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Daycare centers in Smyrna, DE

18 licensed programs · 23 accept subsidy · median published tuition $607 a month · 7 with Google ratings

A daycare center is a licensed facility that cares for children in age-grouped classrooms, usually from six weeks old until kindergarten, for a full working day. Centers are inspected by the state, must meet staff-to-child ratios for every age group and carry a licensed capacity.

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BrightPath Smyrna Child Care Center, Smyrna
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BrightPath Smyrna Child Care Center

Smyrna · 19977 · 4.4 (46 on Google)
AgesInfant to school age
Hours6 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrs19
  • NAEYC accredited
  • Accepts subsidy
  • Meals included
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Rainbow Xpress Learning Academy, Smyrna
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Rainbow Xpress Learning Academy

Smyrna · 19977 · 4.2 (14 on Google)
AgesToddler to school age
Hours6:30 am to 5:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrs8
  • Delaware 4 stars accredited
  • Accepts subsidy
  • Faith-based
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C4d Kidz

Smyrna · 19977 · No Google rating
AgesInfant to school age
Hours6:30 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrs41
  • Accepts subsidy
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C4d Kidz Nursery

Smyrna · 19977 · No Google rating
AgesInfant to school age
Hours6:30 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrs4
  • Accepts subsidy
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Expanding our Kids World

Smyrna · 19977 · 3.2 (17 on Google)
AgesInfant to school age
Hours7 am to 5 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
Violations, last 3 yrs13
  • Accepts subsidy
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Academy of Early Learning

Smyrna · 19977 · No Google rating
AgesToddler to school age
Hours6:30 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
  • Accepts subsidy
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Childcare in Smyrna: what to know

How many licensed child care programs are in Smyrna?

Smyrna has 35 licensed programs on the Delaware register: 18 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 17 home daycares and 0 before and after school programs. 23 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 Smyrna 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 Smyrna?

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 Smyrna?

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.

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. 23 of 35 programs in Smyrna (66%) 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.