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The Lifespan Development Centers
5.0
I cannot say enough wonderful things about the Lifespan Development Centers. I think I visited every child care facility in Delaware prior to my son being born! I wasn't sure what I was looking for during the visits. When I walked into Lifespan, I knew it was everything I wanted! Tricia and her...
- Sam
Hope House Knowledge Center
5.0
They are the best,I love this daycare,the staff they have will do they best for your children,the love and care they give out is price less
- Carmella H.
Concord Christian Daycare
5.0
We have loved our experience with Concord Christian Daycare so far. Our daughter is super shy, but loves her teachers and we are thrilled with the amenities they have access to, including a multi-use outdoor court, large playground, toddler playground, school gymnasium for bad weather. We are...
- Care member
Little Memories Home Day Care
5.0
I am forever grateful to have found such a loving, nurturing home daycare for my daughters!
- Alexandra D.
Ms. Heather's Learning Center & Childcare
5.0
We had my daughter in two pretty big centers that we remove her from because we didn't love them. Once we found Ms. Heather we have kept her there for four years now. We love everything about Heathers learning center. My daughter has grown and learned so much! It's a happy, clean, educational,...
- Brandy I
Daycares in Wilmington, DE
The Lifespan Development Centers
500 McKennans Church Road, Wilmington, DE
5.0
(1)
We provide an academic based full day preschool and child care. Our staff of professional educators provide your family with the highest quality curriculum accompanied with compassionate care, strong values, and ongoing communication about your child's learning progress.
We offer nursery,...
5.0
"I cannot say enough wonderful things about the Lifespan Development Centers. I think I visited every child care facility in Delaware prior to my son being born! I wasn't sure what I was looking for during the visits. When I walked into Lifespan, I knew it was...
Sam
Hope House Knowledge Center
2814 W. 2nd Street, Wilmington, DE
5.0
(5)
It is the Hope House Knowledge Center's belief that physical growth and emotional- social learning occurs in a holistic manner. Hope House Knowledge Center holds firmly that the balance of these attributes should be encouraged and stimulated by the environment. Hope House Knowledge Center's early...
5.0
"They are the best,I love this daycare,the staff they have will do they best for your children,the love and care they give out is price less"
Carmella H.
Concord Christian Daycare
2510 Marsh Road, Wilmington, DE
3.0
(2)
We at Concord Christian Daycare are structured like a large daycare with the comforts of a home daycare, situated in a large home on the property of Concord Christian Academy and Concord Baptist Church. We look forward to making your family apart of ours.
5.0
"I can't say enough great things about Concord Christian Daycare. After touring some of the more crowded daycares in town, we happened to stumble upon this one a year ago, in a facebook suggestion.
It has a home-daycare feel but being attached to a school, it has...
Sarah H.
6323 - Tutor Time on Limestone Road
5305 Limestone Road, WILMINGTON, DE
Every child is different. Every child is one-of-a-kind. So at Tutor Time, every child's unique set of skills and interests are utilized to his or her advantage in the way that they learn, grow, build self-esteem, and develop their imagination. It's our job to bring out their best. Your child's day...
Hope House Knowledge Center
2814 West 2nd Street, Wilmington, DE
We are a comprehensive daycare and preschool center, open to servicing families in need of child care. We support emotional and social skills and increase self-awareness. Hope House Knowledge Center is designed to help develop and enhance core sensory and motor coordination skills.
At HHKC, we...
Bellevue Learning Center
510 Duncan Road, Wilmington, DE
The mission of the Bellevue Community Center (BCC) is to provide affordable and accessible services that help improve quality of life for community members of all ages. We offer a broad range of educational, recreational, s;enrichment, and family support services including include preschool...
Precious Moments Child Care
420 S Jackson St., Wilmington, DE
Precious Moments Child Care offers a happy, safe and loving environment for you to leave your children for the day.
*Open M-F 6:30 A.M to 5:30 P.M.
*Serving ages 6 weeks to 5 years old.
*First Aid/ CPR certified.
*Free play - both indoors and out.
* Structured learning.
*Preschool...
Bbzzs Family Childcare
432 Douglas D Alley Drive, Wilmington, DE
Here at Bbzz's In-Home Family Childcare we offer a smaller setting where your child will receive more one on one attention and skill building. We also take part in the state's food program. This allows parents to be assured that their child is receiving proper nutrition. Purchase of Care and Private...
Wilmington Junior Academy
3001 Millcreek Road, Wilmington, DE
We offer care for children 6 weeks through preschool, school age before and after care, and school age summer camp. Our goal is to provide individualized, age appropriate, Christian child care that encourages the development of the whole child, socially, emotionally, cognitively and physically.
Pauline's Plum Palace Daycare
601 North Rodney Street, Wilmington, DE
Well equipped Family Day Care with a difference:
-NO OVERCROWDING!
-Beautiful & stimulating environment.
-State Licensed.
-Well trained Staff (MBA & Early Childhood Education degree).
-Personalized child care.
-Nutritious home cooked meals.
-Potty training services.
--First Aid & CPR certified...
Pegzkiddz Home Care
246 Stoney Run Rd, Wilmington, DE
Wilmington/Claymont De
IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO PUT YOUR INFANT IN A CHILD CARE CENTER , contact me instead, I am looking for one infant or child that can grow with me and friend until they attend school, I currently have one baby enrolled (6 months old) and you would never have to worry about...
Guardian Angel Child Care
1000 Wilson Street Wilmington DE. 198013432, Wilmington, DE
Guardian Angel Child Care serves youngsters of working parents with low incomes. Children range from one year old through kindergarten age. All classes maintain a low child-to-staff ratio, with a teacher and teacher's assistant in each classroom.
Getting ready to reopen on August 3, 2020.
Little Memories Home Day Care
713 Woodsedge Rd, Wilmington, DE
5.0
(2)
Little Memories Home Day Care is an in-home childcare located in Wilmington, Delaware. It aims to provide a loving environment that fosters every child's physical, social, and educational growth. It accommodates children two months up to twelve years old. The daycare offers full-time and part-time...
5.0
"A great loving program. Stars rated four working on five."
John
Ms. Heather's Learning Center & Childcare
205 Brookland Ave, Wilmington, DE
5.0
(1)
I am a Delaware stars daycare provider. I have been in the childcare field for 28 years and earned my ECE degree from Wimington University. I offer a loving family childcare home based on the soundest early childhood principals. A must see daycare!
5.0
"We had my daughter in two pretty big centers that we remove her from because we didn't love them. Once we found Ms. Heather we have kept her there for four years now. We love everything about Heathers learning center. My daughter has grown and learned so much! It's...
Brandy I
A LEAP OF FAITH INC.
1715 W 4th St, Wilmington, DE
5.0
(1)
A Leap of Faith Inc located in Wilmington DE is a licensed daycare center that offers a child-centered environment to children under its care. It provides developmentally appropriate programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school age children. The center has a capacity of 166 children at...
5.0
"I love this daycare!!! My 11 year old went to this daycare when he was 5 now I have 2 other children who attend. I love Mrs. Price and my children love her too. The teachers are great and they work really well with you. Mrs. Price also interacts with all the...
Stephanie H.
Small Wonder Day Care, Inc
100 Greenhill Ave Ste A, Wilmington, DE
5.0
(1)
Small Wonder Daycare is a Delaware Stars level 5 center. We strive to provide a diverse and hands-on learning experience for all children. We believe that through guidance, facilitation and care, children build self-confidence and educational and social success. We individualize education to a...
5.0
"I am so impressed with the care that my twins receive at Small Wonder. Within the couple of months of their start, I saw an immediate change in their learning. I look forward to picking them up and seeing what they have learned each day. I am beyond impressed with...
Tiffany B.
West Center City Early Learning Center Inc
600 N Madison St, Wilmington, DE
5.0
(1)
West Center City Early Learning Center Inc in Wilmington, DE creates a safe, warm, and happy atmosphere for the students to learn in a positive and caring environment. They guide the children to gain a positive self-image while building educational and social skills. They introduce activities and...
5.0
"The staff are professional and friendly. The atmosphere was entertaining. The children are well taken care of and it offers. Wholistic development. I would recommend any parents to come and check it out for themselves."
Natalie R.
Nancy Martin Day Care
2314 Rockwell Rd, Wilmington, DE
5.0
(1)
5.0
"Nancy has been such a wonderful provider to both of my boys from birth, they are now 4 and 6. Nancy has become a part of our family and we just love her!"
Erin A.
Open Arms Academy
1801 North Jefferson Street, Wilmington, DE
5.0
(1)
5.0
"Hands-down the most impressive preschool in the downtown area! Convenient to downtown office buildings and the Wilmington/Christiana Hospital. Open Arms Academy on Jefferson Street and adjacent to the church on Baynard Boulevard has every imaginable tool...
Paula S.
Babes on the Square is a NAEYC accredited and Delaware Stars for Early Success 5 Star program. We acknowledges that children under the age of 5 are a precious resource, and that most of their crucial learning happens in these early years. Babes on the Square provides an environment wherein...
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FAQs for finding daycares near you in Wilmington, DE
What are the benefits of daycare near me in Wilmington, DE?
Daycare centers near you in Wilmington, DE offer a number of benefits to both children and their parents or guardians. For the kids, daycare is an opportunity to learn coping and social skills, explore the world, and form relationships with other children - all while staying active and stimulating their minds with educational activities. For parents and guardians, daycare often provides peace of mind that their children are supervised in a safe and nurturing environment with skilled professionals on board to tackle responsibilities such as discipline, problem solving strategies, and nutrition. All in all, daycare is a valuable resource for families by providing quality childcare and early childhood education services.
What services do daycare centers offer near me in Wilmington, DE?
Daycares near you in Wilmington, DE provide a range of services that allow children to grow and develop in safe, secure environments. Daycare centers are staffed by qualified professionals who create a caring atmosphere that teach kids lessons fundamental to their well-being, and typically include activities such as playtime, meals, and learning opportunities designed to prepare young minds for the world ahead.
What should I look for in a daycare center near me in Wilmington, DE?
Finding the right daycare center near you in Wilmington, DE for your child can be an overwhelming experience, but the process can be streamlined with a clear understanding of what to look for. It's important to consider factors such as certification and accreditation, as well as any health and safety protocols that are in place. Factors such as cost, accessibility, and the quality of care provided are sure to be top of mind as well, and ultimately, selecting the best daycare center will depend on finding one that meets your expectations and your child’s specific needs.
What questions should I ask when looking for a daycare for my child near me in Wilmington, DE?
Some questions you might consider asking daycare centers near you in Wilmington, DE include: What are the teacher-to-child ratios? What types of activities do you plan as part of the daily program? Is there an outdoor play area and what safety regulations are in place regarding that space? How often is communication provided to parents regarding their child's progress or issues that arise? Be sure to ask specifics about any policies related to enrollment fees, tuition payments, health and vaccination requirements and anything else that is important to you and your family as well.
Ratings for Wilmington, DE daycares listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.1 / 5
Daycares in Wilmington, DE are rated 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 18 reviews of the 130 listed daycares.