The Goddard School in Hockessin
157 LANTANA DRIVE, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects 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. 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
- Licensed capacity
- 117
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jul 16, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Indoor Space49U
Ensure ceiling tiles are in good repair and free of water damage. Replace water damage ceiling tiles in Bakery 3 classroom.
- Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments56U
Ensure nap equipment is in good repair. -Replace torn nap mats in recycling 1 and post office classroom.
- Equipment57U
Ensure equipment is accessible to the children in all required areas. -Add additional equipment in Toddler 1 and Toddler 2 classroom.
- Emergency Planning66U
Enusre there is enough emergency water for the number of children enrolled.
Jul 10, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Indoor Space49U
Ensure all walls are clean and cleanable. Repair chips of paint in the toddler classroom, get set 2, and preschool classrooms.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Reported injuries (Lifetime)
- 7
- 6% of licensed capacity
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