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Small Wonders Montessori LLC

57 Porcher St Dover, DE

Child care
Founded in 2005 , Small Wonders Montessori LLC is a child care facility located at 57 Porcher St. Dover, DE. They offer a safe, secure and healthy environment for children. They provide an age-appropriate toys and equipment, needed to improve and develop the child's overall potential.
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Children First Learning Center, Inc.

760 Townsend Blvd Dover, DE

Child care
Children First Learning Center is a child-centered environment valuing children’s play and is sure to spark their imaginations. The primary focus is on the growth and development of the children and forming a partnership with the parents to assist them in child raising.
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Kidz, Ink III

645 West North Street Dover, DE

Child care
Kidz., Ink at 645 West North Street, Dover, DE is an early learning academy that offers flexible child care cognizant of the individual needs of children and families they serve. Their center caters to children until pre-K with options for a full-day, four, three, or even two days of childcare a week.
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Kenton Child Care

1298 Mckee Rd Dover, DE

Child care
Kenton Child Care in Dover, Delaware, provides a quality, developmentally appropriate educational opportunity for children. The school serves children from six weeks to school age that provides them with a balance of child-initiated and teacher-initiated activities. The school's program aims to develop the whole child and...
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Shanay's Kids

403 E Loockerman St Dover, DE

Child care
Shanay's Kids is an establishment situated in Dover, DE that is providing services for the students in the community. This child care organization currently admits young children in the surrounding neighborhood ranging from infants to school-age. This child care started their operations in the year 2003 and is now having a...
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The Children's Secret Garden

717 Hatchery Rd Dover, DE

Child care
The Children's Secret Garden in Dover, Delaware is a Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 124 children from infants to school age. Their curriculum seeks to provide a high quality, nurturing, fun and safe learning environment that is appropriate for the child’s overall growth and development.
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Early Dover Learning Center

1012 S Governors Ave Dover, DE

Preschool
Child care
Early Dover Learning Center is a place where children have fun, grow, and learn. It is a place where childhood is respected and honored and where every child is treated with dignity. They establish a trusting relationship with the parents and give children the possible care.
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Preschool
Child care
Dover Educational & Community Center Inc in Dover, Delaware, provides a quality, developmentally appropriate educational opportunity for children. The school serves children from infant to school age that provides them with a balance of child-initiated and teacher-initiated activities. The school's program aims to develop the...
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De Colores Family Child Care

917 Monroe Ter Dover, DE

In-Home daycare
Child care
De Colores Family Child Care based in Dover, DE is a childcare facility that offers flexible full-time programs for children ages six weeks to twelve years old. The center also offers before and after school care led by certified and bilingual teachers.
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Whatcoat Christian Preschool

16 Road 4, Camden Dover, DE

Preschool
Child care
Whatcoat Christian Preschool located in Dover, DE is a ministry of Whatcoat United Methodist Church that provides positive encouragement for the child's continued growth. The school's programs incorporate Bible Stories, Language Arts, Mathematical Concepts, Science, Computer, Creative Movement, and Music.
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Early Childhood Lab

1200 N Dupont Hwy Dover, DE

Preschool
Child care
Early Childhood Laboratory School is a licensed childcare center of Delaware State University that serves the community of Dover DE. It offers a nurturing environment and developmentally appropriate programs for children age one until age five. The center has a capacity of 103 children at the maximum.
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Marys Little Lambs

150 Sheffield Dr Dover, DE

Preschool
Child care
Marys Little Lambs in Dover, DE features activity-based and developmentally appropriate programs for preschool kids from Mondays to Fridays. They focus full-time on the children's fundamental skills in a positive and fun-filled atmosphere where the kids learn while having fun. They offer a stimulating, safe, clean, and secure...
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St. John's Lutheran School

1156 Walker Rd Dover, DE

Preschool
Child care
St. John's Lutheran School is a Christian school that offers programs for pre-kindergarten through grade eight located at 1156 Walker Road, Dover, Delaware. The provides children with a Christ-centered education that promotes academic and spiritual growth, inspiring them to grow in faith.
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Beginnings & Beyond

402 Cowgill St Dover, DE

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Beginnings and Beyond provides a place for children to look forward to returning to each day. It is a place where they can learn through play, hands-on activities, and age appropriate curriculum. They make children feel as though they are part of something wonderful ~ where they are part of the decisions that are made, where...
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Ms Marie's Daycare

1411 S Hancock Ave Dover, DE

1.0(1)
Child care
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Day Care
Child care
Cadence Academy Preschool, Smyrna is an early education school which provides programs for children ages infant through fourteen years of age. Our philosophy includes providing a nurturing environment that fosters each child’s self-identity, utilizing developmentally appropriate practices to enhance each child’s learning...
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Sand Castle Daycare Center

2555 Fords Corner Rd Hartly, DE

5.0(1)
Preschool
Child care

Heather B says "I love this daycare and so does my children"

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BELLEMARE JESSICA D

726 Blackbird Forest Rd Smyrna, DE

5.0(1)

Nye, Wendy Day Care

180 Crystal Rd Hartly, DE

Child care
Wendy Nye Day Care Center is a childcare facility that offers a two star rating and food program for children located at Hartly, Delaware. Established in 1992, they can cater a maximum of 9 students, which focus to enhance their mental, emotional and cognitive development.
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Smarty Pants Academy

5838 Dupont Parkway Smyrna, DE

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
International
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SMARTY PANTS ACADEMY DAYCARE CENTER Job Description Title: Early Childhood (ECE) Daycare Teacher Reports To: Program Director Location: Smarty Pants Academy ________________________________________ Job Summary: The role of an Early Childhood Educator involves being both a teacher as well as an active observer of...
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Daycare centers near you in Dover, DE offer a number of benefits to both children and their parents or guardians. For the kids, daycare is an opportunity to learn coping and social skills, explore the world, and form relationships with other children - all while staying active and stimulating their minds with educational activities. For parents and guardians, daycare often provides peace of mind that their children are supervised in a safe and nurturing environment with skilled professionals on board to tackle responsibilities such as discipline, problem solving strategies, and nutrition. All in all, daycare is a valuable resource for families by providing quality childcare and early childhood education services.

Daycares near you in Dover, DE provide a range of services that allow children to grow and develop in safe, secure environments. Daycare centers are staffed by qualified professionals who create a caring atmosphere that teach kids lessons fundamental to their well-being, and typically include activities such as playtime, meals, and learning opportunities designed to prepare young minds for the world ahead.

Finding the right daycare center near you in Dover, DE for your child can be an overwhelming experience, but the process can be streamlined with a clear understanding of what to look for. It's important to consider factors such as certification and accreditation, as well as any health and safety protocols that are in place. Factors such as cost, accessibility, and the quality of care provided are sure to be top of mind as well, and ultimately, selecting the best daycare center will depend on finding one that meets your expectations and your child’s specific needs.

Some questions you might consider asking daycare centers near you in Dover, DE include: What are the teacher-to-child ratios? What types of activities do you plan as part of the daily program? Is there an outdoor play area and what safety regulations are in place regarding that space? How often is communication provided to parents regarding their child's progress or issues that arise? Be sure to ask specifics about any policies related to enrollment fees, tuition payments, health and vaccination requirements and anything else that is important to you and your family as well.

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