Newark Montessori Preschool
Daycare center in Newark, DE. 1031 South Chapel Street, Newark, DE 19702
About the program
Newark Montessori Preschool is a licensed daycare center in Newark, Delaware. It is licensed for 30 children and serves toddler, preschool and school age ages.
Newark Montessori Preschool is a private preschool in Newark, Delaware, founded in 1975, operating on Maria Montessori educational principles.
The program follows a Montessori approach.
It does not accept child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Newark Montessori Preschool 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.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Submit PD plans for Staff #1 and 2. Submit a job description and release of employment history for Staff #3.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure child files are complete. Submit child enrollment card for Child #6 to OCCL.
Emergency Planning (regulation 66U)
Submit fire drill log for April to OCCL.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #4 needs CPR/FA, Administration of Medication (if serving medicine), orientation form, health appraisal, and a returned service letter or 2 documented attempts. If no service letter is returned, 4 references are needed.
Annual Training (regulation 33U)
Ensure training hours are completed 30 days before license expiration. Submit training hours for Staff #2.
Show all 18 violations on file
Insurance Coverage (regulation 16U)
Submit updated liability insurance.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1-4 need updated CPR/First Aid Certifications.
Parents Right to Know (regulation 38U)
Submit parents right to know log.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure child files are complete. Submit blood lead screening for Child #12.
License Renewal (regulation 8U)
Submit updated business license and renewal application.
Annual Training (regulation 33U)
Ensure all training requirements are met within the timeframe. All training hours were not submitted 30 days before license expiration. Submit training hours to OCCL.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure all staff items are complete. Staff #1 needs 16 training hours, a Professional Development plan, and 2 hours in health and safety. Staff #2 needs 14 training hours, 2 hours in health/safety, a Professional Development plan, and OCCL's health/safety training. Staff #3 needs 18 training hours, 2 hours in health/safety, a Professional Development plan, and OCCL's health/safety training. Staff #4 needs 13 training hours, a Professional Development plan, and OCCL's health/safety training. Staff #2, 3, and 4 need to be re-fingerprinted as soon as possible.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure all child files are complete. Children #2,3,4,5,11, and 13 are missing blood lead screening results. Child #13 is missing their date of enrollment and hours/days to attend, emergency card information, current health appraisal with immunizations, parents right to know signature, and MAR log. Submit to OCCL.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Ensure all electrical outlets are covered. This was corrected at the visit.
Emergency Planning (regulation 66U)
Ensure fire drills are completed monthly. February fire drill was not conducted. Send March fire drill to OCCL.
License Renewal (regulation 8U)
Ensure renewal application is submitted 60 days before license expiration.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
All staff files must be complete. Send the signed professional development plan for one staff member.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
All child files must be complete. Send documentation of the completed lead screening for two children.
What parents say
This is one of the most wonderful school I've had my child enrolled to. The google rating is so underrated for this school. I had passed by this school for over five years and never crossed my mind to enroll my child because it was a little tucked in but I am so glad I made the choice to enroll my kid into here. Yes, it looks small but the teachers are so caring. You can tell by talking to them. They are all adults,…
Ravey Stones · 5/5 on Google · 4 years agoWe have been really happy with our son's progress and development since he started here (just before his 3rd birthday). The teachers are kind and patient. They focus on teaching the kids how to be courteous and thoughtful or others, they teach basic life skills, and they give kids room to pursue their interests. The teachers are also flexible when possible. Plus, they truly like all of their kids. We also like how…
Nadia Redman · 4/5 on Google · 8 years agoOur son went there years ago, he’s moved on to graduate from Tower Hill and now part of the Honors Program. The Montessori teaching method is amazing and much more interesting for the kids.
Aleiza Hamid · 5/5 on Google · 4 years agoAmazing school with amazing teachers! They truly care about the children and are so kind. My son is learning so much in their care.
Lauren Willetts · 5/5 on Google · 6 years agoGetting there
1031 South Chapel Street, Newark, DE 19702
Questions about Newark Montessori Preschool
Is Newark Montessori Preschool licensed?
Yes. Newark Montessori Preschool holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 74106), with a licensed capacity of 30 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Newark Montessori Preschool had any inspection violations?
Delaware records 10 violations for Newark Montessori Preschool in the last three years, across 7 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 Montessori Preschool take?
Newark Montessori Preschool is licensed to serve toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 8:30 am to 4 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Newark Montessori Preschool cost?
Newark Montessori Preschool does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
