Business Details
43 Years
experience
Premier Early Childhood Education in Newark, DE
Founded in 1983, Edu-Care Preschool has established itself as a trusted provider of early childhood education and daycare services in Newark, Delaware. Our mission centers on creating a warm, secure, and stimulating environment where children aged 6 weeks to 13 years can thrive through diverse experiences with people, ideas, and learning materials. We are dedicated to fostering holistic developmentphysical, social, emotional, cognitive, and linguisticwhile emphasizing positive self-image, group functionality, and the cultivation of lifelong learning habits. With over four decades of experience, our team of qualified educators maintains a commitment to professional growth through annual in-service training and certifications in First Aid and CPR. Our facility, designed in 1987 and expanded in 1993, spans 5 acres and features age-appropriate classrooms, four fenced playgrounds, an indoor gym, and specialized programs for infants to school-age children.We maintain transparency through open-door policies, daily/weekly progress reports, and parent engagement opportunities, ensuring families remain informed partners in their childrens development. Our accreditation through Delaware Stars for Early Success underscores our adherence to state-mandated quality standards. By balancing structured and unstructured learning with cultural appreciation and physical activity, we provide a foundation for future academic and personal success. Parents consistently highlight our nurturing environment, staff continuity, and measurable academic achievements, including early literacy and bilingual skills.
Services
Infants Program
Toddler Program
Before School Care
After School Program
Summer Program
Computer Education
Enrichment Activities
Special Events
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in early childhood education.
- Our staff maintains 78% retention for 5+ years, ensuring child-staff consistency.
- Daily curricula balance structured learning with gross motor development.
- We offer state-certified teachers and mandatory annual professional training.
- Our facility includes 8 classrooms, 4 playgrounds, and a 5-acre sports field.
Associations and certifications
- Delaware Stars for Early Success
What people say
Thrived in Edu-Care's environment
Caring and courteous staff
Learned sign language and Spanish
Nurturing personal and academic environment
Teachers make us feel comfortable
Services
Infants Program
Our Infants Program caters to children aged 6 weeks to 14 months, providing age-appropriate sensory experiences, individualized care routines, and developmental milestones tracking. Certified caregivers use gentle interaction techniques while maintaining strict safety protocols. The program emphasizes trust-building, motor skill development, and early language exposure through music and tactile materials, preparing infants for smooth transitions into toddler programs.
Before and After School Program
This program serves elementary students from local schools with transportation options to Maclary, Linden Hill, and Heritage. Structured homework assistance complements free play, organized sports, and arts activities. Mixed-age interaction promotes leadership skills while maintaining a balance between academic reinforcement and physical release after formal schooling hours.
Enrichment Program
The Enrichment Program challenges preschoolers aged 4-5 years with sign language instruction, computer literacy, and critical thinking exercises. Curriculum integrates cultural appreciation, collaborative projects, and pre-academic skills like counting to 100 and letter phonetics. Special activities include guest speakers, field days, and helicopter landing demonstrations that enhance classroom learning through experiential education.
Summer Program
Our summer camp offers themed weeks, educational field trips, and daily outdoor activities on a 5-acre campus. Children engage in science experiments, art festivals, and team sports while maintaining developmental progress. Special events include pony rides, community guest appearances, and water-based learning activities that create memorable summer experiences within a structured educational framework.
Computer Program
Introducing children as young as 3 to age-appropriate technology, our Computer Program includes classroom computers and a dedicated computer lab. Activities focus on digital literacy basics, educational software navigation, and responsible screen time habits. Lessons integrate alphabet recognition, math concepts, and creative expression through teacher-supervised interactive learning stations.
Questions
What ages does Edu-Care accept?
Edu-Care serves children from 6 weeks old to 13 years of age, offering age-specific programs from infants through school-age care.
Are meals provided?
Edu-Care provides three daily snacks but requires parents to supply lunches. Meals follow monthly nutritional guidelines displayed in classrooms.
Do you offer transportation?
Transportation is provided for local schools including Maclary, Linden Hill, and Heritage. Wilson and Newark Charter schools have designated drop-off/pickup points.
What is your staff's qualification?
All staff meet Delaware early childhood education standards with 18+ hours annual training. 78% of teachers have 5+ years tenure, including 15% with over 15 years experience.
How are parents kept informed?
Parents receive daily reports for younger children, weekly curricula postings, bi-annual progress reports, and regular director communications through newsletters, conferences, and an open-door policy.
Is there emergency care?
Edu-Care follows standard hours with limited holiday closures. Emergency snow policies align with Christina School District, maintaining daycare operations unless under state emergency declarations.
