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73 Licensed Centers Near 19802

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Elizabeth Johnson

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 2011 West Street
👶 6 weeks through 12 years. Licensed Family Child Care Cap: 9 Licensed
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Janel Demonia

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 1113 Cade St
👶 6 weeks through 12 years. Licensed Family Child Care Cap: 9 Licensed
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Wilmington Head Start, Inc. - Leslie Johnson Center

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 2401 Northeast Blvd
👶 3 years through 5 years. Licensed Child Care Center Cap: 169 Licensed
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Veronica Clair

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 4350 North Pine Street
👶 6 weeks through 13 years. Licensed Family Child Care Cap: 9 Licensed
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Jacqueline Anderson

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 508 East 35th Street
👶 2 years through 12 years. Licensed Family Child Care Cap: 9 Licensed
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Virginia Bell

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 132 West 34th Street
👶 6 weeks through 12 years. Licensed Family Child Care Cap: 9 Licensed
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Little Blessings Daycare Site Ii

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 2010 North Market Street
👶 1 year through 12 years. Licensed Child Care Center Cap: 60 Licensed
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Edna Dale

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 835 East 17th Street
👶 6 weeks through 12 years. Licensed Family Child Care Cap: 9 Licensed
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Kingswood Community Center

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 2300 Bowers Street
👶 1 year through 12 years. Licensed Child Care Center Cap: 122 Licensed
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Merna Hawkins-suber

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 212 West 21st Street
👶 3 months through 12 years. Licensed Family Child Care Cap: 9 Licensed
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Beverly Griffin

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 517 West 34th Street
👶 6 weeks through 12 years. Licensed Family Child Care Cap: 9 Licensed
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Ruby Ann Owens

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 103 West 36th Street
👶 6 weeks through 4 years. Licensed Family Child Care Cap: 9 Licensed
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Carolyn Snow

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 2615 North Washington Street
👶 6 weeks through 12 years. Licensed Family Child Care Cap: 9 Licensed
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Marcia Wright-dorsey

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 209 West 37th Street
👶 6 weeks through 7 years. Licensed Family Child Care Cap: 9 Licensed
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Cassandra Cran

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 2522 North West Street Apt# 2
👶 6 weeks through 12 years. Licensed Family Child Care Cap: 9 Licensed
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Adrienne Fordham

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 2312 Jessup St
👶 1 year through 12 years. Licensed Family Child Care Cap: 6 Licensed
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Rebecca Womack

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 2901 Jessup St
👶 1 year through 12 years. Licensed Family Child Care Cap: 9 Licensed
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Joyce Ann Booker

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 2101 Washington Street
👶 6 weeks through 12 years. Licensed Family Child Care Cap: 9 Licensed
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Denise Miller

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 2904 North West Street
👶 6 weeks through 12 years. Licensed Family Child Care Cap: 9 Licensed
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Sharon Temple Child Care Learning Center

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 2001 North Washington Street
👶 6 weeks through 12 years. Licensed Child Care Center Cap: 103 Licensed
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Rose Of Sha'ron Ii

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 200 West 29th Street
👶 6 weeks through 12 years. Licensed Large Family Child Care Cap: 12 Licensed
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Spirit Life Early Learning Center

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 3401 Governor Printz Boulevard
👶 6 weeks through 12 years. Licensed Child Care Center Cap: 60 Licensed
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Natashia Simpson

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 2308 North Madison Street
👶 6 weeks through 14 years. Licensed Family Child Care Cap: 9 Licensed
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Manna Academy

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 1200 Northeast Blvd
👶 6 weeks through 12 years. Licensed Child Care Center Cap: 91 Licensed
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Little Blessings Daycare Site I

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 1 East 31st Street
👶 6 weeks through 12 years. Licensed Child Care Center Cap: 60 Licensed
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Open Arms Academy

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 1801 N Jefferson St
👶 6 weeks through 12 years. Licensed Child Care Center Cap: 74 Licensed
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Tamirah Coleman

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 713 Vandever Avenue
👶 6 weeks through 12 years. Licensed Family Child Care Cap: 9 Licensed
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Christopher Early Learning Center Inc.

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 4001 North Market Street
👶 6 weeks through 12 years. Licensed Child Care Center Cap: 49 Licensed
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Rwo Baby

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 13 E 35th St
👶 6 weeks through 5 years. Licensed Child Care Center Cap: 74 Licensed
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Irene Selby

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 510 Milton Drive
👶 6 weeks through 12 years. Licensed Family Child Care Cap: 9 Licensed
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Verlyn Rayfield

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 821 West 32nd Street
👶 4 years through 12 years. Licensed Family Child Care Cap: 8 Licensed
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Boys & Girls Club @ H. Fletcher Brown

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 1601 North Spruce Street
👶 5 years through 12 years. Licensed Child Care Center Cap: 161 Licensed
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Juanita Moore

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 22 West 38th Street
👶 6 weeks through 12 years. Licensed Family Child Care Cap: 9 Licensed
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Ernestine Demonia

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 1115 Cade Street
👶 6 weeks through 5 years. Licensed Family Child Care Cap: 9 Licensed
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Lj's Playpen Academy

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 2601 Carter Street
👶 6 weeks through 12 years. Licensed Child Care Center Cap: 115 Licensed
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Read To Learn Academy, Inc.

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 1600 Jessup Street
👶 6 weeks through 12 years. Licensed Child Care Center Cap: 179 Licensed
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Next Generation Learning Academy

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 4011 N Market St
👶 6 weeks through 12 years. Licensed Child Care Center Cap: 60 Licensed
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Tykiesha Raison

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 1010 East 24th Street
👶 6 weeks through 12 years. Licensed Family Child Care Cap: 9 Licensed
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Lillian Owens

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 114 West 25th Street
👶 2 years through 12 years. Licensed Family Child Care Cap: 9 Licensed
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Jacqueline Broadnax

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 22 West 30th Street
👶 6 weeks through 12 years. Licensed Family Child Care Cap: 9 Licensed
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Nadinena Smith

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 902 Vandever Ave
👶 6 weeks through 12 years. Licensed Family Child Care Cap: 8 Licensed
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Ark North Learning Center

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 534 Vandever Avenue
👶 3 years through 12 years. Licensed Child Care Center Cap: 54 Licensed
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Lakeisha Truitt

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 222 East 35th Street
👶 5 years through 12 years. Licensed Family Child Care Cap: 6 Licensed
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Police Athletic League Of Wilmington Child Care Center

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 3707 North Market Street
👶 6 weeks through 12 years. Licensed Child Care Center Cap: 240 Licensed
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Little Arrows Christian Academy

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 3000 North Market Street
👶 1 year through 12 years. Licensed Child Care Center Cap: 38 Licensed
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Tina Thomas

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 2106 Jessup St
👶 6 weeks through 12 years. Licensed Family Child Care Cap: 9 Licensed
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Sharee Congo

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 2601 North West Street
👶 1 year through 12 years. Licensed Large Family Child Care Cap: 10 Licensed
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Tiny Tots Childcare And Learning Center

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 1014 West 24th Street
👶 6 weeks through 5 years. Licensed Child Care Center Cap: 142 Licensed
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Boys & Girls Club @ Shortlidge

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 100 West 18th Street
👶 Kindergarten through 8 years. Licensed Child Care Center Cap: 93 Licensed
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Kool Kids Learning Center

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 2215 North Washington Street
👶 6 weeks through 12 years. Licensed Child Care Center Cap: 72 Licensed
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Chosen Children Child Care, Llc

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 30 West 31st Street
👶 6 weeks through 12 years. Licensed Child Care Center Cap: 40 Licensed
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Donna Nichols

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 2308 North Locust Street
👶 1 year through 12 years. Licensed Family Child Care Cap: 9 Licensed
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Carter's Child Care And Learning Center

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 2110 Northeast Boulevard
👶 6 weeks through 13 years. Licensed Child Care Center Cap: 55 Licensed
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Shining Stars Childcare Inc.

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 600 Concord Avenue
👶 1 year through 12 years. Licensed Large Family Child Care Cap: 12 Licensed
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My Children Childcare Center, Llc

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 22 Vandever Avenue
👶 6 weeks through 12 years. Licensed Large Family Child Care Cap: 12 Licensed
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Lily Dollard

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 2408 Jessup Street
👶 6 weeks through 12 years. Licensed Family Child Care Cap: 9 Licensed
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Little Hearts Childcare, Llc

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 111 West 22nd Street
👶 6 weeks through 12 years. Licensed Child Care Center Cap: 92 Licensed
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Little Legends Learning & Family Development Center

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 1901 Superfine Lane
👶 6 weeks through 5 years. Licensed Child Care Center Cap: 62 Licensed
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Boys & Girls Club @ Warner Elementary

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 801 West 18th Street
👶 8 years through 12 years. Licensed Child Care Center Cap: 107 Licensed
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Brandy Moore

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 405 East 35th Street
👶 8 weeks through 12 years. Licensed Family Child Care Cap: 6 Licensed
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The Choir School Of Delaware

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 2013 North Market Street
👶 7 years through 17 years. Licensed Child Care Center Cap: 30 Licensed
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Kimalee Brown Dba Little Leaders Childcare Llc

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 2504 N West St
👶 6 weeks through 12 years. Licensed Family Child Care Cap: 9 Licensed
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Esther Offei-ansah Dba Mercylove Academy Ii Llc

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 26 W 37th St
👶 8 weeks through 12 years. Licensed Family Child Care Cap: 6 Licensed
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Global Learning Center I

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 4112 N Market St
👶 6 weeks through 5 years. Licensed Large Family Child Care Cap: 12 Licensed
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Everette Harris Dba Beacon Of Hope Christian Ministry, Inc.

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 24 West 20th Street
👶 6 weeks through 12 years. Licensed Family Child Care Cap: 6 Licensed
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Lj's Playpen Academy Center Llc

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 2601 Carter Street
👶 6 weeks through 13 years. Licensed Child Care Center Cap: 115 Licensed
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Our Future Child Care Center, Llc

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 1901 Superfine Lane
👶 6 weeks through 7 years. Licensed Child Care Center Cap: 63 Licensed
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The Teen Warehouse

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 1121 Thatcher Street
👶 Kindergarten through 12 years. Licensed Child Care Center Cap: 130 Licensed
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Mercylove Academy Llc

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 100 West 38th Street
👶 6 weeks through 12 years. Licensed Large Family Child Care Cap: 12 Licensed
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Jay's House Inc Dba Puzzle Piece Lane

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 2306 N Van Buren St
👶 3 months through 12 years. Licensed Large Family Child Care Cap: 12 Licensed
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Kimalee Brown Dba Divine Beacon Of Hope, Llc

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 2504 N West St
👶 6 weeks through 12 years. Licensed Large Family Child Care Cap: 12 Licensed
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Little Arrows Christian Academy 2.0

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 3000 N Market St
👶 5 years through 12 years. Licensed Child Care Center Cap: 38 Licensed
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Gail Cannon

Wilmington, DE · 19802 · 2614 N Washington St
👶 6 weeks through Kindergarten. Licensed Family Child Care Cap: 6 Licensed

Programs Near 19802 by Age Group

DE licensing requirements and what to expect at each stage

Infant Care

📅 Ages: 0–12 months
👥 1:4 staff ratio required
Avg: $900–$1,600/month
0 centers near 19802

Toddler

📅 Ages: 1–3 years
👥 1:6 staff ratio required
Avg: $700–$1,200/month

Preschool

📅 Ages: 3–5 years
👥 1:10 staff ratio
Avg: $600–$1,100/month
7 centers near 19802

School-Age

📅 Ages: 5+ years
👥 Before/after school
Avg: $300–$700/month
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Childcare Subsidies Near 19802

DE participates in CCAP — families near 19802 may get up to 90% of childcare costs covered based on income.

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Federal block grant — up to 90% coverage
Head Start
Free care for income-eligible families
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Dependent Care FSA
Pre-tax savings — up to $5,000/yr
Child Tax Credit
Up to $3,000/year federal credit
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State Pre-K
Free half or full-day preschool (4–5 yrs)

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Finding Daycare Near ZIP 19802 in Wilmington, DE

ZIP code 19802 has 73 licensed childcare providers registered with DE state authorities — infant care, toddler programs, preschools, and school-age centers. All listings are sourced from official state licensing databases with active permits.

When comparing daycare centers near 19802, focus on: staff-to-child ratio, curriculum approach, safety inspection history, and whether the center accepts CCAP subsidies. Use our 30-point tour checklist before making a decision.

How to Choose Daycare Near 19802

  1. Define your needs — age of child, full-time vs part-time, budget, schedule
  2. Search and shortlist — all 73 licensed centers near 19802 are listed above
  3. Call ahead — confirm openings, subsidy acceptance, and tour availability
  4. Tour at least 3 centers — use our 30-point checklist
  5. Verify license status — confirm on DE's official licensing portal

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Frequently Asked Questions — Daycare Near 19802

How many daycare centers are near ZIP code 19802?

There are 73 licensed childcare centers in and around ZIP 19802 in Wilmington, DE. All hold active state licenses sourced from official DE licensing databases.

What is the average cost of daycare near 19802?

Daycare costs near 19802 in DE: infant care $900–$1,800/month; toddler programs $700–$1,200/month; preschool $600–$1,100/month. CCAP subsidies can reduce costs by 50–90% for eligible families.

Are the daycare centers near 19802 licensed?

Yes — all 73 centers listed for ZIP 19802 hold active DE childcare licenses, sourced directly from the official state licensing database.

Does DE offer childcare subsidies near 19802?

DE participates in the federal CCDF program. Families near 19802 may qualify for CCAP assistance based on income. Visit childcare.gov or your local social services office to apply.

What age groups are served by daycares near 19802?

Centers near 19802 serve: infants (0–12 mo) — 0 centers; toddlers (1–3 yrs); preschool (3–5 yrs) — 7 programs; school-age (5+). Call ahead to confirm openings.

How do I choose the best daycare near 19802?

Visit at least 3 centers near 19802, check staff ratios, safety features, and curriculum. Use our free 30-point checklist at /checklist before enrolling.

What is the staff-to-child ratio at daycares near 19802?

DE requires: 1:4 for infants, 1:6 for toddlers, 1:10 for preschoolers. Always confirm the current ratio before enrolling at any center near 19802.

Are there Head Start programs near ZIP 19802?

Head Start offers free federally-funded programs for income-eligible families. Search 'Head Start' in our directory for 19802 or visit headstart.gov.

Can I tour a daycare near 19802 before enrolling?

Yes — and you should. Call ahead to schedule a tour at any center near 19802. Use our 30-point checklist at /checklist to evaluate each facility.

What documents do I need to enroll in daycare near 19802?

Typical requirements: birth certificate, immunization records, emergency contacts, custody docs if applicable, and proof of income for subsidies. Confirm with each center near 19802.

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