Kindercare (casho Mill)
Data last updated · May 2026
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.5 / 5
- 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects NAEYC accreditation. Structural quality reflects 9 complaints in the last 3 years and 7 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.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)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
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 105
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:6 12
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jan 12, 20265 Findings5 Important
- General Qualifications28U
Ensure staff members have a comprehensive background check and eligibility determination or provisional eligibility prior to the start of employment.
- Diapering and Soiled Clothing61U
Ensure staff members and children are washing their hands after diaper changing.
- Emergency Planning66U
Ensure emergency water is present for the number of children enrolled .
- Feeding of Infants72U
Ensure Infant feeding schedules are completed and updated monthly.
- Lesson Plans74U
Ensure lesson plans are completed and current.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 9
- 9% of licensed capacity
- Reported injuries (Lifetime)
- 7
- 7% of licensed capacity