For the 2026 school year, there are 15 private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children serving 1,132 students in Delaware. You can also find more schools membership associations in Delaware.
The top-ranked private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children in Delaware include St. John The Beloved Catholic School, University of Delaware Lab School, and The Goddard School.
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the Delaware private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
Top-Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children in Delaware (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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
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
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
Coopers Corner School
(Amish)
2183 Honeysuckle Rd
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 674-2374
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 674-2374
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
Cornerstone Early Education & Youth Center
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
3135 Summit Bridge Rd
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 836-6445
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 836-6445
Gr: NS | 92 students
2106 Saint James Church Rd
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 593-1503
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 593-1503
Gr: PK-K | 49 students Tuition listed
Educational Enrichment Center
Daycare / Preschool
730 Halstead Rd
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 478-8697
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 478-8697
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
111 S. West Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 651-7995
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 651-7995
Gr: NS-K Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Newark Day Nursery & Children Center
Daycare / Preschool
921 Barksdale Rd
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 731-4925
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 731-4925
Gr: PK-K | 97 students
208 Woodlawn Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 478-1740
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 478-1740
Gr: K-8 Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
St. Paul's Lutheran School
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
(2)
701 S College Ave
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 368-0064
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 368-0064
Gr: NS-PK | 52 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Wesley Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
209 S State St
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 678-8987
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 678-8987
Gr: NS-PK | 128 students Avg. class size: 16 students
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