Newark Methodist Preschool - Newark DE Licensed Child Care Center

69 EAST MAIN STREET , NEWARK DE 19711
(302) 368-1754

About the Provider

Description: The primary goal of the preschool program is to encourage the development of the total child in a positive and caring environment. Mutual acceptance, respect and trust are fundamental aspects of this program.

The preschool program will serve as a transition from home to the "community" and will strive to:

Provide a warm, accepting and positive school atmosphere.

Help children recognize their own special characteristics and abilities; self-esteem, self-control, and independence are encouraged in every aspect of our program.

Provide appropriate and professional guidance from trained and loving teachers who plan carefully to meet each child's individual needs.

Help each child handle and verbalize emotions in appropriate ways while respecting the child's right to feel anger, and impatience.

Share with children the wonder and beauty of the world we live in.

Offer a wide variety of activities and hands-on experiences.

Additional Information: Initial Licensed Date: 09/06/02; Special Conditions: Regulated Services:; Reported Injuries & Deaths: 2017: 1 facility injury and no facility deaths reported.; Financial Arrangements: Child Care Food Program;Purchase of Care;

Program and Licensing Details

  • Capacity: 165
  • Age Range: 2 years through 5 years.
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: CHRISTINA SCHOOL DISTRICT
  • Initial License Issue Date: 2002-09-06
  • District Office: State of Delaware, Office of Child Care Licensing
  • District Office Phone: 1-800-822-2236 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)
  • Licensor: OCCL.DSCYF@state.de.us

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulation Code Status
2019-12-06 Non Compliance 30U - Personnel Files Corrected
Corrective Action: Ensure staff files contain all required elements. A complete staff file is needed for one staff member.
2019-12-06 Non Compliance 49U - Indoor Space Corrected
Corrective Action: Ensure each classrooms has a covered trashcan. Obtain cover for trashcan in pre-k room.
2018-12-05 Non Compliance 36N - General safety practices Corrected
Corrective Action: Ensure cleaning products are inaccessible to children.
2018-12-05 Non Compliance 16N - Records Corrected
Corrective Action: Ensure children's attendance is accurate.
2017-12-07 Non Compliance 48N - Food service and preparation Corrected
Corrective Action: Document and post the written emergency plan and letter to parents.
2017-12-07 Non Compliance 20N - Personnel files Corrected
Corrective Action: Document the annual review of child abuse/neglect reporting for one staff member.
2017-12-07 Non Compliance 63N - Food, water, and nutrition Corrected
Corrective Action: Ensure the snack menu contains the required components. This was corrected at the visit.
2017-12-07 Non Compliance 67N - Documenting children's progress Corrected
Corrective Action: Document individual development plans for 3 two-year-old children.

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