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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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Ymca Of Delaware / Bunker Hill
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1070 Bunker Hill Road, Middletown, DE
Phone
(302) 898-4835
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
Kind Mind Kids At Immanuel Church Highlands
Church Daycare
Address
2400 West 17th Street, Wilmington, DE
Phone
(302) 545-0380
Boys & Girls Club @ Shortlidge
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
100 West 18th Street, Wilmington, DE
Phone
(302) 893-9314
Newark Parks & Recreation Before&After School Care@West Park
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
193 West Park Place, Newark, DE
Phone
(302) 722-1643
4-H Afterschool Program @ Kirk Middle School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
140 Brennen Drive, Newark, DE
Phone
(302) 831-8161
The Fairchild Day School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
103 Lyndhurst Avenue, Wilmington, DE
Phone
(302) 478-4646
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
Eastside Charter School Early Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3000 North Claymont Street, Wilmington, DE
Phone
(302) 762-5834
4-H Afterschool At Gauger Middle School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
50 Gender Road, Newark, DE
Phone
(302) 831-8161
Delaware Futures Bayard Middle Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
200 South Dupont Street, Wilmington, DE
Phone
(302) 652-8619
Cradles To Crayons And Beyond Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1415 Pulaski Highway, Newark, DE
Phone
(302) 595-3370
Tender Loving Kare Childcare & Learning Center IV
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2356 South Dupont Highway, Middletown, DE
Phone
(302) 376-8554
Boys & Girls Club @ William F. Cooke Jr Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2025 Graves Road, Hockessin, DE
Phone
(302) 893-8683
Kidz Ink IV Academy Of Early Learning
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
345 School Bell Road, Bear, DE
Phone
(302) 327-0686
Celebree Learning Center - Dove Run
Child Daycare & Preschools

Celebree Learning Center in Middletown receives universally positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and professional staff, strong communication, engaging curriculum, and welcoming environment. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily and show noticeable developmental growth.

Caring and professional staffexcellent communication with parentsengaging curriculum with learning activities
Address
140 Dove Run Drive, Middletown, DE
Phone
(302) 378-1427
The Little People Child Development Center 2 LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
122 East Main Street, Newark, DE
Phone
(302) 328-1481
Boys & Girls Club @ Warner Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
801 West 18th Street, Wilmington, DE
Phone
(302) 893-8988
Lacc Learning Center At La Academia Antonia Alonso
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4403 Lancaster Pike, Building 26, Wilmington, DE
Phone
(302) 351-8200
The Goddard School In Wilmington
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Goddard School in Wilmington receives consistently high praise from parents. They highlight exceptional staff care, smooth transitions for children, strong developmental progress, and effective communication. Parents emphasize feeling confident their children are safe, happy, and thriving academically and emotionally.

Caring and patient teacherswelcoming director (Lisa)smooth transitions
Address
111 South West Street, Wilmington, DE
Phone
(302) 651-7995
Hope Educational Resource Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
27 Landers Lane, New Castle, DE
Phone
(302) 416-1276
Ymca Of Delaware - Christiana Middle School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
190 Salem Church Road, Newark, DE
Phone
(302) 250-1424
Kids Korner Day Care INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
706 Newport Pike, Wilmington, DE
Phone
(302) 998-4606
Dover Montessori Country Day School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
88 Carpenter Street, Dover, DE
Phone
(302) 678-8394
Ymca @ Fairview Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
700 Walker Road, Dover, DE
Phone
(302) 672-1645
Kidz Ink III
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise KIDZ INK III for its caring, attentive teachers and warm, welcoming environment. Children are reported to be excited about attending, and parents feel confident in their children's safety and development. One parent noted concerns about recent management changes affecting curriculum and facility aesthetics, though praised the teaching staff.

Caring and attentive teacherswarm welcoming environmentclean facility
Address
645 West North Street, Dover, DE
Phone
(302) 730-4730
Telamon Corp Harrington Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
112 East Street, Harrington, DE
Phone
(302) 398-9196
Shells Child Care Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Shells Child Care Center II for exceptional staff care, developmental progress, and a welcoming environment. Children reportedly love their teachers and thrive academically and socially. The facility is noted for its 25-year history, structured learning, and strong communication with parents.

Caring and dedicated staffchild development and learning progresswelcoming environment
Address
7679 Bay Road, Frederica, DE
Phone
(302) 335-0240
Telamon Corp Smyrna Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
4272 Brenford Road, Smyrna, DE
Phone
(302) 223-9895

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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.