Wilmington, DE

Wilmington reverse-commute: a calm I-95 drive to downtown Newark.

If your work is in Wilmington and your home is closer to Newark, or if you live in Wilmington but want a small-town daycare on your route, the Wilmington-to-Newark run on I-95 is a 20-minute reverse-commute most mornings.

For Wilmington families

A small daycare in a real downtown.

Wilmington families looking for nature-based options often consider Centreville or Hockessin. Newark is a quietly excellent third option - smaller-town feel, less traffic at drop-off, and an easy on-ramp back to I-95 toward the Riverfront, Christiana, or DuPont Building.

Our home is 292 W Main St, Newark, DE 19711. From most Wilmington neighborhoods you’ll take I-95 South to Exit 1B and be on Main Street within 20 – 25 minutes outside of rush hour.

Five rooms, 80-child capacity, ages 12 weeks through pre-K. The Brightwheel Experience Curriculum with weekly nature themes anchors the day, plus outdoor recess. UD faculty/staff get 10% off weekly tuition.

From Wilmington areas

Trolley Square / Highlands: ~22 min via I-95 S.
Greenville / Westover Hills: ~25 min via DE-141 to I-95 S.
Riverfront / downtown: ~20 min via I-95 S to Exit 1B.
Brandywine Hundred: ~28 min - quieter at off-peak.
Christiana Mall area: ~12 min via DE-7 S.

Talk to us

Now enrolling for September.

Tours begin in late summer. Send a note today and we’ll save your spot in the interest list, share our current rate sheet, and answer your questions about the drive from your neighborhood.

Email Us (302) 461-7474