C.a.c.c. Montessori School
1313 LITTLE BALTIMORE ROAD, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects 2 complaints in the last 3 years and no injury reports on file. The structural rating also includes Delaware's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Delaware caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:12. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 18 hours of annual training. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 155
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:12 24
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Sep 4, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Indoor Space49U
Ensure ceiling tiles have no water damage. Replace ceiling tiles with water damage in Room 1 and Room 8. Ensure vents are cleaned of dust in Room
- Diapering and Soiled Clothing61U
Ensure a foot-activated trash can in within arms reach of changing table. -Corrected at visit.
Sep 6, 20233 Findings3 Important
- Personnel Files30U
Ensure staff files are completed. Staff #1 and 2 need two additional references.
- Child Files40U
Ensure all children's files are completed. Mat permission for Child #11. Updated infant feeding schedule for Child #13.
- Children's Attendance43U
Ensure attendance is complete and correct. Corrected at visit.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 2
- 1% of licensed capacity
- Reported injuries (Lifetime)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity
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