CNA Classes in Delaware: 29 State-Approved Programs
Delaware's approved nurse aide training list names 29 CNA programs in 14 cities and mirrored here as of September 2026. Delaware requires 91 hours of training, 16 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in Delaware is $42,030 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cities with the most CNA programs
Wilmington (6), Dover (4), Georgetown (4) have the most approved programs in Delaware. 4 cities have a page with each program, local CNA pay, and the nursing homes where aides work.
| City | Programs | Typical CNA pay | Nursing homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | 6 | $46,220 | 14 |
| Dover | 4 | $39,600 | 5 |
| Georgetown | 4 | — | 1 |
| Newark | 3 | — | 5 |
| Seaford | 2 | — | 3 |
| Woodside | 2 | — | 0 |
| Bear | 1 | — | 0 |
| Dagsboro | 1 | — | 0 |
| Greenwood | 1 | — | 0 |
| Hockessin | 1 | — | 3 |
| Laurel | 1 | — | 0 |
| Middletown | 1 | — | 1 |
| Milford | 1 | — | 3 |
| New Castle | 1 | — | 1 |
Pay is the BLS OES May 2025 figure for the metro area named after the city; a dash means BLS publishes none. Nursing homes from CMS Care Compare.
All 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.
29 of 29 programs shown
| Program | Address | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington · 6 programs | |||
| Conrad Schools of Science High School | 201 Jackson Avenue, 19804 | CNA Training Program | (302) 992-5545 |
| DelCastle Technical High School | 1703 School Lane, 19808 | CNA Training Program | (302) 995-8100 |
| Del Tech Workforce Development Wilmington | 333 Shipley Street, 19801 | CNA Training Program | (302) 571-5300 |
| Howard High School of Technology | 401 E. 12th Street, 19801 | CNA Training Program | (302) 571-5446 |
| Maggie Career Institute | Larch Corporate Center, 102 Larch Circle, Suite 104, 19804 | CNA Training Program | (302) 660-7100 |
| Prestige Technical Institute | 2110 Duncan Road, Suite 3, 19808 | CNA Training Program | (302) 533-7359 |
| Dover · 4 programs | |||
| Coleman's CNA Academy DOL | 32 West Lockerman Street, Suite 109, 19901 | CNA Training Program | (302) 553-3219 |
| Del Tech Workforce Development Terry | 100 Campus Drive, 19904 | CNA Training Program | (302) 857-1403 |
| Dover High School | One Dover High Drive, 19904 | CNA Training Program | (302) 241-2400 |
| Unity Career Institute | 2131B S. DuPont Highway, Suite 4, 19901 | CNA Training Program | (302) 670-8323 |
| Georgetown · 4 programs | |||
| Del Tech Workforce Development Owens | P.O. Box 610, Route 18, 19947 | CNA Training Program | (302) 259-6344 |
| Stockley Center | 26351 Patriots Way, All Star Building, 19947 | CNA Training Program | (302) 857-7500 |
| Sussex Technical High School | P.O. Box 351, 19947 | CNA Training Program | (302) 856-0961 |
| Sussex Tech School District - Adult Education Division | 17099 County Seat Highway, 19947 | CNA Training Program | (302) 853-1492 |
| Newark · 3 programs | |||
| Dawn Career Institute, Inc. | 252 Chapman Road, Suite 100, 19702 | CNA Training Program | (302) 273-3560 |
| Del Tech Workforce Development Stanton | 400 Stanton-Christiana Road, 19713 | CNA Training Program | (302) 283-3158 |
| Hodgson Vo-Tech High School | 2575 Glasgow Avenue, 19702 | CNA Training Program | (302) 834-0990 |
| Seaford · 2 programs | |||
| Del Tech Work Force Development Seaford Innovation Center | 1030 West Stein Highway, 19973 | CNA Training Program | (302) 259-6364 |
| Genesis Healthcare - Lofland Park Center | 715 King Street, 19973 | CNA Training Program | (302) 628-3000 |
| Woodside · 2 programs | |||
| Poly Tech - Adult Education Division DOL | 823 Walnut Shade Road, 19980 | CNA Training Program | (302) 697-4545 |
| Poly Tech High School | 823 Walnut Shade Road, 19980 | CNA Training Program | (302) 697-3255 |
| Bear · 1 program | |||
| Bear Professional Institute, Inc. | 2500 Wrangle Hill Road, Suite 120, 19701 | CNA Training Program | (410) 800-1466 |
| Dagsboro · 1 program | |||
| Indian River High School | 29772 Armory Road, 19939 | CNA Training Program | (302) 732-1500 |
| Greenwood · 1 program | |||
| Woodbridge High School | 14712 Woodbridge Road, 19950 | CNA Training Program | (302) 698-6312 |
| Hockessin · 1 program | |||
| Complete Care at Brackenville | 100 Saint Claire Drive, 19707 | CNA Training Program | (302) 234-5420 |
| Laurel · 1 program | |||
| Cora Career Institute | 10252 Stone Creek Drive, Unit 5, 19956 | CNA Training Program | (302) 715-5477 |
| Middletown · 1 program | |||
| St. Georges Tech High School | 555 Hyetts Corner Road, 19709 | CNA Training Program | (302) 449-3609 |
| Milford · 1 program | |||
| Del Tech Workforce Development Milford HS | Milford Senior High School, 1019 N. Walnut Street, 19963 | CNA Training Program | (302) 422-1610 |
| New Castle · 1 program | |||
| Delaware Skills Center Adult Education Division | 500 Ships Landing Way, 19720 | CNA Training Program | (302) 576-5096 |
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Programs: Delaware approved nurse aide training program list, mirrored September 2026. Pay: BLS OES May 2025. Programs open and close during the year; confirm current approval with the program or the state list before enrolling.
Free CNA training in Delaware
Under federal rule 42 CFR 483.152(c), a nurse aide who is employed by, or has a job offer from, a nursing facility on the day training begins cannot be charged for any part of the training and competency evaluation program, including textbooks. An aide who is hired by a facility within 12 months of completing a program is entitled to reimbursement of the cost, which the state must provide for on a pro rata basis while the aide works as a nurse aide.
After training, candidates take the state competency exam and are then listed on the Delaware CNA Registry. How the Delaware registry works.
Questions about CNA classes in Delaware
- How many CNA classes are there in Delaware?
- Delaware's approved-program list names 29 CNA training programs in 14 cities, with the most in Wilmington, Dover, Georgetown. The list is published by the state; this page mirrors it as of September 2026.
- How many hours of CNA training does Delaware require?
- Delaware requires 91 hours of training, including 16 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours, with 16 of them supervised practical training.
- Are there free CNA classes in Delaware?
- Under federal rule 42 CFR 483.152(c), a nurse aide who is employed by, or has a job offer from, a nursing facility on the day training begins cannot be charged for any part of the training and competency evaluation program, including textbooks. An aide who is hired by a facility within 12 months of completing a program is entitled to reimbursement of the cost, which the state must provide for on a pro rata basis while the aide works as a nurse aide.
- 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. Confirm that the program still appears on the current list before enrolling, and contact the Delaware CNA Registry with questions.