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Licensed Daycare in Laurel, Delaware

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Laurel?

Statewide averages in Delaware run roughly $1230/month for infants and $880/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

Q: What staff-to-child ratios apply in Laurel daycares?

All licensed Delaware centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:6 for toddlers, and 1:10 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Laurel typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Laurel?

Delaware families can apply for DE Purchase of Care (POC) (intake: (866) 552-2729). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide .

Each provider on this page is verified through the state's public child care licensing search. Cost figures are city-wide averages from CCAA reporting.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,230/mo

Delaware avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Laurel

ChildCare Aware reports the Delaware average full-time cost at $1,230/month for infant care and $880/month for preschool. City-level prices in Laurel vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.

The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Delaware families may also qualify for DE Purchase of Care (POC) (intake: (866) 552-2729).

Full Delaware licensing & cost overview

Quick facts

State regulator: Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing (DELACARE)
Infant ratio: 1:4
Toddler ratio: 1:6
Preschool ratio: 1:10
Avg capacity: 33 kids

ZIP codes covered

19956 21

Program types in Laurel

Licensed Family Child Care

10 centers

Licensed Child Care Center

8 centers

Licensed Large Family Child Care

3 centers

All Laurel licensed centers

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A Licensed Center

ACELERO LEARNING DUNBAR CENTER

Laurel

School Age (5+) Cap 101

A Licensed Center

ACELERO LEARNING LAUREL CENTER

Laurel

School Age (5+) Cap 30

B Family Daycare

BEGINNING BRIDGES CHILD CARE

Laurel

3 years through 12 years. Cap 12

B Licensed Center

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB @ LAUREL

Laurel

Kindergarten through 12 years. Cap 138

C Licensed Center

CHILDREN & FAMILIES FIRST HEAD START DUNBAR

Laurel

School Age (5+) Cap 140

C Licensed Center

CHILDREN & FAMILIES FIRST HEAD START LAUREL

Laurel

School Age (5+) Cap 30

D Family Daycare

DAWN'S DAYCARE

Laurel

School Age (5+) Cap 12

D Licensed Center

DISCOVERY COVE LEARNING CENTER

Laurel

1 year through 12 years. Cap 53

E Family Daycare

ELIZABETH ANNE HOWARD

Laurel

6 months through 12 years. Cap 6

E Family Daycare

ERIKA DAVIS

Laurel

6 weeks through 12 years. Cap 6

J Family Daycare

JAMIE EDICK

Laurel

6 weeks through 12 years. Cap 6

J Family Daycare

JIMMIE SMITH

Laurel

Preschool (2-5) Cap 6

L Family Daycare

LESLIE'S ROMPER ROOM

Laurel

6 weeks through 12 years. Cap 12

O Licensed Center

OLLIE'S IMAGINATION STATION

Laurel

6 weeks through 12 years. Cap 59

S Family Daycare

SANDRA WELK

Laurel

School Age (5+) Cap 9

Open a listing for the full state-registry record — capacity, age range, contact info, and license issue date.

Common parent questions about licensing, ratios, and how to compare programs in this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Laurel, Delaware?

Our directory lists 21 licensed childcare centers in Laurel, Delaware, sourced from Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing (DELACARE). All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.

What's the average daycare cost in Laurel?

Statewide averages in Delaware run roughly $1230/month for infants and $880/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

What staff-to-child ratios apply in Laurel daycares?

All licensed Delaware centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:6 for toddlers, and 1:10 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Laurel typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Laurel?

Delaware families can apply for DE Purchase of Care (POC) (intake: (866) 552-2729). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.

How do I verify a Laurel daycare's license?

Look up the provider directly in the official Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing (DELACARE) search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.