30 Child Daycare & Preschools in Dover, Delaware
Browse all 30 child daycare & preschools in Dover, Delaware. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Dover
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.
- 1The Little School At Kids Cottage4.64 score4.8(20)
105 Mont Blanc Boulevard, Dover, DE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 162 children
The Little School at Kids Cottage receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5 stars. Parents praise the caring, dedicated staff who create a nurturing learning environment, strong community involvement, and balanced curriculum combining academics with play. Multiple families report their children thrived during multi-year enrollments and developed lasting friendships.
Dedicated and caring staffnurturing environmentbalanced curriculum mixing academics and playclean and well-designed facilities - 2Beginnings And Beyond INC.4.5 score5(5)
402 Cowgill Street, Dover, DE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children
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 opportunitiesstaff responsiveness to parent concerns - 3Colonial Gardens/Telamon4.39 score4.6(9)
1000 Hayes Circle, Dover, DE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 49 children
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.
caring and professional staffwonderful atmospheregreat school environmentgood teachers - 4Beginnings And Beyond II4.16 score4.2(20)
710 Buckson Drive, Dover, DE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 110 children
Parents consistently praise Beginnings and Beyond II for excellent communication, caring staff, and safe facilities. The daycare uses a communication app (Brightwheel) that parents appreciate for daily updates and photos. Children show strong developmental progress and parents report feeling confident their children are well-cared for.
Excellent staff professionalism and kindnessstrong communication via app with daily updates and photossafe facility with cameras and locked doorsclean environment - 5Children First Learning Center INC.4.15 score4.3(5)
760 Townsend Boulevard, Dover, DE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children
Children First Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the attentive and caring staff, strong communication, and children's happiness at the center. Parents report feeling at ease leaving their children and appreciate the family-like environment. One negative review alleges a theft incident.
attentive and caring staffexcellent communication with parentschildren enjoy attendingfamily-oriented environment - 6Ymca Of Delaware/South Dover4.08 score4.1(20)
955 South State Street, Dover, DE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children
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 instructorsaccommodating to members with disabilities - 7Dovers Childrens Village Too3.88 score3.8(7)
1298 Mckee Road, Dover, DE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 113 children
Dover's Children Village Too receives highly polarized reviews with strong praise from satisfied parents and serious health/safety concerns from others. Positive reviewers highlight caring staff, good communication, theme activities, and their children's development. Negative reviewers report failures in illness notification protocols, allowing sick children and staff to attend, inadequate sanitation practices, and potential discriminatory enrollment practices.
caring and professional staffgood teacher-parent communicationlearning-focused curriculumtheme days and holiday activities - 8Delaware State University Early Childhood Laboratory School3.84 score3.8(20)
1200 North Dupont Highway, Dover, DE · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 60 children
Reviews are largely positive with a 3.8/5 rating, though most submissions appear to be university reviews rather than Early Childhood Laboratory School reviews. One parent reported an initially cumbersome onboarding process but praised the serene environment and welcoming students. The facility appears well-maintained and has been updated.
Serene environmentwelcoming staff and studentswell-kept campusimproved operations - 9Precious Moments Education & Community Center INC.3.57 score3.3(8)
4607 South Du Pont Highway, Dover, DE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 142 children
Precious Moments receives highly polarized reviews, with strong praise from some parents for bilingual education, attentiveness, Christian values, and flexible policies, but serious concerns from others regarding inadequate supervision, documentation inaccuracies, safety incidents, and neglect of infants and toddlers.
Bilingual educationeducational progressattentive staffChristian and positive environment - 10Tender Hearts Learning Center3.35 score2.7(5)
1339 South Governors Avenue, Dover, DE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 97 children
Tender Hearts Learning Center has highly polarized reviews. While a few parents praise the daycare and staff member Bev, the majority of reviewers report serious concerns about staff professionalism, rudeness toward children, and unprofessional operations including alleged physical discipline.
Staff member Bev (per positive reviews)play activities available
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Dover based on parent reviews
The Little School At Kids Cottage
105 Mont Blanc Boulevard, Dover, DE
The Little School at Kids Cottage receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5 stars. Parents praise the caring, dedicated staff who create a nurturing learning environment, strong community involvement, and balanced curriculum combining academics with play. Multiple families report their children thrived during multi-year enrollments and developed lasting friendships.
Beginnings And Beyond INC.
402 Cowgill Street, Dover, DE
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.
Colonial Gardens/Telamon
1000 Hayes Circle, Dover, DE
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.
Coaching Great Minds Preschool Academy & School Aged Program
403 West Loockerman Street, Dover, DE
Gathering Lambs
1012 South Governors Avenue, Dover, DE
Beginnings And Beyond II
710 Buckson Drive, Dover, DE
Parents consistently praise Beginnings and Beyond II for excellent communication, caring staff, and safe facilities. The daycare uses a communication app (Brightwheel) that parents appreciate for daily updates and photos. Children show strong developmental progress and parents report feeling confident their children are well-cared for.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Dover, Delaware
There are 30 child daycare & preschools in Dover, Delaware, making up 83% of the 36 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 Dover, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
All Child Daycare & Preschools in Dover
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- Address
- 113 Lotus Street, Dover, DE
- Phone
- (302) 734-1211
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.
- Address
- 402 Cowgill Street, Dover, DE
- Phone
- (302) 734-2464
- Address
- 403 West Loockerman Street, Dover, DE
- Phone
- (302) 674-5200
- Address
- 1012 South Governors Avenue, Dover, DE
- Phone
- (302) 734-1291
The Little School at Kids Cottage receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5 stars. Parents praise the caring, dedicated staff who create a nurturing learning environment, strong community involvement, and balanced curriculum combining academics with play. Multiple families report their children thrived during multi-year enrollments and developed lasting friendships.
- Address
- 105 Mont Blanc Boulevard, Dover, DE
- Phone
- (302) 734-3040
- Address
- 1683 New Burton Road, Dover, DE
- Phone
- (302) 678-5182
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
Children First Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the attentive and caring staff, strong communication, and children's happiness at the center. Parents report feeling at ease leaving their children and appreciate the family-like environment. One negative review alleges a theft incident.
- Address
- 760 Townsend Boulevard, Dover, DE
- Phone
- (302) 674-5227
Parents consistently praise Beginnings and Beyond II for excellent communication, caring staff, and safe facilities. The daycare uses a communication app (Brightwheel) that parents appreciate for daily updates and photos. Children show strong developmental progress and parents report feeling confident their children are well-cared for.
- Address
- 710 Buckson Drive, Dover, DE
- Phone
- (302) 678-0445
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.
- Address
- 955 South State Street, Dover, DE
- Phone
- (302) 346-9622
- Address
- 717 Hatchery Road, Dover, DE
- Phone
- (302) 730-1717
- Address
- 726 Woodcrest Drive, Dover, DE
- Phone
- (302) 672-6476
Dover's Children Village Too receives highly polarized reviews with strong praise from satisfied parents and serious health/safety concerns from others. Positive reviewers highlight caring staff, good communication, theme activities, and their children's development. Negative reviewers report failures in illness notification protocols, allowing sick children and staff to attend, inadequate sanitation practices, and potential discriminatory enrollment practices.
- Address
- 1298 Mckee Road, Dover, DE
- Phone
- (302) 674-8142
- Address
- 209 South State Street, Dover, DE
- Phone
- (302) 678-8987
Precious Moments receives highly polarized reviews, with strong praise from some parents for bilingual education, attentiveness, Christian values, and flexible policies, but serious concerns from others regarding inadequate supervision, documentation inaccuracies, safety incidents, and neglect of infants and toddlers.
- Address
- 4607 South Du Pont Highway, Dover, DE
- Phone
- (302) 632-7165
- Address
- 100 Campus Drive, Dover, DE
- Phone
- (302) 857-1720
Corporate Kids Learning Center in Dover, Delaware receives consistently high praise from parents. All 10 recent reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting excellent staff, strong communication, engaging activities, and caring classroom environments. Parents report feeling confident in the center's ability to handle concerns promptly.
- Address
- 605 South Bay Road, Dover, DE
- Phone
- (302) 678-0688
Parents consistently praise Kids-R-Us Learning Center for its clean, secure facility, caring staff, and strong early childhood development programs. Multiple families highlight the welcoming atmosphere, personalized attention to children, and effective preparation for kindergarten. The center offers modern conveniences like a mobile app for daily updates and green paperless systems.
- Address
- 425 Webbs Lane, Dover, DE
- Phone
- (302) 678-1234
- Address
- 744 River Road, Dover, DE
- Phone
- (302) 883-3103
Tender Hearts Learning Center has highly polarized reviews. While a few parents praise the daycare and staff member Bev, the majority of reviewers report serious concerns about staff professionalism, rudeness toward children, and unprofessional operations including alleged physical discipline.
- Address
- 1339 South Governors Avenue, Dover, DE
- Phone
- (302) 674-2565
Cindy's Bright Stars has highly polarized reviews. Two parents praised the staff as loving, professional, and flexible with positive learning outcomes. However, the majority of reviews report serious concerns including unsanitary conditions, inadequate supervision, failure to report illness outbreaks, late bus drop-offs, a child safety incident involving DSS involvement, and unprofessional staff conduct.
- Address
- 872 Forest Street, Dover, DE
- Phone
- (302) 734-4242
Learning All Hours has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the caring staff, welcoming environment, and child development focus. Negative reviews consistently criticize the owner for being rude, unprofessional, inconsistent policy enforcement, and poor follow-up communication.
- Address
- 230 East Sheldrake Circle, Dover, DE
- Phone
- (302) 674-1935
- Address
- 2319 South Dupont Highway, Dover, DE
- Phone
- (302) 698-1266
- Address
- 700 Walker Road, Dover, DE
- Phone
- (302) 672-1645
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.
- Address
- 645 West North Street, Dover, DE
- Phone
- (302) 730-4730
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- 855 College Road, Dover, DE
- Phone
- (302) 423-6610
- Address
- 3874 Upper King Road, Dover, DE
- Phone
- (302) 757-5414
- Address
- 594 Voshells Mill Road, Dover, DE
- Phone
- (302) 757-5948
- Address
- 100 Mifflin Meadows, Dover, DE
- Phone
- (302) 730-4000
Shells Early Learning Center in Dover receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight exceptional staff professionalism, strong communication, and a welcoming family-like environment. Parents report their children quickly become comfortable and excited to attend, with teachers demonstrating genuine care and dedication. The center is noted for accommodating special needs, organizing engaging events, and preparing children for academic success.
- Address
- 868 South State Street, Dover, DE
- Phone
- (302) 698-1556
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- Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Delaware)
- Safety measures and cleanliness
- Daily routines and educational curriculum
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