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Pike Creek Christian Preschool

Daycare center in Newark, DE. 199 Polly Drummond Hill Road, Newark, DE 19711

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AgesToddler, preschool and school age
Hours7:30 am to 5 pm, Mon to Fri
Tuition from$568 a month
Licensed capacity83 children
Violations, last 3 years10
On the register sinceNot listed

About the program

Pike Creek Christian Preschool is a licensed daycare center in Newark, Delaware. It is licensed for 83 children and serves toddler, preschool and school age ages.

Pike Creek Christian Preschool is a faith-based program in Newark, Delaware, serving children ages three and four.

The program follows a faith-based and play-based approach.

It does not accept child care subsidy.

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Tuition and capacity

Age groupFull-time / monthAs published
Preschool$835"Annual Tuition 5 Full Days $ 10,016"
Preschool$705"Annual Tuition 4 Full Days $ 8464"
Preschool$568"Annual Tuition 3 Full Days $ 6816"

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

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Licence typeChild Care Center · 538816
Licence statusActive
Licensed capacity83 children
Inspections on file4
Source: Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Violations, last 3 years10Area median for centers: 7
Inspections on file40 substantiated complaints
All violations on file11Most recent October 2025

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.

Cited October 14, 2025Corrected October 28, 2025

Personnel Files (regulation 30U)

Ensure all staff files are complete. CPR/FA needed for Staff #1 Signed declaration needed for Staff #3 Send to OCCL

Corrected October 14, 2025

Indoor Space (regulation 49U)

Ensure diffusers are not used in the classrooms. This was corrected at the visit.

Cited October 14, 2025Corrected October 28, 2025

Outdoor Area (regulation 53U)

Playground. Ensure paint on ball return is not chipped. Send pictures to OCCL

Cited October 7, 2024Corrected November 6, 2024

Personnel Files (regulation 30U)

Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 and 2 need CPR and FA. Staff #3 need annual review of abuse and neglect.

Cited October 7, 2024Corrected November 6, 2024

Child Files (regulation 40U)

Ensure child files are complete. Child #1, 5 need parents right to know and screen time permission. Child #6 needs blood lead results.

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Cited October 7, 2024Corrected November 12, 2024

Indoor Space (regulation 49U)

Indoor space: Urinal in boys bathroom needs to be repaired.

Cited October 7, 2024Corrected November 6, 2024

Emergency Planning (regulation 66U)

Emergency planning- Please send October a November fire drill to OCCL.

Cited October 23, 2023Corrected November 2, 2023

Staff Qualifications (regulation 24U)

Ensure the center's Ealy Childhood Administrator has infant/toddler specialized training.

Cited October 23, 2023Corrected November 2, 2023

Personnel Files (regulation 30U)

Ensure staff files are complete. An eligibility letter is needed for one staff. Health and Safety training is needed for one staff. Medication administration is needed for one staff. A DEEDs Early Learning certificate is needed for one staff.

Cited October 23, 2023Corrected November 2, 2023

Child Files (regulation 40U)

Ensure child files are complete. current health appraisal is needed for one child.

Cited October 7, 2022Corrected October 24, 2022

Child Files (regulation 40U)

Ensure child files are complete. A current health appraisal with immunizations is needed two children.

Getting there

199 Polly Drummond Hill Road, Newark, DE 19711

Questions about Pike Creek Christian Preschool

Is Pike Creek Christian Preschool licensed?

Yes. Pike Creek Christian Preschool holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 538816), with a licensed capacity of 83 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Pike Creek Christian Preschool had any inspection violations?

Delaware records 10 violations for Pike Creek Christian Preschool in the last three years, across 4 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 Pike Creek Christian Preschool take?

Pike Creek Christian Preschool is licensed to serve toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 7:30 am to 5 pm, Mon to Fri.

How much does Pike Creek Christian Preschool cost?

Pike Creek Christian Preschool publishes full-time tuition from $568 to $835 a month on its website, read in September 2026. Ask about registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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