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A boy draws while a girl raises her hand excitedly, both enjoying a creative activity together.
We Strengthen Families One Child at a Time
Bringing Excellence in Education and Quality Care to Your Family

Pre-Kindergarten and Early Childhood Education Serving Milton, Harrington, Dover & Camden, DE

Locally Owned, Warmly Welcoming — Where Community Comes First!

As a locally owned and operated business, we pride ourselves on creating a welcoming and warm environment for everyone. Our commitment to the community ensures personalized care and a genuine, friendly experience every time you walk through our doors. Your neighborhood, your family!
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The Better Educated the Teacher, the Better Educated the Student

The knowledge and experience of your child’s first teachers ensure future success in both school and life. Our teaching team, which has CDAs, college degrees, and Department of Education certifications, is highly qualified, continues their education, and will elevate your child’s early learning. You can even check their progress on your handy parent app!

Healthy, Balanced Meals at No Extra Cost to You

To help you through your busy work week and to keep your child healthy, happy, and growing, we provide home-cooked meals and snacks meeting high nutritional standards. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are included at no extra cost to you.
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Daily Music, Art, Spanish, Baby Sign Language, and More

Your child enjoys learning in new and exciting ways every day. They listen to music, dance, and explore different art materials, and even learn to cook. They learn language skills from day one with Spanish practice and baby sign language.

Rest Easy Knowing Your Little One Is Happy, Safe, and Secure

Strict safety protocols like requiring ID for entry into the building, in addition to buzzer systems, as well as monitoring with security cameras, are the high safety standards we uphold. Every parent deserves to know that their child is safe.
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An inviting classroom setting featuring colorful rugs, shelves filled with educational materials, and a cozy reading area.

Cleanliness Is a Part of Our Commitment to You

Children are welcomed into a clean environment, and our in-house professional cleaning team is always ready to scrub and sanitize throughout the day. Exceptional cleanliness also brings order to your child’s day and helps them establish good cleaning habits.

Hands-On Activities Prepare Children for School

Children learn by doing and engaging in exciting activities. We use a teacher-based and teacher-initiated state-approved curriculum with age-appropriate lessons and individualized activities that cater to your child’s interests and developing capabilities to prepare them for kindergarten.
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Children Gain Essential School Skills Thanks to Expert Teachers

Our loving teachers will work with your child to develop essential school-readiness skills, such as listening, sitting, reading, and more. By being attentive to your child’s specific needs, we can get them 100% school-ready.

Learning Essential Life Skills Like Communication and Self-Care

We go beyond the ABCs to be sure you child learns to say “please” and “thank you,” how to wash their hands, push in their chair, and what it means to be a good friend. Your child will learn to care for themselves and each other with loving guidance and personal communication approaches, such as:
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Step Outside & Let the Adventure Begin

Children enjoy daily outdoor time on age-appropriate play structures—but the fun doesn’t stop there! They’ll explore nature through hands-on gardening, splash into exciting water play, and build coordination with hoops and other gross motor activities. With outdoor learning woven into every day, adventure and discovery are always just outside the door!

Join Us for Our Huge Pre-Kindergarten Graduation; the Event of the Year

Nothing makes us happier than witnessing our child’s accomplishments. At the end of the year, we bring all the preschoolers together for a special celebration. After all, your child deserves to know how wonderful they are and how great they are doing!
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Your Child Is a Young Star With a Shining Future

Delaware Stars promotes high-quality early learning, and all of our locations have 4-star ratings, which places us among the best providers for quality early learning experiences for your child.

Stay in Touch With Our Parent Communication App

Keep in touch throughout the day with our parent communication app. This feature allows you to easily get in touch with us and receive updates on your phone, including sweet pictures, videos, and progress reports.
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Yes, We Offer Tuition Support Options

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