Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Delmar, DE

Delmar, Delaware is served by 5 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Delmar	Providers
Child Care Centers	0	—
Family Child Care Homes	4	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	1	View directory
Preschools	1	View directory
Head Start Programs	0	—
School-Age Programs	0	—
Child Care Providers	0	—

Family Child Care Homes in Delmar

4 licensed family child care homess are listed in Delmar. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Family Child Care Home Cynthia Neal Delmar, DE 19940 Capacity 9 Family Child Care Home Mary Webb Delmar, DE 19940 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Pansy Powell Delmar, DE 19940 Capacity 9 Family Child Care Home Teresa Mcternan Delmar, DE 19940 Capacity 9

Group Child Care Homes in Delmar

1 licensed group child care homes is listed in Delmar. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Group Child Care Home Piper's Playhouse/Geraldine Piper Delmar, DE 19940 Capacity 12

Preschools in Delmar

1 licensed preschools is listed in Delmar. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Preschool Lil' Red Hen Nursery School, INC. Delmar, DE 19940 Capacity 217

ZIP codes in Delmar

ZIP 19940Care providers

How to pick care in Delmar

The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - licensing record, ratios and group sizes, caregiver experience, and the particular hours and services a family needs. No single measure captures all of that, and nothing replaces a visit.

For families in Delmar, DE, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.

Nearby cities in Sussex County

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Delmar, DE have?

Based on current licensing data, Delmar is home to 5 state-licensed providers: 0 child care centers, 4 family child care homes, and 1 preschools.

How do Delmar facilities score on average quality ratings?

State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Delmar to view ratings where available.

Is child care in Delmar licensed?

Not every provider in this directory is licensed; state-licensed listings are. Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, so confirm licensing status and costs with the provider and at ChildCare.gov before deciding.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

Required disclosures

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