38 Before or After School Daycare in Delaware
Browse 38 before or after school daycare 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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Splash Bay Shore Day School receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring staff, strong curriculum, and faith-based approach. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and excited to attend daily. The facility is recognized as one of the best daycare options in Sussex County.
- Address
- 36773 Millsboro Highway, Millsboro, DE
- Phone
- (302) 238-7457
- Address
- 5671 Ocheltree Lane, Wilmington, DE
- Phone
- (302) 239-9041
Reviewers highlight the caring and courteous staff, noting that they ensure safety and help ease transitions for preschoolers. One parent describes the summer day camp as wonderful, while others simply express strong appreciation for the school.
- Address
- 2320 Grubb Road, Wilmington, DE
- Phone
- (302) 475-4688
Parents consistently praise Marshallton United Methodist School for its caring, patient staff who treat children like family. First-time parents report feeling at ease leaving their children in this small, church-based setting, and children are described as excited and happy to attend daily. The center is noted for strong communication, developmental support, and engaging activities.
- Address
- 1105 Stanton Road, Wilmington, DE
- Phone
- (302) 994-4188
Parents highlight a caring environment and effective preparation for kindergarten, with multiple families noting multi-generational attendance and satisfaction with staff helpfulness. Reviewers appreciate the learning center aspect and the perfect fit for their families, particularly for before and after-school care.
- Address
- 22 Dwight Avenue, Smyrna, DE
- Phone
- (302) 653-6990
Reviews are largely positive with a 3.8/5 rating, though most submissions appear to be university reviews rather than Early Childhood Laboratory School reviews. One parent reported an initially cumbersome onboarding process but praised the serene environment and welcoming students. The facility appears well-maintained and has been updated.
- Address
- 1200 North Dupont Highway, Dover, DE
- Phone
- (302) 857-6731
- Address
- 129 West 4th Street, Lewes, DE
- Phone
- (302) 645-5132
- Address
- 400 Governors Avenue, Greenwood, DE
- Phone
- (302) 893-9312
- Address
- 41 Bethany Road, Selbyville, DE
- Phone
- (302) 856-2585 EXT 559
- Address
- 820 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE
- Phone
- (302) 296-9622
- Address
- 1313 Little Baltimore Road, Hockessin, DE
- Phone
- (302) 239-2917
- Address
- 1501 Marsh Road, Wilmington, DE
- Phone
- (302) 478-4531
- Address
- 1400 Harvey Road, Wilmington, DE
- Phone
- (302) 475-0555
One parent describes the Boys & Girls Club as exceptional, but another reports serious neglect, including unchecked bullying, staff indifference, and failure to attend to a child's bathroom needs resulting in an accident. The positive feedback is limited to a brief endorsement, while the negative review highlights significant safety and care failures.
- Address
- 2100 Gilpin Avenue, Wilmington, DE
- Phone
- (302) 655-4591
- Address
- 2916 Duncan Road, Wilmington, DE
- Phone
- (302) 463-9530
- Address
- 199 Polly Drummond Hill Road, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 731-7773
- Address
- 55a South Meadowood Drive, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 293-9837
- Address
- 16 Idella Avenue, Wilmington, DE
- Phone
- (302) 655-4591
- Address
- 1340 Little Baltimore Road, Hockessin, DE
- Phone
- (302) 658-1870
- Address
- 200 Brennan Boulevard, Bear, DE
- Phone
- (302) 655-4591
- Address
- 3415 Skyline Drive, Wilmington, DE
- Phone
- (302) 655-4591
- Address
- 215 West 23rd Street, Wilmington, DE
- Phone
- (302) 416-6180
- Address
- 1500 Capitol Trail, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 831-4977
The few reviews so far describe the location as being situated in a high-crime area and criticize staff behavior, with one parent alleging that teachers yell at children excessively. Another reviewer simply labels the facility as terrible without providing further details.
- Address
- 1300 Cedar Street, Wilmington, DE
- Phone
- (302) 383-0021
Parents consistently praise this Boys & Girls Club location for its excellent programs, professional and patient staff, and diverse activities including swimming and tutoring. The center is noted for fostering youth success and engagement. One parent suggested improved scheduling to compensate for delayed class start times.
- Address
- 107 Four Seasons Parkway, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 658-1870
- Address
- 140 Brennen Drive, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 831-8161
- Address
- 103 Lyndhurst Avenue, Wilmington, DE
- Phone
- (302) 478-4646
- Address
- 50 Gender Road, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 831-8161
- Address
- 190 Salem Church Road, Newark, DE
- Phone
- (302) 250-1424
- Address
- 88 Carpenter Street, Dover, DE
- Phone
- (302) 678-8394
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