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Child Care Businesses in Delaware
Counts by county from the U.S. Census Bureau. No provider names or addresses.
- Centers with employees (2023)
- 349
- Child care workers
- 4,928
- Average yearly pay
- $28,190
- Self-employed providers (2024)
- 845
- 11.7 businesses per 10,000 residents
Child care by county
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| County | Centers | Workers | Self-employed | Per 10,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent County | 64 | 790 | 164 | 12.2 |
| New Castle County | 225 | 3,357 | 502 | 12.6 |
| Sussex County | 60 | 781 | 179 | 9.3 |
The Census Bureau adds noise to worker counts in small counties to protect business privacy, and leaves out counts it cannot publish. Counties with no centers that have employees show "None reported".
Frequently asked questions
- How many child care centers are in Delaware?
- Delaware had 349 child day care businesses with paid employees in 2023, employing 4,928 people. Another 845 providers worked on their own in 2024.
- Which Delaware counties have the most child care centers?
- New Castle County (225), Kent County (64), Sussex County (60) have the most centers with paid employees.
- How do I find a licensed child care provider in Delaware?
- Delaware licenses child care providers. Use the state's official provider search, which you can reach from childcare.gov.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns and Nonemployer Statistics (NAICS 624410) · 2023 and 2024 data
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