Montessori
S&S playful palace
AgesInfant to school age
Hours6 am to 5:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrs23
Daycares and preschools in Magnolia, DE
11 licensed programs · 7 accept subsidy · median published tuition $607 a month · 2 with Google ratings
Daycare center
Boys & Girls Club @ J. Ralph McIlvaine
AgesSchool age
Hours6:30 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrs8
Daycare center
Boys & Girls Club @ Robinson Elementary
AgesSchool age
Hours6:30 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrs6
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Licensed home daycares in Magnolia
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Palmer Family Child Care | 19962 | 43374 | 9 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 4 | No |
| Dynette Brooks Family Child Care | 19962 | 241231 | 9 | school age | 15 | Accepts |
| Pamela Carney Family Child Care | 19962 | 910458 | 9 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 2 | No |
| Regina Kealty Family Child Care | 19962 | 28902 | 9 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 8 | Accepts |
| Shelley Mack Family Child Care | 19962 | 933545 | 6 | toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | No |
| Stacy L Smith Family Child Care | 19962 | 378652 | 9 | toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | Accepts |
| Velda Wieczorek Family Child Care | 19962 | 403525 | 9 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 2 | No |
| Whitney Durham Family Child Care | 19962 | 1399544 | 9 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | Accepts |
Childcare in Magnolia: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Magnolia?
Magnolia has 11 licensed programs on the Delaware register: 3 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 8 home daycares and 0 before and after school programs. 7 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 Magnolia daycares?
Violations are common and most are paperwork or maintenance items. Across 91 daycare centers in the metro area, the median center has 10 violations on record in the last three years, and 7 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 Magnolia?
3 programs in the metro area publish full-time tuition on their website. The median starting price is $607 a month, and $1,213 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 Magnolia?
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. 7 of 11 programs in Magnolia (64%) 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.