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Best Daycares in Hockessin, DE — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Hockessin's 19 daycares, 16 (84%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Delaware's statewide rate of 94%. Locally, providers average 5.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.1 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Delaware averages of 5.0 on Process and 4.5 on Structural.

The local market includes 15 centers, 1 group child care home, and 3 family child care homes, a lower home-based share than Delaware's average of 51%.

Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Hockessin. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Delaware methodology page for the full breakdown.

19
Daycares
16
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Hockessin

8(42%)
8(42%)
1(5%)
2(11%)
0(0%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Hockessin: 4.2 (Sample of 19).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Hockessin: 5.0 (Sample of 1).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Hockessin: 4.1 (Sample of 19).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Hockessin

Carmen Barnett
Hockessin, DE
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Dahlie Hao
Hockessin, DE
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Donna Zeberkiewicz
Hockessin, DE
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Early Learning Center
Hockessin, DE
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Hockessin Athletic Club
Hockessin, DE
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Little Friends Daycare
Hockessin, DE
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Sanford School Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten
Hockessin, DE
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Wilmington Christian School Early Learning Center
Hockessin, DE
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Boys & Girls Club @ North Star Elementary School
Hockessin, DE
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Boys & Girls Club @ William F. Cooke Jr Elementary
Hockessin, DE
★★★★★ 4 Stars
C.a.c.c. Montessori School
Hockessin, DE
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Children of America-Hockessin
Hockessin, DE
★★★★★ 4 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Hockessin?
There are 19 licensed child care providers in Hockessin.
What percentage of Hockessin daycares have high quality ratings?
84% of Hockessin daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 94% statewide in Delaware.
What types of childcare are available in Hockessin?
15 center-based, 4 home-based providers operate in Hockessin.
How do Hockessin daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Delaware?
Hockessin daycares average 5.0 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Delaware statewide average of 5.0.
Is there financial help for childcare in Delaware?
Delaware offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Delaware

All 19 Daycares in Hockessin