Cheapest Childcare in Delaware
Thin NDCP list — 3 priced Delaware counties
Ranked by reported cost only, not a quality, safety, or licensing rating. Verify licensing and inspection history directly with providers or Delaware's Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) agency before choosing care.
Counties with Cheapest Childcare
| # | County | Infant Care |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kent County | $9,471/yr |
| 2 | Sussex County | $9,471/yr |
| 3 | New Castle County | $14,575/yr |
Why These Delaware Counties Run Cheaper
Signature read: only 3 priced counties make this Delaware cheapest board — a thin NDCP list. Lowest listed center infant price: $9,471/year, a tie between Kent County and Sussex County vs $11,172/year state average.
Only 3 Delaware counties carry a usable center infant price in NDCP for this board. Ranked by reported cost only — not quality, safety, or licensing.
Methodology
Counties sorted by lowest center-based infant care cost from DOL Women's Bureau NDCP (2022). Vs-state column uses Delaware average $11,172/year.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau National Database of Childcare Prices (NDCP) · 2022
DOL Women's Bureau NDCP · Delaware cheapest-county board, 2022
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.