Delaware requires enrollment in a homeschool association or a letter of non-public school attendance.
Delaware takes a hands-off approach to homeschool regulation. While the state does require some basic paperwork, the overall burden is light. This gives families plenty of room to follow a child-led Montessori approach without jumping through excessive bureaucratic hoops.
To begin homeschooling in Delaware, you must file a notice of intent with the Delaware Department of Education by before september 30 or within 21 days of beginning. Enroll with a recognized homeschool association (such as Tri-State, Cape Henlopen, or Sussex County) or file directly with the DOE.
The state requires instruction in specific subjects including English language arts, Mathematics, Social studies, Science. Our 100% online Montessori Homeschool platform covers all of these through 8,100+ structured daily lessons that integrate practical life, sensorial exploration, language, mathematics, science, geography, and cultural studies — the hallmarks of an authentic Montessori education.
Attendance tracking is required in Delaware: 180 days per year. With Montessori Homeschool, every lesson is timestamped and logged automatically, making it simple to demonstrate compliance at year-end or during any review.
The Montessori approach is a natural fit for homeschooling in Delaware. Rather than rigid textbook learning, children work with hands-on materials at their own pace — developing concentration, independence, and a genuine love of learning. Montessori Homeschool brings this approach into your home with a 100% online platform featuring daily lesson plans, printable materials, parent guides, and built-in compliance tools designed specifically for Delaware families.
Enrollment in an approved homeschool association or filing a single-family school report. Due: Before September 30 or within 21 days of beginning
At least 180 days of instruction per year
English language arts, Mathematics, Social studies, Science
No quarterly reports required
No annual testing or evaluation required
No portfolio required
No parent education requirement — any parent can homeschool
Enroll with a recognized homeschool association, or
Establish a single-family school and report attendance to the DOE
Maintain attendance records showing at least 180 days of instruction
Simple Compliance, Rich Curriculum
8,100+ daily Montessori lessons. State compliance tools. Parent guides. Printable materials. Everything you need to homeschool with confidence.