Delaware Private Preschools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 21 private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) serving 1,613 students in Delaware. You can also find more schools membership associations in Delaware.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Delaware include St. John The Beloved Catholic School and University of Delaware Lab School.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Delaware private preschool average acceptance rate of 90%.
24% of private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Delaware are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 21

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 21

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Delaware (2026-27)

St. John The Beloved Catholic School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 528 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
905 Milltown Rd
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 998-5525
University of Delaware Lab School Photo
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
459 Wyoming Rd
Newark, DE 19716
(302) 831-2304
Map of Astra Zeneca Child Development Center
Gr: PK-K | 55 students
Daycare / Preschool
1920 Rockland Rd
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 651-4666
Map of Bank Of America Child Developmental Center Wilmington
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
Daycare / Preschool
1000 N French St
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 432-3660
Casho Mill KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK | 33 students
Daycare / Preschool
1520 Casho Mill Rd.
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 738-5953
Map of Cornerstone Early Education & Youth Center
Gr: NS | 92 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
3135 Summit Bridge Rd
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 836-6445
Map of Developing Minds Preschool And Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 49 students
Daycare / Preschool
2106 Saint James Church Rd
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 593-1503
(1)
Map of Educational Enrichment Center
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
Daycare / Preschool
730 Halstead Rd
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 478-8697
The Goddard School Photo
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
111 S. West Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 651-7995
The Goddard School Photo
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
157 Lantana Drive
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 235-0445
Map of Great New Beginnings
Gr: NS-4 | 160 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
14 St. Andrews Road
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 838-1000
Hockessin KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK | 30 students
Daycare / Preschool
6696 Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 234-8680
Meadowood KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
50 South Meadowood Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 453-8090
Naamans Road KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK | 61 students
Daycare / Preschool
2018C Naamans Rd
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-2212
New Castle KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
327 Old State Rd.
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 322-3102
Map of Newark Day Nursery & Children Center
Gr: PK-K | 97 students
Daycare / Preschool
921 Barksdale Rd
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 731-4925
Paxson Lane KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
100 Paxson Dr.
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 834-6931
(1)
Map of St. David's Episcopal Day School
Gr: NS-PK | 110 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
2320 Grubb Rd
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3747
(1)
Map of St. Paul's Lutheran School
Gr: NS-PK | 52 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 1
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
701 S College Ave
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 368-0064
(2)
Map of Tutor Time Child Care
Gr: PK-K | 142 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Alternative School
491 South Harmony Road
Newark, DE 19713
(855) 887-8945
Map of Wesley Preschool
Gr: NS-PK | 128 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
209 S State St
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 678-8987

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Delaware?
The top ranked private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Delaware include St. John The Beloved Catholic School and University of Delaware Lab School.
How many private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in Delaware?
21 private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in Delaware.
How diverse are private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Delaware?
Delaware private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are approximately 28% minority students, which is lower than the Delaware private school average of 30%.
What percentage of private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are religiously affiliated in Delaware?
24% of private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Delaware are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist and Episcopal).

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