Family Child Care Homes in Delaware

Delaware is home to 494 licensed family child care homes. 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 family child care homes in Delaware

Wilmington, DE 319 providers Newark, DE 139 providers New Castle, DE 97 providers Dover, DE 105 providers Bear, DE 68 providers Seaford, DE 47 providers Middletown, DE 66 providers Bridgeville, DE 22 providers Smyrna, DE 35 providers Felton, DE 17 providers Claymont, DE 19 providers Georgetown, DE 27 providers Millsboro, DE 23 providers Laurel, DE 22 providers Magnolia, DE 10 providers Townsend, DE 20 providers Greenwood, DE 11 providers Camden Wyoming, DE 9 providers Frankford, DE 10 providers Harrington, DE 15 providers Milford, DE 29 providers Delmar, DE 6 providers Milton, DE 12 providers Clayton, DE 6 providers Hockessin, DE 20 providers Blades, DE 2 providers Frederica, DE 3 providers Lewes, DE 12 providers Lincoln, DE 7 providers Bethel, DE 1 providers Dagsboro, DE 4 providers Harbeson, DE 2 providers Hartly, DE 4 providers Newport, DE 2 providers Ocean View, DE 3 providers Selbyville, DE 5 providers

About family child care homes in Delaware

Family child care homes are licensed programs run by a caregiver in their own home, usually for a small group of children. State licensing rules cover the number of children allowed, background checks, safety requirements, and training hours, and these settings often care for mixed ages together.

Frequently asked questions

How many family child care homes does Delaware have?

This directory covers 494 licensed family child care homes in Delaware, spread across 36 cities and counties, drawn from state child care licensing registries.

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

When comparing family child care homes, ask how many children are in care, which ages are served, how the day is organized, and what happens when the provider is sick or on vacation. Check the licensing record and ask for references. 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.

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