Delaware · Licensed Centers
Licensed childcare in Pike Creek & Marshallton, DE — 24 centers compared
24 centers licensed by the State of Delaware in Pike Creek & Marshallton (ZIP 19808). 12 take infants, 17 take toddlers, 19 take preschoolers and 19 serve school-age children. Together they are licensed for 2,724 children — a licensed maximum, not open seats. 19 of 24 accept Purchase of Care, the state child-care subsidy. None has a current enforcement action on the state's record.
Tap a center for its phone, map, and full licensing record. Licensed capacity is the most children a center may serve, not open seats — call to ask about openings.
| Center | Serves | Ages | Hours | Licensed capacity | School district | Enforcement | Injuries (5 yrs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club @ Brandywine Springs Elem. School Wilmington YMCA/Civic · POC subsidy | School-Age | Kindergarten through 13 years | 6:30 AM–6:00 PM | 585 | Red Clay Consolidated | None listed | 3 (2021) |
| Boys & Girls Club @ Linden Hill Elementary School Wilmington YMCA/Civic · POC subsidy | School-Age | Kindergarten through 12 years | 6:30 AM–6:00 PM | 172 | Red Clay Consolidated | None listed | 1 (2025) |
| Celebree School Of Pike Creek Dba The Bsl Group, LLC. Wilmington POC subsidy | Infant through School-Age | 6 weeks through 12 years | 6:30 AM–6:30 PM | 167 | Red Clay Consolidated | None listed Conditions: Agreement of Understanding, Variance | 1 (2025) |
| Children Of America-wilmington Wilmington POC subsidy | Infant through School-Age | 6 weeks through 12 years | 6:30 AM–6:30 PM | 197 | Red Clay Consolidated | None listed | 2 (2024–2026) |
| Creative Beginnings Learning Center II Wilmington POC subsidy | Infant through School-Age | 6 weeks through 12 years | 7:00 AM–5:30 PM | 43 | Red Clay Consolidated | None listed | 3 (2021–2026) |
| Developing Minds Preschool & Learning Center, INC. Wilmington POC subsidy | Toddler through School-Age | 2 years through Kindergarten | 7:30 AM–12:30 PM | 67 | Red Clay Consolidated | None listed | None reported |
| International Montessori School Of Wilmington Wilmington Montessori | Infant through School-Age | 6 weeks through 6 years | 7:30 AM–5:30 PM | 96 | Red Clay Consolidated | None listed | None reported |
| Kindercare (hillock Lane) Wilmington POC subsidy | Infant through School-Age | 6 weeks through 12 years | 6:30 AM–6:30 PM | 68 | Red Clay Consolidated | None listed | 1 (2025) |
| Kirkwood Early Learning Center, INC. Wilmington POC subsidy | Infant through School-Age | 6 weeks through 12 years | 6:30 AM–6:00 PM | 65 | Red Clay Consolidated | None listed | None reported |
| Learning Lane Childcare Center Wilmington | Infant through Pre-School | 6 weeks through 5 years | 7:00 AM–6:00 PM | 42 | Red Clay Consolidated | None listed | None reported |
| Limestone Hills Academy Wilmington | Toddler through School-Age | 2 years through 12 years | 7:00 AM–5:30 PM | 140 | Red Clay Consolidated | None listed | None reported |
| Limestone Hills Day School, LLC Wilmington | Pre-School | 3 years through 5 years | 7:00 AM–5:30 AM | 120 | Red Clay Consolidated | None listed | None reported |
| Little People College Wilmington POC subsidy | Toddler through School-Age | 1 year through 6 years | 7:00 AM–5:30 PM | 36 | Red Clay Consolidated | None listed | None reported |
| Little People College Child Development Center Wilmington POC subsidy | Toddler through Pre-School | 1 year through 5 years | 7:00 AM–5:30 PM | 46 | Red Clay Consolidated | None listed | 5 (2021–2023) |
| Little Stars - Kirkwood Highway Wilmington POC subsidy | Infant through Pre-School | 6 weeks through 4 years | 6:30 AM–6:00 PM | 56 | Red Clay Consolidated | None listed | None reported |
| Marshallton United Methodist School Wilmington Faith-based · POC subsidy | Toddler through School-Age | 2 years through 12 years | 7:00 AM–6:00 PM | 32 | Red Clay Consolidated | None listed | None reported |
| Nannie's Day Care, INC. Wilmington | Infant through School-Age | 6 weeks through 12 years | 7:00 AM–5:30 PM | 51 | Red Clay Consolidated | None listed | 4 (2022–2026) |
| Soaring Sprouts Early Learning Center LLC Wilmington POC subsidy | Infant through School-Age | 6 weeks through 12 years | 6:30 AM–5:30 PM | 74 | Red Clay Consolidated | None listed | None reported |
| St. John The Beloved Early Childhood Program Wilmington Faith-based · POC subsidy | Pre-School | 3 years through 5 years | 7:30 AM–6:00 PM | 120 | Red Clay Consolidated | None listed Conditions: Variance | None reported |
| Stepping Stones Children's Center, INC. Wilmington POC subsidy | Infant through School-Age | 6 weeks through 12 years | 7:00 AM–5:30 PM | 85 | Red Clay Consolidated | None listed | 5 (2021–2022) |
| Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center Wilmington POC subsidy | Infant through School-Age | 6 weeks through 12 years | 6:30 AM–6:00 PM | 196 | Red Clay Consolidated | None listed | 13 (2023–2026) |
| YMCA Of Delaware / Marbrook Wilmington YMCA/Civic · POC subsidy | School-Age | Kindergarten through 12 years | 7:00 AM–6:00 PM | 90 | Red Clay Consolidated | None listed | None reported |
| YMCA Of Delaware/anna P Mote Wilmington YMCA/Civic · POC subsidy | School-Age | Kindergarten through 12 years | 7:00 AM–6:00 PM | 82 | Red Clay Consolidated | None listed | 1 (2025) |
| YMCA Of Delaware/heritage Wilmington YMCA/Civic · POC subsidy | School-Age | Kindergarten through 12 years | 7:00 AM–6:00 PM | 94 | Red Clay Consolidated | None listed | 2 (2021–2026) |
Serves and Ages are the state's own age category and listed age range. POC subsidy means the center takes Delaware Purchase of Care — not that a subsidized seat is open. Program labels (YMCA/Civic, Head Start, Montessori, Faith-based) are inferred from the center's name, not an official state field.
Enforcement is the state's current enforcement status; in its words, "If blank, there is no current enforcement action." A pending action is a notice of intent. The reasons behind either are not in the public dataset. Injuries are those the state counts over the last five years that involved medical or dental treatment, with the years they were reported. What the state's statuses mean →
Questions to ask when you call
- Do you have openings for my child's age — and if not, how long is the waitlist?
- What is tuition, and are there registration, supply, or activity fees?
- Do you accept Purchase of Care (POC)? If so, is there a co-pay?
- What are your hours, and do you offer before/after care or summer care?
- What is your child-to-teacher ratio for my child's age group?
- How long have your teachers been here? (Turnover tells you a lot.)
- Can I tour? What are your illness, nap, and potty-training policies?
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Read from Delaware state licensing records on October 23, 2026. A directory, not an endorsement — we don't rate or rank. Always confirm current openings, ages, hours, and cost with the center.