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KIDS UNIVERSITY

864 S STATE ST DOVER, DE

4.0(7)

1 mi

Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Kids University is a safe, nurturing early learning center dedicated to helping every child grow with confidence. Located in a comfortable and welcoming environment, our program is designed to support children academically, socially, and emotionally through hands on learning and personalized care. We offer bright classrooms, engaging age appropriate activities, and a team of caring educators who treat every child like family. Parents love us because their children feel safe, supported, and excited to come to school each day. At Kids University, we believe learning should be joyful, and we work hard to build strong foundations that last a lifetime.

Care Member says "It’s a nice, welcoming place."

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Learning Years Preschool

2 Riverside Rd Dover, DE

5.0(3)

3 mi

Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
Preschool
This Program Builds On The Preschool Curriculum With Emphasis On Kindergarten Readiness.

Tiffany says "All my kids have been taught by Ms. Katie. My eldest is now 13, he had her when she was at another location. When I heard she opened up her own preschool,...

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Wesley Play Care Center

209 S State St Dover, DE

5.0(1)

< 1 mi

Child care
Preschool
Wesley Play Care Center is located at 209 South State Street, Dover, Delaware. The center can accommodate a maximum of 132 children in its safe and secure facility. Wesley Play Care Center offers care and education in a fun, nurturing and stimulating environment, suitable for children's growth and developmental needs.

Julie M says "My girls love Wesley preschool and playcare. The staff goes above and beyond my expectations. They love my girls as if they were one of their kids. My...

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The Little School at Kids Cottage

105 Mont Blanc Blvd Dover, DE

3 mi

Kindergarten
Preschool
The Little School at Kids Cottage offers child care and early learning programs that geared for preschool and school-age kids. The company serves the Dover, Delaware community and is open to children ages two to twelve years old. The Little School at Kids Cottage also provides drop-in child care services and after-school clubs.
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Whatcoat Christian Preschool

16 Road 4, Camden Dover, DE

< 1 mi

Child care
Preschool
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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St. John's Lutheran School

1156 Walker Rd Dover, DE

< 1 mi

Child care
Preschool
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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Dover Educational & Community Center Inc

744 River Rd Dover, DE

< 1 mi

Child care
Preschool
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 whole child and his/her physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth.
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Kenton Child Care

1298 Mckee Rd Dover, DE

3 mi

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 his/her physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth.
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CUDLEY BEAR CHILD CARE

344 W Wind Dr Dover, DE

< 1 mi

Child care
Cudley Bear Child Care emphasizes a balance of intellectual and social development for students to learn and function independently throughout their lives. They prepare an engaging curriculum for a small group of children. The school provides them with the skills necessary to succeed in elementary school and beyond.
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Marys Little Lambs

150 Sheffield Dr Dover, DE

< 1 mi

Child care
Preschool
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 environment where they support the student's holistic growth.
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Early Childhood Lab

1200 N Dupont Hwy Dover, DE

< 1 mi

Child care
Preschool
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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Cindy's Bright Stars Learning Center

872 Forest St Dover, DE

1.0(1)

3 mi

Child care
Cindy's Bright Stars Learning Center provides a licensed childcare program in Dover, 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. Cindy's Bright Stars Learning Center welcomes infants through school-aged children Mondays to Fridays from six thirty AM to six PM.
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Paula Williams Daycare

908 Kenton Rd Dover, DE

3 mi

In-Home daycare
Paula Williams Daycare is a child care facility located at 908 Kenton Rd. Dover, DE. Their establishment opened in the year 2003. The school provides age-appropriate and challenging activities that aim to enhance the physical, social and intellectual development of children.
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Wendy Pfeifer Daycare

223 Eisenhower Dr Dover, DE

< 1 mi

Child care
Wendy Pfeifer Daycare is a child care facility located at 223 Eisenhower Dr. Dover, DE. Their establishment opened in the year 2010. The school provides age-appropriate and challenging activities that aim to enhance the physical, social and intellectual development of children.
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Diane S Daycare

94 Victory Chapel Rd Dover, DE

3 mi

Child care
Diane S Daycare is a child care facility located at 94 Victory Chapel Rd. Dover, DE. Their establishment opened in the year 2010. The school provides age-appropriate and challenging activities that aim to enhance the physical, social and intellectual development of children.
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Tender Years Daycare

407 Worchester Dr Dover, DE

3 mi

Child care
Located in Dover, Delaware, Tender Years Daycare is a child care provider that opened in 1998. It serves infants up to school-age children. The Daycare is licensed to accommodate a maximum capacity of twelve children. Its operational hours is Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
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The Children's Secret Garden

717 Hatchery Rd Dover, DE

< 1 mi

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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De Colores Family Child Care

917 Monroe Ter Dover, DE

3 mi

Child care
In-Home daycare
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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Shanay's Kids

403 E Loockerman St Dover, DE

< 1 mi

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 maximum capacity of 35 students in their center.
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Beginnings & Beyond

402 Cowgill St Dover, DE

< 1 mi

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
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 children are encouraged to experience and learn new things and make new friends, and where children learn to become confident.
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Recent preschool reviews from local parents in Dover, DE

Preschools in Dover, DE are rated 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 37 listed preschools

KIDS UNIVERSITY

It’s a nice, welcoming place.

- Care member

Learning Years Preschool

All my kids have been taught by Ms. Katie. My eldest is now 13, he had her when she was at another location. When I heard she opened up...

- Tiffany

Wesley Play Care Center

My girls love Wesley preschool and playcare. The staff goes above and beyond my expectations. They love my girls as if they were one of...

- Julie M

FAQs for finding preschools near you in Dover, DE

There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Dover, DE. The first is a full-time program that usually works best for parents working full-time shifts, and the second is a part-time preschool where your child would attend only two to three days per week and typically choose between a morning and afternoon shift. A part-time preschool can be a great option if you want to ease the transition of this new learning experience for your child! You can also check your options in Dover, DE for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.

When you begin looking for preschools near me in Dover, DE, consider your priorities and ask administrators about their philosophies and approach to common child care issues or occurances. You may also want to ask about the ratio of learning time to supervised play time so you can get a good sense of whether you believe your child's needs will be met. From there, ask about what a typical day consists of, what the safety protocols are and how discipline will be handled. Also, make sure to check directly with the preschool for information about their local licensing and credentials in Dover, DE.

When looking for a preschool near you in Dover, DE on Care.com, you'll be able to review preschools by distance from you ZIP code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check any reviews from other families in Dover, DE who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

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