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The Hockessin Montessori School

1000 OLD LANCASTER PIKE, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    Not Available
  • Structural Quality
    4 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects 9 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
Not Available
Licensed capacity
303
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:48
Toddlers1:612
Preschool1:1224

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

3 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 5 Findings
Most recent: May 14, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
5 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.

See All 3 Inspection Visits
  1. May 14, 20261 Finding1 Important
    • Personnel Files30U

      Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs proof of 2 attempts for a service letter and 1 more reference letter. Orientation is needed for Staff

  2. May 15, 20253 Findings3 Important
    • Insurance Coverage16U

      Ensure general liability insurance is up to date and on file. Send a copy to OCCL.

    • Emergency Planning66U

      Ensure fire drills are done monthly and documented. Send copies of January - April 2025.

    • License Renewal8U

      Ensure application for license renewal is sent at least 60 days before license expiration. Mail or email notarized application to OCCL.

  3. Nov 12, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • Personnel Files30U

      Ensure personnel files are complete. CPR and First Aid certifications are needed for Staff #3, 4, 6, and 8. Orientation is needed for Staff #1, 2, 7,

Complaints & Safety Record

Reported injuries (Lifetime)
9
3% of licensed capacity

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