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.
| Daycare Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Childcare & Pre-school | 376 |
| Headstart Programs | 20 |
| Religious / Church Based Daycare | 8 |
| Before or After School | 38 |
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Parents consistently praise The Goddard School/Bear for exceptional care, nurturing staff, and positive child development. The facility is noted for its welcoming environment, responsive communication, and individualized attention to each child's needs. Multiple parents report significant improvements in their children's confidence, skills, and enthusiasm for attending.
- Address
- 614 Pulaski Highway, Bear, DE
- Phone
- (302) 322-5040
Kiddie Academy of Middletown receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the warm, welcoming environment and dedicated teachers who support children's development across multiple age groups. One negative review alleges inappropriate handling of a toddler, contrasting sharply with the majority of reports highlighting staff care and professionalism.
- Address
- 915 Boyds Corner Road, Middletown, DE
- Phone
- (302) 376-5112
- Address
- 142 Brennen Drive, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 766-0854
Celebree Learning Center in Bear receives consistently excellent reviews with all ratings at 5/5 stars. Parents praise the attentive and caring staff, clean facilities, educational programming, and transparent communication through daily reports and photos. Children show notable developmental progress and express enthusiasm about attending.
- Address
- 1205 Quintilio Drive, Bear, DE
- Phone
- (302) 834-0436
Reviews are mixed with predominantly negative feedback. While some reviewers praise the facility and staff friendliness, most complaints center on poor customer service, unprofessional management, high costs, and reduced hours. The negative reviews primarily reference membership and gym services rather than daycare specifically.
- Address
- 200 East Roosevelt Avenue, New Castle, DE
- Phone
- (302) 250-1830
- Address
- 1201 Delaware Street, New Castle, DE
- Phone
- (302) 323-2926
- Address
- 111 South Lincoln Street, Wilmington, DE
- Phone
- (302) 983-7982
The Little People Child Development Center in Bear, Delaware receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising cleanliness, staff professionalism, educational focus, and owner Janice Palmer's hands-on involvement. The center maintains strict policies and schedules that parents credit with ensuring safety and consistency. However, one parent raised serious allegations of staff misconduct and physical abuse, though most reviews dismiss negative feedback as coming from parents u
- Address
- 3843 Wrangle Hill Road, Bear, DE
- Phone
- (302) 836-5900
Children of America-Hockessin receives unanimous 5/5 star ratings from parents who praise the caring, nurturing environment and dedicated staff. Parents consistently report that their children are happy, engaged in learning, and well-cared for by teachers and directors who genuinely invest in each child's development. The facility is described as clean, professional, and feeling like a second home for families.
- Address
- 1127 Valley Road, Hockessin, DE
- Phone
- (302) 239-5015
Reviews are mixed with significant quality and service concerns. While some praise friendly staff and facilities, multiple long-term members report declining service quality, unprofessional management, poor customer service, and rising costs without corresponding value improvements.
- Address
- 502 Moores Lane, New Castle, DE
- Phone
- (302) 836-9622
Parents consistently praise Children of America-Wilmington for its caring, nurturing staff and clean facilities. The center is highlighted for strong teacher-child relationships, excellent communication with parents, and structured learning activities. Directors Andrea and Brandy are noted for creating a welcoming environment where families feel valued.
- Address
- 100 Little Falls Drive, Wilmington, DE
- Phone
- (302) 999-9590
- Address
- 1070 Bunker Hill Road, Middletown, DE
- Phone
- (302) 898-4835
Parents overwhelmingly praise Boys & Girls Club @ Darley Road for providing a safe, fun, and engaging environment where children learn and have fun. Staff members are consistently highlighted as wonderful, caring, and actively engaged. The facility is valued as a positive community resource that keeps kids off the street.
- Address
- 500 Darley Road, Claymont, DE
- Phone
- (302) 792-1882
- Address
- 100 West 18th Street, Wilmington, DE
- Phone
- (302) 893-9314
- Address
- 193 West Park Place, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 722-1643
- Address
- 611 Campus Drive, Townsend, DE
- Phone
- (302) 378-8435
- Address
- 580 Tony Marchio Drive, Townsend, DE
- Phone
- (302) 378-8435
- Address
- 3000 North Claymont Street, Wilmington, DE
- Phone
- (302) 762-5834
- Address
- 200 South Dupont Street, Wilmington, DE
- Phone
- (302) 652-8619
- Address
- 1415 Pulaski Highway, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 595-3370
- Address
- 2356 South Dupont Highway, Middletown, DE
- Phone
- (302) 376-8554
- Address
- 2025 Graves Road, Hockessin, DE
- Phone
- (302) 893-8683
- Address
- 345 School Bell Road, Bear, DE
- Phone
- (302) 327-0686
Celebree Learning Center in Middletown receives universally positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and professional staff, strong communication, engaging curriculum, and welcoming environment. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily and show noticeable developmental growth.
- Address
- 140 Dove Run Drive, Middletown, DE
- Phone
- (302) 378-1427
- Address
- 122 East Main Street, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 328-1481
- Address
- 801 West 18th Street, Wilmington, DE
- Phone
- (302) 893-8988
- Address
- 4403 Lancaster Pike, Building 26, Wilmington, DE
- Phone
- (302) 351-8200
The Goddard School in Wilmington receives consistently high praise from parents. They highlight exceptional staff care, smooth transitions for children, strong developmental progress, and effective communication. Parents emphasize feeling confident their children are safe, happy, and thriving academically and emotionally.
- Address
- 111 South West Street, Wilmington, DE
- Phone
- (302) 651-7995
- Address
- 27 Landers Lane, New Castle, DE
- Phone
- (302) 416-1276
- Address
- 706 Newport Pike, Wilmington, DE
- Phone
- (302) 998-4606
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