Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in ZIP 19940 (Delmar, DE)
The current data maps 6 listed providers to ZIP 19940 in Delmar, DE, spanning 4 family child care homes, 1 group child care homes, 1 preschools.
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What to weigh in ZIP 19940
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.
When you are choosing care in ZIP 19940, Delmar, DE, visit in person if you can, ask about current openings and waitlists, and get tuition, hours, and holiday schedules in writing. Also ask how the program handles sick days, late pickups, and concerns that come up during the day.
State measures by provider
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Licensed capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cynthia Neal | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 9 |
| Lil' Red Hen Nursery School, INC. | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 217 |
| Mary Webb | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 6 |
| Pansy Powell | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 9 |
| Piper's Playhouse/Geraldine Piper | Group Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 12 |
| Teresa Mcternan | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 9 |
Listed providers in ZIP 19940
Care types in ZIP 19940
| Care type | Providers | Directory |
|---|---|---|
| Family Child Care Homes | 4 | View ZIP directory |
| Group Child Care Homes | 1 | View ZIP directory |
| Preschools | 1 | View ZIP directory |
Data profile for ZIP 19940
The current data covers the 6 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 19940: 0 (0%) carry a published state quality rating. No provider in this ZIP carries a published overall star rating in the current data, so comparison here rests on inspection, staffing, and quality details. 6 of these providers report 262 licensed child care spaces in total.
| Providers on record | 6 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | None published |
| Average overall rating | Not published |
| Highest-rated provider | Not published |
| Ownership mix | Not reported |
| Licensed capacity (total) | 262 |
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Data sources
Every figure on this page is drawn from public state licensing datasets including state child care licensing records and registries (processing date 2026-10-07). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is provided for general information only.
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