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We have 9 family daycares in Dover, DE! Compare and find the best family daycare to fit your needs.

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Kidz, Ink III

645 West North Street Dover, DE

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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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Dowd Family Day Care Center

93 N Fairfield Dr Dover, DE

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Tender Years

407 Worchester Drive Dover, DE

The Babysitter

1200 N Dupont Hwy Dover, DE

Phillips Family Day Care

5332 Halltown Rd Hartly, DE

Child care
In-Home daycare
The Phillips Family Day Care provides a childcare program in Hartly, Delaware. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities. They also aim to develop the children's social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination. The Phillips Family Day Care welcomes infants to...
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Parsons', Catherine Day Care

2101 Sandy Bend Rd Camden Wyoming, DE

Child care
Catherine Parson’s Day Care provides Type II child care services to the families of Camden Wyoming, Delaware. The facility has a capacity of nine kids and enrolls infants to school-age children. They operate from 7 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. and they also serve students of the Caesar Rodney School District.
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McClements Family Day Care

405 N School Ln Smyrna, DE

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Annalisa's Playhouse

316 Lisa Court Smyrna, DE

Annalisa's Playhouse has a limited number of openings available at the present time. I am a fully licensed, level 2 provider and have been so for 17 years. I am currently accepting applications for children age 2 thru 13 for immediate placement. I am located 1.5 miles west of rt 13, 1 mile north of Smyrna on a cul-de-sac with...
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16 Fairmont Ct. Smyrna, DE

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FAQs for finding a family daycare near you in Dover, DE

When looking for a family daycare near you in Dover, DE, the most important thing to consider is the safety, comfort, and well-being of your child. Depending on your family's needs, make sure to inquire about the family daycare provider's experience in caring for children of similar ages. Ask about their qualifications, resources available for learning and development, such as toys or educational materials. Additionally, consider inquiring about how the family daycare provider structures their days; if they provide meals or snacks; and if they allow you to have a tour of their facility. It is also important that you feel comfortable with the family daycare provider and that they understand your family's values and priorities. Taking these points into consideration when selecting a family daycare can help ensure that your child has a safe and nurturing environment in which to thrive.

When selecting a family daycare provider, families may want to consider factors such as location, value for costs, hours of operation, and licensing requirements and monitoring standards. Additionally, it is worth evaluating any safety regulations in place at the facility and paying attention to reviews from past or current clients. Upon visiting the family daycare near you in Dover, DE, there should be a sense that it is clean and well-organized, and the staff should be friendly and welcoming. All of these aspects help ensure that not only are the family's needs met and children are receiving the best possible care.

When choosing family daycare near you in Dover, DE, it is essential to be thorough! Consider what's most important to you and when choosing a child care provider, and don't be afraid to ask questions when interviewing potential daycares. You should also schedule a visit to meet with the family daycare provider and observe the environment. You may ask them questions such as: How does the daycare staff interact with the children? Are there toys, materials, and appropriate activities for the age group of children in their care? Are there any qualifications, certifications, background checks, and child-to-adult ratio of staff information they can share with you? All of these questions as well as any additional considerations that are important to you should help you make an informed decision.

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