ABC Kids Academy | Award-Winning Childcare & Preschool — Newark & Wilmington, DE
Our Story

We Are Simply
the Best.

ABC Kids Academy has served Newark and Wilmington families with award-winning early childhood education since 2004. We are a STAR 4 rated center — the highest achievable rating in Delaware’s quality rating system.

Our Mission

Where Learning
is More Than
Just the ABCs

We believe every child is a unique individual who deserves a tailored educational experience. Our mission has never changed: to provide the safest, most loving, most developmentally appropriate environment for Delaware families — raising the bar in early childhood education one child at a time.

Since 2004, we have grown from a single location to two campuses — Newark and Wilmington — serving hundreds of Delaware families with the same unwavering commitment to quality, safety, and genuine care that defines everything we do.

2004 Year Founded
STAR 4 Delaware Quality Rating
500+ Children Served
2 Delaware Locations
4.9★ Parent Rating
20+ Years Trusted
The ABC Philosophy
“Every child is a unique individual — so every experience should be tailored to meet them exactly where they are.”
— ABC Kids Academy, Newark & Wilmington, DE
1:4Infant Ratio
STAR 4DE Rated
98%K-Ready Rate
Our Core Values

What We
Believe

Every Child Has the Right to Be ValuedKindness, respect, honesty, and choice are not privileges — they are rights every child at ABC Kids Academy receives unconditionally.
Safety Is Non-NegotiableA safe environment is the foundation of all learning. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of physical, emotional, and environmental safety.
Play Is How Children LearnWe encourage children to make sense of the world through exploration, play, and discovery — building social skills, confidence, and cognitive growth organically.
Family Partnership Changes EverythingGreat childcare is a three-way partnership — child, family, and caregivers. We invest in parent relationships as deeply as we invest in children.
Our Competitive Edge

What Makes
ABC Kids Unique?

We value people — the children in our care, their parents, and every staff member. At our core is the belief that everyone has the right to kindness, respect, value, honesty, and choice.

Qualified & Experienced Staff

Our teachers are certified by the Delaware Division of Education. Our Administrator holds a Doctorate in Education. All staff are CPR and First Aid certified, sharing the same passion for safe, inclusive, child-centered care.

Delaware State-Approved Curriculum

We use the Sunshine Express curriculum — Delaware state-approved — with a full-time Curriculum Coordinator customizing lesson plans monthly to each child’s developmental stage and individual milestones.

STAR 4 Rated Center

ABC Kids Academy holds a STAR 4 rating from the Delaware Stars Program — the highest achievable quality rating for early childhood education centers in the state of Delaware.

Holistic Development Goals

We develop children across five key domains: socio-emotional development, physical development, cognitive development, language development, and parental & community engagement.

True Family Partnership

Monthly parent-teacher conferences, daily activity reports, open-door communication, and genuine involvement in your child’s milestones — we treat parents as partners, not bystanders.

20+ Years of Trust

Since 2004, ABC Kids Academy has served Delaware families across two campuses. Our reputation is built not on advertising, but on the experiences of hundreds of families who have trusted us with their most precious people.

ABC Kids Academy classroom — children learning in Newark Delaware Teacher working with children at ABC Kids Academy
STAR 4DE Rated
Development Goals

Five Domains.
One Thriving Child.

Our program intentionally develops children across five interconnected domains — because whole-child development is what actually prepares children for school, for relationships, and for life.

Socio-Emotional DevelopmentBuilding empathy, self-regulation, resilience, and the emotional intelligence to navigate relationships and challenges.
Cognitive DevelopmentCritical thinking, problem-solving, early literacy, and foundational math skills built through hands-on, play-based learning.
Language DevelopmentRich vocabulary, listening skills, storytelling, and early reading-readiness woven into every part of the daily curriculum.
Physical DevelopmentGross and fine motor skills developed through purposeful movement, outdoor play, and sensory exploration every day.
Our Locations

Two Campuses,
One Standard of Care

Newark, DE

ABC Kids I — Newark Campus

Our original flagship location, serving Newark and University of Delaware area families since 2004. Conveniently located at 1098 Elkton Road near Routes 1, 7, and 40.

Address1098 Elkton Road, Newark, DE 19711
HoursMon–Fri, 6:30am–6:00pm
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Wilmington, DE

ABC Kids II — Wilmington Campus

Serving Wilmington families with the same exceptional STAR 4 standard of care. Located at 201 Bayard Avenue, convenient to downtown Wilmington and surrounding neighborhoods.

Address201 Bayard Ave, Wilmington, DE 19805
HoursMon–Fri, 6:30am–6:00pm
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Come Meet Us

See the ABC Kids
Difference in Person

Words and stats can only tell you so much. The best way to know if ABC Kids Academy is right for your family is to walk through our doors, meet our team, and see where your child will grow.