Willa Road Children's Center
Daycare center in Newark, DE. 420 Willa Road, Newark, DE 19711
About the program
Willa Road Children's Center is a licensed daycare center in Newark, Delaware. It is licensed for 60 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
Willa Road Children's Center is an independent, nonprofit childcare center in Newark, Delaware, serving children ages 6 weeks to 12 years.
It accepts child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Willa Road Children's Center 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.
Feeding of Infants (regulation 72U)
Ensure infants have updated, signed feeding plan monthly. Send all plans to OCCL.
General Qualifications (regulation 28U)
Please ensure all staff have updated fingerprinting eligibility letter (Staff #4).
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Please ensure all staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs CPR and First Aid. Staff #2 needs 18 trainings hours, with 1 hour being in Health and Safety, and a signed PD plan. Staff #3 needs Orientation and OCCL Health and Safety Training. Staff #4 needs you updated fingerprints and eligibility letter. Staff #5 needs OCCL Health and Safety training.
Parents Right to Know (regulation 38U)
Send updated Parents Right to Know Log.
Hazardous Materials (regulation 45U)
Send updated radon results to OCCL every 5 years.
Show all 17 violations on file
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure all staff files have eligibility letters. Staff #6 and Staff #7 need eligibility letters.
Orientation (regulation 32U)
Staff #3 and #6 need to complete OCCL Health and Safety Training for Child Care Professionals.
Annual Professional Development Plan (regulation 34U)
All staff need signed annual PD plans in their files. Send PD plans for all Staff #1-#7 and Staff #9.
Child Health Appraisal (regulation 41U)
Ensure children have blood lead screening with results in their file. Child #1 and Child #5 need testing results. Send to OCCL.
Children's Attendance (regulation 43U)
Make sure all children's attendance records include times when not in the assigned classroom. Each classroom must have an attendance record.
Sanitation (regulation 58U)
Obtain soap and water bottles to be filled and used in all classrooms. Send a picture to OCCL.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing (regulation 61U)
areas with soap and water then disinfect after each diaper change. Send a picture of your bottles at your diaper stations.
License Renewal (regulation 8U)
Renewal applications are due 60 days before license expiration. Send your renewal application to OCCL.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Staff files need the following: - Staff #1 needs CPR/First Aid and administration of medication. - Staff #2 needs CPR/First Aid - Staff #4 needs CPR/First Aid, orientation, two references, and a health appraisal.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Children's files need the following: - Child #5 and #6 need a lead screening. - Child #9 needs a health appraisal and immunizations. Send documentation and/or proof of appointments for these.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Forward/obtain eligibility letters for three staff members.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Forward/Obtain lead screenings for two children.
What parents say
Willa Road is such a sweet daycare tucked away in a little neighborhood oasis. From the moment you walk in, you can feel the warmth and sense of community - the staff are so kind and thoughtful. The teachers truly care for each child, and it shows in the way they create a safe, fun, and nurturing environment every single day. We always felt confident dropping our kiddos off, knowing they were surrounded by people who…
Lauren Hogge · 5/5 on Google · a year agoMy grandson was welcomed into the baby classroom with open arms and they were able to enroll him quickly which was the miracle we needed! My daughter and her family were moving back to Newark and needed a loving daycare environment. This Willa Road space reminded me of the daycare my own son had attended. Loving people, outdoor space, a clean environment, and a staff who have their own children there and who have…
Cindy Blakeley · 5/5 on Google · a year agoMy children have attended Willa Road Children’s Center since 2023. My son went after school since he attends the elementary school across the street. I love the small class sizes (6-8 students per classroom) and I love that every staff member knows my children, not just their classroom teachers. Taylor, Melody, Emma, Debbie, Gabby, Niyah, Mary Grace and Patti (who prepared my son especially well for kindergarten)…
Melissa Verucci · 5/5 on Google · a year agoWilla Road is a caring, loving early childcare center that treats children like they’re part of the family. It’s small. So, it feels much more personal than the bigger, corporate centers. My children were so happy. It’s set in a cozy, wooded lot, which is a bonus. I’m grateful there is a new center director after a former director who didn’t seem as present.
Brooke Crenshaw · 5/5 on Google · a year agoGetting there
420 Willa Road, Newark, DE 19711
Questions about Willa Road Children's Center
Is Willa Road Children's Center licensed?
Yes. Willa Road Children's Center holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 781347), with a licensed capacity of 60 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Willa Road Children's Center had any inspection violations?
Delaware records 13 violations for Willa Road Children's Center 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 Willa Road Children's Center take?
Willa Road Children's Center is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Willa Road Children's Center cost?
Willa Road Children's Center 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.
