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Best Daycares in Wilmington, DE — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Wilmington's 326 daycares, 308 (94%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Delaware's statewide rate of 93%. Locally, providers average 4.3 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.5 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Delaware averages of 4.8 on Process and 4.5 on Structural.

The local market includes 194 centers, 34 group child care homes, and 98 family child care homes, a lower home-based share than Delaware's average of 50%.

Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Wilmington. 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.

326
Daycares
308
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Wilmington

174(53%)
134(41%)
13(4%)
4(1%)
1(0%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Wilmington: 4.5 (Sample of 326).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Wilmington: 4.3 (Sample of 3).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Wilmington: 4.5 (Sample of 326).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Wilmington

A Leap of Faith Cdc, Inc. - Adams 4
Wilmington, DE
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Abr Early Learning
Wilmington, DE
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Abr Early Learning Too
Wilmington, DE
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Adrienne Fordham
Wilmington, DE
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Aldersgate Preschool
Wilmington, DE
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Angelia Williams
Wilmington, DE
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Ann Benevento
Wilmington, DE
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Ann Crist
Wilmington, DE
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Annette Medley
Wilmington, DE
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Ark North Learning Center
Wilmington, DE
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Ark South Learning Center
Wilmington, DE
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Audriene Jenkins
Wilmington, DE
★★★★★ 5 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Wilmington?
There are 326 licensed child care providers in Wilmington.
What percentage of Wilmington daycares have high quality ratings?
94% of Wilmington daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 93% statewide in Delaware.
What types of childcare are available in Wilmington?
194 center-based, 132 home-based providers operate in Wilmington.
How do Wilmington daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Delaware?
Wilmington daycares average 4.3 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Delaware statewide average of 4.8.
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

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