What are the requirements for opening a day care for children?
Under the New Castle County Unified Development Code (UDC), Child Day Care can be provided in two different settings:
1. In the home (with a maximum of 12 children).
2. In a day care center.

For more information, read the Child Day Care Requirements Information sheet linked below.

The rules for each setting are different. However, in all cases the State of Delaware must license child day care.

The attached document provides additional information on County Code requirements. Child Day Care Requirements

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