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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Brilliant Little Minds receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, nurturing staff who form strong bonds with children and families. Parents highlight the facility's cleanliness, security, well-rounded curriculum, excellent communication, and competitive pricing. Children show significant developmental progress and parents report feeling complete peace of mind leaving their children in the center's care.
- Address
- 122 Sandhill Drive, Middletown, DE
- Phone
- (302) 376-9889
Brilliant Little Minds Learning Center in Middletown, Delaware receives consistently high praise from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting exceptional staff care, strong developmental progress, and a nurturing community atmosphere. Parents emphasize the warm, dedicated teachers, excellent communication, and sense of family throughout their children's early education experience.
- Address
- 102 Sandhill Drive, Middletown, DE
- Phone
- (302) 376-9889
Parents consistently praise The Goddard School in Newark for its caring, family-oriented staff and high-quality educational environment. The center is noted for cleanliness, strong communication with families, developmentally appropriate curriculum, and genuine relationships between staff and children. Multiple parents highlight leadership figures Joe, Lisa, and Cindy as instrumental in creating a welcoming atmosphere.
- Address
- 50 Polly Drummond Hill Road, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 454-9454
Parents consistently praise Brilliant Little Minds for providing exceptional, loving care in a clean, secure facility. Staff members are described as warm, dedicated, and knowledgeable, with strong relationships with both children and families. Children show significant progress academically and socially, with parents reporting high satisfaction and smooth transitions.
- Address
- 1221 Cedar Lane Road, Middletown, DE
- Phone
- (302) 376-9889
Colonial Gardens/Telamon receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, wonderful atmosphere, and professional environment. However, one parent reported a significant negative experience involving pickup procedures and staff identification verification that caused frustration and delay.
- Address
- 1000 Hayes Circle, Dover, DE
- Phone
- (302) 741-2490
Parents consistently praise Tender Loving Kare Childcare & Learning Center III (Cadence Academy) in Smyrna for providing exceptional, nurturing care with strong staff-family communication. Children show measurable developmental progress and emotional growth across all age groups, from infants through pre-K. Parents report feeling confident and satisfied with the quality of care and education provided.
- Address
- 649 South Carter Road, Smyrna, DE
- Phone
- (302) 653-5677
Parents consistently praise Cruz Kid Care Academy for providing a warm, family-like environment with caring and professional staff. Children show significant academic and social development, and parents report feeling confident in their child's safety and care. Multiple families have enrolled children from infancy through kindergarten preparation.
- Address
- 103 South Street, Camden, DE
- Phone
- (302) 698-1481
These reviews are not about the daycare program but rather about the YMCA gym facility and its fitness classes and trainers. The reviews cannot be used to assess the quality of the Children's Corner daycare center.
- Address
- 501 West 11th Street, Wilmington, DE
- Phone
- (302) 571-6970
- Address
- 1218 B Street, Wilmington, DE
- Phone
- (302) 658-5404
Parents consistently praise the JCC of Wilmington's Early Childhood Center as part of a comprehensive community facility. Reviews highlight excellent staff who are caring and attentive, along with well-maintained facilities including pools, fitness centers, and diverse programming for children, adults, and seniors.
- Address
- 101 Garden Of Eden Road, Wilmington, DE
- Phone
- (302) 478-5660
- Address
- 701 North Harmony Road, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 366-1430
- Address
- 503 Duncan Road, Wilmington, DE
- Phone
- (302) 764-8503
Note: Reviews appear to be for YMCA fitness center and summer camp programs, not the daycare facility listed. Parents praise the welcoming staff, clean facilities, diverse fitness classes, and high-quality summer camp experiences that focus on physical activity and social-emotional development.
- Address
- 55 South Meadowood Drive, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 932-3952
Parents consistently praise Tutor Time Wilmington for its caring, educated staff and nurturing learning environment. The director Ashley and teachers are noted for their professionalism, responsiveness, and genuine investment in child development. Children reportedly enjoy school and benefit from educational activities, events, and daily communication with parents.
- Address
- 5305 Limestone Road, Wilmington, DE
- Phone
- (302) 235-5701
Parents praise JCC of Wilmington/KidsPlace as an excellent community center with outstanding facilities and staff. The Early Childhood Center receives high marks, along with fitness amenities, pools, and diverse programming for children, adults, and seniors. Reviewers consistently highlight the welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, and strong sense of community.
- Address
- 101 Garden Of Eden Road, Wilmington, DE
- Phone
- (302) 478-5660
Parents consistently praise Happy Place Child Care of Middletown for its warm, nurturing environment and exceptional staff who genuinely care about children's development. The center is noted for its safety, cleanliness, flexibility in scheduling, Christian values, and use of technology to keep parents informed. Families report strong peace of mind and lasting positive experiences.
- Address
- 4922 Summit Bridge Road, Middletown, DE
- Phone
- (302) 737-3603
Note: Reviews appear to be for YMCA fitness center and camps, not the listed daycare center. Reviewers consistently praise the facility's cleanliness, friendly and caring staff, diverse programs including fitness classes and summer camps, and the positive community atmosphere. All reviews are highly positive (4-5 stars).
- Address
- 2600 Kirkwood Highway, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 453-0123
Parents praise Ezion Fair Community Academy for its warm, nurturing environment with a strong focus on child safety and well-being. The facility is noted for its small student-to-teacher ratio, caring staff, and welcoming community atmosphere where children are happy and engaged in learning.
- Address
- 1400 B Street, Wilmington, DE
- Phone
- (302) 652-9114
Linda's Angels Childcare & Development Center in New Castle, Delaware receives consistently positive feedback from parents. All 10 reviews rate the center 5/5 stars, with parents praising the caring staff, strong developmental curriculum, and family-oriented environment. Parents report significant academic and social-emotional growth in their children, along with transparent communication and trustworthy care.
- Address
- 6 Parkway Circle, New Castle, DE
- Phone
- (302) 328-3700
- Address
- 30 West 31st Street, Wilmington, DE
- Phone
- (302) 518-5398
Parents consistently praise Blossom & Bloom Learning Center for its warm, nurturing environment and dedicated staff. Children show significant developmental progress, and parents appreciate regular communication through daily updates and photos. The facility is described as clean, safe, and welcoming with a strong sense of community.
- Address
- 1933 Kirkwood Highway, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 294-6451
Kingdom Kids Day Care receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from families, with parents praising the family-oriented atmosphere, quality care, and long-term relationships built with staff. One parent reported a negative experience involving yelling at children and missing items. The center offers structured activities, outdoor time, meals, and bus services for school-age children.
- Address
- 2899 Arthursville Road, Hartly, DE
- Phone
- (302) 492-0207
Kingswood Community Center in Wilmington, Delaware receives consistently high ratings (5/5) from reviewers. Parents and community members praise the facility for its accommodating and friendly staff, community involvement, and welcoming atmosphere. The center is noted as a valuable resource for children and families in the neighborhood.
- Address
- 2300 Bowers Street, Wilmington, DE
- Phone
- (302) 764-9022
Ministry of Caring Child Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents emphasize the caring staff, strong leadership under Administrator Ms. Wendy, clean and safe environment, and meaningful academic and social-emotional learning. Children reportedly attend happily and show genuine enthusiasm for learning.
- Address
- 221 North Jackson Street, Wilmington, DE
- Phone
- (302) 652-5523
Parents consistently praise NCC Head Start Inc. Lambson for its attentive and professional staff, with particular appreciation for the center's ability to support children with developmental delays. The facility is described as a wonderful learning environment with helpful resources and caring teachers.
- Address
- 19 Lambson Lane, New Castle, DE
- Phone
- (302) 452-1500
University of Delaware Early Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the quality of education and dedicated teachers. However, one parent reported a negative experience with unprofessional phone communication when attempting to join the waiting list.
- Address
- 489 Wyoming Road, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 831-6205
BRIGHT NEW SCHOLARS ACADEMY receives overwhelming positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, clean facilities, and family-like atmosphere. Parents consistently highlight strong communication, real-time camera access, and individualized attention to child development. However, one parent reported a serious incident involving physical discipline by a staff member two years ago.
- Address
- 355 Corporate Boulevard, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 533-5844
Pirulos Child Care and Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for friendly and caring staff, bilingual education, homemade healthy meals, and individualized child development focus. However, one parent reported a serious incident involving unauthorized application of Vicks that caused an allergic reaction, poor communication practices with medication consent forms, and dismissive handling by ownership.
- Address
- 799 Salem Church Road, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 836-3520
The University of Delaware Early Learning Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the educational quality and specific teachers like Jaime, Vilde, and Ms. Charlene. One parent reported a negative experience with phone reception during a waitlist inquiry call.
- Address
- 1218 B Street, Wilmington, DE
- Phone
- (302) 654-1420
Parents praise the YMCA of Delaware Newark location for its excellent staff, clean facilities, and diverse programming including pools, camps, and seasonal events. Reviews consistently highlight friendly and attentive staff members, well-maintained indoor and outdoor pools, and family-oriented activities that create a welcoming community atmosphere.
- Address
- 351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 836-9622
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Frequently asked questions
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- Staff-to-child ratios (Delaware sets minimum requirements by age group)
- Staff qualifications and training
- Safety measures and facility cleanliness
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