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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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Lotus Blossom Learning Center I

Child Daycare & Preschools

Lotus Blossom Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with most parents praising the owner Robin and staff for their dedication, communication, and care. Parents highlight the welcoming atmosphere, educational activities, and family involvement. One negative review cited hygiene concerns, lack of incident communication, and staff inattentiveness.

Owner Robin and staff go above and beyondexcellent communicationopen door policy

Address: 19305 Beaver Dam Road, Lewes, DE
Phone: (302) 249-2105

Child Daycare & Preschools

LA FIESTA is a center-based daycare in Wilmington, Delaware with consistently positive parent feedback. Parents praise the caring and friendly staff, clean facilities, involved management, and Spanish language instruction. The facility is described as trustworthy and responsive to parent concerns.

friendly and caring staffclean facilitygood sanitation standards

Address: 403 North Van Buren Street, Wilmington, DE
Phone: (302) 655-7338

Smalls Stepping Stone Daycare & Preschool INC.

Child Daycare & Preschools

Smalls Stepping Stone Daycare receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the owner Ms. Smalls and staff for their caring nature, cleanliness, and quality care over many years. However, a minority of parents report serious concerns including lack of daily communication, inadequate allergy documentation, poor facility cleanliness, insufficient snacks, and mishandling of a physical discipline allegation.

Loving and caring owner and staffclean facilitystate-of-the-art surveillance

Address: 1408 Clifford Brown Walk, Wilmington, DE
Phone: (302) 652-3011

Del Tech/ Wilmington Campus Child Development Center

Child Daycare & Preschools

This appears to be Delaware Technical Community College rather than a child development center. Reviews are from college alumni and students praising the institution's academic quality, faculty, campus facilities, and affordability. No actual daycare parent reviews are present.

Caring and helpful staffclean and well-maintained facilitiesquality instructors

Address: 300 North Orange Street, Wilmington, DE
Phone: NOT AVAILABLE

Child Daycare & Preschools

LA FIESTA II receives consistently high praise from parents who emphasize the caring and friendly staff, clean facilities, and strong management. Parents particularly appreciate the Spanish language instruction and community programs, with several noting their children have attended for multiple years.

caring and friendly staffclean facilitygood sanitation standards

Address: 402 North Van Buren Street, Wilmington, DE
Phone: (302) 655-7338

Brandywine Childcare And Preschool INC.

Child Daycare & Preschools

Brandywine Childcare receives mostly positive reviews praising caring, professional staff who make children feel at home and happy. However, two negative reviews cite serious concerns about unprofessional management, poor communication, classroom cleanliness, and health issues including illness outbreaks.

Caring and loving staffchildren show improvement and happinessflexible hours including holidays and bad weather closures

Address: 3301 Green Street, Claymont, DE
Phone: (302) 793-0123

Lacc Learning Center

Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise LACC Learning Center for its caring staff, clean facilities, and strong management. The center is highlighted for its Spanish language instruction, community programs, and responsive approach to parent concerns. Multiple long-term families express high satisfaction and trust in the care provided.

Friendly and caring staffclean facilitygood sanitation standards

Address: 403 North Van Buren Street, Wilmington, DE
Phone: (302) 655-7338

Tiny Tots Childcare And Learning Center

Child Daycare & Preschools

Tiny Tots Childcare receives mostly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring staff, warm family-like environment, and developmental support for children. However, one negative review raises concerns about the owner's professionalism and workplace conduct.

caring and patient staffwarm and safe environmentchild development and milestone support

Address: 1014 West 24th Street, Wilmington, DE
Phone: (302) 651-9060

Happy Place Day Care LLC

Child Daycare & Preschools

Happy Place Day Care LLC receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, safe environment, and Christian-based curriculum. Parents highlight excellent communication, reasonable pricing, flexible hours, and strong child development outcomes. The facility is described as family-owned and nurturing, with staff who treat children as their own.

Attentive and caring staffexcellent parent communicationreasonable pricing

Address: 4638 Ogletown Stanton Road, Newark, DE
Phone: (302) 737-3603

Little Hearts Childcare LLC

Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Little Hearts Childcare for its clean, safe, and caring environment with excellent staff who treat children like family. The center is noted for strong educational support, developmental milestones (potty training, academics), wholesome nutrition, and reliable communication with families.

Clean facilitysupportive and caring staffeducational programming

Address: 111 West 22nd Street, Wilmington, DE
Phone: (302) 656-5393

Bright Beginnings Learning Academy

Child Daycare & Preschools

Bright Beginnings Learning Academy receives consistently high praise from parents and guardians. Reviewers highlight the caring, welcoming staff, strong educational curriculum, and supportive approach to individual child development. Multiple families have remained enrolled for several years, citing the clean facility, engaging activities, and family-centered atmosphere.

Supportive and relatable teacherssmooth drop-off/pick-up transitionsindividualized goal support (potty training

Address: 111 North Cleveland Avenue, Wilmington, DE
Phone: (302) 655-1346

Sunshine Kids Academy

Child Daycare & Preschools

Sunshine Kids Academy in Newark, Delaware receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the helpful and professional staff, particularly staff member Heidi who supports IEP meetings. However, one parent reported poor communication and lack of responsiveness.

Helpful and professional staffknowledgeable about autism servicessupportive of IEP meetings

Address: 924 Old Harmony Road, Newark, DE
Phone: (302) 444-4270

Ymca Of Delaware/South Dover

Child Daycare & Preschools

This is a YMCA facility rather than a dedicated daycare. Reviews primarily focus on gym, pool, and wellness amenities. Parents praise the professional and accommodating staff, cleanliness, and quality instruction across programs.

Professional and welcoming staffclean facilityhigh-quality swim coaches and fitness instructors

Address: 955 South State Street, Dover, DE
Phone: (302) 346-9622

Academy Of Early Learning

Child Daycare & Preschools

Academy of Early Learning in Smyrna receives mostly very positive reviews praising the dedicated staff, qualified teachers, and caring director. However, two negative reviews cite concerns about harsh discipline methods, poor communication, inadequate supervision, and facility maintenance issues.

Qualified and trained staffcaring and welcoming directorchild development and learning focus

Address: 310 North Main Street, Smyrna, DE
Phone: (302) 659-0750

Pyle Child Development Center

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 34314 Pyle Center Road, Frankford, DE
Phone: (302) 732-1443

Childrens Place Child Development Center

Child Daycare & Preschools

Children's Place receives mostly positive reviews praising staff professionalism, safety, cleanliness, and child development support, particularly in the pre-K program. However, two detailed negative reviews cite concerns about the owner's management style, unrealistic nap time policies (3 hours for 3-year-olds), facility size limitations, and incident reporting practices.

Safe and clean environmentcaring and professional staffchildren feel comfortable and excite

Address: 32362 Long Neck Road, Millsboro, DE
Phone: (302) 947-4808

Little Blessings Daycare Site II

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 2010 North Market Street, Wilmington, DE
Phone: (302) 655-8962

Wilmington Head Start INC. - West End Center

Headstart Programs

Address: 1725 West 8th Street, Wilmington, DE
Phone: (302) 421-3620

Little Blessings Daycare Site I

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 1 East 31st Street, Wilmington, DE
Phone: (302) 762-3600

Great New Beginnings Of St. Andrews

Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Great New Beginnings for its caring, attentive staff and welcoming environment. Families report feeling confident and at ease leaving their children in the center's care, with staff members who genuinely love working with children and maintain excellent communication. Multiple parents recommend the facility and highlight staff by name as exceptional caregivers.

Caring and loving staffexcellent communication (textemail

Address: 14 Saint Andrews Drive, Bear, DE
Phone: (302) 838-1000

West End Neighborhood House INC.

Child Daycare & Preschools

West End Neighborhood House is a well-established community institution in Wilmington with over 100 years of history. Parents praise the staff for being kind, professional, and responsive, with the organization noted for its extensive community programs and support services beyond daycare.

Kind and professional staffresponsive communicationcommunity involvement

Address: 710 North Lincoln Street, Wilmington, DE
Phone: (302) 658-4171

Willa Road Childrens Center

Child Daycare & Preschools

Willa Road Children's Center receives mostly glowing reviews praising its warm, caring staff, small class sizes, and nurturing environment in a wooded setting. However, two recent negative reviews raise serious concerns about supervision, incident reporting, and staff communication with parents.

Caring and attentive staffsmall class sizes (6-8 students)personalized attention

Address: 420 Willa Road, Newark, DE
Phone: (302) 738-2008

Ribbons & Bows Daycare II

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 22 West Market Street, Newport, DE
Phone: (302) 999-1855

Abc Kids Academy

Child Daycare & Preschools

ABC Kids Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's caring, attentive approach and safe, nurturing environment. Parents report their children thrive developmentally and emotionally, with strong communication and a family-like atmosphere. Many parents express long-term loyalty and high satisfaction with the center.

Caring and attentive staffsafe and clean environmentstrong developmental support

Address: 1098 Elkton Road, Newark, DE
Phone: (302) 366-8537

Northeast Early Learning Center

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 3014 Governor Printz Boulevard, Wilmington, DE
Phone: (302) 762-5803

Little Leaders In Training Academy

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 1621 North Heald Street, Wilmington, DE
Phone: (302) 472-9648

Lil Einsteins Learning Academy

Child Daycare & Preschools

Lil Einsteins Learning Academy in Bear, Delaware receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, smooth transition support for new students, and engaging curriculum. Multiple parents note significant developmental improvements in their children and appreciate regular communication about daily activities.

Kind and attentive staffsupportive transition assistancesafe and nurturing environment

Address: 234 Rickey Boulevard, Bear, DE
Phone: (302) 832-1833

Learning Center At Madison Street

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 600 North Madison Street, Wilmington, DE
Phone: (302) 549-7588

Bright Futures INC.

Child Daycare & Preschools

Bright Futures Inc. receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring, professional staff who treat children like family, strong educational preparation for kindergarten, and long-term enrollment satisfaction spanning multiple children and years. The center is described as a welcoming, trustworthy environment where children thrive academically and emotionally.

Caring and professional stafffamily-like atmospherestrong academic preparation

Address: 125 Sleepy Hollow Drive, Middletown, DE
Phone: (302) 376-1700

Kidz Ink V Academy Of Early Academics

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 616 West Glenwood Avenue, Smyrna, DE
Phone: (302) 653-4034

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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.