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376 Child Daycare & Preschools in Delaware

Browse 376 child daycare & preschools 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.

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First Steps Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
10037 Dupont Boulevard, Lincoln, DE
Phone
(302) 422-6565
Bright Beginnings Child Care Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
29753 John J Williams Highway, Millsboro, DE
Phone
(302) 934-1249
Boys & Girls Club @ Rehoboth Beach
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
19285 Holland Glade Road, Rehoboth Beach, DE
Phone
(302) 260-9864
4-H Laverty Lane
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1 Laverty Lane, Bridgeville, DE
Phone
(302) 856-2585
4-H Burton Village
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
37511 Burton Village Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, DE
Phone
(302) 856-2595 EXT 523
Little Einsteins Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
20371 Sandhill Road, Georgetown, DE
Phone
(302) 856-3122
Childs Play By The Bay
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1510 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE
Phone
(302) 645-2153
Telamon Corporation Cool Springs
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
28607 West Meadowview Drive, Milton, DE
Phone
(302) 684-3234
First Steps Preschool - Milford
Child Daycare & Preschools

First Steps Preschool receives mostly positive feedback from long-term parents who praise the caring staff, safe environment, and child development focus. However, one parent reported issues with billing practices and alleged dishonesty from management regarding social services visits.

caring and nurturing staffsafe environmentstrong teacher-child relationships
Address
104 Mccoy Street, Milford, DE
Phone
(302) 424-4470
Little Einsteins School Age Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
21141 Sterling Avenue, Ste 3, Georgetown, DE
Phone
(302) 855-5766
Favored Children Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2319 South Dupont Highway, Dover, DE
Phone
(302) 698-1266
Discovery Cove Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
12034 County Seat Highway, Laurel, DE
Phone
(302) 875-7733
Helping Hands Learning Center I
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
11 Church Street, Bridgeville, DE
Phone
(302) 228-7197
Coaching Great Minds Preschool Acad & School Age Prog LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
21500 Carmean Way, Ste 1, Georgetown, DE
Phone
(302) 253-8559
Boys & Girls Club @ Love Creek
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
19488 John J Williams Highway, Lewes, DE
Phone
(302) 674-3313
Kindercare (Naamans Road)
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise KinderCare Naamans Road for its caring, professional staff and clean, secure facility. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily and show strong developmental growth and learning. Leadership under Megan Burns and staff communication with parents are highlighted as exceptional.

Professional and caring staffclean facilityhigh security
Address
2018c Naamans Road, Wilmington, DE
Phone
(302) 475-2212
La Petite Academy (Limestone)
Child Daycare & Preschools

La Petite Academy in Hockessin receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the staff's dedication, warm environment, and comprehensive educational approach. Parents report their children are happy, safe, and thriving both academically and socially, with strong communication and transparency from the center.

caring and professional staffsafe and clean facilitystrong academic curriculum
Address
5986 Limestone Road, Hockessin, DE
Phone
(302) 234-2968
Kindercare Learning Center (Meadowood)
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise KinderCare Meadowood for its caring, professional staff and safe environment. Children show measurable learning progress and emotional development, with parents appreciating the daily communication through the app with photos and updates. The center maintains strong staff retention and directors who actively engage with children and families.

Caring and attentive staffDirector actively involved in classroomsProfessional and safe environment
Address
50 South Meadowood Drive, Newark, DE
Phone
(302) 453-8090
Kindercare (Hillock Lane)
Child Daycare & Preschools

KinderCare on Hillock Lane in Wilmington receives mostly glowing reviews from parents who praise the caring, supportive teachers and strong academic instruction. Parents report their children are thriving, learning new skills, and excited to attend. One reviewer noted the facility appears run down.

Caring and supportive teachersstrong academic curriculumteaches writing and early literacy skills
Address
3449 Hillock Lane, Wilmington, DE
Phone
(302) 731-7138
Kindercare Learning Center (New Castle)
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise KinderCare Learning Center's warm, family-like atmosphere and dedicated staff who support children's learning and development. The center is noted for excellent communication, long-term parent loyalty (some families attending since 2011), and staff who genuinely care about each child's wellbeing. One parent noted the facility could use updates, and another had a negative experience with phone reception.

Family atmospherecaring and dedicated teachersstrong child development and learning outcomes
Address
327 Old State Road, New Castle, DE
Phone
(302) 322-3102
Bright Horizons At Prides Crossing
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Bright Horizons at Prides Crossing for its exceptional staff, clean and well-designed facilities, and strong focus on child development. The center maintains excellent communication with families and provides a safe, nurturing environment. Multiple reviewers noted high tuition costs as the primary drawback.

Attentive and caring staffstrong teacher-parent communicationclean and bright facilities
Address
1089 Prides Crossing, Newark, DE
Phone
(302) 368-2576
Bright Horizons At Christiana
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Bright Horizons at Christiana for its caring and professional staff, well-organized facilities, and quality care for infants and young children. Reviews highlight daily communication with parents and a variety of developmental activities. The center maintains a 5-star state rating.

friendly and caring staffprofessional managementdaily reports
Address
950 Samoset Drive, Newark, DE
Phone
(302) 533-6896
Edu-Care Preschool & Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
345 Polly Drummond Hill Road, Newark, DE
Phone
(302) 453-7326
Ymca Of Delaware / Wilson
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
14 Forge Road, Newark, DE
Phone
(302) 766-0907
Salvation Army Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

This facility functions as a multi-service community center providing early learning for children birth to 5 years, shelter services, and social support. Reviews are highly polarized, with a small number praising friendly staff, but the majority criticizing poor conditions, unprofessional conduct, and inadequate services.

Friendly staffmission-driven community servicescomprehensive facilities offering childcare and shelter support
Address
400 North Orange Street, Wilmington, DE
Phone
(302) 472-0711
Mary E. Herring Daycare Center & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2450 North Market Street Apt# 3e, Wilmington, DE
Phone
(302) 652-5978
Bright Horizons-Concord Plaza
Child Daycare & Preschools

Bright Horizons-Concord Plaza in Wilmington receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with six 5-star reviews praising the caring staff, clean facilities, and strong sense of community. Parents consistently report confidence in their children's safety, happiness, and development. One 1-star review cited a negative teacher experience.

caring and attentive teachersclean and well-maintained facilitystrong sense of community
Address
3511 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE
Phone
(302) 477-1023
Kindercare (Casho Mill)
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise KinderCare Casho Mill for exceptional staff, warm atmosphere, and strong educational programs. Children show noticeable developmental progress and enthusiasm for attending. The center is noted for cleanliness, safety protocols, and excellent parent communication through daily updates.

Caring and attentive staffstrong curriculum and educational activitiesclean and secure facility
Address
1520 Casho Mill Road, Newark, DE
Phone
(302) 738-5953
Colonial Early Education Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
12 Landers Lane, New Castle, DE
Phone
(302) 429-4096
Ymca Of Delaware/ Gallaher
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
800 North Brownleaf Road, Newark, DE
Phone
(302) 453-0123

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Frequently asked questions

There are 376 child daycare & preschools 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.