Delaware · Licensed Centers
Licensed childcare in Northeast Wilmington, DE — 33 centers compared
33 centers licensed by the State of Delaware in Northeast Wilmington (ZIP 19802). 22 take infants, 24 take toddlers, 29 take preschoolers and 29 serve school-age children. Together they are licensed for 3,102 children — a licensed maximum, not open seats. 33 of 33 accept Purchase of Care, the state child-care subsidy. 2 of 33 have a current enforcement action on the state's record. 3 have a pending action (a notice of intent) listed.
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Always Benefitting Children Community Development Center Wilmington POC subsidy | Infant through School-Age | 6 weeks through 12 years | 7:00 AM–5:30 PM | 62 | Brandywine School District | None listed | None reported |
| Ark North Learning Center Wilmington POC subsidy | Pre-School through School-Age | 3 years through 12 years | 6:00 AM–6:00 PM | 54 | Brandywine School District | None listed | None reported |
| Boys & Girls Club @ H. Fletcher Brown Wilmington YMCA/Civic · POC subsidy | Pre-School through School-Age | 5 years through 12 years | 6:00 AM–6:00 PM | 161 | Brandywine School District | None listed | 1 (2022) |
| Boys & Girls Club @ Shortlidge Wilmington YMCA/Civic · POC subsidy | School-Age | Kindergarten through 8 years | 6:30 AM–6:00 PM | 93 | Red Clay Consolidated | None listed | None reported |
| Boys & Girls Club @ Warner Elementary Wilmington YMCA/Civic · POC subsidy | School-Age | 8 years through 12 years | 6:30 AM–6:00 PM | 107 | None listed | None reported | |
| Carter's Child Care And Learning Center Wilmington POC subsidy | Infant through School-Age | 6 weeks through 13 years | 6:30 AM–6:00 PM | 55 | Colonial School District | None listed | None reported |
| Chosen Children Child Care, LLC Wilmington POC subsidy | Infant through School-Age | 6 weeks through 12 years | 6:00 AM–11:00 PM | 40 | Brandywine School District | None listed | None reported |
| Christopher Early Learning Center INC. Wilmington POC subsidy | Infant through School-Age | 6 weeks through 12 years | 4:30 AM–5:30 PM | 49 | Brandywine School District | None listed | None reported |
| Dreamers Academy Wilmington POC subsidy | Infant through School-Age | 6 weeks through 12 years | 7:00 AM–6:00 PM | 74 | Red Clay Consolidated | None listed | None reported |
| Kingswood Community Center Wilmington POC subsidy | Infant through School-Age | 6 weeks through 12 years | 6:30 AM–6:00 PM | 178 | Colonial School District | None listed | 3 (2022–2025) |
| Kool Kids Learning Center Wilmington POC subsidy | Infant through School-Age | 6 weeks through 12 years | 6:30 AM–5:00 PM | 72 | Red Clay Consolidated | None listed | None reported |
| Leslie A. Johnson Head Start Wilmington Head Start · POC subsidy | Pre-School | 3 years through 5 years | 8:30 AM–3:00 PM | 162 | Brandywine School District | None listed | None reported |
| Little Arrows Christian Academy Wilmington Faith-based · POC subsidy | Toddler through School-Age | 1 year through 12 years | 7:00 AM–4:30 PM | 38 | Brandywine School District | None listed | None reported |
| Little Arrows Christian Academy 2.0 Wilmington Faith-based · POC subsidy | Pre-School through School-Age | 5 years through 12 years | 6:30 AM–7:00 PM | 38 | Brandywine School District | None listed | None reported |
| Little Blessings Daycare Site I Wilmington POC subsidy | Infant through School-Age | 6 weeks through 12 years | 7:00 AM–5:30 PM | 60 | Brandywine School District | None listed | None reported |
| Little Blessings Daycare Site II Wilmington POC subsidy | Toddler through School-Age | 1 year through 12 years | 7:00 AM–5:30 PM | 60 | Brandywine School District | None listed | None reported |
| Little Hearts Childcare, LLC Wilmington POC subsidy | Infant through School-Age | 6 weeks through 12 years | 6:30 AM–5:30 PM | 92 | Red Clay Consolidated | Warning of Probation Pending: Intent to Place on Warning of Probation | None reported |
| Little Legends Learning & Family Development Center Wilmington POC subsidy | Infant through Pre-School | 6 weeks through 5 years | 7:00 AM–6:00 PM | 62 | Brandywine School District | None listed | 1 (2024) |
| Lj's Playpen Academy Wilmington POC subsidy | Infant through School-Age | 6 weeks through 12 years | 6:30 AM–11:00 PM | 115 | Brandywine School District | None listed Pending: Intent to Revoke | None reported |
| Lj's Playpen Academy Center LLC Wilmington POC subsidy | Infant through School-Age | 6 weeks through 13 years | 6:30 AM–11:30 PM | 115 | Brandywine School District | None listed Conditions: Agreement of Understanding | None reported |
| Manna Academy Wilmington POC subsidy | Infant through School-Age | 6 weeks through 12 years | 7:00 AM–6:00 PM | 91 | Christina School District | None listed | None reported |
| Next Generation Learning Academy Wilmington POC subsidy | Infant through School-Age | 6 weeks through 12 years | 6:00 AM–11:30 PM | 60 | Brandywine School District | None listed | 3 (2025–2026) |
| Open Arms Academy Wilmington POC subsidy | Infant through School-Age | 6 weeks through 12 years | 6:30 AM–6:00 PM | 74 | Red Clay Consolidated | None listed | None reported |
| Our Future Child Care Center, LLC Wilmington POC subsidy | Infant through School-Age | 6 weeks through 7 years | 6:30 AM–6:00 AM | 63 | Brandywine School District | None listed | 1 (2025) |
| Police Athletic League Of Wilmington Child Care Center Wilmington POC subsidy | Infant through School-Age | 6 weeks through 12 years | 7:00 AM–6:00 PM | 240 | Brandywine School District | None listed | 1 (2026) |
| Read To Learn Academy, INC. Wilmington POC subsidy | Infant through School-Age | 6 weeks through 12 years | 6:30 AM–5:30 PM | 179 | Brandywine School District | None listed | 1 (2021) |
| Rwo Baby Wilmington POC subsidy | Infant through School-Age | 6 weeks through 12 years | 7:00 AM–6:00 PM | 74 | Brandywine School District | None listed | None reported |
| Sharon Temple Child Care Learning Center Wilmington POC subsidy | Infant through School-Age | 6 weeks through 12 years | 7:00 AM–5:00 PM | 103 | Red Clay Consolidated | Warning of Probation Extension Pending: Intent to Place on Warning of Probation Extension | 1 (2026) |
| Spirit Life Early Learning Center Wilmington POC subsidy | Infant through School-Age | 6 weeks through 12 years | 6:30 AM–5:30 PM | 60 | Colonial School District | None listed | None reported |
| The Choir School Of Delaware Wilmington POC subsidy | School-Age | 6 years through 18 years | 2:00 PM–8:30 PM | 30 | Brandywine School District | None listed | None reported |
| The Teen Warehouse Wilmington POC subsidy | School-Age | Kindergarten through 12 years | 7:30 AM–5:00 PM | 130 | Christina School District | None listed | None reported |
| Tiny Tots Childcare And Learning Center Wilmington POC subsidy | Infant through Pre-School | 6 weeks through 5 years | 6:30 AM–5:30 PM | 142 | Red Clay Consolidated | None listed | None reported |
| Wilmington Head Start, INC. - Leslie Johnson Center Wilmington Head Start · POC subsidy | Pre-School | 3 years through 5 years | 7:00 AM–5:30 PM | 169 | Brandywine School District | None listed | 4 (2023–2024) |
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.