Newark Methodist Preschool
Daycare center in Newark, DE. 69 East Main Street, Newark, DE 19711
About the program
Newark Methodist Preschool is a licensed daycare center in Newark, Delaware. It is licensed for 165 children and serves toddler, preschool and school age ages.
Newark Methodist Preschool is a faith-based, play-based program serving children ages two to five in Newark, Delaware.
The program follows a play-based and faith-based approach.
It does not accept child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Published on the program's website, read September 18, 2026. Weekly and annual rates are converted to a monthly figure. Confirm current rates and fees with the program.
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. Staff #3 needs PD plan, Staff #13 needs OCCL H/S 7 hour training, 2 references, Staff #5 needs updated eligibility, Staff #6 needs OCCL H/S 7 hour training, 1 reference, health appraisal w/TB, Staff #7 needs health appraisal w/TB, Staff #8 needs 3 references, Staff #10 needs abuse form signed, CPR/FA, Staff #11 needs OCCL H/S 7 hour training, health appraisal w/TB, Staff #12 needs abuse form signed. 1.1.26 Staff #1 needs 2 training hours. Staff #2 needs 1 training hour. Staff #3 needs 9 training hours, including H/S. Staff #4 needs 16 training hours. Staff #5 needs 7 training hours.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Ensure indoor space is safe. Rug in Rm #12 needs to be replaced - tripping hazard.
Administration of Medication (regulation 63U)
Ensure MAR forms are completed. Child #2 needs MAR form.
Lesson Plans (regulation 74U)
Ensure lesson plans are complete. Rm #217 needs to include weekly food/healthy habits.
Activity Schedule (regulation 76U)
Ensure schedules are posted. Rm #12 needs a posted schedule.
Show all 17 violations on file
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure annual training hours are complete.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure child files are complete. Child #9 needs screen time permission signed.
Hazardous Materials (regulation 45U)
Ensure hazardous materials are stored and inaccessible to children. Classroom #12 had an unlocked cabinet containing chemicals for fish tank; remove or install lock.
Sanitation (regulation 58U)
Ensure classrooms have soap and water and sanitizer available and labeled. Classrooms #106, #216 need soap and water spray.
Administration of Medication (regulation 63U)
Ensure medication is not expired. Classroom #217 has an expired Epi-Pen; send home and replace with new.
General Qualifications (regulation 28U)
Current fingerprint eligibility is needed for the center applicant.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. References are needed for two staff. OCCL health and safety training is needed for one staff.
Staff Attendance (regulation 36U)
Ensure staff attendance is accurate. At the time of the visit, one staff member did not sign out of room 211 and one staff did not sign out of room 217.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure child files are complete. A Medication Administration record and a current health appraisal with immunizations is needed for one child.
Lesson Plans (regulation 74U)
Ensure lesson plans contain weekly food exploration/ healthy habit. Updated lesson plans are needed for room 211 and 217.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Out-of-state background check/eligibility letter is needed for one staff member. References are needed for one staff member. A professional development plan is needed for one staff member. A current health appraisal with TB is needed for one staff member. A DEEDS Early Learning Certificate is needed for one staff member. Current CPR/FA is needed for one staff member.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure child files are complete. Blood lead testing is needed for four children.
Getting there
69 East Main Street, Newark, DE 19711
Questions about Newark Methodist Preschool
Is Newark Methodist Preschool licensed?
Yes. Newark Methodist Preschool holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 489654), with a licensed capacity of 165 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Newark Methodist Preschool had any inspection violations?
Delaware records 15 violations for Newark Methodist Preschool 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 Newark Methodist Preschool take?
Newark Methodist Preschool is licensed to serve toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 8 am to 4 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Newark Methodist Preschool cost?
Newark Methodist Preschool publishes full-time tuition from $525 to $895 a month on its website, read in September 2026. Ask about registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
