ABA providers. Just sharing in case other parents are looking for inclusive care. Peace and blessings 🙌
malik lewis · 1/5 on Google · 6 months agoWe love Paxson lane KinderCare! My daughter has been going there since she was almost 2. It’s going to be biter sweet when she graduates out of KinderCare this year and starts kindergarten. Ms Aaida, Ms. Giana and Ms. Carolyn are such amazing teachers. The directors, Ms Irene and Ms Susan are extremely pleasant to deal with. My daughter asks us to drop her off early on most days so she can get her fun day started…
Kangan Kaushal · 5/5 on Google · a year agoMy son got enrolled in the Paxson drive DE branch a couple of months ago and the experience so far has been a great one. From the Director and Assistant Director’s calmness and smiles to the teachers care and the daily updates I get while I’m a work. Initially as a mom I was a little bit scared of leaving my child with total strangers. But the daily updates make me feel closer to my child even tho I’m a little far…
nyambe sukutamba · 5/5 on Google · a year agoGetting there
100 Paxson Dr, Newark, DE 19702
Questions about Kindercare (Newark)
Is Kindercare (Newark) licensed?
Yes. Kindercare (Newark) holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 625169), with a licensed capacity of 165 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Kindercare (Newark) had any inspection violations?
Delaware records 22 violations for Kindercare (Newark) 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 Kindercare (Newark) take?
Kindercare (Newark) is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 6:30 am to 6:30 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Kindercare (Newark) cost?
Kindercare (Newark) 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.
