Curated · May 2026

Best Daycares in Dover, DE

Our top licensed picks in Dover — ranked on license status, capacity, and verification recency from Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing (DELACARE). 208 centers reviewed. No paid placement, ever.

How we picked: from 208 licensed centers in Dover, we surface those with a current license, larger licensed capacity, and the most recent verification. Ranking is objective and editorial — providers cannot pay for placement. Always confirm current license status before enrolling.

1

Greater Dover Boys And Girls Club

Dover, DE · 19904

Child Care Center Licensed Capacity 289 Mon–Fri · 6:30am–6pm
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2

New Garden Early Care & Education Center Llc

Dover, DE · 19901

Child Care Center Licensed Capacity 218 Mon–Fri · 7am–6pm
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3

Spark Summer Camp And After School Program @ Academy Of Dover

Dover, DE · 19904

Child Care Center Licensed Capacity 206 Mon–Fri · 3pm–6pm
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4

Corporate Kids Learning Center, Inc.

Dover, DE · 19901

Child Care Center Licensed Capacity 200 Mon–Fri · 6:30pm–6pm
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5

The Little School At Kids Cottage

Dover, DE · 19904

Child Care Center Licensed Capacity 162 Mon–Fri · 7:30am–5:30pm
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6

Kidz Ink Iii

Dover, DE · 19904

Child Care Center Licensed Capacity 151 Mon–Fri · 6am–6pm
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7

Ymca Of Delaware/william Henry

Dover, DE · 19904

Child Care Center Licensed Capacity 151 Mon–Fri · 2:30pm–6pm
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8

Youth Connections-towne Point

Dover, DE · 19901

Child Care Center Licensed Capacity 147 Mon–Fri · 3pm–6pm
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9

Precious Moments Education & Community Center Inc.

Dover, DE · 19901

Child Care Center Licensed Capacity 142 Mon–Fri · 6am–6pm
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10

Brightpath Dover

Dover, DE · 19904

Child Care Center Licensed Capacity 135 Mon–Fri · 6am–6pm
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