Kidz Ink Porter Road Child Care Center

"Great teachers , and great directors. This organization loves the families that they serve and they demonstrate a constant value of friendliness and courtesy." - Lori H.

Situated off Rt. 40 and directly across from the Christiana Fire Station, Kidz Ink Porter Road is an expansive, state-of-the-art childcare center for children from six weeks to twelve years. Our two-acre site features specialized classrooms for infants, toddlers, preschool, and school-age children, ensuring tailored educational experiences.

Operating from 6 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, we provide a full spectrum of activities including a summer camp program. Our certified teachers focus on inspiring young minds through our BeeCurious curriculum, designed to promote comprehensive development by stimulating cognitive, social, and physical skills. Through a mix of purposeful educational activities and spontaneous play, children are encouraged to explore their curiosity and imagination,

Center Programs

Infant

Infant (6 Weeks - 18 Months)

Our infant program provides a warm, nurturing environment where caregivers form close bonds with babies, ensuring a secure and trusting relationship. Each infant follows their own schedule, with individualized care routines for feeding, sleeping, and play. Our educators support early development through sensory exploration, attachment-based play, and language-rich interactions, including the introduction of basic American Sign Language (ASL).

Key Focus Areas:

  • Building secure attachments with primary caregivers
  • Encouraging free exploration and movement
  • Facilitating play that supports sensory and cognitive development
  • Respecting each infant’s natural rhythms and routines

Toddler

Toddler (18 Months - 3 Years)

Toddlers are naturally curious, energetic, and eager to explore. Our toddler program fosters independence while encouraging language development and social-emotional growth. Through hands-on activities, play-based learning, and structured routines, toddlers gain foundational skills for future learning.

Key Focus Areas:

  • Supporting independence (self-feeding, dressing, potty training)
  • Expanding language and communication through ASL and verbal expression
  • Encouraging social-emotional growth through cooperative play
  • Sensory experiences, music, and movement to enhance cognitive development
Pre-Schooler

Preschool (3-4 Years)

Preschoolers are eager learners, exploring their world with curiosity and excitement. Our preschool program builds upon their natural interests, incorporating early literacy, math, science, and creative expression into their daily routines. Play-based learning helps children develop problem-solving skills, creativity, and social connections.

Key Focus Areas:

  • Developing early literacy and numeracy skills
  • Encouraging creative expression through art, music, and dramatic play
  • Building independence and confidence in learning
  • Enhancing social and problem-solving skills through group activities
Before & After School Care

Before & After School Care (5-12 Years)

Our school-age program supports children’s continued learning and social development through before- and after-school care. With homework help, enrichment activities, and recreational play, children have a safe and engaging environment to continue their growth.

Key Focus Areas:

  • Providing structured and free-choice learning experiences
  • Supporting homework completion and academic development
  • Encouraging teamwork, leadership, and character-building
  • Engaging in hands-on STEM, arts, and physical activities

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Center Offerings

Subsidy
Music
Parking
Healthy Meals & Snacks
Qualified Educators
Yoga
Dance & Movement
Military Discount

Our Center Directors can provide more information regarding financial assistance and they can assist you with the process as well.

Our music program offers a researched, systematic approach to nurturing children's social skills and musical development, including singing in tune and rhythmic coordination.

Conveniently nestled amidst ample parking, our center ensures stress-free drop-offs and pickups for our valued families.

All our centers are completely nut-free, and we work with families with children who have other food sensitivities and allergies to ensure their safety and well-being.

Our Educators are passionate about delivering early years education that empowers and inspires children to create their futures.

Our Yoga program enriches our preschool curriculum, fostering young minds and bodies for lifelong mental and physical well-being through fun, themed sessions.

Our dance programs blend solid technique with fun and creative choreography, fostering both technical skill and expressive, individualistic style in our little ones.

We're proud to offer a standard 10% U.S. military discount for families in active duty as our way of saying thank you for your service!

Upcoming Events for Families

Join us for our BrightPath Family Fun Day!

Join us for our BrightPath Family Fun Day, to celebrate Kidz Ink opening as BrightPath! Guests can enjoy family-friendly fun, engaging STEM activities, and light refreshments!

📅 Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
📍 Location:  1703 Porter Road Bear, DE 19701

We can’t wait to see you there!

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