The Goddard School of Newark
Daycare center in Newark, DE. 50 Polly Drummond Hill Road, Newark, DE 19711
About the program
The Goddard School of Newark is a licensed daycare center in Newark, Delaware. It is licensed for 125 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
The Goddard School of Newark provides daycare and preschool programs for children aged six weeks to five years.
The program follows a play-based approach and includes meals.
It accepts child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. The Goddard School of Newark 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. -References for Staff #1 and #2. -Data Sheet or Resume for Staff #2.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure children's files are complete. -Health appraisal with immunizations for Child #2. -Blood lead screening results for Child #8, #9, and #15.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Ensure walls are in good condition and doors are hazard-free. -Paint/ Cover exposed wood on the window sill in the Get Set classroom. -Attach molding in the toddler and get-set classroom.- Corrected at visit. -Attached the closest door in the get-set classroom-Corrected at visit.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs references and health appraisal with TB. Staff #2 needs release of employment and service letter(s). Staff #3 needs health appraisal with TB.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure children's files are complete. Child #9 needs blood lead screening results.
Show all 17 violations on file
Hazardous Materials (regulation 45U)
Ensure Radon testing is completed every five years.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Ensure outlet covers are not broken. -Corrected at visit. Ensure ceiling tiles in the Pre-K classroom are free of water damage. Ensure surfaces are cleanable. Repair/Paint molding around the bathroom in the older toddler classroom.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing (regulation 61U)
Ensure diaper changing trash can is operational and within arm s reach. -Corrected at visit.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are completed. References for Staff #6 and Staff #9. Health appraisal with TB for Staff #9.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Ensure the carpet in young toddlers is cleaned, Replace or Repair the cabinet door in the pre-School room, and ceiling tiles in the Pre-K need to be free of water damage.
Outdoor Area (regulation 53U)
Ensure gate is operational. Repair of replace broken gate latch.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Submit the following to complete staff files. CPR and Frist Aid certification for Staff #1. OCCL Health and Safety training for Staff # 4, 5, and 8. Job Descriptions, references, adult abuse for Staff #9. Health appraisal with TB for Staff #7. Documentation service letters were sent for Staff #1,2,3 and,6. DEEDS Certificate for Staff # 6.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure child files are completed. Lead screening results for Child #6 and 11. Updated health appraisal for Child #13. Immunizations for Child # 11. Notarize religious or medical exemption for immunization for Child #7.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Ensure all surfaces are cleanable. Patch and paint the back wall in the first step room. Attach molding in older toddler classroom. Ensure air freshener is not used in any classroom or bathrooms. - Corrected at Visit
Outdoor Area (regulation 53U)
Ensure playground is free of hazards. Replace the broken fence post.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments (regulation 56U)
Ensure cots and mats are labeled in older toddler room and Pre-K room.
Equipment (regulation 57U)
No music equipment in K-prep room. Place music equipment in classroom.
What parents say
This is the best daycare. The teachers really love the children and teaching the children. They go above and beyond to ensure the kids are prepared for their next steps in life. Ms. Veronica always showed love and care and seemed to take a personal interest in my sons development. Mrs Lisa and Joe were so accommodating I felt as if they cared for my son personally. I love the goddard school, it's like a second home…
Desi · 5/5 on Google · 5 months agoMy children have attended the Goddard School for the past 4 years and the staff has been phenomenal! They are always looking for new and exciting ways to help the kids learn and grow and willing to make any accommodations they can to help the kids reach their full potential. Joe and Lisa have made this center a joy to send my kids to and truly care about all of the kids and families who come in the center.
Sara Bonner · 5/5 on Google · 11 months agoGoddard (Newark) is a great daycare! They are clean and great with the kids! They are great at communicating with you about your little one because they know how important it is. Godard is not only a daycare but a place where my child can go every week and learn, have fun, and grow and play with their peers. if you're looking for a good place to take your little one, try them out they offer tours to make sure it's…
SPD QUEEN · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoExtremely happy with the adjustment my gs has made with school and staff. The outside learning/growing area a plus.
Hope Taylor · 4/5 on Google · 3 months agoGetting there
50 Polly Drummond Hill Road, Newark, DE 19711
Questions about The Goddard School of Newark
Is The Goddard School of Newark licensed?
Yes. The Goddard School of Newark holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 1331360), with a licensed capacity of 125 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has The Goddard School of Newark had any inspection violations?
Delaware records 11 violations for The Goddard School of Newark 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 The Goddard School of Newark take?
The Goddard School of Newark is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 7 am to 5:30 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does The Goddard School of Newark cost?
The Goddard School of Newark does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees. The program accepts child care subsidy.
