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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.

Daycare Type	Total
Childcare & Pre-school	376
Headstart Programs	20
Religious / Church Based Daycare	8
Before or After School	38

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🎨 Preschools 43 ✝️ Christian Daycare 8 🎒 After School Programs 8 🌱 Montessori 7

All Child Daycare & Preschools in Delaware

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Seeds Of Jesus Daycare LLC.

Child Daycare & Preschools

SEEDS OF JESUS DAYCARE LLC receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the bilingual education, caring staff, Christian environment, and strong child development outcomes. However, two parents reported negative experiences involving staff behavior, communication issues, and concerns about cultural inclusivity and professionalism.

Bilingual curriculum (English and Spanish)loving and attentive staffChristian-based education

Address: 12 Mary Ella Drive Apt# F, Wilmington, DE
Phone: (302) 993-1234

Children First Learning Center INC.

Child Daycare & Preschools

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 attending

Address: 760 Townsend Boulevard, Dover, DE
Phone: (302) 674-5227

Beach Babies Child Care

Child Daycare & Preschools

Beach Babies Child Care in Lewes receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight caring and professional staff, strong educational programs, and child safety as key strengths. Many families have attended for multiple years and recommend the center without reservation.

Caring and professional teacherssafe and clean facilityeducational programming

Address: 31169 Learning Lane, Lewes, DE
Phone: (302) 644-1585

Beach Buddies School Age Program

Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Beach Buddies and its sister program Beach Babies for exceptional care, attentive teachers, and strong educational preparation. Families report feeling confident leaving their children in a safe, clean environment where staff show genuine care and responsiveness to individual needs.

Caring and professional staffsafe and clean facilityeducational programming

Address: 31174 Learning Lane, Lewes, DE
Phone: (302) 644-1585

Lighthouse On The Shore Learning Center INC.

Child Daycare & Preschools

Lighthouse on the Shore Learning Center receives mostly 5-star reviews praising staff quality, child development, and leadership, with parents particularly highlighting staff members Kaylee and Dulce. However, one 1-star review raises serious concerns about negligent supervision, lack of communication, sanitation issues, and mishandled COVID protocols.

Excellent staff (Kaylee and Dulce specifically praised)strong child learning and developmentgood socialization

Address: 33323 East Chesapeake Street, Unit 37, Lewes, DE
Phone: (302) 827-2563

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 1411 Old Baltimore Pike, Newark, DE
Phone: (302) 453-9373

Ymca Of Delaware / Walnut Street Ymca Childrens Corner 3

Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise the YMCA Walnut Street Children's Corner for its professional and caring staff, engaging activities, and safe environment. The center receives high marks for communication with parents through daily reports and photos, and for teaching children values and respect. Multiple reviewers highlight their children's happiness and enthusiasm about attending.

Professional and patient staffengaging daily activitiessafety and care

Address: 1000 North Walnut Street, Wilmington, DE
Phone: (302) 571-6970

Funsteps Preschool & Childcare INC.

Child Daycare & Preschools

FunSteps Preschool & Childcare in Newark, Delaware receives consistently high praise from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting caring staff, developmental progress, cleanliness, affordability, and a nurturing educational environment. Parents express confidence in staff expertise and appreciation for the welcoming atmosphere created by owners Kim and Brian.

Caring and engaged staffChild developmental progressClean and well-organized facility

Address: 1805 Kirkwood Highway, Newark, DE
Phone: (302) 731-9618

Babes On The Square Too

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 1411 Foulk Road, Wilmington, DE
Phone: (302) 477-9190

Hockessin Athletic Club

Child Daycare & Preschools

This is not a daycare center but a health/athletic club. Reviews praise excellent facilities including pools, modern equipment, group classes, and friendly staff. Members report high satisfaction despite some concerns about weekend hours.

Excellent pool facilitiesmodern and well-maintained equipmentfriendly and helpful staff

Address: 100 Fitness Way, Hockessin, DE
Phone: (302) 239-6688

Lil Einsteins Learning Academy II

Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Lil Einsteins Learning Academy II for its caring, attentive staff and safe, nurturing environment. Children show strong academic progress and emotional development, with parents appreciating daily communication updates and organized activities. The center is highly recommended for its professionalism and commitment to children's well-being.

Caring and patient staffsafe and clean environmentstrong academic learning and development

Address: 201 Possum Park Road, Suite 13, Newark, DE
Phone: (302) 444-4063

A. S. Academy Of Learning INC. 2

Child Daycare & Preschools

A.S. Academy of Learning Inc. 2 in Bear, Delaware receives consistently high praise from parents. All 10 recent reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents highlighting exceptional staff, strong communication, personal attention, and significant child development. Parents report feeling welcomed, involved through family events, and grateful for the caring, professional environment.

Warm and welcoming owners and staffexceptional teachers who know each child individuallyone-on-one attention

Address: 891 Pulaski Highway, Bear, DE
Phone: (302) 276-0868

Beginnings And Beyond II

Child Daycare & Preschools

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 doors

Address: 710 Buckson Drive, Dover, DE
Phone: (302) 678-0445

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

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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.