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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.

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All Daycare Centers in Delaware

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Boys & Girls Club @ Brick Mill Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
378 Brick Mill Road, Middletown, DE
Phone
(302) 658-1870
Bethesda Cdc/Silverlake Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
200 East Cochran Street, Middletown, DE
Phone
(302) 378-8435
Pike Creek Christian Pre School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
199 Polly Drummond Hill Road, Newark, DE
Phone
(302) 731-7773
Ymca Of Delaware-Meadowwood School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
55a South Meadowood Drive, Newark, DE
Phone
(302) 293-9837
Newark Parks & Recreation Before & After School Care@Downes
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
220 Casho Mill Road, Newark, DE
Phone
(302) 893-0472
Boys & Girls Club @ H. Fletcher Brown
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1601 North Spruce Street, Wilmington, DE
Phone
(302) 656-1386
Kidz Ink II
Child Daycare & Preschools

Kidz Ink II receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the warm, family-oriented atmosphere and dedicated staff with strong tenure. Parents highlight the center's academic focus, structured curriculum, and commitment to child development, with children showing significant growth in academics, language skills, and social-emotional development.

Experienced and passionate stafffamily atmospherewarm and caring environment
Address
1703 Porter Road, Bear, DE
Phone
(302) 838-5400
Lacc Learning Center @ Lewis Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
920 North Van Buren Street, Wilmington, DE
Phone
(302) 655-7338
Boys & Girls Club @ Richardson Park Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
16 Idella Avenue, Wilmington, DE
Phone
(302) 655-4591
Ymca Of Delaware / Mt Pleasant
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
500 Duncan Road, Wilmington, DE
Phone
(302) 571-6970
Kindercare (Newark)
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise KinderCare Newark for exceptional staff care, cleanliness, and child development. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting strong communication through daily updates, nutritious meals, and engaging activities. Children show notable growth and enthusiasm for attending.

Caring and attentive staffclean and safe facilitydaily photo/progress updates
Address
100 Paxson Drive, Newark, DE
Phone
(302) 834-6931
Boys & Girls Club @ North Star Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1340 Little Baltimore Road, Hockessin, DE
Phone
(302) 658-1870
Montessori Learning Centre
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2313 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE
Phone
(302) 478-7114
The Goddard School / Bear
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise The Goddard School/Bear for exceptional care, nurturing staff, and positive child development. The facility is noted for its welcoming environment, responsive communication, and individualized attention to each child's needs. Multiple parents report significant improvements in their children's confidence, skills, and enthusiasm for attending.

Caring and attentive staffDirector Lisa highly praisedindividualized child development support
Address
614 Pulaski Highway, Bear, DE
Phone
(302) 322-5040
Kiddie Academy Of Middletown
Child Daycare & Preschools

Kiddie Academy of Middletown receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the warm, welcoming environment and dedicated teachers who support children's development across multiple age groups. One negative review alleges inappropriate handling of a toddler, contrasting sharply with the majority of reports highlighting staff care and professionalism.

Warm and welcoming staffopen communication with parentschild development and vocabulary growth
Address
915 Boyds Corner Road, Middletown, DE
Phone
(302) 376-5112
Boys & Girls Club @ Olive B. Loss Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
200 Brennan Boulevard, Bear, DE
Phone
(302) 655-4591
Boys & Girls Club @ Linden Hill Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
3415 Skyline Drive, Wilmington, DE
Phone
(302) 655-4591
Ymca Of Delaware / Jennie Smith
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
142 Brennen Drive, Newark, DE
Phone
(302) 766-0854
Denmark School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
215 West 23rd Street, Wilmington, DE
Phone
(302) 416-6180
Celebree Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Celebree Learning Center in Bear receives consistently excellent reviews with all ratings at 5/5 stars. Parents praise the attentive and caring staff, clean facilities, educational programming, and transparent communication through daily reports and photos. Children show notable developmental progress and express enthusiasm about attending.

Caring and attentive staffclean and safe buildingstrong educational focus with visible child development
Address
1205 Quintilio Drive, Bear, DE
Phone
(302) 834-0436
Ymca Of Delaware - Wilmington Manor
Child Daycare & Preschools

Reviews are mixed with predominantly negative feedback. While some reviewers praise the facility and staff friendliness, most complaints center on poor customer service, unprofessional management, high costs, and reduced hours. The negative reviews primarily reference membership and gym services rather than daycare specifically.

Friendly staffgood amenities (pool)good place to work out
Address
200 East Roosevelt Avenue, New Castle, DE
Phone
(302) 250-1830
Ymca Of Delaware - Carrie Downie
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1201 Delaware Street, New Castle, DE
Phone
(302) 323-2926
4-H Afterschool At Shue-Medill Middle School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1500 Capitol Trail, Newark, DE
Phone
(302) 831-4977
Bernices Educational School Age Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
111 South Lincoln Street, Wilmington, DE
Phone
(302) 983-7982
The Little People Child Development Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Little People Child Development Center in Bear, Delaware receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising cleanliness, staff professionalism, educational focus, and owner Janice Palmer's hands-on involvement. The center maintains strict policies and schedules that parents credit with ensuring safety and consistency. However, one parent raised serious allegations of staff misconduct and physical abuse, though most reviews dismiss negative feedback as coming from parents u

Address
3843 Wrangle Hill Road, Bear, DE
Phone
(302) 836-5900
Boys & Girls Club @ Pulaski Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1300 Cedar Street, Wilmington, DE
Phone
(302) 383-0021
Boys & Girls Club @ H. M. Brader Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare

Parents consistently praise this Boys & Girls Club location for its excellent programs, professional and patient staff, and diverse activities including swimming and tutoring. The center is noted for fostering youth success and engagement. One parent suggested improved scheduling to compensate for delayed class start times.

Excellent programsprofessional and patient staffswimming instruction
Address
107 Four Seasons Parkway, Newark, DE
Phone
(302) 658-1870
Children Of America-Hockessin
Child Daycare & Preschools

Children of America-Hockessin receives unanimous 5/5 star ratings from parents who praise the caring, nurturing environment and dedicated staff. Parents consistently report that their children are happy, engaged in learning, and well-cared for by teachers and directors who genuinely invest in each child's development. The facility is described as clean, professional, and feeling like a second home for families.

Caring and dedicated teachersStrong educational focus with early learning outcomesResponsive and attentive staff
Address
1127 Valley Road, Hockessin, DE
Phone
(302) 239-5015
Ymca Of Delaware - Castle Hills Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools

Reviews are mixed with significant quality and service concerns. While some praise friendly staff and facilities, multiple long-term members report declining service quality, unprofessional management, poor customer service, and rising costs without corresponding value improvements.

Friendly staffgood facilities (pool)convenient for working out
Address
502 Moores Lane, New Castle, DE
Phone
(302) 836-9622
Children Of America-Wilmington
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Children of America-Wilmington for its caring, nurturing staff and clean facilities. The center is highlighted for strong teacher-child relationships, excellent communication with parents, and structured learning activities. Directors Andrea and Brandy are noted for creating a welcoming environment where families feel valued.

Caring and patient staffexcellent cleanliness and hygiene practicesstrong teacher-child relationships
Address
100 Little Falls Drive, Wilmington, DE
Phone
(302) 999-9590

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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.