How do I choose the right daycare in Wilmington?

When choosing a daycare in Wilmington, consider visiting facilities in person and checking: Licensing status with California's regulatory agency Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in California) Safety measures and cleanliness Daily routines and educational curriculum Parent reviews and ratings Location and hours that fit your schedule

Child Daycare & Preschools in Wilmington, California (10 Results)

Q: What types of daycare are available in Wilmington?

Wilmington offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 10 facilities Headstart Programs — 1 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in California?

Daycare costs in California typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Wilmington for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Wilmington

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

Iglesia Bautista/Friendship Children'S Center

4.46 score

4.6(17)

931 Frigate Avenue, Wilmington, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 130 children

Parents consistently praise Iglesia Bautista/Friendship Children's Center as a family-oriented facility with warm, caring staff who genuinely love the children. The center is noted for its educational approach, nutritious meals, engaging activities, and safe environment that prepares children well for school. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and recommend the center highly.

Caring and warm staffsafe environmentstrong educational focusnutritious meal options

L.A. Harbor College Child Development Center

4.24 score

4.3(20)

1111 Figueroa Place, Wilmington, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 96 children

These reviews do not pertain to the daycare center. The reviews are for Los Angeles Harbor College, a community college, and include comments about dental services, college programs, campus facilities, and student support services. No actual daycare reviews are present.

None applicable to daycare services

Wilminton Park Early Education Center

4.15 score

4.3(5)

1419 Young St., Wilmington, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 165 children

Parents consistently praise the teaching staff as amazing, patient, and welcoming, with particular appreciation for their ability to help children develop speech and communication skills. One parent reported a concern about staff response to a conflict incident at the boys and girls club program.

Caring and patient teacherswelcoming staffresponsive to parent questionssupportive principal

Child Daycare & Preschools in Wilmington, California

There are 10 child daycare & preschools in Wilmington, California, making up 91% of the 11 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Wilmington, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

Frequently asked questions

There are 10 child daycare & preschools daycares in Wilmington, California, out of 11 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Wilmington, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:

Licensing status with California's regulatory agency
Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in California)
Safety measures and cleanliness
Daily routines and educational curriculum
Parent reviews and ratings
Location and hours that fit your schedule

Wilmington offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 10 facilities
Headstart Programs — 1 facilities

Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Daycare costs in California typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Wilmington for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Wilmington must be licensed by California's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.

10 Child Daycare & Preschools in Wilmington, California

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Wilmington

Top Rated

Iglesia Bautista/Friendship Children'S Center

Hawaiian Avenue Early Education Center

L.A. Harbor College Child Development Center

New Harbor Vista Comprehensive Child Development

Wilminton Park Early Education Center

Small World Learning Ctr No 2

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Daycare types in Wilmington