University of Delaware Lab Preschool
Daycare center in Newark, DE. 459 Wyoming Rd, Newark, DE 19716
About the program
University of Delaware Lab Preschool is a licensed daycare center in Newark, Delaware. It is licensed for 102 children and serves toddler, preschool and school age ages.
The University of Delaware Lab School provides inclusive early childhood education and research opportunities for children aged eight months to six years.
The program follows a nature-based approach.
It accepts child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. University of Delaware Lab 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.
Staff Attendance (regulation 36U)
Ensure staff sign in/out or classrooms daily.
Positive Behavior Management (regulation 20U)
Ensure Positive Behavior Statement is posted.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure child files are complete. Blood lead screening results needed for child #5, #12
Sanitation (regulation 58U)
Ensure soap & water and sanitizer is available and labeled. Ensure all classrooms have labeled bottles.
Emergency Planning (regulation 66U)
Ensure evacuation routes are posted in each room. Post evacuation route in Nature Preschool classroom.
Show all 8 violations on file
Child Files (regulation 40U)
All child files must be complete. Send the documentation of the completed blood lead screening for three children.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
All staff files must be complete. Send the DEEDS Early Learning certificate for two staff members. Send the application or resume for one staff member. Send the job description for two staff members. Send the signed declaration for two staff members. Send the signed drug/alcohol statement for two staff members. Send the completed release of employment history for two staff members. Send the service letter for two staff members.
Parents Right to Know (regulation 38U)
Send the completed Parent Right to Know to OCCL.
What parents say
I have my 4 year old daughter enrolled in LAB school. She loves it. Mrs Shire is a great teacher. Everyone in the school is doing wonderful job. They treat the kids like their own.
Eng. Basel AlGhanem · 5/5 on Google · 8 years agoGetting there
459 Wyoming Rd, Newark, DE 19716
Questions about University of Delaware Lab Preschool
Is University of Delaware Lab Preschool licensed?
Yes. University of Delaware Lab Preschool holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 1042367), with a licensed capacity of 102 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has University of Delaware Lab Preschool had any inspection violations?
Delaware records 6 violations for University of Delaware Lab 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 University of Delaware Lab Preschool take?
University of Delaware Lab 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 University of Delaware Lab Preschool cost?
University of Delaware Lab 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. The program accepts child care subsidy.
