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144 Daycare Centers in Wilmington, Delaware

Browse all 144 daycare centers in Wilmington, Delaware. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Wilmington

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
    Small Wonder Daycare INC.
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    100a Greenhill Avenue, Wilmington, DE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 128 children

    Small Wonder Daycare receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, skilled staff and child-centered educational approach. Parents consistently highlight their children's happiness, strong development, and the clean, organized facility that balances learning with play.

    Attentive and nurturing staffstrong early childhood education focusclean and well-organized facilityengaging and educational daily activities
  2. 2

    120 Stroud Street, Wilmington, DE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 49 children

    Tender Care Learning Academy receives exclusively positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, loving staff and family-like environment. Parents consistently highlight their children's happiness, smooth transitions, and the center's focus on education balanced with fun. Daily communication about activities and progress is also appreciated.

    Caring and loving staffpatient with transitionsfamily-like atmospherechildren appear happy and content
  3. 3

    606 New Road, Wilmington, DE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 73 children

    Elsmere Presbyterian Child Care receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, nurturing staff and quality educational programs. Parents report smooth transitions, individualized attention to children's needs, and a welcoming environment across all age groups from infants through preschool.

    Caring and loving staff with good longevitysmooth transition back to workquality learning activities and fun eventsaccommodates special needs (food allergies
  4. 4

    705 North Market Street, Wilmington, DE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 55 children

    Early Childhood Educational Arts Academy (CCAC) in Wilmington is highly praised for its quality arts education programs, affordable pricing, and welcoming staff. Parents highlight the vibrant community atmosphere, diverse offerings including dance, music, and preschool classes, and the center's commitment to accessible arts experiences. The facility is described as family-oriented with staff who are engaged in students' overall development.

    High-quality arts educationaffordable pricingkind and welcoming stafffamily-oriented environment
  5. 5

    1000 Wilson Street, Wilmington, DE · Church Daycare · Capacity: 83 children

    Ministry of Caring Guardian Angel Child Care receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the caring and loving staff, strong communication with teachers, and safe environment for children. The facility is described as well-structured with children looking forward to attending daily.

    Caring and loving staffexcellent communication with teacherssafe environmentstructured program
  6. 6
    Concordia Preschool
    4.5 score
    5(5)

    3003 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 152 children

    Concordia Preschool receives exclusively positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, nurturing staff and well-rounded curriculum that balances structured learning with free play. Parents highlight the school's strong preparation for kindergarten, beautiful facilities, and welcoming community atmosphere.

    caring and nurturing teachersexcellent curriculumbalance of free play and structured learningschool readiness preparation
  7. 7

    1105 Stanton Road, Wilmington, DE · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 42 children

    Parents consistently praise Marshallton United Methodist School for its caring, patient staff who treat children like family. First-time parents report feeling at ease leaving their children in this small, church-based setting, and children are described as excited and happy to attend daily. The center is noted for strong communication, developmental support, and engaging activities.

    Loving and caring staffsmall close-knit environmentminimal staff turnoverexperienced teachers
  8. 8

    1018 West 6th Street, Wilmington, DE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 186 children

    Parents consistently praise Hilltop Lutheran Neighborhood Center for its caring, family-oriented staff and quality programs. The facility is noted for providing Head Start and after-school services with well-educated staff members who prioritize children's health, safety, and development.

    Friendly and loving stafffamily-like treatmentwell-educated staffgood care for children
  9. 9

    2001 Brandywine Parkway, Wilmington, DE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 183 children

    Tutor Time Child Care Brandywine receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring staff, clean facility, transparent communication, and comprehensive included services that make it a trusted choice for families.

    Loving and caring teachersclean facilitydaily photo and video updates24/7 camera access for parents
  10. 10

    702b Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 83 children

    Precious Little Hands Childcare Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the professional and caring staff, clean environment, and strong communication through daily updates and photos. Parents report their children are happy, engaged in learning activities, and developing social and language skills. One parent cited poor communication as a concern.

    Professional and qualified staffclean and calm environmentexcellent communication with daily updates and photosloving and caring teachers

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Wilmington based on parent reviews

Small Wonder Daycare INC.

4.8(20)

100a Greenhill Avenue, Wilmington, DE

Small Wonder Daycare receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, skilled staff and child-centered educational approach. Parents consistently highlight their children's happiness, strong development, and the clean, organized facility that balances learning with play.

Attentive and nurturing staffstrong early childhood education focusclean and well-organized facility

Tender Care Learning Academy

5(8)

120 Stroud Street, Wilmington, DE

Tender Care Learning Academy receives exclusively positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, loving staff and family-like environment. Parents consistently highlight their children's happiness, smooth transitions, and the center's focus on education balanced with fun. Daily communication about activities and progress is also appreciated.

Caring and loving staffpatient with transitionsfamily-like atmosphere

Elsmere Presbyterian Child Care

4.8(16)

606 New Road, Wilmington, DE

Elsmere Presbyterian Child Care receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, nurturing staff and quality educational programs. Parents report smooth transitions, individualized attention to children's needs, and a welcoming environment across all age groups from infants through preschool.

Caring and loving staff with good longevitysmooth transition back to workquality learning activities and fun events

Early Childhood Educational Arts Academy

4.7(20)

705 North Market Street, Wilmington, DE

Early Childhood Educational Arts Academy (CCAC) in Wilmington is highly praised for its quality arts education programs, affordable pricing, and welcoming staff. Parents highlight the vibrant community atmosphere, diverse offerings including dance, music, and preschool classes, and the center's commitment to accessible arts experiences. The facility is described as family-oriented with staff who are engaged in students' overall development.

High-quality arts educationaffordable pricingkind and welcoming staff

Ministry Of Caring Guardian Angel Child Care

5(5)

1000 Wilson Street, Wilmington, DE

Ministry of Caring Guardian Angel Child Care receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the caring and loving staff, strong communication with teachers, and safe environment for children. The facility is described as well-structured with children looking forward to attending daily.

Caring and loving staffexcellent communication with teacherssafe environment

Concordia Preschool

5(5)

3003 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE

Concordia Preschool receives exclusively positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, nurturing staff and well-rounded curriculum that balances structured learning with free play. Parents highlight the school's strong preparation for kindergarten, beautiful facilities, and welcoming community atmosphere.

caring and nurturing teachersexcellent curriculumbalance of free play and structured learning

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Daycare Centers in Wilmington, Delaware

There are 144 daycare centers in Wilmington, Delaware. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

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

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Foulk Preschool (Foulk Road)
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2 Tenby Drive, Wilmington, DE
Phone
(302) 478-3138
Stepping Stones Childrens Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2800 Duncan Road, Wilmington, DE
Phone
(302) 999-9985
St. Anthony Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1703 West 10th Street, Wilmington, DE
Phone
(302) 421-3721
Limestone Hills Day School
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
5671 Ocheltree Lane, Wilmington, DE
Phone
(302) 239-9041
Faith Preschool And Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
720 Marsh Road, Wilmington, DE
Phone
(302) 764-8624
Educational Enrichment Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
730 Halstead Road, Wilmington, DE
Phone
(302) 478-8697
St. Davids Episcopal Day School
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
2320 Grubb Road, Wilmington, DE
Phone
(302) 475-4688
Chester Bethel Preschool & Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2619 Foulk Road, Wilmington, DE
Phone
(302) 475-0377
Ministry Of Caring Guardian Angel Child Care
Church Daycare
5

Ministry of Caring Guardian Angel Child Care receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the caring and loving staff, strong communication with teachers, and safe environment for children. The facility is described as well-structured with children looking forward to attending daily.

Caring and loving staffexcellent communication with teacherssafe environment
Address
1000 Wilson Street, Wilmington, DE
Phone
(302) 428-3620
Sharon Temple Child Care Learning Center
Church Daycare
5
Address
2001 North Washington Street, Wilmington, DE
Phone
(302) 652-7275
Open Arms Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1801 North Jefferson Street, Wilmington, DE
Phone
(302) 384-8485
Developing Minds Preschool & Learning Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2106 Saint James Church Road, Wilmington, DE
Phone
(302) 995-9611
Concordia Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Concordia Preschool receives exclusively positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, nurturing staff and well-rounded curriculum that balances structured learning with free play. Parents highlight the school's strong preparation for kindergarten, beautiful facilities, and welcoming community atmosphere.

caring and nurturing teachersexcellent curriculumbalance of free play and structured learning
Address
3003 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE
Phone
(302) 478-3876
Brandywine Valley Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
7 Mount Lebanon Road, Wilmington, DE
Phone
(302) 478-5359
Foulk Preschool (Carpenter Station Road)
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2711 Carpenter Station Road, Wilmington, DE
Phone
(302) 529-1580
Read To Learn Academy INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1600 Jessup Street, Wilmington, DE
Phone
(302) 428-1830
Marshallton United Methodist School
Before or After School Daycare
5

Parents consistently praise Marshallton United Methodist School for its caring, patient staff who treat children like family. First-time parents report feeling at ease leaving their children in this small, church-based setting, and children are described as excited and happy to attend daily. The center is noted for strong communication, developmental support, and engaging activities.

Loving and caring staffsmall close-knit environmentminimal staff turnover
Address
1105 Stanton Road, Wilmington, DE
Phone
(302) 994-4188
Future Development Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
500 Maryland Avenue, Wilmington, DE
Phone
(302) 652-7500
A Mothers Touch Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
3000 North Market Street, Wilmington, DE
Phone
(302) 290-7050
Learning Lane Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
3101 Millcreek Road, Wilmington, DE
Phone
(302) 994-5263
Our Future Christian Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
800 East 7th Street, Wilmington, DE
Phone
(302) 654-2081
Our Future Child Care Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
3400 North Market Street, Wilmington, DE
Phone
(302) 765-2020
Little Destiny II
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2516 West 4th Street, Wilmington, DE
Phone
(302) 898-8980
Tender Care Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Tender Care Learning Academy receives exclusively positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, loving staff and family-like environment. Parents consistently highlight their children's happiness, smooth transitions, and the center's focus on education balanced with fun. Daily communication about activities and progress is also appreciated.

Caring and loving staffpatient with transitionsfamily-like atmosphere
Address
120 Stroud Street, Wilmington, DE
Phone
(302) 655-9100
Junebugs Little Rubies Preschool LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
621 South Buttonwood Street, Wilmington, DE
Phone
(302) 256-0358
Elsmere Presbyterian Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Elsmere Presbyterian Child Care receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, nurturing staff and quality educational programs. Parents report smooth transitions, individualized attention to children's needs, and a welcoming environment across all age groups from infants through preschool.

Caring and loving staff with good longevitysmooth transition back to workquality learning activities and fun events
Address
606 New Road, Wilmington, DE
Phone
(302) 998-2070
Small Wonder Daycare INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Small Wonder Daycare receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, skilled staff and child-centered educational approach. Parents consistently highlight their children's happiness, strong development, and the clean, organized facility that balances learning with play.

Attentive and nurturing staffstrong early childhood education focusclean and well-organized facility
Address
100a Greenhill Avenue, Wilmington, DE
Phone
(302) 654-2269
St. Marks Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
1700 Limestone Road, Wilmington, DE
Phone
(302) 999-0800
Hilltop Lutheran Neighborhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Hilltop Lutheran Neighborhood Center for its caring, family-oriented staff and quality programs. The facility is noted for providing Head Start and after-school services with well-educated staff members who prioritize children's health, safety, and development.

Friendly and loving stafffamily-like treatmentwell-educated staff
Address
1018 West 6th Street, Wilmington, DE
Phone
(302) 656-3224
Early Childhood Educational Arts Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Early Childhood Educational Arts Academy (CCAC) in Wilmington is highly praised for its quality arts education programs, affordable pricing, and welcoming staff. Parents highlight the vibrant community atmosphere, diverse offerings including dance, music, and preschool classes, and the center's commitment to accessible arts experiences. The facility is described as family-oriented with staff who are engaged in students' overall development.

High-quality arts educationaffordable pricingkind and welcoming staff
Address
705 North Market Street, Wilmington, DE
Phone
(302) 652-0101

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Frequently asked questions

There are 144 all daycares in Wilmington, Delaware. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Wilmington, 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
Wilmington offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 120 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 6 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 6 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 12 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 Wilmington for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Wilmington 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.