Schools near Claymont, DE

“I love this place the teachers are very professional and they are loving and caring teachers the school really works with the children and they come home happy I really love this school”

“We have been a part of the Goddard family for several years for our children. This experience has provided our children opportunities that competitors simply cannot match. They truly care about and for our family and evidenced by the warm smile and greetings by name by each employee.”

“This is our second year at amazing grace!! I have preschool age and one started with kindergarten. My kids grew a relationship with their classmates as well as their teachers ?‍? My youngest even had a bond with his brothers teacher as well❤️They have gone above and beyond for my children to make them feel right at home!!! They love to tell me and show me everyday what they have learned, but I also receive daily reports on a application they use which is amazing and spoiling me for sure? If you saw how happy all these children are every time I pull in the parking lot you would not hesitate to send ur children or recommend!!”

“We have absolutely loved our experience at The Goddard School! Every teacher is so warm, welcoming, and caring, and they truly make our baby so happy each day. It gives us such peace of mind knowing our little one is in such loving and attentive hands. We are so grateful for the wonderful environment they create and couldn’t recommend Goddard enough!”

“We absolutely have loved Primrose for our daughter! She started in the young infant room and now is in their two year old class and the leaps and bounds she has made never cease to amaze us. Our favorite part about the school is the teachers—every single one we have had we loved. Without a doubt, I know the teachers are skilled, kind, and fun. One of the hardest parts of being a parent dropping your kid at daycare is concern that they won’t be cared for in a way that you’d care for them yourself, we have never once had that concern at Primrose. Every day we know our daughter is safe, loved, comfortable, cared for, learning, and having fun. There is not much more a parent could ask for in a daycare setting. Beyond her assigned classroom teachers, it seems like every single employee at the school knows my daughter’s name and a little something about her. At the end of the day I have full confidence that we have set our daughter on a path to success socially, physically, emotionally, and academically. Primrose has been worth every penny and we are so happy with our choice.”

“My son has been in and out of 3 daycares in Delaware county throughout his toddler years and I thought that I’d just have to homeschool him due to the nature and neglect of all the places we have been … until I toured Just Kids. I am beyond grateful for the staff here and how I see them nurture all the children. My five-year-old used to cry during the mornings we were getting ready for school, now that he’s at Just Kids every single day that he wakes up even on weekends he is excited to go back.”

“We have sent all three of our boys to this Goddard location, and we continue to have a great experience. Even after moving further away, we decided it was worth the extra drive to keep our youngest here. Our oldest has now moved on to elementary school, and we feel he was perfectly set up for success thanks to his time here. Excellent school and wonderful staff!”

“The children welcomes you,as well as the employees. It's small and diverse, just what my husband and I were looking for. All of the teacher's have degrees. And more than half of them have been there for several years. Oh did I forget to mention their early hours and how they are a 5 Star Program .”

“We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Kiddie Academy of Swedesboro! From the moment we enrolled our child, the staff has gone above and beyond to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment. The teachers are incredibly attentive, genuinely caring, and highly skilled in fostering both learning and emotional growth.

The curriculum is engaging and well-rounded, combining hands-on learning with plenty of playtime. We’ve seen such an improvement in our child's social skills, confidence, and curiosity about the world. The facility is clean, secure, and filled with fun learning materials and activities.

Communication is also a standout feature—daily updates, photos, and progress reports make us feel involved in our child’s day and reassured about their care.

We highly recommend Kiddie Academy of Swedesboro to any parent looking for a reliable, high-quality childcare and early education experience!"”

“My entire family enjoys the JCC! They have an excellent Early Childhood Center, a large state of the art fitness center, indoor pool, sauna, hottub and group exercise classes. Summers at the J are the best - big outdoor pool with live music every Wednesday. A wonderful place to make friends and be part of a community.”

“We have a great daycare here at the learning center. I have been with the center for almost two years. The teachers are loving and show our childern how to love their firends and there is so much more they can offer your child. Please check them out.”

“Our experience with Lightbridge Academy has been truly wonderful. From the very beginning, we’ve felt confident in our decision. The building is always clean, well-organized, and secure, which gives us great peace of mind each day. The staff are warm, welcoming, and genuinely caring — it’s clear that they truly love what they do.
We’ve seen so much growth in our daughter, especially in her confidence and independence. She has become more talkative, more self-assured, and so proud of the things she learns and creates. She comes home happy every day, which means everything to us as parents.
We’re especially grateful for Ms. Salma and the positive impact she has had. Her care, patience, and dedication truly stand out, and we feel so fortunate to have had her as part of our daughter’s experience.
We highly recommend Lightbridge Academy to any family looking for a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for their child.”

“We’ve had a wonderful experience with the International Montessori School. The teachers are warm, attentive, and truly dedicated to each child’s growth. The schedule is thoughtfully designed to cover the full workday, which has been a huge help for our family.

One of the standout features is the emphasis on outdoor learning and nature—our child comes home excited about what they explored outside. The classrooms are beautiful, clean, and incredibly well-organized, creating a calm and inspiring environment for learning.

We also really appreciate the school’s commitment to parent engagement. Communication is clear and consistent, and we always feel welcome to be part of the learning journey.”

“Some of the staff here are amazing and genuinely care for the children so deeply it’s very comforting as a parent!!! Ms Debbie in the infant room is an angel on earth. Ms Kim in toddlers is so sweet and I know my child is in good hands. Ms Julia, who bounces all around the daycare, is such a kind hearted soul that cares for everyone around her! Siobhan is such a friendly, welcoming face in the center as well. Those are just a few teachers that have made an impact on my children’s care and education in the best way! Sam, the former assistant director, is deeply missed and her dedication should be acknowledged as well because she’s helped me so much with advocating for my autistic child.”

“I have had the best experience with Logan Kinder Care, all of the teachers and the director made the adjustment and transition for my son into childcare so easy and comfortable. My son is learning so much and is so happy. I get numerous updates all throughout the day from pictures, to food, sleep & potty updates. I have zero complaints and 100% recommend!”

“Our little one has attended here for about 6 months and we could not be happier. The director Kathy is always there to greet us in the morning and makes it feel like home. The center is very clean, the staff are amazing, and our baby is always happy and feels so loved. We are truly grateful for the care they provide.”

“I gave a 4 star due to tuition. For an establishment that cost $374/weekly full time 3.5/4year old, I'd expect rates to be listed in the packet. However tuition was presented to me on a sticky note like a deal on a movie at the end of the tour and there was no list or documentation of rates. I've sent my children to private institutions in the past and they all have tuition rates listed online. If rates are not presented online they are in their welcome packet. That may be okay for some parents. Now if a parent recieves Childcare assistance the child could attend paying as low as $100 weekly from what I was told. I get it, it's business you have to be exclusive with rates while being inclusive and able to compensate the staff.If you're okay with that rate and the presentation of tuition, I'd recommend. I felt it would be a good fit for my daughter. My daughter and I toured the school and the tour went well. I can't remember the woman's name she was not the director. She was very welcoming, down to earth, knowledgeable with all questions and concerns. All of the staff/ teachers that we encountered were engaged with the children and lunch smelled good that day. They have a nice playground area for the children, the curriculum pressented seemed to meet my expectations. The classrooms were very bright, they are very tech saavy which is nice.”

“As a first-time daycare mom with a 1-year-old, I was very nervous about this transition, but the new director Lakeisha Brown has been amazing. She really took the time to listen to my concerns and made thoughtful changes, including placing my daughter in a new classroom with a teacher who better fits her needs.

Since then, I’ve seen such a positive difference in my daughter, and it gives me peace of mind knowing she’s in a caring and supportive environment. Communication has been great, and I truly appreciate the attention and effort put into making sure my child is comfortable and safe.

I highly recommend this daycare, especially for parents who are new to the experience!”

“The school is well run. The staff is incredible and very involved. They know all of the kids by name whether or not they are in their class. When I drop my kids off in the morning they are greeted as if they’re being dropped off at a relatives house. It’s heart warming. They also offer additional after school activities and manage to strike a nice balance between teaching the kids and showing them a great time.”

“As a mom, I really struggle with having to work while my kids are so little, but this center — especially the directors and teachers — makes it so much easier. My kids absolutely love their teachers and their days at school, and they’re even upset with me when I pick them up too early!

Not only that, but the staff genuinely care about my kids, and I know they are supported both educationally and emotionally. The teachers have adapted to my child’s needs and learning style, and we’ve seen them really grow and thrive — especially in the 3s and Pre-K rooms with Ms. Katie and Ms. Betsy!

The updates and pictures the teachers post throughout the day on the app are wonderful and only reinforce how happy my kids are there.”

“4/22/2026 spoke to the owner today She has this daycare up for sale effective immediately. I talked to her at 2:59 p.m. Eastern standard Time today.

She was a joy to talk to. May God bless her!”

“I usually don’t do long reviews but here we go: When I tell yall I LOVE & AM BEYOND THANKFUL for COPSA!!! After touring other daycare providers with my 2 toddlers they did not bond nor show any interest and comfort with other schools (I don’t just out my kids anywhere). I happened to stumble on this daycare upon my extensive search and spoke with Ms. KayKay first who was very informative and welcoming. On the day of the interview and meeting, my 2 kids bonded instantly with Ms. KayKay. Then they met Mrs. Angie (owner/director) who immediately began to learn and embrace my kids. My daughter just turned 1 and was placed with Ms. Hope and when I say she is a BLESSING from above I mean that. My son was placed with Ms. Nellie who embraced him with tough love but gave him what he needed. As time went on he had 2 other teachers who all LOVED on him and made him feel comfortable. My daughter is now 2 and has the most attached bond with Ms. Hope and Ms. Kaykay. This daycare gets to know your children, pray for your children, encourage and uplift them in ways that other educational institutions don’t provide. My kids literally come home learning new words almost daily and is fluent with the Spanish Alphabet and learning ASL as well. They also learn through STEM and real life play experience. There is now as second location and the atmosphere is of a children’s play museum while implementing indoor physical activities for kids, math, science and English. The levels of learning are continuing to climb as months go on. For many personal and educational purposes I am BEYOND thankful for the team and Mrs. Angie at COPSA! Also, Mrs. Angie’s husband/co-owner Mr. Tiger is amazing with my kids. They light up like Christmas lights when they see Mr. Tiger. Now and days that is hard to find in a black man who is a leader and is an excellent role model for the black kids there. His patience is unmatched. I can literally drop my kids off and not have a worry about what’s happening especially when I get daily communication and pictures through their app during the day. Very thankful”

“It’s been 10 years since I graduate field street (2011) this is my childhood school really miss my old days going to this school every mornings as a kid ? now I’m in college crazy time flies by so quickly :,)”

“As a retired independent school administrator, I highly recommend Christ Church Episcopal Preschool. I observed how this nurturing environment, centered on God's love, positively shaped children's development, fostering empathy, respect, and an appreciation for diversity. Several children transitioned to our school, bringing valuable skills in building relationships and collaboration. Parents felt engaged and supported, enriching their children's experiences. This strong foundation made a significant difference in their readiness for future learning, promoting growth in compassionate individuals—essential for success in education.”

“My daughter has been going here for over a year. She started when she was a little over 1. Wonderful team, great teachers and very clean. They are so kind, friendly and accommodating. My daughter really enjoys it here and she learns a lot too. They have fun summer activities for the kids. It is highly secure as well.”

“Love this daycare and the staff my children has been going here for 6 years. The staff are like family and I’ve never had a problem with them regarding my children.”

“I’m very happy to send my daughter to BH at Concord Plaza. I’m confident that she receives all the care and attention she needs throughout the day. I know many of the teachers in the center have been working there for many years, and seeing my daughter enjoy being around them makes me assured that she’s safe and happily growing up.”