Office of Child Care Licensing
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Our Mission: To ensure safeguards and enhance quality for children in out-of-home care.
The Office of Child Care Licensing licenses approximately 1,500+
facilities in Delaware. These facilities include:
- Family Child Care Homes – child care in a private
home for one (1) to six (6) children preschool–age or younger and
one (1) to three (3) school-age children;
- Large Family Child Care Homes – child care
in a private home or commercial (non-residential) setting for seven
(7) to twelve (12) children preschool-age or younger and one (1) or
two (2) school-age children;
- Early Care and Education and School-Age Centers (includes
day care centers, nursery schools, preschools, before/after school
care, and out of school care) – child care in a commercial (non-residential)
setting for thirteen (13) or more children;
- Residential Child Care Facilities and Day Treatment Programs – services
for children with behavioral dysfunctions; developmental, emotional,
mental or physical impairments; and/or chemical dependencies; and
- Child Placement Agencies – adoption and foster care services
Each type of child care facility has its own licensing rules and specific procedures for becoming licensed.
Office of Child Care Licensing Contact Information
New Castle County
Mailing Address: 1825 Faulkland Rd, Wilmington, DE 19805
Telephone: 302-892-5800
FAX: 302-633-5112
Kent & Sussex Counties
Mailing Address: 821 Silver Lake Blvd., Ste 103, Dover, DE 19904
Telephone: 302-739-5487 or 1-800-822-2236
FAX: 302-739-6589Email, All Counties
occl.dscyf@state.de.us
