Our Mission: To ensure safeguards and enhance quality of out-of-home care for children in Delaware.
As of June 15, 2020, all Delaware families may access child care and all licensed child care providers may operate, provided they follow applicable DELACARE regulations as well as the additional health and safety requirements developed by the Office of Child Care Licensing and the Division of Public Health.
Families in need of child care may use the Office of Child Care Licensing’s search for child care, recognizing that not all providers may have reopened at this time or may have limited enrollment or hours. Please contact the program directly to inquire about their current availability of care.
For more information about child care during COVID-19, providers and families should go to coronavirus.delaware.gov/child-care.
New Castle County
DOE/Office of Child Care Licensing
3411 Silverside Road
The Concord, Hagley Building
Wilmington, DE 19810
302-892-5800
FAX: 302-633-5112
Kent & Sussex Counties
DOE/Office of Child Care Licensing
821 Silver Lake Boulevard
Barratt Building, Suite 103
Dover, DE 19904
302-739-5487 or 1-800-822-2236
FAX: 302-739-6589