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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- Address
- 1 East 31st Street, Wilmington, DE
- Phone
- (302) 762-3600
Parents consistently praise Great New Beginnings for its caring, attentive staff and welcoming environment. Families report feeling confident and at ease leaving their children in the center's care, with staff members who genuinely love working with children and maintain excellent communication. Multiple parents recommend the facility and highlight staff by name as exceptional caregivers.
- Address
- 14 Saint Andrews Drive, Bear, DE
- Phone
- (302) 838-1000
West End Neighborhood House is a well-established community institution in Wilmington with over 100 years of history. Parents praise the staff for being kind, professional, and responsive, with the organization noted for its extensive community programs and support services beyond daycare.
- Address
- 710 North Lincoln Street, Wilmington, DE
- Phone
- (302) 658-4171
Willa Road Children's Center receives mostly glowing reviews praising its warm, caring staff, small class sizes, and nurturing environment in a wooded setting. However, two recent negative reviews raise serious concerns about supervision, incident reporting, and staff communication with parents.
- Address
- 420 Willa Road, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 738-2008
- Address
- 22 West Market Street, Newport, DE
- Phone
- (302) 999-1855
ABC Kids Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's caring, attentive approach and safe, nurturing environment. Parents report their children thrive developmentally and emotionally, with strong communication and a family-like atmosphere. Many parents express long-term loyalty and high satisfaction with the center.
- Address
- 1098 Elkton Road, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 366-8537
- Address
- 3014 Governor Printz Boulevard, Wilmington, DE
- Phone
- (302) 762-5803
- Address
- 1621 North Heald Street, Wilmington, DE
- Phone
- (302) 472-9648
Lil Einsteins Learning Academy in Bear, Delaware receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, smooth transition support for new students, and engaging curriculum. Multiple parents note significant developmental improvements in their children and appreciate regular communication about daily activities.
- Address
- 234 Rickey Boulevard, Bear, DE
- Phone
- (302) 832-1833
- Address
- 600 North Madison Street, Wilmington, DE
- Phone
- (302) 549-7588
Bright Futures Inc. receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring, professional staff who treat children like family, strong educational preparation for kindergarten, and long-term enrollment satisfaction spanning multiple children and years. The center is described as a welcoming, trustworthy environment where children thrive academically and emotionally.
- Address
- 125 Sleepy Hollow Drive, Middletown, DE
- Phone
- (302) 376-1700
- Address
- 616 West Glenwood Avenue, Smyrna, DE
- Phone
- (302) 653-4034
- Address
- 717 Hatchery Road, Dover, DE
- Phone
- (302) 730-1717
Lil Red Hen Nursery School receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the caring environment and staff responsiveness, while a smaller number report serious concerns about child supervision, hygiene, health protocols, and staff attentiveness. The facility is credited for strong security measures and creative teaching approaches, but criticized for inadequate monitoring and sanitation practices.
- Address
- 400 North Bi State Boulevard, Delmar, DE
- Phone
- (302) 846-2777
Parents consistently praise Bellevue Learning Center for its safe, nurturing environment and dedicated staff who help children develop leadership and important life skills. The center offers diverse programming including after-school activities, summer camps, gardening classes, and community events. Multiple reviewers highlight positive impacts on their children's growth and confidence.
- Address
- 510 Duncan Road, Wilmington, DE
- Phone
- (302) 762-1391
- Address
- 1511 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington, DE
- Phone
- (302) 798-7020
Newark Christian Childcare receives mixed reviews with strong praise from most parents for cleanliness, organization, and friendly staff, but serious safety concerns have been raised by at least one parent regarding food allergy mishandling. The center appears well-maintained and staff are generally described as wonderful, though customer service has been criticized by one reviewer.
- Address
- 680 South Chapel Street, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 369-3000
- Address
- 5702 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE
- Phone
- (302) 995-2920
LJS Playpen Academy has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the staff's dedication, child safety, and educational outcomes, with some families having multi-generational relationships with the center. However, negative reviewers report serious concerns including unprofessional staff, unsanitary conditions, health issues (rashes), undelivered paid activities, lack of actual transportation despite advertised services, and inappropriate staff behavior.
- Address
- 2601 Carter Street, Wilmington, DE
- Phone
- (302) 764-5853
Parents consistently praise the Police Athletic League of Wilmington Child Care Center for its clean facilities, friendly and caring staff, and diverse programming. The center offers affordable summer camps, after-school care, sports activities, and a safe, engaging environment for children and youth of various ages.
- Address
- 3707 North Market Street, Wilmington, DE
- Phone
- (302) 764-6170
- Address
- 10024 Woodland Ferry Road, Laurel, DE
- Phone
- (302) 853-0619
St. Michaels School and Nursery has mixed reviews with significant concerns about special needs care. While one parent praised their handling of dietary restrictions, multiple parents reported inadequate support for children with autism and developmental delays, staff inconsistency, safety issues, and poor communication.
- Address
- 700 North Walnut Street, Wilmington, DE
- Phone
- (302) 656-3389
Little Folks Too receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents (6 five-star reviews) praise the warm, nurturing staff, strong educational preparation, and long-term family relationships. However, three one-star reviews cite unprofessional behavior from director April, bullying among staff, inadequate child hygiene practices, and lack of concern for both employees and children.
- Address
- 1320 North Market Street, Wilmington, DE
- Phone
- (302) 652-1238
Parents consistently praise Tutor Time for its caring, attentive staff and supportive learning environment. Multiple reviewers highlight strong communication through apps and live-feed cameras, structured educational programming, and genuine care for children's development. Families report high satisfaction across infant, toddler, and preschool programs, with many returning for summer camps.
- Address
- 491 South Harmony Road, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 292-3529
Bethesda Child Development Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 9 five-star reviews praising the qualified staff, engaging curriculum, and safe environment. One parent withdrew their child due to recent management changes and increased church involvement in school operations. Parents consistently report their children are well-prepared for kindergarten and excited to attend.
- Address
- 116 East Main Street, Middletown, DE
- Phone
- (302) 378-8435
- Address
- 2511 West 4th Street, Wilmington, DE
- Phone
- (302) 656-8785
Happy Kids Academy receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising caring staff, strong leadership, and a secure facility. However, the center faced serious incidents including an attempted kidnapping and an assault by staff member, which the administration addressed swiftly by firing the employee and reporting to authorities. Most parents view the facility's transparent response and enhanced security measures favorably, though one parent expresses concern abo
- Address
- 273 Old Baltimore Pike, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 369-6929
Bear Early Education Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising caring staff, safe learning environment, and strong teacher-child relationships. However, recent reviews highlight concerns about staff turnover and inconsistent pickup procedures that have raised safety questions.
- Address
- 2884 Summit Bridge Road, Bear, DE
- Phone
- (302) 836-5000
- Address
- 2110 Northeast Boulevard, Wilmington, DE
- Phone
- (302) 762-2000
Hope House Knowledge Center receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the staff as family-like, the cleanliness, and friendly atmosphere with some families attending for 6+ years. Negative reviews cite serious concerns including poor sanitation, health outbreaks (hand-foot-mouth, bed bugs, roaches), lack of support for children with autism, and alleged director dishonesty about violations and investigations.
- Address
- 2814 West 2nd Street, Wilmington, DE
- Phone
- (302) 407-3404
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