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Find Trusted Pre-K Schools Near Me in Wilmington, DE

We have 21 pre-k schools in Wilmington, DE! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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The Lifespan Development Centers

500 McKennans Church Road Wilmington, DE

5.0(1)

7 mi

Child care
Preschool
We provide an academic based full day preschool and child care. Our staff of professional educators provide your family with the highest quality curriculum accompanied with compassionate care, strong values, and ongoing communication about your child's learning progress. We offer nursery, preschool, pre-k, child care from 3 months through 5 years, and before and after care up to 12 years old. Full and part time options are available. We offer summer camp with field trips. We serve hot lunches that have fresh fruits and vegetables. All meals are minimally processed in keeping with our philosophy of providing the highest quality foods. All curricular supplies are included in tuition.

Sam says "I cannot say enough wonderful things about the Lifespan Development Centers. I think I visited every child care facility in Delaware prior to my son being born!...

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Hope House Knowledge Center

2814 W. 2nd Street Wilmington, DE

4.3(6)

3 mi

Child care
Preschool
It is the Hope House Knowledge Center's belief that physical growth and emotional- social learning occurs in a holistic manner. Hope House Knowledge Center holds firmly that the balance of these attributes should be encouraged and stimulated by the environment. Hope House Knowledge Center's early childhood education program supports the five major domains; Languages/literacy, Sensory, Cognitive, Fine and Gross motor skills. Hope House Knowledge Center's aim is to embellish these domains with a pre-academic program that builds social, language/literacy and math skills. It is Hope House Knowledge Center's expectation to provide infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with an experience that supports emotional, physical and social development. Hope House Knowledge Center will provide a safe nurturing environment conducive to stimulate growth in all developmental areas.

Carmella H. says "They are the best,I love this daycare,the staff they have will do they best for your children,the love and care they give out is price less"

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Guardian Angel Child Care

1000 Wilson Street Wilmington DE. 198013432 Wilmington, DE

< 1 mi

Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Child care
Kindergarten
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Guardian Angel Child Care serves youngsters of working parents with low incomes. Children range from one year old through kindergarten age. All classes maintain a low child-to-staff ratio, with a teacher and teacher's assistant in each classroom. Getting ready to reopen on August 3, 2020.
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Zion Early Education Center

2101 Lancaster Ave Wilmington, DE

3 mi

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Located in Wilmington, Delaware, Zion Early Education Center strives to maximize every child's social, emotional, physical, creative, and intellectual development. It acknowledges the individuality of each child. It accepts children ages two to five years old. The Center offers preschool, pre-kindergarten, and kindergarten classes. Additionally, it offers Christian Education, Spanish, Computer, and Music and Movement. It has a maximum capacity of handling up to one hundred fifteen children.
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Nathalie B Hammond Preschool I

3100 Skyline Dr Wilmington, DE

7 mi

Preschool
Nathalie B. Hammond Preschool is an early childhood education provider that offers classes geared for toddlers and pre-kindergarten kids. The company, based in Wilmington, Delaware, uses a structured schedule that features various indoor and outdoor learning activities. Nathalie B. Hammond Preschool program is focused on children’s physical, intellectual and creative, and socio-emotional growth.
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Wilmington Head Start

1725 W 8th St Wilmington, DE

3 mi

Child care
Wilmington Head Start offers a comprehensive child development program in one of its centers located at 1725 W 8th Street, Wilmington, Delaware. It operates from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM, weekdays, providing preschoolers with activities that help them prepare for their entry into kindergarten level. This center can accommodate up to 120 children.
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New Castle County Head Start Inc

310 Kiamensi Rd Wilmington, DE

4 mi

New Castle County Head Start Inc. provides a nurturing environment where kids feel safe and supported while learning, growing, making friends and preparing for the world of kindergarten. The curriculum caters to families that value education, going above and beyond traditional child care.
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Smalls' Stepping Stone

1408 Clifford Brown Walk Wilmington, DE

< 1 mi

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Offering child care services to the community, Smalls Stepping Stone is an organization situated in Wilmington, DE. This child care facility also provides services for kindergarten and preschool students ranging between the ages of 8 weeks to 12 years old. This child care establishment started operating in the year 1988 and can accommodate a total of up to 250 children in maximum.
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Little Future Early Learning Academy

800 W 4th St Ste 102 Wilmington, DE

< 1 mi

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Little Future Early Learning Academy offers quality child care programs and enrichment learning services. This organization in Wilmington, DE nurtures kindergarten and preschool students ranging from infants to young school-age while promoting values, love, and respect. They support the holistic growth in a stimulating, clean, secure, and safe environment with a maximum capacity of 59 children.
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The Tatnall School

1501 Barley Mill Road Wilmington, DE

7 mi

The Early Childhood Program at The Tatnall School balances character development with active exploration to encourage kind, thoughtful, curious individuals. We nurture children in the PK3 program to grow in their understanding of cooperation and friendship within a developmentally appropriate academic environment. At the PK4 level, we promote learning through guided exploration, incorporating both structured and discovery-based learning experiences adapted to each child's needs. We introduce children to key academic concepts and skill development in the areas of language arts, global studies, science, and math. When children reach Kindergarten, we build upon the PK3 and PK4 curriculums, balancing social, emotional, and academic development for the whole child to prepare students for the next step in the Lower School.
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THE LEARNING EXPRESS

300 DARLING ST NEWARK, DE

5.0(2)

10 mi

starting at
$980/mo
Academic
Child care
Preschool
The Learning Express is a family operated private school located in Newark, DE and has been providing childcare services to the community since 1994. The Learning Express began as a Pre-school, offering a unique structured academic program for children ages 3 through 5. Our philosophy at The Learning Express is to provide a nurturing and caring atmosphere in a structured environment of learning and play. We are dedicated to the overall growth and development of our students: academically, physically, mentally, socially and emotionally. We offer a challenging and rewarding curriculum fostered by personalized attention from teachers and staff. Our program is structured to accommodate each child's unique attributes. In addition, it is our goal to teach children good morals and respect to prepare them to become productive citizens in the community. We are focused on maintaining strong relationships with parents, which we believe is key to your child's developmental and educational success.

stephanie T. says "I've been a parent at the school for a little over 2 years and have had 3 of my 4 kids enrolled at the school and have been beyond happy with my...

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Teachable Moments

634 Firewood Ln. New Castle, DE

4.0(4)

6 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
In-Home daycare
+ 2 more
Teachable Moments is a family daycare located in New Castle, DE. We specialize in childcare and education for infants through kindergarten. In addition, we provide after school care for elementary school children including homework help.

Charles Y says "Lynda is a great and passionate teacher. My daughter attended her childcare for 4 years, and learned a lot of the contents that are taught in Kindergarten...

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The Day School For Children

3071 New Castle Ave New Castle, DE

5.0(5)

6 mi

Child care
The Day School For Children is an educational facility located at 3071 New Castle Avenue, New Castle, Delaware and offers pre-kindergarten through grade six and toddler program. The school offers theme-based curriculum and focuses on intellectual, character and social skills development. Competent and professional teachers provide guidance and encouragement, facilitating the children's daily educational activities.

Care Member says "I am a Doctor/surgeon in New Jersey but my 2 daughters attended the DaySchool for Children some years ago. My wife heard about the school from one of...

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Debbie Dutton Day Care

36 Mercer Dr Newark, DE

10 mi

Child care
Located in Newark, Delaware, Debbie Dutton Day Care offers preschool and pre-kindergarten programs for young children. It is a home-based facility that provides family day care services for children ages one up to seven years and above. It has a small capacity of accommodating nine children.
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Children of America Hockessin

1127 Valley Rd Ste 1 Hockessin, DE

9 mi

Child care
Children of America Hockessin is a licensed daycare center located in Hockessin, Delaware. It offers Infant Programs, Toddler Programs, Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten Programs. Additionally, it offers School-Age Programs, Summer Camps, and Enrichment Programs. The center has a maximum capacity of accepting one hundred and eighty students. It is operational Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
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The DaySchool for Children

3071 New Castle Ave New Castle, DE

6 mi

Preschool program offering faith-based environment along with preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school classes. Preschool and kindergarten are multi-aged and children through age 9 learn and play in the same environment promoting greater levels of learning in the young and greater levels of leadership in the older students. Children are free to learn at an individual pace and much of the contact between child and teacher is one on one. Curriculum focuses on cognitive work, reading, hands-on experiences of the four mathematical operations along with specialized classes in art, music, science, French and Spanish.
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Sunshine Kids Academy

924 Old Harmony Rd #104 Newark, DE

10 mi

Child care
Preschool
Sunshine Kids Academy is offering childcare services in an educational atmosphere. It is located at 924 Old Harmony Road #104, Newark, Delaware. The school provides programs for infants, toddlers, preschool, and pre-kindergarten, as well as before and after-school child care. Sunshine Kids Academy is open from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, Mondays through Fridays.
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Amazing Grace Early Education Center

PO Box 425 Pedricktown, NJ

7 mi

Preschool
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR! SPACE IS LIMITED Our Mission Statement- Amazing Grace Early Education Center is a State of NJ Licensed preschool. We offer preschool classes for children ages 2 1/2 years old to 4 years old. We also offer early care and late care services for the working parent. AGEEC's primary purpose is to provide a Christian based preschool where children and families can learn about God while providing an environment conducive to discovering joy in learning and developing a positive self-image for every child. As place where every child and family are welcomed! Here at AGEEC, the A Beka Book curriculum is used. The A Beka Book Reading program has been a success story nationwide for many years because it teaches children basic reading skills using an intensive phonics program. The intensive phonics approach is taught systematically throughout preschool and kindergarten. The highly acclaimed phonics-first A Beka Book Reading Program leads to early independence in reading by developing early word-analysis and comprehension skills. The children who are learning to read with this program are certainly blessed and will profit from this firm educational background for the rest of their lives. We would love to assist you in planning your child's education. Please call for pricing today! 856-294-5433 More information can also be found on our website at www.amazinggracepedricktown.com
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Brandywine Childcare & Preschool Inc

3301 Green St Claymont, DE

7 mi

Child care
Preschool
The Brandywine Childcare & Preschool Inc located in Claymont, DE is a State-licensed child care program serving children full time from ages 12 Months to Pre-Kindergarten in a school-like setting. The center also offer Before and After School programs for children.
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La Petite Academy Child Care-Hockessin

5986 Limestone Road Hockessin, DE

9 mi

Child care
Preschool
La Petite Academy Child Care located in Hockessin, DE operates on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM and specializes in children ages six weeks to twelve years old. The center offers Infants, Toddlers, Early Preschool, Preschool, Prekindergarten, Kindergarten Prep, Before and After School Care, and Summer Camp programs.
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Recent pre-k school reviews from local parents in Wilmington, DE

Pre-K Schools in Wilmington, DE are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 21 listed pre-k schools

The Lifespan Development Centers

I cannot say enough wonderful things about the Lifespan Development Centers. I think I visited every child care facility in Delaware prior...

- Sam

Hope House Knowledge Center

They are the best,I love this daycare,the staff they have will do they best for your children,the love and care they give out is price less

- Carmella H.

THE LEARNING EXPRESS

I've been a parent at the school for a little over 2 years and have had 3 of my 4 kids enrolled at the school and have been beyond happy...

- stephanie T.

FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Wilmington, DE

Pre-k programs in Wilmington, DE offer an opportunity to introduce your child to school activities, develop social skills, and foster an enthusiasm for learning. Early exposure to education, including math, science, and language arts provides pre-k students with important foundations for the rest of their academic career. Pre-k also teaches kids important life skills such as sharing and caring for others and independence from home. Many parents find pre-k essential to developing the necessary skills to succeed in a classroom setting!

We recommend checking whether pre-k is mandatory or voluntary in Wilmington, DE, as well as reviewing pre-k curriculum at your top choices to make sure it meets your child's needs. You should be prepared to ask questions around the staff's qualifications, safety standards, extracurricular activities and hours of operation, and of course, tuition costs.

Many parents believe pre-k is an important step for young learners, teaching them essential education and social skills. The pre-k curriculum near you in Wilmington, DE typically includes activities such as creative expression, physical development, emergent reading and pre-math/counting lessons. Socially, students are encouraged to practice problem solving and to develop positive relationships with their peers. All pre-k classes provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences tailored to each age level of young children, and each center will have their own approach. Be sure to ask for any specific subjects or fundamentals you have in mind!

Pre-k is designed to give children get a jump start on their education journey, and most pre-k programs near you in Wilmington, DE programs begin teaching basic math, writing and language arts skills. On top of this, pre-k teachers also use social and emotional experiences to ensure the students are well-prepared to enter school and develop their interpersonal skills. How a pre-k approaches these areas will vary, but you can count on a well-rounded approach to learning and development with these tenents in mind.

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