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

Milton, Delaware is served by 10 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Milton	Providers
Child Care Centers	6	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	4	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	1	View directory
Preschools	0	—
Head Start Programs	1	View directory
School-Age Programs	0	—
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in Milton

6 licensed child care centerss are listed in Milton. 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.

Child Care Center Boys & Girls Club @ H.o. Brittingham Milton, DE 19968 Capacity 95 Child Care Center Children's Beach House, INC. (at Milton Elementary School) Milton, DE 19968 Capacity 229 Child Care Center Children's Beach House, INC. @ Hob Milton, DE 19968 Capacity 63 Child Care Center Kristin's Care, INC. Milton, DE 19968 Capacity 39 Child Care Center Shell's Early Learning Center - Milton, INC. Milton, DE 19968 Capacity 110 Child Care Center Shell's Early Learning Milton Center Milton, DE 19968 Capacity 94

Family Child Care Homes in Milton

4 licensed family child care homess are listed in Milton. 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 Christa Edwards Milton, DE 19968 Capacity 9 Family Child Care Home Doris Hagans Milton, DE 19968 Capacity 9 Family Child Care Home Gail Brown Milton, DE 19968 Capacity 9 Family Child Care Home Maxcine Williams Milton, DE 19968 Capacity 6

Group Child Care Homes in Milton

1 licensed group child care homes is listed in Milton. 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 Tcc At Julia's Milton, DE 19968 Capacity 10

Head Start Programs in Milton

1 federally funded head start programs is listed in Milton. 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.

Head Start Program Children & Families First Head Start Cool Spring Milton, DE 19968 Capacity 34

ZIP codes in Milton

ZIP 19968Care providers

How to pick care in Milton

A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.

For families in Milton, 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

Bethel, DE 1 providers Blades, DE 2 providers Bridgeville, DE 22 providers Dagsboro, DE 4 providers Delmar, DE 6 providers Ellendale, DE 1 providers Farmington, DE 1 providers Frankford, DE 10 providers

Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Milton, DE have?

Based on current licensing data, Milton is home to 10 state-licensed providers: 6 child care centers, 4 family child care homes, and 0 preschools.

How do Milton facilities score on average quality ratings?

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

Is child care in Milton 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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