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Best Daycare Centers in Claymont, DE

Compare 5 daycare centers in Claymont. Average rating: 3.82/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Claymont, Delaware at a glance

Daycares
5
Avg rating
3.82/5
Parent reviews
43
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Claymont has 5 licensed daycares with 43 parent reviews averaging 3.82/5.80% are child daycare & preschools, the dominant program type in Claymont.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Claymont

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

  1. 1
    Brandywine Childcare And Preschool INC.
    4.07 score
    4.1(10)

    3301 Green Street, Claymont, DE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 153 children

    Brandywine Childcare receives mostly positive reviews praising caring, professional staff who make children feel at home and happy. However, two negative reviews cite serious concerns about unprofessional management, poor communication, classroom cleanliness, and health issues including illness outbreaks.

    Caring and loving staffchildren show improvement and happinessflexible hours including holidays and bad weather closuresclean facilities (per positive reviews
  2. 2
    Ymca Of Delaware / Claymont
    3.57 score
    3.3(8)

    3401 Green Street, Claymont, DE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children

    Reviews are mixed with significant concerns about management and customer service quality. While some patrons praise the facility's amenities and friendly staff, multiple long-term members report unprofessional management, poor communication, rising costs, and declining service quality.

    Friendly staffgood workout facilitiespool amenities
  3. 3
    Gods Gifts/Thirst To Learn Child Development Center
    3.22 score
    2.9(12)

    2400 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, DE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 130 children

    Reviews are polarized with five 5-star ratings praising the caring environment, educational structure, and staff like Ms. Linda, versus four 1-star ratings citing director rudeness, unprofessionalism, health/safety concerns, and poor communication. One review notes new ownership as of September 2020 intended to improve the experience.

    Warm and caring environmentstrong educational foundationchildren academically successfulstructured discipline

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Claymont

4.5 - 5.0
1
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
1

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Claymont, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.43avg rating
4 daycares · 3 rated

Headstart Programs

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Claymont zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
197035
3.82
1

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Claymont (50–234 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

1

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

2

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Claymont based on parent reviews

Ncc Head Start INC. Claymont

5(1)

3301 Green Street, Claymont, DE

Brandywine Childcare And Preschool INC.

4.1(10)

3301 Green Street, Claymont, DE

Brandywine Childcare receives mostly positive reviews praising caring, professional staff who make children feel at home and happy. However, two negative reviews cite serious concerns about unprofessional management, poor communication, classroom cleanliness, and health issues including illness outbreaks.

Caring and loving staffchildren show improvement and happinessflexible hours including holidays and bad weather closures

Ymca Of Delaware / Claymont

3.3(8)

3401 Green Street, Claymont, DE

Reviews are mixed with significant concerns about management and customer service quality. While some patrons praise the facility's amenities and friendly staff, multiple long-term members report unprofessional management, poor communication, rising costs, and declining service quality.

Friendly staffgood workout facilitiespool amenities

Gods Gifts/Thirst To Learn Child Development Center

2.9(12)

2400 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, DE

Reviews are polarized with five 5-star ratings praising the caring environment, educational structure, and staff like Ms. Linda, versus four 1-star ratings citing director rudeness, unprofessionalism, health/safety concerns, and poor communication. One review notes new ownership as of September 2020 intended to improve the experience.

Warm and caring environmentstrong educational foundationchildren academically successful

Map

Daycare types in Claymont

Child Daycare & Preschools 4Headstart Programs 1

Daycare Centers in Claymont, Delaware

There are 5 daycare centers in Claymont, Delaware. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Claymont have an average rating of 3.82 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 25% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 43 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Claymont, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Daycare Centers in Claymont

Showing 5 results

Ncc Head Start INC. Claymont
Headstart Programs
5
Address
3301 Green Street, Claymont, DE
Phone
(302) 452-1500
Brandywine Childcare And Preschool INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Brandywine Childcare receives mostly positive reviews praising caring, professional staff who make children feel at home and happy. However, two negative reviews cite serious concerns about unprofessional management, poor communication, classroom cleanliness, and health issues including illness outbreaks.

Caring and loving staffchildren show improvement and happinessflexible hours including holidays and bad weather closures
Address
3301 Green Street, Claymont, DE
Phone
(302) 793-0123
Ymca Of Delaware / Claymont
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Reviews are mixed with significant concerns about management and customer service quality. While some patrons praise the facility's amenities and friendly staff, multiple long-term members report unprofessional management, poor communication, rising costs, and declining service quality.

Friendly staffgood workout facilitiespool amenities
Address
3401 Green Street, Claymont, DE
Phone
(302) 571-6970
Gods Gifts/Thirst To Learn Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Reviews are polarized with five 5-star ratings praising the caring environment, educational structure, and staff like Ms. Linda, versus four 1-star ratings citing director rudeness, unprofessionalism, health/safety concerns, and poor communication. One review notes new ownership as of September 2020 intended to improve the experience.

Warm and caring environmentstrong educational foundationchildren academically successful
Address
2400 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, DE
Phone
(302) 475-7080
Boys & Girls Club @ Darley Road
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents overwhelmingly praise Boys & Girls Club @ Darley Road for providing a safe, fun, and engaging environment where children learn and have fun. Staff members are consistently highlighted as wonderful, caring, and actively engaged. The facility is valued as a positive community resource that keeps kids off the street.

Safe environmentfun activitiescaring staff
Address
500 Darley Road, Claymont, DE
Phone
(302) 792-1882

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Frequently asked questions

There are 5 all daycares in Claymont, Delaware. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Claymont have an average Google rating of 3.82 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 25% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Claymont, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Delaware's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Delaware)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Claymont offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 4 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Delaware typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Claymont for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Claymont must be licensed by Delaware's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.