Child care in Delaware
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1,235 child care providers in Delaware.
From the Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing: Child Care Licensing Complaint Reviews, Licensed Child Care Providers and Facilities and Child Care Licensing Compliance Review Information.
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What the words on these cards mean9
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- The state’s most serious level
- Each state grades findings on its own scale and in its own words, so the record counts a state’s findings at that state’s top level. Two states’ top levels aren’t the same thing, so the counts aren’t compared across states. Source: How this site reads each state’s scale.
- Not read
- The file this site reads doesn’t carry what inspectors found, so nothing is counted here. It doesn’t mean the place has a clean record: the state’s own site may have its reports. Source: How this site reads each source.
- Quality rating
- Many states rate child care in a quality rating system that goes past the licensing rules, such as Texas Rising Star or Kentucky All STARS. Taking part is often voluntary, so a program with no rating hasn’t been rated low. Source: Each state’s quality rating system.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- None on record
- The source lists nothing of this kind for the place, over the years its file covers. That is what the record holds, not proof that nothing ever happened. Source: How this site reads each source.
- Not published
- The source has no such field for this place. It isn’t a zero, and it isn’t a clean record. Source: How this site reads each source.
The list
- Licensed family child care Earleen Hooks Dover, Delaware 19904 Jul 292026the latest visit on record9children, its licensed capacity TypeLicensed Family Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionJul 29, 2026Quality ratingNot published 19 violations in 4 months of the last 36. Last cited Jul 2026.
- Licensed child care center Early Childhood Development Center Newark, Delaware 19711 Apr 22025the latest visit on record87children, its licensed capacity TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionApr 2, 2025Quality ratingNot published 3 violations in 2 months of the last 36. Last cited Apr 2025.
- Licensed child care center Early Childhood Educational Arts Academy Wilmington, Delaware 19801 Sep 102026the latest visit on record55children, its licensed capacity TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionSep 10, 2026Quality ratingNot published 9 violations in 4 months of the last 36. Last cited Sep 2026.
- Licensed child care center Early Learning Center Hockessin, Delaware 19707 No countDelaware’s list shows only visits that found violations205children, its licensed capacity TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot counted: Delaware lists only visits that found violationsMost seriousNot counted: Delaware lists only visits that found violationsLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Early Life Learning LLC Milford, Delaware 19963 Apr 72026the latest visit on record138children, its licensed capacity TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionApr 7, 2026Quality ratingNot published 8 violations in 4 months of the last 36. Last cited Apr 2026.
- Licensed family child care Edna Dale Wilmington, Delaware 19802 Jun 52024the latest visit on record9children, its licensed capacity TypeLicensed Family Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionJun 5, 2024Quality ratingNot published 1 violation in 1 month of the last 36. Last cited Jun 2024.
- Licensed child care center Edu-Care Preschool & Daycare Newark, Delaware 19711 Jan 52026the latest visit on record170children, its licensed capacity TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionJan 5, 2026Quality ratingNot published 11 violations in 3 months of the last 36. Last cited Jan 2026.
- Licensed child care center Educational Enrichment Center De, LLC Wilmington, Delaware 19803 Jul 102026the latest visit on record116children, its licensed capacity TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionJul 10, 2026Quality ratingNot published 7 violations in 3 months of the last 36. Last cited Jul 2026.
- Licensed family child care Elizabeth A. Walker Newark, Delaware 19711 No countDelaware’s list shows only visits that found violations9children, its licensed capacity TypeLicensed Family Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot counted: Delaware lists only visits that found violationsMost seriousNot counted: Delaware lists only visits that found violationsLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed family child care Elizabeth Anne Howard Laurel, Delaware 19956 Sep 22025the latest visit on record6children, its licensed capacity TypeLicensed Family Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionSep 2, 2025Quality ratingNot published 4 violations in 1 month of the last 36. Last cited Sep 2025.
- Licensed family child care Elizabeth Calvey Bear, Delaware 19701 Dec 142023the latest visit on record9children, its licensed capacity TypeLicensed Family Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionDec 14, 2023Quality ratingNot published 1 violation in 1 month of the last 36. Last cited Dec 2023.
- Licensed family child care Elizabeth Cole Felton, Delaware 19943 Mar 282024the latest visit on record9children, its licensed capacity TypeLicensed Family Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionMar 28, 2024Quality ratingNot published 1 violation in 1 month of the last 36. Last cited Mar 2024.
- Licensed family child care Elizabeth E. Walls Smyrna, Delaware 19977 Mar 172025the latest visit on record6children, its licensed capacity TypeLicensed Family Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionMar 17, 2025Quality ratingNot published 4 violations in 2 months of the last 36. Last cited Mar 2025.
- Licensed family child care Elizabeth Johnson Wilmington, Delaware 19802 No countDelaware’s list shows only visits that found violations9children, its licensed capacity TypeLicensed Family Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot counted: Delaware lists only visits that found violationsMost seriousNot counted: Delaware lists only visits that found violationsLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed family child care Elizabeth O’day Seaford, Delaware 19973 Sep 92025the latest visit on record9children, its licensed capacity TypeLicensed Family Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionSep 9, 2025Quality ratingNot published 7 violations in 2 months of the last 36. Last cited Sep 2025.
- Licensed family child care Ellen Tietmeyer Dagsboro, Delaware 19939 Jun 162026the latest visit on record9children, its licensed capacity TypeLicensed Family Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionJun 16, 2026Quality ratingNot published 3 violations in 3 months of the last 36. Last cited Jun 2026.
- Licensed child care center Elsmere Presbyterian Child Care Wilmington, Delaware 19805 Nov 132023the latest visit on record73children, its licensed capacity TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNov 13, 2023Quality ratingNot published 2 violations in 1 month of the last 36. Last cited Nov 2023.
- Licensed child care center Enchanted Minds Child Care Center Hockessin, Delaware 19707 Jan 72026the latest visit on record44children, its licensed capacity TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionJan 7, 2026Quality ratingNot published 23 violations in 4 months of the last 36. Last cited Jan 2026.
- Licensed child care center Epworth Preschool Rehoboth Beach, Delaware 19971 Jan 132026the latest visit on record80children, its licensed capacity TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionJan 13, 2026Quality ratingNot published 20 violations in 4 months of the last 36. Last cited Jan 2026.
- Licensed family child care Erica Gillespie Wilmington, Delaware 19805 No countDelaware’s list shows only visits that found violations9children, its licensed capacity TypeLicensed Family Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot counted: Delaware lists only visits that found violationsMost seriousNot counted: Delaware lists only visits that found violationsLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed family child care Erica Michelle Chadick Newark, Delaware 19702 No countDelaware’s list shows only visits that found violations6children, its licensed capacity TypeLicensed Family Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot counted: Delaware lists only visits that found violationsMost seriousNot counted: Delaware lists only visits that found violationsLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed family child care Erica Souza De Sena Millsboro, Delaware 19966 Jun 262026the latest visit on record6children, its licensed capacity TypeLicensed Family Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionJun 26, 2026Quality ratingNot published 2 violations in 1 month of the last 36. Last cited Jun 2026.
- Licensed family child care Erika Davis Laurel, Delaware 19956 Jan 202026the latest visit on record6children, its licensed capacity TypeLicensed Family Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionJan 20, 2026Quality ratingNot published 4 violations in 2 months of the last 36. Last cited Jan 2026.
- Licensed family child care Erika Vidal Bear, Delaware 19701 No countDelaware’s list shows only visits that found violations9children, its licensed capacity TypeLicensed Family Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot counted: Delaware lists only visits that found violationsMost seriousNot counted: Delaware lists only visits that found violationsLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed family child care Erin Goldberg Newark, Delaware 19713 Jul 72026the latest visit on record6children, its licensed capacity TypeLicensed Family Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionJul 7, 2026Quality ratingNot published 2 violations in 1 month of the last 36. Last cited Jul 2026.
- Licensed family child care Ernestine Demonia Wilmington, Delaware 19802 No countDelaware’s list shows only visits that found violations9children, its licensed capacity TypeLicensed Family Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot counted: Delaware lists only visits that found violationsMost seriousNot counted: Delaware lists only visits that found violationsLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed family child care Esther Offei-Ansah DBA Mercylove Academy II LLC Wilmington, Delaware 19802 No countDelaware’s list shows only visits that found violations6children, its licensed capacity TypeLicensed Family Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot counted: Delaware lists only visits that found violationsMost seriousNot counted: Delaware lists only visits that found violationsLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed family child care Eugenia Mumford Millsboro, Delaware 19966 Sep 12026the latest visit on record9children, its licensed capacity TypeLicensed Family Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionSep 1, 2026Quality ratingNot published 8 violations in 3 months of the last 36. Last cited Sep 2026.
- Licensed family child care Everette Harris DBA Beacon of Hope Christian Ministry, Inc. Wilmington, Delaware 19802 Enforcement: Probation (Delaware) No countDelaware’s list shows only visits that found violations6children, its licensed capacity TypeLicensed Family Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot counted: Delaware lists only visits that found violationsMost seriousNot counted: Delaware lists only visits that found violationsLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Expanding Our Kid’s World Inc. Smyrna, Delaware 19977 Jun 162026the latest visit on record134children, its licensed capacity TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionJun 16, 2026Quality ratingNot published 13 violations in 3 months of the last 36. Last cited Jun 2026.
- Licensed child care center Ezion Fair Christian Community Academy Wilmington, Delaware 19801 Jan 132026the latest visit on record114children, its licensed capacity TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionJan 13, 2026Quality ratingNot published 11 violations in 3 months of the last 36. Last cited Jan 2026.
- Licensed child care center Fairwinds Early Learning Center Bear, Delaware 19701 Nov 142025the latest visit on record73children, its licensed capacity TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNov 14, 2025Quality ratingNot published 8 violations in 3 months of the last 36. Last cited Nov 2025.
- Licensed large family child care Faith Lutheran Preschool Bear, Delaware 19701 May 62026the latest visit on record12children, its licensed capacity TypeLicensed Large Family Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionMay 6, 2026Quality ratingNot published 4 violations in 2 months of the last 36. Last cited May 2026.
- Licensed child care center Faith Preschool and Child Care Wilmington, Delaware 19803 Apr 132026the latest visit on record99children, its licensed capacity TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionApr 13, 2026Quality ratingNot published 7 violations in 3 months of the last 36. Last cited Apr 2026.
- Licensed child care center Favored Children Academy Dover, Delaware 19901 Enforcement: Suspended (Delaware) No countDelaware’s list shows only visits that found violations75children, its licensed capacity TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot counted: Delaware lists only visits that found violationsMost seriousNot counted: Delaware lists only visits that found violationsLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed family child care Felicia Reed Bear, Delaware 19701 Nov 102025the latest visit on record9children, its licensed capacity TypeLicensed Family Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNov 10, 2025Quality ratingNot published 5 violations in 3 months of the last 36. Last cited Nov 2025.
- Licensed child care center First Steps Preschool - Milford, LLC Milford, Delaware 19963 Aug 62026the latest visit on record63children, its licensed capacity TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionAug 6, 2026Quality ratingNot published 15 violations in 3 months of the last 36. Last cited Aug 2026.
- Licensed child care center First Steps Preschool, LLC Lincoln, Delaware 19960 Jun 232026the latest visit on record71children, its licensed capacity TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionJun 23, 2026Quality ratingNot published 9 violations in 3 months of the last 36. Last cited Jun 2026.
- Licensed child care center Foulk Preschool (Carpenter Station Road) Wilmington, Delaware 19810 Nov 72025the latest visit on record60children, its licensed capacity TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNov 7, 2025Quality ratingNot published 19 violations in 3 months of the last 36. Last cited Nov 2025.
- Licensed child care center Foulk Preschool (Foulk Road) Wilmington, Delaware 19803 Mar 52026the latest visit on record51children, its licensed capacity TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionMar 5, 2026Quality ratingNot published 13 violations in 3 months of the last 36. Last cited Mar 2026.
- Licensed family child care Francine Chandler Millsboro, Delaware 19966 Jun 42026the latest visit on record9children, its licensed capacity TypeLicensed Family Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionJun 4, 2026Quality ratingNot published 5 violations in 3 months of the last 36. Last cited Jun 2026.
- Licensed family child care Freddie Miller New Castle, Delaware 19720 Apr 12026the latest visit on record6children, its licensed capacity TypeLicensed Family Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionApr 1, 2026Quality ratingNot published 13 violations in 5 months of the last 36. Last cited Apr 2026.
- Licensed child care center Fresh Start Child Care Academy Wilmington, Delaware 19805 No countDelaware’s list shows only visits that found violations45children, its licensed capacity TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot counted: Delaware lists only visits that found violationsMost seriousNot counted: Delaware lists only visits that found violationsLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed large family child care Fuller Love Home Day Care Dover, Delaware 19901 Dec 62025the latest visit on record12children, its licensed capacity TypeLicensed Large Family Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionDec 6, 2025Quality ratingNot published 13 violations in 4 months of the last 36. Last cited Dec 2025.
- Licensed child care center Funsteps Preschool & Childcare Inc. Newark, Delaware 19711 Jun 22026the latest visit on record109children, its licensed capacity TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionJun 2, 2026Quality ratingNot published 2 violations in 2 months of the last 36. Last cited Jun 2026.
- Licensed child care center Future Development Learning Academy Wilmington, Delaware 19805 Jan 222025the latest visit on record25children, its licensed capacity TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionJan 22, 2025Quality ratingNot published 2 violations in 1 month of the last 36. Last cited Jan 2025.
- Licensed family child care Gail Brown Milton, Delaware 19968 No countDelaware’s list shows only visits that found violations9children, its licensed capacity TypeLicensed Family Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot counted: Delaware lists only visits that found violationsMost seriousNot counted: Delaware lists only visits that found violationsLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed family child care Gail Cannon Wilmington, Delaware 19802 Oct 142026the latest visit on record6children, its licensed capacity TypeLicensed Family Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionOct 14, 2026Quality ratingNot published 2 violations in 2 months of the last 36. Last cited Oct 2026.
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Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing, Child Care Licensing Complaint Reviews, Licensed Child Care Providers and Facilities and Child Care Licensing Compliance Review Information. Released Nov 4, 2026. Updated daily.
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