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Best Headstart Programs in Smyrna, DE

Compare 1 headstart programs in Smyrna. Average rating: 3.54/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Smyrna, Delaware at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
3.54/5
Parent reviews
65
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Smyrna has 1 licensed headstart programs with 65 parent reviews averaging 3.54/5.The largest concentration is in 19977 with 15 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Smyrna

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

  1. 1
    Tender Loving Kare Childcare & Learning Center III
    4.48 score
    4.6(20)

    649 South Carter Road, Smyrna, DE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 191 children

    Parents consistently praise Tender Loving Kare Childcare & Learning Center III (Cadence Academy) in Smyrna for providing exceptional, nurturing care with strong staff-family communication. Children show measurable developmental progress and emotional growth across all age groups, from infants through pre-K. Parents report feeling confident and satisfied with the quality of care and education provided.

    Caring and nurturing staffclean and well-organized facilitiesstrong communication through app and direct contactindividual teacher attention and connections
  2. 2
    Academy Of Early Learning
    4.06 score
    4.1(9)

    310 North Main Street, Smyrna, DE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children

    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 focusnutritious meals provided
  3. 3
    Destined For Greatness Learning Center
    3.62 score
    3.3(6)

    24 East North Street, Smyrna, DE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 92 children

    Destined for Greatness Learning Center receives mixed reviews with strong praise from satisfied parents about staff friendliness, educational focus, and long-term attendance, but serious concerns from other parents about staff bias toward neurodivergent children, medication administration failures, safety issues, and lack of communication.

    Friendly and attentive staffdetailed daily reports and educational assessmentshomework providedcaring environment
  4. 4
    Expanding Our Kids World INC.
    3.4 score
    3.1(10)

    3460 South Dupont Boulevard, Smyrna, DE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 138 children

    EXPANDING OUR KIDS WORLD INC. receives highly polarized reviews ranging from 1-5 stars. Positive reviews praise the staff's caring approach, family-like atmosphere, and quality childcare. Negative reviews cite management issues, unprofessional director behavior, lack of incident reporting, unrealistic pickup policies, and concerns about food quality and child safety.

    Loving and attentive stafffamily-like environmentcontinuous learning opportunitiesreasonable pr

Rating Distribution

Based on 9 daycares with Google ratings in Smyrna

4.5 - 5.0
2
4.0 - 4.4
2
3.0 - 3.9
4
Below 3
1

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Smyrna, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.36avg rating
10 daycares · 8 rated

Before or After School Daycare

5avg rating
4 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Smyrna zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
1997715
3.54
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Smyrna (20–191 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

7

Large

76–150 children

5

Very Large

150+ children

2

Map

Daycare types in Smyrna

Child Daycare & Preschools 10Headstart Programs 1Before or After School Daycare 4

Headstart Programs in Smyrna, Delaware

There are 1 headstart programs in Smyrna, Delaware, making up 7% of the 15 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Smyrna have an average rating of 3.54 out of 5 across 9 rated facilities, with 22% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 65 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Smyrna, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Headstart Programs in Smyrna

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Telamon Corp Smyrna Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
4272 Brenford Road, Smyrna, DE
Phone
(302) 223-9895

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 headstart programs daycares in Smyrna, Delaware, out of 15 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Smyrna have an average Google rating of 3.54 out of 5 across 9 rated facilities. About 22% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Smyrna, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Delaware's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Delaware)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Smyrna offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 10 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 4 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Delaware typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Smyrna for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Smyrna must be licensed by Delaware's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.