For the 2025-26 school year, there are 93 private daycares & preschools serving 17,151 students in Delaware.
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Delaware include Tower Hill School, St. Elizabeth School, and Sanford School.
The average tuition cost is $13,730, which is lower than the Delaware average tuition cost of $16,065.
52% of private daycares & preschools in Delaware are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.
Top Ranked Delaware Private Daycares & Preschools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
101 School Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 576-2900
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 576-2900
Gr: NS-12 | 707 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 39 Tuition listed
Calvary Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
1143 E Lebanon Road
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-7860
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-7860
Gr: PK-12 | 348 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2801 Del Laws Rd
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-8938
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-8938
Gr: PK-12 | 1,117 student Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christ The Teacher Catholic School![Christ The Teacher Catholic School Photo]( "Christ The Teacher Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
2451 Frazer Rd
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 838-8850
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 838-8850
Gr: PK-8 | 635 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
2510 Marsh Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3247
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3247
Gr: PK-12 | 196 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Delmarva Christian Schools Milton Campus
(Christian)
26631 Zion Church Rd
Milton, DE 19968
(302) 856-4040
Milton, DE 19968
(302) 856-4040
Gr: PK-8 | 276 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Faith Preschool & Child Care
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
720 Marsh Rd
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 764-8624
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 764-8624
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
Foulk Pre-school(bellefonte)
Daycare / Preschool
901 Rosedale Avenue Bellefonte
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 764-3131
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 764-3131
Gr: PK-K | 37 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Goddard School![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
157 Lantana Drive
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 235-0445
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 235-0445
Gr: NS-K Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Church Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
900 N Washington Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 655-8847
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 655-8847
Gr: NS-PK | 80 students
Greenwood Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
12802 Mennonite School Road
Greenwood, DE 19950
(302) 349-4131
Greenwood, DE 19950
(302) 349-4131
Gr: PK-12 | 284 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1000 Old Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 234-1240
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 234-1240
Gr: PK-8 | 234 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
631 S State St
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 674-5784
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 674-5784
Gr: PK-8 | 405 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Immaculate Heart Of Mary
(Catholic)
1000 Shipley Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 764-0977
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 764-0977
Gr: PK-8 | 486 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1300 Paper Mill Road
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 239-0332
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 239-0332
Gr: NS-8 | 470 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Red Lion Christian Academy![Red Lion Christian Academy Photo - ELEMENTARY PLAYGROUND]( "Red Lion Christian Academy Photo - ELEMENTARY PLAYGROUND")
(Christian)
1390 Red Lion Road
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-5020
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-5020
Gr: NS-12 | 942 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Ann School![St. Ann School Photo]( "St. Ann School Photo")
(Catholic)
2006 Shallcross Ave
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 540-4276
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 540-4276
Gr: PK-8 | 229 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
211 Silver Lake Road
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 378-3179
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 378-3179
Gr: NS-8 | 294 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Edmond's Academy![St. Edmond's Academy Photo]( "St. Edmond's Academy Photo")
All-boys (Catholic)
2120 Veale Rd
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-5370
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-5370
Gr: PK-8 | 162 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition listed
St. Elizabeth School![St. Elizabeth School Photo]( "St. Elizabeth School Photo")
(Catholic)
1500 Cedar St
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 656-3369
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 656-3369
Gr: PK-12 | 433 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
St. John The Beloved Catholic School![St. John The Beloved Catholic School Photo - St. John the Beloved Catholic School. A National Blue Ribbon School. A School in the Franciscan Traditions 3 year old - 8th Grade]( "St. John The Beloved Catholic School Photo - St. John the Beloved Catholic School. A National Blue Ribbon School. A School in the Franciscan Traditions 3 year old - 8th Grade")
(Catholic)
905 Milltown Rd
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 998-5525
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 998-5525
Gr: NS-8 | 528 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
St. Mary Magdalen School
(Catholic)
9 Sharpley Rd
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 656-2745
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 656-2745
Gr: PK-8 | 568 students Avg. class size: 25 students
700 N. Walnut Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 656-3389
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 656-3389
Gr: PK-K | 149 students Tuition listed
6900 Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 235-6503
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 235-6503
Gr: NS-12 | 703 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 16 Tuition listed
1501 Barley Mill Road
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 892-4296
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 892-4296
Gr: NS-12 | 486 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
2813 W 17th Street
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 575-0550
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 575-0550
Gr: NS-12 | 849 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
University of Delaware Lab School![University of Delaware Lab School Photo]( "University of Delaware Lab School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
459 Wyoming Rd
Newark, DE 19716
(302) 831-2304
Newark, DE 19716
(302) 831-2304
Gr: NS-K Avg. class size: 15 students
825 Loveville Rd
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 239-2121
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 239-2121
Gr: PK-12 | 413 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Aquinas Academy![Aquinas Academy Photo]( "Aquinas Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
2370 Red Lion Rd
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 838-9601
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 838-9601
Gr: PK-12 | 91 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Astra Zeneca Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
1920 Rockland Rd
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 651-4666
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 651-4666
Gr: PK-K | 55 students
Bank Of America Child Developmental Center Wilmington
Daycare / Preschool
1000 N French St
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 432-3660
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 432-3660
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
Bethel Preschool Of Lewes Inc
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
129 W 4th St
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-5132
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-5132
Gr: PK-K | 89 students Tuition listed
Brandywine Valley Christian Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
7 Mount Lebanon Rd
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 478-4255
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 478-4255
Gr: PK-K | 56 students
Cacc Montessori School
Montessori School
1313 Little Baltimore Rd.
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 239-2917
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 239-2917
Gr: PK-K | 26 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in Delaware?
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Delaware include Tower Hill School, St. Elizabeth School, and Sanford School.
How many private daycares & preschools are located in Delaware?
93 private daycares & preschools are located in Delaware.
How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Delaware?
The average tuition cost is $13,730, which is lower than the Delaware private school average tuition cost of $16,065.
How diverse are private daycares & preschools in Delaware?
Delaware private daycares & preschools are approximately 27% minority students, which is higher than the Delaware private school average of 25%.
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