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A Not-for-profit Daycare in Delaware
Newark Day Nursery and Children’s Center (NDNCC) was founded in 1961 as a nonprofit and community-based childcare center, bridging the gap between thoughtful service and accessibility. Several citizen-activists responded to an unmet need of working families, including single mothers, who were looking for high-quality and affordable child care so that they could return to school or the workforce. Newark Day Nursery and Children’s Center was born in response to this need.
Child Safety
Newark Day Nursery serves children in a modern, secure facility on five wooded acres in west Newark. To protect children throughout the day, we keep the building locked and require all visitors to show identification before entering.
We carefully screen staff members by completing background checks and checking references. Families complete a Permission to Pick Up Form so we can ensure only authorized individuals pick up a child. Our staff also train in First Aid, CPR, and Administration of Medication.
Meals
We include meals in tuition and prepare breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack each day in our fully equipped on-site kitchen.
We prepare meals that meet, and often exceed, Federal Child and Adult Care Food Program standards. For summer camp, we include meals and field trips in the weekly fee.
Transportation
We provide transportation for school-age children attending Downes and West Park. Newark Charter School and Shue Middle School also pick up and drop off at our center.
Communications
We post emergency closings on Class Dojo and Facebook. Families can read our newsletters to see upcoming activities and updates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you serve meals?
Yes, we serve breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
What are your hours/drop off time?
We are open from 7:00 am -5:30 pm with drop off between 7:00 – 8:30 am.
Do you take Purchase of Care (POC)?
Yes
How much is the tuition?
Based on a sliding scale according to family income.
Are you a POC Plus center?
Yes. Our POC Plus fee is based on a sliding scale according to family income.
What is your sick policy?
We abide by the policy set by the Office of Child Care Licensing.
Do you have cameras?
Yes, we have cameras in each classroom and common indoor and outdoor areas. The cameras are only accessible to the Admin Team.
How do teachers communicate with families?
Teachers use an app called Class Dojo to communicate with families.
What types of meals do you serve?
We abide by the standards set by the Child and Adult Food Care Program. We exceed these standards by serving more food than is required including proteins, fresh fruit, and vegetables.
Can you accommodate special diets?
Yes, we can meet specific criteria which are discussed with the family.
Do you host family events?
Yes, we host family events throughout the year including a potluck picnic, garden party, children’s art show and more.
Do you provide transportation for school age children?
Yes, we commute children to Downes and West Park. Newark Charter School and Shue Medill provide transportation.
Do you provide care when public schools are closed?
Yes, we provide all day care when schools are closed.
How many days are you closed per year for holidays?
We close for ten holidays per year.
Do the children go outside every day?
Yes, the children go outside and play. We have four age appropriate playgrounds and a wooded area with trails.
What is our curriculum?
We use Teaching Strategies Gold as our platform for creating curriculum and lesson plans.