Head Start
Ncc Head Start, Inc. Claymont
AgesSchool age
Hours7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrs1
Daycares and preschools in Claymont, DE
19 licensed programs · 17 accept subsidy · median published tuition $590 a month · 3 with Google ratings
Daycare center
Brandywine Childcare & Preschool
AgesToddler to school age
Hours7 am to 5:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrs8
Daycare center
Boys & Girls Club @ Darley Road
AgesSchool age
Hours7 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrs7
Home daycare
Carmen Wright
AgesInfant to school age
Hours7 am to 5 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrs1
Daycare center
North Towne Preschool
AgesToddler to school age
Hours6:30 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrsNone on record
Daycare center
YMCA of Delaware / Claymont
AgesSchool age
Hours7 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrs5
Daycare center
YMCA of Delaware/Maple Lane Elementary School
AgesSchool age
Hours7 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrs3
Daycare center
Thirst 2 Learn LLC
AgesInfant to school age
Hours7 am to 5:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrs31
Daycare center
Kids Kingdom Early Learning Center
AgesToddler to school age
Hours6:30 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrs16
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Licensed home daycares in Claymont
Home daycares are private residences, so the register entry is shown with the ZIP code only. Many are licensed under the provider's own name. A home daycare with a public business profile has its own page above.
| Licensed name | ZIP | Licence | Capacity | Ages | Violations, last 3 years | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allyson Casado Family Child Care | 19703 | 946587 | 9 | school age | Accepts | |
| Brenda Miller-Biddle Family Child Care | 19703 | 28676 | 9 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Accepts | |
| Carmen Benitez Family Child Care | 19703 | 810544 | 9 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 5 | Accepts |
| Dorie Moon Family Child Care | 19703 | 312125 | 9 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 3 | Accepts |
| Joann Abbott Family Child Care | 19703 | 28809 | 9 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 9 | Accepts |
| Monica Dongo Dba Gaby's Day Care LLC Family Child Care | 19703 | 392469 | 9 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 5 | Accepts |
| Rose Currington Family Child Care | 19703 | 103368 | 9 | school age | 1 | Accepts |
| Tisha Griffith Family Child Care | 19703 | 1536155 | 6 | toddler, preschool and school age | Accepts |
Childcare in Claymont: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Claymont?
Claymont has 19 licensed programs on the Delaware register: 8 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 11 home daycares and 0 before and after school programs. 17 accept child care subsidy.
Who licenses child care in Delaware?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing licenses and inspects child care centers, preschools and home daycares in Delaware. Every profile links to the state record. Licence data on this page was synced in September 2026.
How common are inspection violations at Claymont daycares?
Violations are common and most are paperwork or maintenance items. Across 356 daycare centers in the metro area, the median center has 7 violations on record in the last three years, and 26 centers have none. Delaware records each regulation found out of compliance at a review, with the corrective action required and the date it was corrected. The state does not assign a risk level.
What does daycare cost in Claymont?
6 programs in the metro area publish full-time tuition on their website. The median starting price is $590 a month, and $1,517 a month for infants. Most programs share tuition only on a tour, so ask for the full fee schedule including registration and supply fees.
Why do home daycares show only a ZIP code?
A licensed home daycare is a private residence. The listing shows the licence, capacity and ZIP code. The provider gives the address to families directly.
When should I join a daycare waitlist in Claymont?
Infant rooms fill first because the state allows the fewest babies per teacher. Ask each program how long its infant and toddler waitlists run and whether a deposit holds a place. Home daycares often have shorter waits than centers.
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Help paying for care
Most states run a child care subsidy for working families under an income limit, funded by the federal Child Care and Development Fund. 17 of 19 programs in Claymont (89%) accept it.
Show programs that accept subsidy →Source: Licensed Child Care Providers, Compliance Review Information and Complaint Reviews, Delaware Open Data. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.