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

Townsend, Delaware is served by 14 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Townsend	Providers
Child Care Centers	6	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	7	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	6	View directory
Preschools	1	View directory
Head Start Programs	0	—
School-Age Programs	0	—
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in Townsend

6 licensed child care centerss are listed in Townsend. 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 Beach Babies Child Care/Townsend Townsend, DE 19734 Capacity 188 Child Care Center Bethesda Cdc/Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center Townsend, DE 19734 Capacity 45 Child Care Center Lifehouse Early Childhood Center Townsend, DE 19734 Capacity 176 Child Care Center Ymca Of Delaware/Old State Townsend, DE 19734 Capacity 109 Child Care Center Ymca Of Delaware/Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center Townsend, DE 19734 Capacity 40 Child Care Center Ymca Of Delaware/Townsend Townsend, DE 19734 Capacity 70

Family Child Care Homes in Townsend

7 licensed family child care homess are listed in Townsend. 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 Atiya Clinkscales Townsend, DE 19734 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Chasity Washington Townsend, DE 19734 Capacity 9 Family Child Care Home Kristin Coover Townsend, DE 19734 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Melanie Witt Townsend, DE 19734 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Shari Coleman Townsend, DE 19734 Family Child Care Home Stacy Lynn Morgan Townsend, DE 19734 Capacity 9 Family Child Care Home Violet Williams Townsend, DE 19734 Capacity 9

Group Child Care Homes in Townsend

6 licensed group child care homess are listed in Townsend. 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 Bizzy Bee's Early Learning Townsend, DE 19734 Capacity 12 Group Child Care Home Diana's Day Care Townsend, DE 19734 Capacity 12 Group Child Care Home Little Dreamers Daycare LLC Townsend, DE 19734 Capacity 12 Group Child Care Home Nature And Nurture Academy Townsend, DE 19734 Capacity 11 Group Child Care Home Odessa Early Education Center Townsend, DE 19734 Capacity 12 Group Child Care Home The Learning Hub Academy Townsend, DE 19734 Capacity 12

Preschools in Townsend

1 licensed preschools is listed in Townsend. 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 Brilliant Little Minds @ Odessa Preschool Townsend, DE 19734 Capacity 34

ZIP codes in Townsend

ZIP 19734Care providers

How to pick care in Townsend

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 Townsend, 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 New Castle County

Bear, DE 68 providers Christiana, DE 1 providers Claymont, DE 19 providers Delaware City, DE 1 providers Historic New Castle, DE 1 providers Hockessin, DE 20 providers Middletown, DE 66 providers New Castle, DE 97 providers

Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Townsend, DE have?

Based on current licensing data, Townsend is home to 14 state-licensed providers: 6 child care centers, 7 family child care homes, and 1 preschools.

How do Townsend facilities score on average quality ratings?

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

Is child care in Townsend 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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