CNA Classes in Delaware: 29 State-Approved Programs
Delaware approves 29 CNA training programs, listed below from the state's official approved-program list, current as of September 2026. The most are in Wilmington (6), Dover (4), Georgetown (4).
Delaware requires 91 training hours (16 clinical), 16 above the federal minimum of 75, so full-time programs commonly finish in about 5 weeks. Once certified, a typical CNA in Delaware earns $42,030 a year ($20.21 an hour), 1% below the national figure, per BLS wage data (May 2025).
CNA classes in Delaware at a glance
- •29 approved programs on the official state list, across 14 cities.
- •Required training: 91 hours, 16 of them clinical.
- •Free training: nursing facilities cannot charge employees for training under federal rule 42 CFR 483.152(c).
- •Typical pay once certified: $42,030 a year in Delaware.
- •After the exam, certification is listed on the Delaware CNA Registry.
State-Approved CNA Programs in Delaware
Every program below appears on Delaware's official approved list. Programs open and close during the year, so confirm current approval and start dates with the program before enrolling.
Showing 29 of 29 state-approved CNA programs in Delaware.
Wilmington 6 programs
Conrad Schools of Science High SchoolCNA Training Program
201 Jackson Avenue, Wilmington, 19804
(302) 992-5545
DelCastle Technical High SchoolCNA Training Program
1703 School Lane, Wilmington, 19808
(302) 995-8100
Del Tech Workforce Development WilmingtonCNA Training Program
333 Shipley Street, Wilmington, 19801
(302) 571-5300
Howard High School of TechnologyCNA Training Program
401 E. 12th Street, Wilmington, 19801
(302) 571-5446
Maggie Career InstituteCNA Training Program
Larch Corporate Center, 102 Larch Circle, Suite 104, Wilmington, 19804
(302) 660-7100
Prestige Technical InstituteCNA Training Program
2110 Duncan Road, Suite 3, Wilmington, 19808
(302) 533-7359
Dover 4 programs
Coleman's CNA Academy DOLCNA Training Program
32 West Lockerman Street, Suite 109, Dover, 19901
(302) 553-3219
Del Tech Workforce Development TerryCNA Training Program
100 Campus Drive, Dover, 19904
(302) 857-1403
Dover High SchoolCNA Training Program
One Dover High Drive, Dover, 19904
(302) 241-2400
Unity Career InstituteCNA Training Program
2131B S. DuPont Highway, Suite 4, Dover, 19901
(302) 670-8323
Georgetown 4 programs
Del Tech Workforce Development OwensCNA Training Program
P.O. Box 610, Route 18, Georgetown, 19947
(302) 259-6344
Stockley CenterCNA Training Program
26351 Patriots Way, All Star Building, Georgetown, 19947
(302) 857-7500
Sussex Technical High SchoolCNA Training Program
P.O. Box 351, Georgetown, 19947
(302) 856-0961
Sussex Tech School District - Adult Education DivisionCNA Training Program
17099 County Seat Highway, Georgetown, 19947
(302) 853-1492
Newark 3 programs
Dawn Career Institute, Inc.CNA Training Program
252 Chapman Road, Suite 100, Newark, 19702
(302) 273-3560
Del Tech Workforce Development StantonCNA Training Program
400 Stanton-Christiana Road, Newark, 19713
(302) 283-3158
Hodgson Vo-Tech High SchoolCNA Training Program
2575 Glasgow Avenue, Newark, 19702
(302) 834-0990
Seaford 2 programs
Del Tech Work Force Development Seaford Innovation CenterCNA Training Program
1030 West Stein Highway, Seaford, 19973
(302) 259-6364
Genesis Healthcare - Lofland Park CenterCNA Training Program
715 King Street, Seaford, 19973
(302) 628-3000
Woodside 2 programs
Poly Tech - Adult Education Division DOLCNA Training Program
823 Walnut Shade Road, Woodside, 19980
(302) 697-4545
Poly Tech High SchoolCNA Training Program
823 Walnut Shade Road, Woodside, 19980
(302) 697-3255
Bear 1 program
Bear Professional Institute, Inc.CNA Training Program
2500 Wrangle Hill Road, Suite 120, Bear, 19701
(410) 800-1466
Dagsboro 1 program
Indian River High SchoolCNA Training Program
29772 Armory Road, Dagsboro, 19939
(302) 732-1500
Greenwood 1 program
Woodbridge High SchoolCNA Training Program
14712 Woodbridge Road, Greenwood, 19950
(302) 698-6312
Hockessin 1 program
Complete Care at BrackenvilleCNA Training Program
100 Saint Claire Drive, Hockessin, 19707
(302) 234-5420
Laurel 1 program
Cora Career InstituteCNA Training Program
10252 Stone Creek Drive, Unit 5, Laurel, 19956
(302) 715-5477
Middletown 1 program
St. Georges Tech High SchoolCNA Training Program
555 Hyetts Corner Road, Middletown, 19709
(302) 449-3609
Milford 1 program
Del Tech Workforce Development Milford HSCNA Training Program
Milford Senior High School, 1019 N. Walnut Street, Milford, 19963
(302) 422-1610
New Castle 1 program
Delaware Skills Center Adult Education DivisionCNA Training Program
500 Ships Landing Way, New Castle, 19720
(302) 576-5096
Source: Delaware approved-program list, mirrored September 2026. 29 programs.
Where the Programs Are
Frequently Asked Questions
How many CNA classes are there in Delaware?
Delaware's official approved-program list names 29 state-approved CNA training programs, with the most in Wilmington, Dover, Georgetown. The list is published by the state and this page mirrors it as of September 2026.
How long is CNA training in Delaware?
Delaware requires 91 total training hours, including 16 clinical hours, against the federal minimum of 75. Full-time programs commonly finish in about 5 weeks; part-time tracks take longer.
Are there free CNA classes in Delaware?
Under federal rule 42 CFR 483.152(c), a nursing facility cannot charge a nurse aide it employs for training and must reimburse a new hire's training cost within 12 months of certification. Ask nursing facilities near you which run their own approved programs.
How do I check that a CNA program in Delaware is state-approved?
Every program on this page comes from Delaware's official approved list. Before enrolling anywhere, confirm the program still appears on the current state list and ask the Delaware CNA Registry if you are unsure.
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About this list
Programs are mirrored from Delaware's official approved nurse aide training program list (September 2026); fields shown are the fields the state publishes. Training hours from state regulations against the federal floor in 42 CFR 483.152; wages from BLS OES May 2025. Confirm approval, schedules, and cost directly with the program.