Newark Community Center

Our 3 ½ year old started just a few weeks ago, so we don’t have a long-​term point of view, yet. In the short-​term, however, we can say this: this place is FUN!!! After visiting a lot of heavy-​curriculum based preschools, this school was a breath of fresh-​air for our family. We place importance on learning and building early-​life skills, but also highly value a child’s time to play and be a kid. And, this school delivers. Our kiddo is having a ball and learning at the same time (and he’s actually excited about learning, which is a new thing!). The other aspects of this school that appealed to our family were the easy registration process (no long wait lists or administrative nightmares), and the smiling, playful teachers! We are so happy with our decision to enroll here — it will be a perfect stepping stone between daycare and Kindergarten.
As an added bonus, we were just given a free week of daycare that we didn’t know was coming to us. Apparently the daycare is running a promotion right now which includes a «registration fee credit» put towards your first week and «1 free week» which is given after 4 weeks of paid enrollment.

Review long due but here it is. My son has been going to Newark Community Center for 2 years already and now he is ready for Kindergarten. His teachers are Mrs. Maricel and Mrs. Jennifer. Both of them are wonderful and special in their own ways. My son loves going to preschool everyday. They have special events monthly and they always invites parents to celebrate with them. For example, for Mother’s day there was a breakfast brunch for Moms. I absolutely feel safe leaving my son at this preschool/​daycare. The teachers teach him a lot. He learns a lot and comes home sharing new songs all the time. Kids are expected to bring their own lunch. But one day, we forgot our son’s lunch and the teachers put something together for him to make sure he eats. Go take a tour of this place! It is really wonderful. I would highly recommend this place to anyone to wants to put their child in preschool.

I cannot say how happy I am to have found the Newark Community Center for daycare and preschool services. My daughter has learned so much and is super happy to be there. I had a day where my older daughter was home sick so I decided to keep them both home, well she was not happy about that. My daughter cried about wanting to go so that says a lot about the facility, I have really high standards for the places I choose for my daughters and this place has topped that. They are so great with the kids and teach them responsibility, this staff is top notch!
The only thing I regret is not knowing about this facility when my older one was a toddler, their hours are perfect for working parents like me. We will truly miss this place!

Love, love, love this place! My daughter has such a great time here that she cries when we pick her up too early. As for safety — the classroom doors are always locked and there is a buzzer so that a teacher has to open a door for you. They require you to sign your child in and out.
They also require you to provide a crib sheet, blanket and a pillowcase for nap times. They put these items in a closet where the other kids’ items are also located. At first I was concerned about germs, however, this IS a day care/preschool…and I want my daughter to be around other kids. So yes, there will be germs… but there are germs in other public places as well! We can’t/shouldn’t keep our kids in a vaccum :).
The patio area where the children play in the afternoon is open and yes, anyone can just walk in. However, there are several teachers keeping a keen eye on the kids. So much so that one day when my daughter saw me coming, she ran to me. All of a sudden, I see Diana running right after her and she was like, «Whew! Just wanted to make sure she didn’t just run off!» I was very happy about that.
The teachers also keep a very close eye on the kids during the time they play in the public park in the morning. I know b/​c I checked on them when my daughter first started going ;).
Diana and the rest of the staff is beyond wonderful and take care of these kids very well. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Extremely rude staff! My son did not enroll at the Newark childcare center but I was charged a weekly fee for just inquiring and picking up the application. Who charges for picking up the application anyways? They took my credit card information for the application fee and started charging me a weekly tuition. Totally unacceptable!!!
I was looking forward to sending my son there after reading all these excellent reviews but I don’t think the staff came across as friendly at all.
DO NOT SHARE YOUR CREDIT CARD INFO WITH THEM !!!

This place is the BEST! I had my son at another preschool for a month and it was the wrong choice for us both. Moved him to Newark Community and could not be happier. The staff is WONDERFUL!!! I have seen so much improvement in my little wild child and I am so grateful for every teacher here. My son loves his school and all the friends he has made. I am very happy to have discovered this place. It truly is a hidden gem.

My daughter loves it here. I love everything they do for and with the kids. So many fun activities! She has a cute little art project ready to bring home almost daily. I’m going to have to buy a keepsake box for it all! The staff is wonderful, they are all so friendly and loving to the children, they’ve all obviously been doing this for a while since it seems like everything runs like a well oiled machine. I asked my daughter if she likes her new school and she said yes. I know she does, she used to fight me every morning when she was attending another school and doesn’t do that now. She RUNS from the car to the school.

This is school is a hidden treasure. My daughter started in July 2014 and has loved it since day one. She not only has learned how to write her name, letters, numbers, count, add, learn about safety. Etc. She has also experienced many activities such as: fire drills, earthquake drills, mobile library visits, they even had a pumpkin patch set up for the kids and even trick or treating with a costume parade, singing at the tree lighting, visiting the retirement center to sing, picture day, birthday celebrations and much more. It’s not mandatory… But if you are one of those parents who like to participate in school activities (I know I do) they have that also. Another thing I have notice and appreciate is that they celebrate all seasons and holidays with activities, artwork and pictures. I can go on and on but I think you get the point… This school is awesome!!! If you’re curious about things such as cleanliness, pricing, availability and open door policy for parents… They have all that too. Im a very hands on parent who has many questions (which could make the most patient person annoyed) but Ms. Diana and all the teachers answered away until I was satisfied. Give this school at try and I can guarantee you will love it! The prices are reasonable too!

I have 4 year old twins (boy & girl) and they have been going to this preshcool for about 2 months. My kids love this school and have already made friends. I love how the teachers are with the kids and they understand that all kids are different and deal with them individually. There are two things thatI I love about this shcool. One is that they have computers that the kids can use at certain times of the day, and with the world we live in today that is so important. The other thing I really like is that ZooPhonics is part of the curriculum. At my kids previous preschool they wanted to charge an extra $ 40 per month per kid for this. This building was also built for a day care so the floors are heated which is wonderful in the wintertime.

We started 9÷22÷14. My child is 3.5. I called, got a tour the next day, registered the next week and she was in. I have to provide her lunch, but I love knowing what she is eating. I was looking around and became concerned that I wouldn’t be able to afford a daycare with a preschool component and I was so HAPPY to find Newark Community Child Care. Seeing your child’s world expand is priceless and this center does that all at a feasible tuition. The staff are great, from the first phone call to the tour. I couldn’t believe I didn’t know about this wonderful center prior to enrolling her. The center is in a wonderful park and the classrooms are great and away from busy streets. The center is clean and the children get snacks, have nap time and enjoy a stimulating environment. My child has cried every morning but the teachers are GREAT with her and with me lol, they stand at the ready when I leave and comfort her while engaging her in an activity. The crying stops within 2 minutes and I when I peak in the window the teachers have her engaged in an activity she likes. I really love that they pay attention and go to an activity, like painting that they know she loves to do. Each morning the tables all have activities for the kids to enjoy freely, the staff greet each person with a warm welcome. I called the first week to see how things were going and the teachers had no problem letting me know how her day was and encouraged me to call as often as needed. All the staff have been there over several years and Ms. Dianna has been there 20+ so it’s nice to see commitment and stability among the staff, they are a great team and you can sense the respect they have for each other. It is a diverse group of boys and girls, two classrooms, great outdoor play areas. They recently had a police officer come talk and give them a tour of a police car. My child advised me that when she goes to the park she needs to stay with a mommy, a daddy or a grandparent. Yesterday she learned that if she is on fire to Stop, Drop and Roll, it was so cute to see her act it out. It is a relief knowing she is safe, learning and enjoying the experience.

So far so good! Enrolled my son in their summer day care program and I could not be happier. The staff is always attentive to the children and they have the entire center at their disposal which allows the kids to run all over! And just in case the center is not big enough for them, they have a park adjacent to the center where the grass is nicely taken care of. I got quite a deal on their fees and it appears that they will have at least one field trip per week. This week was Aqua Adventure :)

My son has been attending this school for several months and he really seems to enjoy being there. His progress with social skills has improved and his desire to engage in games and reading has increased. The facility is beautiful and is surrounded by huge trees and a really nice playground with cave like structures. The teachers seem to have a good rapport with the kids. Also the flexibility of schedule comes in really handy in trying to balance our work time and other variable items. From 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. is very nice.

My son has been attending City of Newark Child Care and he just loves it. They still carry on the old Newark traditions from when I went to school. I will never forget the Stone Soup story and making Stone Soup in school and it was real good. Back in November my son got to do the same thing read the Stone Soup story and have the Stone soup be made right in front of him in class. Such a great feeling to see that tradition is still there. The staff there are amazing! The area is safe and the kids have plenty space to run and play. With out a doubt when baby #2 comes and is ready for preschool… this is where he or she is going.

So glad we found this place for our daughter! Excellent teachers and a wonderful, loving environment. Lots of opportunities for free play and learning. The place itself has a great atmosphere. Our daughter loves it!

My Son started here when he was 3 and graduated this May. He is now 5 and starting kindergarten this Monday. This school is amazing, my son has learned so much and is more then ready to go into kindergarten. When he went for his assessment testing at his new kindergarten the teacher looked at me and said «wow you must really work with him a lot at home» I nodded and said yes we do but honestly we didn’t work a lot with him at home, I owe everything to this preschool. I cried when I learned the school was closing and cried with joy when I learned they are staying open. I have a 2 year old daughter that want more then anything to start here in a year. My son’s teachers were awesome, Mrs Diana and Mrs Denise. He’s made so many friends and he still talks about them till this day. Best preschool hands down!

As a nanny, I have had close interaction with several children that have attended the newark community center child care. They have all been very bright and well taugh kids. They spoke highly of their experience here. I got to hear all about the fun activities they do, as well as trips to the park. I have met one teacher during pick-​up of a child, an she was very delightful. All the kids seemed to be enjoying themselves and participating in organized activities nicely. I would highly recommend this place for any child in the area. It is very educational and loving environment.

My daughter is currently attending the Newark Community Child Care Program and since she started, she has shown significant improvements in her reading and writing skills. This is a great school with loving and wonderful teachers. I love all the artwork my daughter brings home and all the songs she learns. This is a very special place. My daughter can’t wait to go to school each morning. Definitely consider this program for your child.

My daughter attends the Newark Community Child Care Program and I have been very impressed with the curriculum, teachers, and overall value this program provides my child and our family. My daughter is only 3 and is able to tackle beginner level reading. The program’s Pre-​K curriculum has no doubt accelerated her reading and comprehension skills. The teachers are top notch and focused on teaching the kids to be independent as well as creative (lots for art projects). I can tell they truly care for my daughter. As far as value, I can’t find any comparable programs in the Tri-​City area that offers lower rates. You get high quality, low cost child care with this program. This place gets a five star rating from our family.

My daughter Isabelle has been going to this school since March of this year. She just loves the teachers and other children. I love hearing all about her day at school when I go pick her up. She sings songs int the car that she learned that day, and tells me all about the other kids. This is not just a child care center, the teachers here prepare the kids for their next step into Kindergarten. The teachers give all there best and you can see that! They are just great! I trust my child with them. The class is affordable, I’ve compared to others. I truly recommend the Newark Community Center childcare/​preschool program.

This is not just a «child care center», it follows strict preschool curriculum. My son has gone here for 2 years and just passed his kindergarten assessment. The program has affordable weekly rates. The preschool has a great layout, it is the perfect learning environment. The teachers are wonderful! I feel like I’m dropping my son off to family. I have never had 1 problem or worry at this program! I highly recommend the Newark Community Center Childcare Preschool program.