Child Care Centers in Delaware

Delaware is home to 519 licensed child care centers. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Browse by city below to find local listings.

Cities with child care centers in Delaware

Wilmington, DE 319 providers Newark, DE 139 providers Dover, DE 105 providers Middletown, DE 66 providers New Castle, DE 97 providers Bear, DE 68 providers Milford, DE 29 providers Smyrna, DE 35 providers Hockessin, DE 20 providers Millsboro, DE 23 providers Lewes, DE 12 providers Georgetown, DE 27 providers Harrington, DE 15 providers Milton, DE 12 providers Townsend, DE 20 providers Laurel, DE 22 providers Seaford, DE 47 providers Camden Wyoming, DE 9 providers Claymont, DE 19 providers Greenwood, DE 11 providers Rehoboth Beach, DE 5 providers Camden, DE 5 providers Clayton, DE 6 providers Felton, DE 17 providers Frankford, DE 10 providers Hartly, DE 4 providers Magnolia, DE 10 providers Selbyville, DE 5 providers Bridgeville, DE 22 providers Dagsboro, DE 4 providers Ocean View, DE 3 providers Christiana, DE 1 providers Delaware City, DE 1 providers Ellendale, DE 1 providers Frederica, DE 3 providers Harbeson, DE 2 providers Historic New Castle, DE 1 providers Newport, DE 2 providers Wyoming, DE 1 providers

About child care centers in Delaware

Child care centers are licensed programs that care for groups of children in a dedicated facility, usually organized into classrooms by age. States set licensing rules for staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, safety training, and background checks, and many centers also earn voluntary quality ratings.

Frequently asked questions

How many child care centers does Delaware have?

This directory covers 519 licensed child care centers in Delaware, spread across 39 cities and counties, drawn from state child care licensing registries.

What is the best way to compare child care centers in Delaware?

To compare child care centers, check the licensing record and inspection history, ask about staff-to-child ratios and caregiver turnover, and look at how the day is structured. A visit tells you more than any single score. Open the city listings above to reach individual profiles.

Data sources

Sources: State child care licensing registries (9 states), US Child Care Providers (Ryan Koch). Data as of 2026-10-07.

Required disclosures

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