Kindercare (hillock Lane)
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.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 3 complaints in the last 3 years and 1 injury report 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
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 68
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jun 3, 20255 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- Staff Qualifications24U
Ensure staff alone with children, are qualified through DEEDS. Upon arrival, Staff #1 was alone with 4 three-year-olds and Staff #10 was alone with
- Administration of Medication63U
Ensure administration of Medication records are complete for all children receiving medication.
- Emergency Planning66U
Ensure emergency water is available for all children enrolled.
- Feeding of Infants72U
Ensure infant feeding schedule are updated monthly.
- Lesson Plans74U
Ensure lesson plans are current and posted or available. Toddler and Infant classroom had no lesson plans.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 3
- 4% of licensed capacity
- Reported injuries (Lifetime)
- 1
- 1% of licensed capacity