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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Milford Early Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the attentive and caring staff, strong developmental learning programs, safe facilities, and positive emotional experiences for their children. One reviewer noted they were initially skeptical based on previous negative reviews but were pleasantly surprised after visiting.
- Address
- 901 North Dupont Highway, Milford, DE
- Phone
- (302) 422-6667
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
JJS Learning Experience receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from long-term families who praise the caring staff, structured curriculum, and owner involvement. Parents report significant developmental progress, family engagement events, and a nurturing environment. One negative review raised concerns about staff supervision practices outside the facility.
- Address
- 17001 South Dupont Highway, Harrington, DE
- Phone
- (302) 398-9000
Concord Preschool receives mostly positive reviews praising warm, caring teachers who help children adjust well and succeed academically, with several parents noting their children were accepted into gifted programs. However, two negative reviews cite concerns about afternoon staffing consisting primarily of high school students, director availability, and unprofessional behavior from some staff members.
- Address
- 1800 Fairfax Boulevard, Wilmington, DE
- Phone
- (302) 654-9629
Feedback for Toddlers Tech Inc. is mixed, with some parents praising the loving environment and teacher quality, while others report severe issues with customer service. One reviewer describes the facility as the best they have found, whereas others criticize the owner's unresponsiveness and overall management.
- Address
- 2704 West 4th Street, Wilmington, DE
- Phone
- (302) 655-4487
Little People College receives highly polarized reviews with four 5-star ratings and three 1-star ratings. Positive reviewers praise staff consistency, affordable pricing, child development outcomes, and a home-like environment. Negative reviewers criticize unprofessional staff behavior, lack of educational progress, and dismissal of parent concerns.
- Address
- 3507 Old Capitol Trail, Wilmington, DE
- Phone
- (302) 998-4929
One parent reports a positive, courteous registration experience with staff member Soniya, while others describe severe issues including poor management, outdated facilities, and health hazards like strong odors. Frequent complaints highlight disorganization, lack of communication, and high staff turnover that negatively impacts infant care consistency.
- Address
- 1920 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE
- Phone
- (302) 651-4666
KOOL KIDS LEARNING CENTER receives mixed reviews with significant concerns about management. While some parents praise caring staff and a clean facility, multiple recent reviews report serious issues including disrespectful treatment from ownership/leadership, contractual disputes, unsafe practices, and lack of accountability for child safety incidents.
- Address
- 2215 North Washington Street, Wilmington, DE
- Phone
- (302) 543-7314
Feedback is mixed, with some parents highlighting a homey, family-centered environment and strong teacher-child connections, while others report severe management failures, staffing instability, and facility neglect. One review describes a positive experience with clear communication and loving care, contrasting sharply with another that cites ratio violations, unprofessional behavior, and health code issues. The disparity suggests a significant difference in experience depending on the specific location or tenure of the family.
- Address
- 3 Paoletti Drive, Wilmington, DE
- Phone
- (302) 633-4575
Parents highlight the facility's safety protocols and dedicated teachers, noting that children are well-prepared for elementary school. One reviewer specifically mentions trusting the center with their children's care after positive experiences across multiple years.
- Address
- 209 South State Street, Dover, DE
- Phone
- (302) 678-8987
Parents overwhelmingly praise Boys & Girls Club @ Milford for its outstanding PreK program, friendly and professional staff, and quality facilities including a pool. The center offers reasonable rates, various activities like basketball and swim lessons, and creates a positive environment. One concern raised involves reduced pool hours without corresponding fee reductions, and there was a complaint about disruptive behavior by some children at an off-site location.
- Address
- 101 Delaware Veterans Boulevard, Milford, DE
- Phone
- (302) 422-4453
- Address
- 21 North Street, Hartly, DE
- Phone
- (302) 492-1152
A single parent reports significant operational failures, including unexpected closures, unclean facilities, and staff negligence such as feeding the wrong children. Additional feedback highlights concerns about charging fees for closure days and general cleanliness issues.
- Address
- 433 South Dupont Boulevard, Smyrna, DE
- Phone
- (302) 480-4404
Mother Goose Children's Center has polarized reviews reflecting significant changes under new leadership. Multiple parents praise the current director Sam and staff for creating a happy, safe learning environment, while several older reviews describe harsh treatment and poor management. The center appears to have undergone substantial improvement, though some parents report negative experiences with the previous administration.
- Address
- 27275 Dagsboro Road, Millsboro, DE
- Phone
- (302) 934-8454
One parent highlights a kind teacher, down-to-earth director, and significant learning progress, while another describes the staff as friendly and the facility as clean. However, a single negative review alleges that the owners are rude and uncaring toward children.
- Address
- 500 North Pine Street, Wilmington, DE
- Phone
- (302) 651-9400
Passion Care Academy II receives consistently high praise from parents, with all recent reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and passionate staff, clean facility, safe learning environment, and the owner's dedication to children. Multiple long-term families recommend the daycare for its nurturing approach and academic programs.
- Address
- 1206 Delaware Street, New Castle, DE
- Phone
- (302) 328-8030
Parents consistently praise Passion Care Academy for its caring, passionate staff and clean, safe environment. The facility receives high marks for professional childcare, engaging learning activities, and the owner's genuine compassion for children. Multiple reviewers report long-term satisfaction and recommend the center to other families.
- Address
- 3727 Wrangle Hill Road, Bear, DE
- Phone
- (302) 832-4829
Little Sprouts Learning Academy receives mixed reviews with strong praise for teachers and learning outcomes, but serious concerns about administrative behavior and behavior management. Most positive reviews highlight caring staff who go above and beyond, while negative reviews cite disrespectful administration and inadequate response to incidents like biting.
- Address
- 425 West Stein Highway, Seaford, DE
- Phone
- (302) 628-3007
Academy for Creative Enrichment in Bear, Delaware receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents. Reviews consistently praise the caring staff, creative curriculum, strong educational foundation, and extensive outdoor facilities. Parents report significant child development progress and describe the center as family-oriented with excellent programming including summer camp and special events.
- Address
- 1458 Bear Corbitt Road, Bear, DE
- Phone
- (302) 834-5259
One parent highlights the loving teachers and positive social environment, while another criticizes the center for allegedly concealing serious safety hazards and mishandling a mandated report. A separate positive comment notes the facility's high rating from the Delaware STARS program.
- Address
- 304 Lore Avenue, Wilmington, DE
- Phone
- (302) 762-2226
A LEAP OF FAITH CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER II has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise caring staff, long-term relationships with families, and a safe environment. However, negative reviews raise serious concerns about facility cleanliness, safety hazards, security protocols, and management priorities.
- Address
- 1715 West 4th Street, Wilmington, DE
- Phone
- (302) 543-6256
A.S. Academy of Learning Inc. receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the caring staff, clean facility, owner involvement, and child development focus. Negative reviews cite safety concerns, injury mishandling, unprofessional staff behavior, unclear dismissal policies, and inadequate hygiene.
- Address
- 10 Songsmith Drive, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 834-5620
One parent highlights exceptional care, flexibility, and educational value, while two others report serious issues including behavioral mismanagement leading to dismissal, and allegations of unprofessional management, staffing violations, and facility neglect.
- Address
- 102 Becker Avenue, Wilmington, DE
- Phone
- (302) 995-9191
One parent highlights the family-like atmosphere and happy children, while another describes the staff as professional and qualified. However, other families report significant issues with unreturned calls, lack of communication, and restrictive tour policies that prevent new enrollments.
- Address
- 2617 Pike Creek Road, Wilmington, DE
- Phone
- (302) 743-8280
Reviews are mixed with significant concerns about customer service and management professionalism. Multiple long-term members report declining service quality, unresponsive staff, and rising costs. A few positive reviews mention friendly people and facilities.
- Address
- 300 Saint Regis Drive, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 453-0123
Mom's House of Wilmington receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the quality of care, educational curriculum, and staff attention. Parents report their children are thriving developmentally and learning academic skills early. One negative review mentions children crying and made a personal comment about the owner.
- Address
- 1718 Howland Street, Wilmington, DE
- Phone
- (302) 658-3433
Reviews are mixed with significant concerns about management and customer service. While some praise the facility's amenities and friendly staff, multiple long-term members report unprofessional management, poor communication, rising costs, and reduced service quality.
- Address
- 1015 Church Road, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 250-5882
Reviews for this YMCA location are mixed with significant concerns about management and customer service. While some praise the friendly staff and facilities, multiple long-term members report poor professionalism, communication failures, rising costs, and reduced services. Several reviewers cite frustration with staff competence and responsiveness.
- Address
- 908 Janice Drive, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 454-2145
Reviews are mixed with significant concerns about management and customer service. While some patrons praise the facility's amenities and friendly staff, multiple long-term members report unprofessional management, poor communication, unresponsive customer service, and dissatisfaction with rising rates and reduced services.
- Address
- 35 West Main Street, Christiana, DE
- Phone
- (302) 836-9662
Reviews are mixed with significant concerns about management and customer service quality. While some patrons praise the facility's amenities and friendly staff, multiple long-term members report unprofessional management, poor communication, rising costs, and reduced service hours. The daycare center itself receives no specific parent reviews.
- Address
- 2101 Centerville Road, Wilmington, DE
- Phone
- (302) 932-3946
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