A Safe & Structured Environment
Consistent daily routines, secure classrooms, and low child-to-staff ratios create a foundation of safety. Children explore confidently when they feel protected and loved.
Award-winning early childhood education in Newark and Wilmington, DE. State-approved curriculum, exceptional educators, and a family partnership built on trust since 2004.
Choosing where your child spends their formative years is one of the most significant decisions you'll make. We've spent over a decade earning the trust of Newark and Wilmington families — one child at a time.
Consistent daily routines, secure classrooms, and low child-to-staff ratios create a foundation of safety. Children explore confidently when they feel protected and loved.
Our Delaware-approved curriculum builds early literacy, foundational math, communication, and social-emotional skills — the academic confidence children carry for a lifetime.
Great childcare requires collaboration. We provide daily updates, open-door communication, and genuine partnership with every family we serve.
“Children don’t need to be filled with knowledge — they need to be ignited with curiosity.”— The ABC Kids Academy Approach
Early childhood is the most formative window in human development. Our curriculum is built around the five domains research consistently shows to matter most for school readiness and lifelong wellbeing.
Answers to the questions Delaware families most commonly ask before enrolling at ABC Kids Academy.
We accept children from 6 weeks through 12 years old — infants, toddlers, preschoolers ages 3–4, and school-age children for before and after school care and seasonal camps.
We have two locations: our Newark campus at 1098 Elkton Road, and our Wilmington campus at 201 Bayard Ave. Both are open Monday–Friday, 7:00am–5:30pm.
Yes. ABC Kids Academy uses a Delaware state-approved curriculum and holds full state childcare licensing. We hold a STAR 4 rating — the highest achievable in Delaware's quality rating system.
We maintain a 1:4 infant ratio — among the lowest in Delaware — and low ratios across all age groups so every child receives consistent, attentive, personalized care.
Yes. We accept Delaware's POC (Purchase of Care) and work with families on financial aid. Contact us to learn what assistance may be available to you.
Call us at 302-366-8537 (Newark) or 302-407-6608 (Wilmington), email info@abckidsnewark.com, or visit our schedule a tour page. We welcome walk-ins and encourage all families to tour before enrolling.
Choosing this Wilmington location was the best decision we’ve made for our child. From day one, the staff went above and beyond to make us feel like part of their family...I am thrilled to soon have my newborn start here & highly recommend this center to families who are looking for the perfect fit for their little ones to learn and be cared for.
ABC Kids is amazing! The staff are caring, the environment is safe, and our child is thriving. We love the communication and feel truly supported every day. If you're looking for a daycare that truly feels like a second home, ABC Kids is it. Highly recommend!
My 2 year old twins and my 3 year old daughter just started going here and they absolutely love it. They are always excited and happy to walk in and always leave happy. My 3 year old was working on letters and numbers!!!! They are awesome!!
Our original flagship location, serving Newark and University of Delaware area families since 2004. Conveniently located near Routes 1, 7, and 40.
Get DirectionsServing Wilmington families with the same exceptional STAR 4 standard of care. Located at 201 Bayard Avenue, convenient to downtown Wilmington and surrounding neighborhoods.
Get DirectionsSpaces fill quickly at both our Newark and Wilmington campuses. Schedule a personal tour today and experience the ABC Kids difference for your family.
