Daycares and preschools in Selbyville, DE
5 licensed programs · 3 accept subsidy · 2 with Google ratings
Next Step Learning Center
Children & Families First Head Start Selbyville
YMCA of Delaware/Phillip C. Showell
Licensed home daycares in Selbyville
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathy M. Collins Family Child Care | 19975 | 28765 | 9 | toddler, preschool and school age | No |
Childcare in Selbyville: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Selbyville?
Selbyville has 5 licensed programs on the Delaware register: 4 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 1 home daycare and 0 before and after school programs. 3 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 Selbyville daycares?
Violations are common and most are paperwork or maintenance items. Across 105 daycare centers in the metro area, the median center has 8 violations on record in the last three years, and 9 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.
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 Selbyville?
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. 3 of 5 programs in Selbyville (60%) accept it.
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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.