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Best Daycare Centers in Townsend, DE

Compare 4 daycare centers in Townsend. Average rating: 4.65/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Townsend, Delaware at a glance

Daycares
4
Avg rating
4.65/5
Parent reviews
20
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Townsend has 4 licensed daycares with 20 parent reviews averaging 4.65/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Townsend

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
    Beach Babies Child Care/Townsend
    4.24 score
    4.3(19)

    6020 Summit Bridge Road, Townsend, DE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 188 children

    Beach Babies Child Care in Townsend receives exceptional praise from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring and professional staff, clean facility, strong educational programs, and excellent communication. The center is noted for preparing children well for kindergarten and maintaining positive relationships with families.

    Professional and friendly staffclean facilitystrong educational programmingexcellent communication with parents

Rating Distribution

Based on 2 daycares with Google ratings in Townsend

4.5 - 5.0
1
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Townsend (45–188 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

1

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Townsend based on parent reviews

Beach Babies Child Care/Townsend

4.3(19)

6020 Summit Bridge Road, Townsend, DE

Beach Babies Child Care in Townsend receives exceptional praise from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring and professional staff, clean facility, strong educational programs, and excellent communication. The center is noted for preparing children well for kindergarten and maintaining positive relationships with families.

Professional and friendly staffclean facilitystrong educational programming

Bethesda Cdc/Townsend Elementary

5(1)

126 Main Street, Townsend, DE

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Daycare Centers in Townsend, Delaware

There are 4 daycare centers in Townsend, 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 Townsend have an average rating of 4.65 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.65 stars. Our analysis covers 20 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Townsend, 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 Townsend

Showing 4 results

Bethesda Cdc/Townsend Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
126 Main Street, Townsend, DE
Phone
(302) 378-8435
Beach Babies Child Care/Townsend
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Beach Babies Child Care in Townsend receives exceptional praise from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring and professional staff, clean facility, strong educational programs, and excellent communication. The center is noted for preparing children well for kindergarten and maintaining positive relationships with families.

Professional and friendly staffclean facilitystrong educational programming
Address
6020 Summit Bridge Road, Townsend, DE
Phone
(302) 378-4778
Bethesda Cdc/Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
611 Campus Drive, Townsend, DE
Phone
(302) 378-8435
Bethesda Cdc/Old State Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
580 Tony Marchio Drive, Townsend, DE
Phone
(302) 378-8435

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Frequently asked questions

There are 4 all daycares in Townsend, Delaware. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Townsend have an average Google rating of 4.65 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Townsend, 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
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 Townsend for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Townsend 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.