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Some of the Best Daycares in Dover, DE

Of Dover's 107 daycares, 95 (89%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Delaware's statewide rate of 94%.

The local market includes 55 centers, 10 group child care homes, and 42 family child care homes.

Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Dover. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Delaware methodology page for the full breakdown.

107
Daycares
95
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Dover

62(58%)
33(31%)
9(8%)
3(3%)
0(0%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Dover: 4.4 (Sample of 107).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Dover: 4.4 (Sample of 107).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Dover

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Dover?
There are 107 licensed child care providers in Dover.
What percentage of Dover daycares have high quality ratings?
89% of Dover daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 94% statewide in Delaware.
What types of childcare are available in Dover?
55 center-based, 52 home-based providers operate in Dover.
Is there financial help for childcare in Delaware?
Delaware offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Delaware