ZIP 19801
Daycare Centers Near ZIP 19801
97 licensed centers in Wilmington, DE — verified weekly against the state registry. Filter by age and program type. Free, no signup.
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Ymca Of Delaware / Central Branch Ymca Children's Corner 1
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 501 West 11th Street
6 weeks through 6 years.
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 99
Licensed
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Neighborhood House, Inc.
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 1218 B Street
Kindergarten through 12 years.
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 69
Licensed
C
Charlayne Thomas
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 405 South Heald Street
3 years through 12 years.
Licensed Family Child Care
Cap: 9
Licensed
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St. Michael's School And Nursery
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 700 North Walnut Street
8 weeks through 5 years.
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 259
Licensed
S
Salvation Army Early Learning Center
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 400 N Orange St
6 weeks through 12 years.
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 185
Licensed
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Little Folks Too Child Development Center
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 1320 North Market Street
6 weeks through 5 years.
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 132
Licensed
E
Early Childhood Educational Arts Academy
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 705 North Market Street
3 years through 5 years.
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 55
Licensed
M
Ministry Of Caring Guardian Angel Child Care
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 1000 Wilson Street
1 year through 5 years.
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 83
Licensed
S
Smalls Stepping Stone Daycare & Preschool, Inc.
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 1408 Clifford Brown Walk
6 months through 12 years.
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 250
Licensed
Y
Ymca Of Delaware / Walnut Street Ymca Children's Corner 3
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 1000 North Walnut Street
2 years through 12 years.
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 291
Licensed
D
Del Tech/ Wilmington Campus Child Development Center
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 300 North Orange Street
3 months through 5 years.
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 55
Licensed
J
Jp Morgan Chase Back Up Child Care Center
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 301 North Walnut Street
6 weeks through 12 years.
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 73
Licensed
T
Tadpole Academy Llc
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 1238 North Walnut Street
6 weeks through 12 years.
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 54
Licensed
T
Tonda Maddrey
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 454 Anderson Drive
6 weeks through 12 years.
Licensed Family Child Care
Cap: 9
Licensed
S
Stephanie Brown's Little Angels Day Care, Inc.
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 711 West 7th Street
3 months through 12 years.
Licensed Large Family Child Care
Cap: 12
Licensed
M
Ministry Of Caring / Il Bambino
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 903 North Madison Street
6 weeks through 1 year.
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 24
Licensed
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Lucy's Little Angels
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 408 East 8th Street
6 weeks through 12 years.
Licensed Large Family Child Care
Cap: 12
Licensed
B
Beverly's Helping Hand
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 400 W 9th St
6 weeks through 12 years.
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 146
Licensed
C
Children's Laughter Early Learning Academy
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 506 North Lombard Street
6 weeks through 12 years.
Licensed Large Family Child Care
Cap: 12
Licensed
E
Ezion Fair Christian Community Academy
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 1400 B Street
6 weeks through 12 years.
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 114
Licensed
C
Carmon Fitzgerald
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 533 Lafayette Boulevard
6 weeks through 4 years.
Licensed Family Child Care
Cap: 6
Licensed
P
Pine Street Learning Academy
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 502 N Pine St
6 weeks through 12 years.
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 156
Licensed
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Little Leaders In Training Academy
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 800 W 4th St
6 weeks through 12 years.
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 96
Licensed
J
Junebug's Little Rubies, Llc
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 1104 D St
6 weeks through 3 years.
Licensed Large Family Child Care
Cap: 12
Licensed
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Sister Sister Care Daycare
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 939 North Pine Street
6 weeks through 12 years.
Licensed Large Family Child Care
Cap: 12
Licensed
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Our Future Christian Child Care Center
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 800 East 7th Street
1 year through 12 years.
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 60
Licensed
T
Teenie Weenie's Precious Feet
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 509 West 9th Street
6 weeks through 12 years.
Licensed Large Family Child Care
Cap: 11
Licensed
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Learning Center At Madison Street
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 600 North Madison Street
6 weeks through 12 years.
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 136
Licensed
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The Goddard School In Wilmington
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 111 South West Street
6 weeks through 8 years.
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 156
Licensed
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Kid's Kingdom Elc Inc.
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 715 N Orange St
6 weeks through 12 years.
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 66
Licensed
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Junebug's Little Rubies Preschool, Llc
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 621 S Buttonwood St
3 years through 10 years.
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 18
Licensed
A
A Leap Of Faith Cdc, Inc. - Adams 4
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 800 W 4th St
6 weeks through 12 years.
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 87
Licensed
A
Ark South Learning Center
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 601 S Heald St
3 years through 12 years.
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 45
Licensed
K
Kingdom Builders Love Center
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 850 N Church St
3 months through 7 years.
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 24
Licensed
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Neighborhood House Early Learning Center
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 1218 B Street
6 weeks through 3 years.
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 64
Licensed
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Onshellean Bell
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 721 N Church St
2 years through 12 years.
Licensed Family Child Care
Cap: 9
Licensed
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Uwde 21st Cclc At The Stubbs Early Education And Dual Generation Center
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 1100 N Pine St
3 years through 5 years.
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 103
Licensed
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Uwde 21st Cclc At Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 600 E 7th St
Kindergarten through 14 years.
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 133
Licensed
C
Creative Minds Academy, Llc
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 205 West 7th Street
6 weeks through 6 years.
Licensed Large Family Child Care
Cap: 9
Licensed
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J-tech Learning Center
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 1238 North Walnut Street
6 weeks through 12 years.
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 54
Licensed
A
Ark - South Learning Center
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 601 S Heald St
3 years through 12 years.
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 45
Licensed
P
Precious Little Hands Childcare Center Llc Iii
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 1238 N Walnut St
2 years through 12 years.
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 50
Licensed
T
The Early Learning Center At Pine Llc
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 502 North Pine Street
6 weeks through 12 years.
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 156
Licensed
L
Learning Center At Madison Llc
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 600 North Madison Street
6 weeks through 12 years.
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 136
Licensed
B
Boys & Girls Club @ Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 600 E 7th St
6 years through 14 years.
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 120
Licensed
T
Tara's Loving Learning Academy
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 400 West 9th St.
6 weeks through 12 years.
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 60
Licensed
L
Little Folks Too
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 1320 N Market St
6 weeks through 5 years.
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 134
Licensed
Y
Ymca Of Delaware Early Learning Academy
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 315 E. 12th St.
6 weeks through 5 years.
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 124
Licensed
Y
Ymca Of Delaware / Central Branch Ymca Children's Corner 1
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 501 West 11th Street
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 99
Licensed
N
Neighborhood House, Inc.
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 1218 B Street
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 69
Licensed
C
Charlayne Thomas
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 405 South Heald Street
Licensed Family Child Care
Cap: 9
Licensed
S
St. Michael's School And Nursery
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 700 North Walnut Street
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 259
Licensed
S
Salvation Army Early Learning Center
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 400 N Orange St
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 185
Licensed
L
Little Folks Too Child Development Center
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 1320 North Market Street
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 132
Licensed
E
Early Childhood Educational Arts Academy
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 705 North Market Street
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 55
Licensed
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Geneva Mowbray
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 821 Kirkwood Street
Licensed Family Child Care
Cap: 9
Licensed
M
Ministry Of Caring Guardian Angel Child Care
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 1000 Wilson Street
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 83
Licensed
S
Smalls Stepping Stone Daycare & Preschool, Inc.
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 1408 Clifford Brown Walk
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 250
Licensed
Y
Ymca Of Delaware / Walnut Street Ymca Children's Corner 3
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 1000 North Walnut Street
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 291
Licensed
D
Del Tech/ Wilmington Campus Child Development Center
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 300 North Orange Street
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 55
Licensed
J
Jp Morgan Chase Back Up Child Care Center
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 301 North Walnut Street
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 73
Licensed
T
Tadpole Academy Llc
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 1238 North Walnut Street
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 54
Licensed
T
Tonda Maddrey
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 454 Anderson Drive
Licensed Family Child Care
Cap: 9
Licensed
S
Stephanie Brown's Little Angels Day Care, Inc.
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 711 West 7th Street
Licensed Large Family Child Care
Cap: 12
Licensed
M
Ministry Of Caring / Il Bambino
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 903 North Madison Street
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 24
Licensed
L
Lucy's Little Angels
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 408 East 8th Street
Licensed Large Family Child Care
Cap: 12
Licensed
B
Beverly's Helping Hand
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 400 W 9th St
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 146
Licensed
C
Children's Laughter Early Learning Academy
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 506 North Lombard Street
Licensed Large Family Child Care
Cap: 12
Licensed
E
Ezion Fair Christian Community Academy
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 1400 B Street
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 114
Licensed
C
Carmon Fitzgerald
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 533 Lafayette Boulevard
Licensed Family Child Care
Cap: 6
Licensed
P
Pine Street Learning Academy
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 502 N Pine St
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 156
Licensed
L
Little Leaders In Training Academy
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 800 W 4th St
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 96
Licensed
J
Junebug's Little Rubies, Llc
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 1104 D St
Licensed Large Family Child Care
Cap: 12
Licensed
S
Sister Sister Care Daycare
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 939 North Pine Street
Licensed Large Family Child Care
Cap: 12
Licensed
O
Our Future Christian Child Care Center
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 800 East 7th Street
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 60
Licensed
T
Teenie Weenie's Precious Feet
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 509 West 9th Street
Licensed Large Family Child Care
Cap: 11
Licensed
L
Learning Center At Madison Street
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 600 North Madison Street
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 136
Licensed
T
The Goddard School In Wilmington
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 111 South West Street
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 156
Licensed
K
Kid's Kingdom Elc Inc.
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 715 N Orange St
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 66
Licensed
J
Junebug's Little Rubies Preschool, Llc
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 621 S Buttonwood St
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 18
Licensed
A
A Leap Of Faith Cdc, Inc. - Adams 4
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 800 W 4th St
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 87
Licensed
A
Ark South Learning Center
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 601 S Heald St
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 45
Licensed
K
Kingdom Builders Love Center
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 850 N Church St
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 24
Licensed
N
Neighborhood House Early Learning Center
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 1218 B Street
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 64
Licensed
O
U
Uwde 21st Cclc At The Stubbs Early Education And Dual Generation Center
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 1100 N Pine St
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 103
Licensed
U
Uwde 21st Cclc At Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 600 E 7th St
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 133
Licensed
C
Creative Minds Academy, Llc
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 205 West 7th Street
Licensed Large Family Child Care
Cap: 9
Licensed
J
J-tech Learning Center
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 1238 North Walnut Street
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 54
Licensed
A
Ark - South Learning Center
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 601 S Heald St
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 45
Licensed
P
Precious Little Hands Childcare Center Llc Iii
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 1238 N Walnut St
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 50
Licensed
T
The Early Learning Center At Pine Llc
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 502 North Pine Street
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 156
Licensed
L
Learning Center At Madison Llc
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 600 North Madison Street
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 136
Licensed
B
Boys & Girls Club @ Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 600 E 7th St
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 120
Licensed
T
Tara's Loving Learning Academy
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 400 West 9th St.
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 60
Licensed
L
Little Folks Too
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 1320 N Market St
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 134
Licensed
Y
Ymca Of Delaware Early Learning Academy
Wilmington, DE
· 19801 · 315 E. 12th St.
Licensed Child Care Center
Cap: 124
Licensed
Programs Near 19801 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 19801
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
11 centers near 19801
School-Age
Ages: 5+ years
Before/after school
Avg: $300–$700/month
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Childcare Subsidies Near 19801
DE participates in CCAP — families near 19801 may get up to 90% of childcare costs covered based on income.
Check Your Eligibility →CCAP / CCDF
Federal block grant — up to 90% coverage
Head Start
Free care for income-eligible families
Dependent Care FSA
Pre-tax savings — up to $5,000/yr
Child Tax Credit
Up to $3,000/year federal credit
State Pre-K
Free half or full-day preschool (4–5 yrs)
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See average daycare costs in DE by age group + estimate how much CCAP can save you.
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Found a center in 19801? Here is what to pack
Bottles, name labels, nap bedding and spare clothes — our checklist by age covers what centers ask you to bring, and what they ask you not to send.
What to pack for the first day
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Name labels
Dishwasher-safe ones survive daily bottle washing; paper labels peel within a week.
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Nap mat or cot sheet
Ask the center first — many supply cots but require your own fitted sheet.
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Spare clothes set
Two full changes per day for potty-training age, one for older kids.
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Labeled water bottle
Most centers ask for one clearly named bottle a child can open alone.
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Insulated lunch bag
Needed if the center does not provide meals; look for one that fits an ice pack.
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Finding Daycare Near ZIP 19801 in Wilmington, DE
ZIP code 19801 has 97 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 19801, 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 19801
- Define your needs — age of child, full-time vs part-time, budget, schedule
- Search and shortlist — all 97 licensed centers near 19801 are listed above
- Call ahead — confirm openings, subsidy acceptance, and tour availability
- Tour at least 3 centers — use our 30-point checklist
- Verify license status — confirm on DE's official licensing portal
Frequently Asked Questions — Daycare Near 19801
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Availability changes fast. Check the ZIP codes next to 19801 — a licensed center nearby may have an opening this month.
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Childcare Guides for Parents
Where to get childcare help in Wilmington (19801)
Free, official channels for finding licensed care, checking quality ratings, and applying for assistance — no account or fee required.
Local CCR&R agency
Child Care Resource & Referral counselors help you find vetted local options.
1-800-424-2246 · Find yours
Dial 2-1-1
United Way's free, confidential line connects you to local childcare, food, and family aid.
Call 211 · 211.org
Head Start (free)
Free early education for income-eligible families and pregnant women.
Find a program
State subsidy
DE Purchase of Care (POC) can cover most of your childcare cost by income.
(866) 552-2729 · How to apply
Quality ratings
Check NAEYC accreditation and your state's quality-rating (QRIS) for any provider.
Find quality care
Verify a license
Confirm any provider's current license & inspection record with Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing (DELACARE).
Official license searchChildcare resources
Data and guidance on this page draw on official government and nonprofit sources.
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Office of Child Care — childcare.gov
Federal subsidy & CCDF program info
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www.acf.hhs.gov
HHS Administration for Children & Families
Child Care & Development Fund oversight
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eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov
Head Start Center Locator (HHS)
Free programs for income-eligible families
www.childcareaware.org
ChildCare Aware of America
Annual cost reports & state data
childcaredeserts.org
Child Care Deserts (Center for American Progress)
Local supply-vs-demand research by county
How this data is sourced. Listings for ZIP 19801 are compiled from official Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing (DELACARE) licensing records and cross-checked for current license status — not paid placements or user star-ratings. Rankings never depend on advertising. Provider details change often, so always confirm directly before enrolling. Reviewed by the DaycareHub editorial team · August 2026 · methodology