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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

Childcare & Pre-school

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

All Daycare Centers in Delaware

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Developing Minds Preschool & Learning Center INC.

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 2106 Saint James Church Road, Wilmington, DE
Phone: (302) 995-9611

Concordia Preschool

Child Daycare & Preschools

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

Ebenezer Preschool

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 525 Polly Drummond Hill Road, Newark, DE
Phone: (302) 731-3030

Brandywine Valley Christian Preschool

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 7 Mount Lebanon Road, Wilmington, DE
Phone: (302) 478-5359

Foulk Preschool (Carpenter Station Road)

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 2711 Carpenter Station Road, Wilmington, DE
Phone: (302) 529-1580

Bethesda Cdc/Townsend Elementary

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 126 Main Street, Townsend, DE
Phone: (302) 378-8435

Read To Learn Academy INC.

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 1600 Jessup Street, Wilmington, DE
Phone: (302) 428-1830

Marshallton United Methodist School

Before or After School Daycare

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

Address: 500 Maryland Avenue, Wilmington, DE
Phone: (302) 652-7500

A Mothers Touch Early Learning Center

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 3000 North Market Street, Wilmington, DE
Phone: (302) 290-7050

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 1799 Pulaski Highway, Bear, DE
Phone: (302) 838-5650

Little Friends Learning Academy INC

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 122 Memorial Drive, New Castle, DE
Phone: (302) 655-0725

Learning Lane Childcare Center

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 3101 Millcreek Road, Wilmington, DE
Phone: (302) 994-5263

University Of Delaware Lab Preschool

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 459 Wyoming Road, Newark, DE
Phone: (302) 831-2304

Mercy Land Academy

Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents highlight the daycare's neat, comfortable environment and loving teachers who provide dedicated care. One parent notes their child runs to the teachers every morning, while another describes the staff as having a 'mother's heart.'

neat environmentloving teacherscomfortable atmosphere

Address: 211 East Main Street, Middletown, DE
Phone: (302) 378-2013

Our Future Christian Child Care Center

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 800 East 7th Street, Wilmington, DE
Phone: (302) 654-2081

Our Future Child Care Center LLC

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 3400 North Market Street, Wilmington, DE
Phone: (302) 765-2020

Little Destiny II

Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents describe this center as an exceptional and highly recommended childcare option, highlighting significant educational growth and a joyful environment for their children. Reviewers frequently note the staff's politeness and the facility's cleanliness, with one child actively looking forward to attending.

educational growthpolite staffclean facility

Address: 2516 West 4th Street, Wilmington, DE
Phone: (302) 898-8980

Tender Care Learning Academy

Child Daycare & Preschools

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

Gem School INC.

Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents highlight GEM School INC. as a trusted, second-home environment that provides strong academic preparation for kindergarten and a warm, enriching atmosphere for young children. Reviewers appreciate the facility's thoughtful design, helpful staff, and daily communication through the Tadpole app, with one family noting six years of positive attendance from infancy to school age. The few reviews so far mention no specific negatives regarding the program or facility.

Academic preparation for kindergartenloving and warm environmenthelpful and polite staff

Address: 100 Patriot Drive, Middletown, DE
Phone: (302) 464-1171

Junebugs Little Rubies Preschool LLC

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 621 South Buttonwood Street, Wilmington, DE
Phone: (302) 256-0358

Loving Care Nursery School

Before or After School Daycare

Parents highlight a caring environment and effective preparation for kindergarten, with multiple families noting multi-generational attendance and satisfaction with staff helpfulness. Reviewers appreciate the learning center aspect and the perfect fit for their families, particularly for before and after-school care.

caring environmentkindergarten preparationmulti-generational trust

Address: 22 Dwight Avenue, Smyrna, DE
Phone: (302) 653-6990

St. Johns Lutheran Early Learning Center

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 113 Lotus Street, Dover, DE
Phone: (302) 734-1211

Telamon Kent County Head Start

Headstart Programs

Parents highlight positive experiences, with one noting their grandson enjoys the program and another praising a teacher named Ms. Tanisha for her good treatment of their son.

enjoyable for childrensupportive teacherspositive staff interactions

Address: 195 Willis Road, Dover, DE
Phone: (302) 736-5933

Shining Time Day Care Center

Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents highlight the loving, family-oriented environment and dedicated staff, noting that children feel safe and look forward to attending. The center is also recognized for community involvement, with staff members going above and beyond to assist individuals in need.

loving and family-oriented atmospherededicated and incredible staffsafe and comfortable environment

Address: 220 Fox Chase Road, Felton, DE
Phone: (302) 335-2770

Avenue Preschool

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 20 North Church Avenue, Milford, DE
Phone: (302) 422-8775

Whatcoat Christian Preschool

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 16 North Main Street, Camden, DE
Phone: (302) 698-2108

Beginnings And Beyond INC.

Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Beginnings and Beyond for excellent staff care, learning activities, and communication. Children form strong attachments to teachers and show enthusiasm about attending. Multiple reviewers highlight the app-based photo/update system as reassuring.

Caring and attentive staffdaily photos and updates via appdiverse activities and learning opportunities

Address: 402 Cowgill Street, Dover, DE
Phone: (302) 734-2464

Coaching Great Minds Preschool Academy & School Aged Program

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 403 West Loockerman Street, Dover, DE
Phone: (302) 674-5200

Gathering Lambs

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 1012 South Governors Avenue, Dover, DE
Phone: (302) 734-1291

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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.