Neighborhood House

08/25/2026

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Turns out eight weeks at Neighborhood House results in a serious uptick in grinning. Side effects may also include a boost in confidence, improved social skills, and momentum heading into the new school year.

We love our summers around here, and it's because of who we get to spend time with.

08/21/2026

There's a look kids get the first time they see a snakeskin or a giant bug. Their expressions get caught between "that's so cool" and "there's no way I'm touching it."

We saw that happen over and over again this summer, when our young people visited the DuPont Environmental Education Center — a place that encourages hands-on learning.

No matter your age, there's no substitute for seeing the world up close.

08/19/2026

There's a certain pride that comes from watching this crew figure it out.

They knew that a warm summer afternoon would be good for business, so they set up a lemonade stand and went to work.

When you see that kind of go-getter energy, you can't help but root for them.

08/17/2026

Whether it was P.J. Funnybunny's Bag of Tricks, Creepy Carrots!, or How I Became a Pirate, every young reader found something they wanted to take home.

Kids read more when they get to choose the stories, so at our Summer Book Fair, we filled the tables with dozens of titles and let them decide. Watching them pick the books they're interested in never gets old.

When you were their age, what was the book you couldn't put down?

08/13/2026

Tomorrow is the last day of our Summer Enrichment Program, and we're not ready for how quiet the hallways and classrooms will be on Monday.

It's hard to believe eight weeks can go by so fast, but when they're this full, no wonder. Our days were packed with field trips, fitness classes, art projects, and everything in between.

We had so much fun together, and none of it happened by accident. Our staff worked hard all summer long. Parents and caregivers got their kids out the door every morning. And the kids themselves — they brought energy and heart to every activity.

We'll miss the excitement around here for sure, but we're confident that this group of smart, creative young people is going places. 💚

08/07/2026

This one came down to the wire.

When the Matching Gift Challenge ended last month, our community had come through in a big way. We met our goal, but not without help from so many of you.

To everyone who gave, shared a post, or told a friend about the work we do here in Southbridge — thank you!

Read the rest of the story at the link below.

In June, a generous supporter pledged $15,000 to Neighborhood House. There was only one catch: To unlock their gift we would need to ask our community to match it. So we shared the news, along with why the timing mattered. Like our neighbors, we were absorbing across-the-board cost increases in ever...

08/04/2026

Don't let the preschool search sneak up on you.

If you have a little one at home, you know how important it is to get them off to a strong start. That's what our preschool is here for.

Right now, we have immediate openings for families who qualify for Purchase of Care. The link below has all the details.

If you've spent any time trying to find a preschool in Wilmington, you already know it's harder than it should be. Delaware doesn't fund preschool the way it funds K-12. There's no universal program and no single place to apply.What exists instead is a patchwork — district programs, private provid...

07/30/2026

We're nearing the end of our sixth week of Summer Enrichment, and it's been SO MUCH FUN.

Bingo. Roller skating. STEAM builds with marshmallows, toothpicks, and pipe cleaners. Culture Club. Golf lessons in the community room. Art projects that took over every flat surface. Even vision boards that gave us a peek at who these kids are becoming.

After tomorrow, there's just two weeks left, and while we're in no rush to wrap things up, we know we've got a lot of people to thank for an already great summer. To everyone who's made it happen — staff, parents, and kids alike — thank you!

07/29/2026

If you're looking for a high-quality preschool program for your 3, 4, or 5 year old, we have immediate openings at Neighborhood House.

To enroll, your family must qualify for Purchase of Care. If you're interested, or you know someone who is, call 302-654-1420 to learn more.

07/27/2026

Are you looking for a high-quality preschool experience for your child? We have immediate openings for children ages 3 to 5 years old.

To enroll, your family must qualify for Purchase of Care, Delaware's child care assistance program.

Call 302-654-1420 to talk to someone on our Early Care and Education team. And if you know someone who's looking for the right preschool program for their child, share this post with them. 💛