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442 Daycare Centers in Delaware

Browse 442 daycare centers across Delaware. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in Delaware

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in Delaware can make the decision-making process smoother.

Delaware has about 442 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in Delaware. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in Delaware

There are 442 daycares in Delaware: 20 headstart facilities, 38 before/after school centers, 8 religious facility daycares, and 376 childcare and preschool centers.

Daycare Type	Total
Childcare & Pre-school	376
Headstart Programs	20
Religious / Church Based Daycare	8
Before or After School	38

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Headstart Programs

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🎨 Preschools 43 ✝️ Christian Daycare 8 🎒 After School Programs 8 🌱 Montessori 7

All Daycare Centers in Delaware

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The Little People Child Development Center 3 LLC

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 1169 South Dupont Highway, New Castle, DE
Phone: (302) 832-1891

Wilmington Day School & Nursery

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 1901 Superfine Lane, Wilmington, DE
Phone: (302) 429-0711

Gift Of Love Early Learning Center

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 115 East North Street, Smyrna, DE
Phone: (302) 659-1984

Hand In Hand Early Learning Center

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 13724 South Old State Road, Ellendale, DE
Phone: (302) 222-0862

Beginners Choice Day Care Center

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 38081 Community Lane, Selbyville, DE
Phone: (302) 436-4460

Aldersgate Preschool

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 2313 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE
Phone: (302) 478-2575

Lifespan Development Centers At Red Clay

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 500 Mckennans Church Road, Wilmington, DE
Phone: (302) 650-4210

Ymca/Shields Elementary

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 910 Shields Avenue, Lewes, DE
Phone: (302) 296-9622

Boys & Girls Club @ Oak Orchard

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 31550 Oak Orchard Road, Millsboro, DE
Phone: (302) 945-2244

Child Craft Company

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 26396 Seaford Road, Seaford, DE
Phone: (302) 628-1231

Parents And Children Together At Tech

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 17099 County Seat Highway, Georgetown, DE
Phone: (302) 856-3490

Chosen Generation Learning Center

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 714 Willow Street, Ellendale, DE
Phone: (302) 422-8343

Telamon Corporation Annex Head Start

Headstart Programs

Parents praise TELAMON CORPORATION ANNEX HEAD START for its compassionate, non-judgmental approach to community support. Staff members, particularly Mrs. Evans and Jennifer Evans, are consistently recognized for their professionalism, dignity, and genuine desire to help families with essential services including childcare, food assistance, and tax preparation. The program is valued for its comprehensive support and safe protocols during COVID-19.

Staff professionalism and compassionnon-judgmental servicefollow-through on assistance

Address: 308 North Railroad Avenue, Georgetown, DE
Phone: (302) 855-0325

Telamon Corp Laurel Head Start

Headstart Programs

Address: 30125 Discount Land Road, Laurel, DE
Phone: (302) 752-1136

Telamon Early Childhood Programs

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 26351 Patriots Way, Georgetown, DE
Phone: (302) 752-1136

Bethel Christian School

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 129 West 4th Street, Lewes, DE
Phone: (302) 645-5132

Shells Recreation Center IV

Child Daycare & Preschools

Shells Recreation Center IV in Milton, Delaware receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the staff's dedication, individualized attention to children, and nurturing environment. Parents report significant developmental progress, strong communication, and children who are excited and happy to attend daily. The facility is described as clean, well-maintained, and offering engaging activities across all age groups.

Caring and knowledgeable staffindividualized attentionchildren's developmental progress

Address: 225 Milton Ellendale Highway, Milton, DE
Phone: (302) 684-3201

Ymca/Rehoboth Elementary

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 504 Stockley Street, Rehoboth Beach, DE
Phone: (302) 296-9622

Boys & Girls Club @ Laurel

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 316 North Central Avenue, Laurel, DE
Phone: (302) 875-1200

Boys & Girls Club @ Georgetown Robinson Site

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 115 North Race Street, Georgetown, DE
Phone: (302) 856-4903

Boys & Girls Club @ Dagsboro

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 28154 Lighthouse Xing, Suite 2, Dagsboro, DE
Phone: (302) 732-6636

Boys & Girls Club @ Seaford

Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents praise the Seaford Boys and Girls Club for its dedicated facility, cleanliness, and variety of activities including sports programs, swimming lessons, and open gym. Staff members receive positive feedback for being friendly and organized, with families appreciating the family engagement events and ample outdoor space.

Dedicated separate buildingvariety of activities (soccerswimming lessons

Address: 310 Virginia Avenue, Seaford, DE
Phone: (302) 628-3789

Boys & Girls Club @ Woodbridge Elementary School

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 400 Governors Avenue, Greenwood, DE
Phone: (302) 893-9312

Boys & Girls Club @ Milton

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 512 Federal Street, Milton, DE
Phone: (302) 893-9313

4-H Afterschool Program @ Hickory Tree

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 38083 Community Lane, Selbyville, DE
Phone: (302) 436-7071

First Steps Preschool

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 10037 Dupont Boulevard, Lincoln, DE
Phone: (302) 422-6565

Bright Beginnings Child Care Center LLC

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 29753 John J Williams Highway, Millsboro, DE
Phone: (302) 934-1249

Telamon Corp Laverty Lane Head Start

Headstart Programs

Address: 2 Laverty Lane, Bridgeville, DE
Phone: (302) 337-2280

Boys & Girls Club @ Rehoboth Beach

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 19285 Holland Glade Road, Rehoboth Beach, DE
Phone: (302) 260-9864

4-H Laverty Lane

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 1 Laverty Lane, Bridgeville, DE
Phone: (302) 856-2585

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Frequently asked questions

There are 442 all daycares across Delaware. Browse by city to find options near you.

All licensed daycare facilities in Delaware are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through Delaware's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.

When comparing daycare options in Delaware, consider:

Licensing status and inspection history
Staff-to-child ratios (Delaware sets minimum requirements by age group)
Staff qualifications and training
Safety measures and facility cleanliness
Parent reviews and Google ratings
Curriculum and daily schedule
Location, hours, and cost

Daycare costs in Delaware vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.