Townsend, DE

The Goddard School in Smyrna offers a premier early childhood education program with F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience) that balances academic learning with play-based development. Their state-licensed teachers hold degrees in early childhood education and maintain low student-to-teacher ratios. The facility features secure entry systems, age-appropriate classrooms, and outdoor play areas. The curriculum focuses on literacy, STEM, social-emotional development, and creative arts, with daily communication to parents through the proprietary mobile app. Located just minutes from Townsend, this center serves families throughout Kent County with extended hours and nutritious meal programs.

Kiddie Academy of Smyrna provides comprehensive educational childcare with their Life Essentials® curriculum that emphasizes character development, academic readiness, and social skills. The center features secure facilities with coded entry systems, dedicated age-based classrooms, and monitored playgrounds. Their degreed teachers implement developmentally appropriate practices with regular assessments and personalized learning plans. The academy offers flexible scheduling, including full-time and part-time options, with enrichment programs in music, Spanish, and physical fitness. Serving the Townsend area, they maintain strong safety protocols and provide daily updates to parents through electronic communication systems.

Operated by Delaware State University's College of Education, The Children's Place offers a research-based early childhood program that serves as a lab school for education students. The NAEYC-accredited center provides high-quality care with degreed early childhood specialists and maintains exceptional staff-to-child ratios. Their curriculum integrates emergent literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies through project-based learning. The facility includes observation rooms for parent viewing, specialized learning centers, and inclusive programming for children with diverse needs. Located approximately 15 minutes from Townsend, this center combines university resources with family-centered care and comprehensive developmental screening.