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About Newark Day Nursery and Children's Center

Established in 1961, the Newark Day Nursery and Children's Center initially served just five children. Since then, it has grown exponentially, now caring for 180 children on a daily basis. This impressive growth is the result of a vision conceived by a few citizen-activists who saw the pressing need for working families to have access to both high quality and affordable child care. Over the years, there have been several significant milestones that have helped shape the center and its mission. One such achievement was being accepted as a United Way of Delaware agency. The center has also received numerous national accreditations, signifying its dedication to maintaining the highest standards in child care. Additionally, the acquisition of a 5-acre facility for expansion demonstrates their commitment to serving as many children as possible. Their tireless efforts have led to thousands of children receiving quality care and education. Today, the center's mission remains the same as that of the original visionaries: "NDNCC is dedicated to providing the highest quality early childhood and school age services to educate, enrich, and inspire children and youth from culturally and economically diverse families." This statement underscores their commitment to promoting diversity, inclusivity, and top-notch care and education for children of all backgrounds.

Programs

The classes, camps and experiences this business offers.

Special Programs / Activities

Children enjoy special music, movement, fitness, computer learning, cultural arts, financial literacy and other community enrichment opportunities, offered in part due to our generous sponsors and community partners. Families can participate in our Annual Picnic, Annual Meeting & Children’s Art Show, our group march in the Newark Halloween Parade and other events. Older children in the School Age program enjoy field trips to places such as museums, area farms, cultural institutions and amusement parks.

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Summer Camp

School aged children ages 6-14 can attend our summer camp program for one week or all summer, with parents choosing the weeks they need. For campers spending the warm summer months at our five acre property, we offer a fun, active atmosphere. Our program is primarily recreational in nature, however we plan themes, events, and projects to support children’s need for summer learning. Newark DE Summer Camp Campers are divided into groups based on age to insure appropriate activities, socializations and events. Camp is staffed with low student to teacher ratios while onsite, with additional staff support for offsite events and field trips. Weekly themed activities might include outdoor sports/group games, nature walks, crafts, and guided projects. Examples included hieroglyphics mural painting for Ancient Adventures week, safari hunt in our woods for Safari Adventure week, and playing Sharks & Minnows or making shell necklaces during Ocean Adventure week. Field trips and special events are planned all summer long. Field trips include areas of local interest, parks, swimming, museums etc. Students can also look forward to our “big” trips; past trips have included Franklin Institute, Hershey Park, and Jungle Jim’s Water Park. Campers can enjoy our special events onsite as well, such as Jungle John and his rolling Zoo, Stars on the Move’s visiting planetarium or our ever popular End of Summer Fun Fair!

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