Emergency Childcare near Smyrna, DE
Child care center offering academics, socialization, and free play to infants through school-aged children. Daily activities include outside play, arts and crafts, social-emotional learning...
Flexible Care
With Flexi-Pass, families can purchase 5 full days of prepaid care to use one at a time or all at once. There are no registration fees, no ongoing tuition, and no long-term commitment — just trusted care at a lower per-day cost.
Daycare Program
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Preschool program designed to promote self-confidence, independence, kindness, empathy, patience, and creativity. Children participate in engaging activities such as: gardening, puppet play,...
Flexible Care
With Flexi-Pass, families can purchase 5 full days of prepaid care to use one at a time or all at once. There are no registration fees, no ongoing tuition, and no long-term commitment — just trusted care at a lower per-day cost.
Infant Care
Our Infant Care Program is committed to making the first transition away from home natural and easy for both you and your child.
Also offers: Toddler Program, School Age Program
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Our mission is to provide exceptional early education services through a transparent partnership with our families and our community. We accomplish our mission by providing every enrolled family with...
Infant Program
Only 5% of all programs nationwide are NAEYC accredited & offer live internet viewing! We do both! We do not post our tuition fees as there are several different enrollment options and applicable discounts. All families enrolled enjoy live internet viewing at no additional fee.
Toddler Program
Only 5% of all programs nationwide are NAEYC accredited & offer live internet viewing! We do both! We do not post our tuition fees as there are several different enrollment options and applicable discounts. All families enrolled enjoy live internet viewing at no additional fee.
Also offers: Before & After Care/Holiday Care
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Christian-based childcare program offering services for infants through school-aged children. Teachers provide age-appropriate learning experiences that work on each child's physical, social,...
Emergency Childcare Program
Infant Care Program
At Happy Place, babies as young as 6 weeks receive loving care and active engagement. Daily routines include tummy time, stretching, reading, singing, and finger play to boost development. Parents stay connected with real-time feeding and diaper updates via the Lillo app.
Also offers: Toddler Care Program, School Age Care Program
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Speaks Spanish
Welcome to Celebree School! From infant care to before and after school programs to summer camp, we are proud to play an important role in helping families raise independent, thoughtful children who...
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Nanny Lane is a self-serve, free-to-use, platform for families to connect with nannies. Start messaging nannies near you right away, our families love how easy it is to get the nanny search started....
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Aunyhe’s Academy is a curriculum-based daycare dedicated to hands-on and play-based learning methods. We also follow a daily schedule, which helps children become accustomed to a reliable routine. We...
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At Love N Fun Pre-school, children learn, play, and grow in a warm home-like environment with loving care, hands-on learning, healthy meals, and a strong focus on kindergarten readiness.
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Child Care near Smyrna, DE
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In-home, faith-based daycare program for toddlers. Preschool curriculum and Christian principles are taught throughout each day. Daily activities include age-appropriate lessons, music, dance, arts...
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Located near the heart of downtown Dover, BrightPath Dover, provides a premier learning environment with a focus on safety and quality, affirmed by a 5-star rating through the Delaware Stars Program....
Infants
BeeCurious experiences are tailored to each infant's developmental stage and individual schedule. Educators observe and intentionally plan for each child's physical, social-emotional, and cognitive growth. The program immerses infants in a language-rich environment, with American Sign Language introduced through twenty core signs to support early communication, reduce frustration, and strengthen the bond between children and caregivers. Sensory exploration and daily outdoor experiences extend learning beyond the classroom.
Toddlers
The BeeCurious Curriculum supports active toddlers as they develop increased mobility and begin exploring the world around them. Children engage in hands-on learning centers - dramatic play, blocks, table toys, art, and a cozy area - with toys and props that change regularly to reflect current curriculum studies. Language development is central, with children immersed in daily communication and supported by American Sign Language using twenty core signs, plus additional signs tied to each theme of study. Music, movement, peer interactions, and group projects are woven throughout the day, with outdoor play twice daily extending curriculum experiences into well-equipped play spaces. Process-oriented art and sensory experiences encourage creativity and self-expression.
Also offers: Preschool, Pre-K, Summer Camp
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Located on Rt 300 next to Fletcher’s Plumbing, BrightPath Smyrna offers comprehensive care from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Our programs cater to infants through school-age children, with...
Infants
BeeCurious experiences are tailored to each infant's developmental stage and individual schedule. Educators observe and intentionally plan for each child's physical, social-emotional, and cognitive growth. The program immerses infants in a language-rich environment, with American Sign Language introduced through twenty core signs to support early communication, reduce frustration, and strengthen the bond between children and caregivers. Sensory exploration and daily outdoor experiences extend learning beyond the classroom.
Toddlers
The BeeCurious Curriculum supports active toddlers as they develop increased mobility and begin exploring the world around them. Children engage in hands-on learning centers - dramatic play, blocks, table toys, art, and a cozy area - with toys and props that change regularly to reflect current curriculum studies. Language development is central, with children immersed in daily communication and supported by American Sign Language using twenty core signs, plus additional signs tied to each theme of study. Music, movement, peer interactions, and group projects are woven throughout the day, with outdoor play twice daily extending curriculum experiences into well-equipped play spaces. Process-oriented art and sensory experiences encourage creativity and self-expression.
Also offers: Preschool, Summer Camp
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