Carmen Barnett
Hockessin, DE 19707 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Children of America-Hockessin
- licensed capacity
- 180
- a week, county median
- $280
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About
About Children of America-Hockessin
Children of America-Hockessin is a licensed child care center in Hockessin, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 180 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 180 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 239-5015 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 180 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Children of America-Hockessin has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in New Castle County has a median price of $280 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
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Infant
Center$280
Home daycare$182
Toddler
Center$199
Home daycare$154
Preschool
Center$210
Home daycare$155
School age
Center$106
Home daycare$86
State record
Inspection reports for Children of America-Hockessin
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 180 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #804283
Summary
13 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Jul 1, 2026
12 rules cited in those visits. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing publishes only visits where a rule was cited, so this record cannot show how often it was inspected.
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Transportation 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Other rules 5
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- Jul 1, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 8, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Oct 29, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“On October 9, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding lack of supervision, failing to notify parents of a head injury immediately, and failing to provide an injury report. An investigation was conducted on October 14, 2025. This complaint is substantiated for failing to notify parents of a head injury immediately. Parent #1 was not notified of a head injury immediately as required. After investigating, there is additional concern for not providing accurate information on the incident report provided to the parent and administration. The information on the written incident report did not match Staff #1 s statement to the administration or to LS #1. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for lack of supervision. Based on interviews conducted, adequate supervision was maintained at the time of the incidents.”
- Sep 18, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Aug 7, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
67U Transportation
“Transportation First Aid kit is missing emergency water.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024
66U Emergency Planning
“Parents Right To Know must be available for visitors and signed.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2024
65U First Aid Kits
“First aid kit needs bandage tape, gauze pads.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2024
51U Toilet Facilities
“Ensure bathrooms have working ventilation. The school age bathroom is not running effectively and cuts on and off.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2024
49U Indoor Space
“School age bathroom sink is reading 137' degrees and should be reading no higher than 120' degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Health appraisal needed for child #8, 10. Immunization record needed for child #10. Blood lead results need for child #3, 5, 8, and 10. Parents right to know and screen time permission needed for child #6.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2024
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. CPR/FA are needed for staff #1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, and 13. OCCL Health and Safety training is needed for staff #6 and 11. Drug and Alcohol statement is needed for staff #5. Service letters and references are needed for staff #1, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, and 13.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2024
- Apr 18, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Mar 25, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“On February 28, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding improper discipline, failure to report suspected abuse to the Child Abuse and Neglect Report Line, incorrect staff-to-child ratio, and procedures for handling complaints by a parent/guardian. An unannounced visit was conducted on March 5, 2024. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegation of improper discipline and failure to report suspected abuse. Upon review of the video footage sent to OCCL on February 28, 2024, it did not appear improper discipline was being used. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegation of procedures for handling complaints by a parent/guardian. After reviewing Children of America s parent handbook regarding handling complaints, it was determined the proper procedures were followed. While investigating a different complaint on March 5, 2024, an allegation of staff-to-child ratio was investigated. That complaint was substantiated for improper staff-to-child ratio because the center could not provide attendance records. This non-compliance was cited in the previous complaint report.”
- Mar 21, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Mar 15, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“On February 28, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding not following health exclusion requirements and not following policies when handling a child illness. An unannounced visit was conducted on March 5, 2024. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegation for non-compliance with health exclusion requirements. Child #1 was not within the health exclusions for OCCL regulations and was able to remain at the center. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegation for not following policies when handling a child illness. After reviewing COA s handbook regarding child illnesses, the proper procedures were followed. Concerns observed while conducting the investigation are the lack of attendance records and the use of personal cell phones in the classroom. Upon asking for attendance records for each classroom, the attendance records were not available. [name] stated staff have used their cell phones in the classroom for personal use while caring for children.”
- Mar 12, 2024VisitNo rules cited
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Feb 12, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received multiple complaints between January 22, 2024, and January 23, 2024, regarding incorrect staff-to-child ratios, unqualified staff alone with children, sanitation concerns, and telephones not working. An investigation was conducted on January 26, 2024. The complaint is substantiated for incorrect staff-to-child ratios due to multiple staff members stating they were in classrooms with incorrect staff-to-child ratio on multiple occasions. The complaint is substantiated for unqualified staff alone with children because two staff members stated there was a staff member alone with children who is not currently qualified through DEEDS. The complaint is substantiated for sanitation concerns due to a trash bag being observed in the hallway for at least 90 minutes that was not stored securely in a non-combustible or covered container. The complaint is substantiated for not notifying OCCL the telephones were not working because multiple staff members stated the phones had not been working for a week or longer. An additional concern noted was child and staff attendance records were incomplete and did not document exact arrival and departure times or note the location of children and staff at all times.”
- Feb 9, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Dec 20, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on November 30, 2023, regarding unqualified staff alone with children and staff using cell phones while caring for children. An investigation was conducted on December 7, 2023. Based on staff interviews and documentation received, this complaint is substantiated for leaving unqualified staff alone with children. Based on staff interviews, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for staff using cell phones while caring for children because all staff stated cell phone use is strictly for communication with parents and updating their daily reports in their application. An additional concern noted at the visit was the licensee failed to notify OCCL within five business days of the resignation, termination, transfer, or hiring of an early childhood administrator.”
Aug 14, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure all floors, walls, counter surfaces, toilets are cleanable and in good repair. Toddler room neds the hole in the wall fixed. Also, the carpet needs to be vacuumed and the floors need to be mopped. The torn books and broken toys need to be replaced. Two's Room needs to have the trashcan cleaned. Shelves need tape residue cleaned or replaced. Infant's room needs the refrigerator and freezer needs to be cleaned.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Child #9 needs transportation and arrangements with parents signed. Child #10 needs signed screentime and mat permission signed.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2023
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs Orientation/References/Declaration/Drug Alcohol statement/Adult Abuse/Health Appraisal wTB/Release of Employment/Service Letters. Staff #2 needs OCCL H&S training. Staff #3 needs Annual Safe Sleep/Annual Review of Abuse & Neglect/OCCL H&S training/Updated Fingerprints. Staff #4 needs OCCL H & S training / updated fingerprints. Staff #5 needs OCCL H & S training. Staff #6 needs CPR/Med Admin/Orientation/OCCL H & S training/Declaration/Drug & Alcohol statement/Adult Abuse registry/ Health Appraisal/Release of Employment/Service letters. Staff #7 needs Orientation/App. Resume or Personal data/Job Description/References/Declaration/Drug & Alcohol statement /Adult Abuse registry/Health Appraisal w/TB. Staff #8 needs CPR/MEd. Admin/Training Hours/H&S training/PD Plan/Annual Review Safe Sleep/Annual Review of Abuse & Neglect/OCCL H&S training/Job Description/References/AdultAbuse/Health Appraisal w/TB. Staff #9 needs OCCL H & S training/Updated Fingerprints. Staff #10 needs OCCL H & S training. Staff #11 needs current CPR/OCCL H & S training/Updated fingerprints. Staff #12 needs all file items. Staff #13 needs all file items. END DATE OF 8/26/23. Staff #14 needs DOH/Med Admin/Orientation/OCCL H & S training/Job Description/Declaration/Drug & Alcohol statement/Adult Abuse registry.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2023
Aug 24, 2022Inspection14 rules cited
8U License Renewal
“Ensure to submit renewal application at least 60 days prior to the license expiration date.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2022
76U Activity Schedule
“Ensure the two's classrooms has a posted daily schedule.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2022
74U Lesson Plans
“Ensure all classrooms have current lesson plans hanging up. Two's and School Age room need lesson plans.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2022
72U Feeding of Infants
“Infant feeding schedules must be updated monthly and as needed. Ensure all infants in care have a signed infant feeding schedule with monthly parent signatures. Child # 12, 13,14,15, and 16 need monthly feeding schedules signed by their parents monthly.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2022
63U Administration of Medication
“Ensure a written record of medication administered to children is recorded on the medication administration record (MAR) form including any over-the-counter medication, lotion for diaper cream, bug spray, and sunscreen. Children 1 through 16 need a signed MAR form for any over-the-counter medication.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2022
61U Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“Ensure a diaper pail is within arm's length of the changing table in the Two's and Infant B.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2022
58U Sanitation
“Ensure equipment used in the classroom are cleaned and disinfected. All classrooms need to wiped down.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2022
53U Outdoor Area
“Ensure the playground is free from weeds and debris.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2022
51U Toilet Facilities
“Ensure Pre-School II has working bathroom ventilation.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2022
50U Kitchen and Food Preparation
“Ensure the kitchen has a working thermometer in the freezer.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2022
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure all areas are cleaned and in safe conditions. All classrooms need floors mopped, and tables cleaned. Ensure center water temperature is below 120 degrees. Classroom Infant B read 125.6 and Toddler B read 123.6. Ensure all trash cans are covered in bathrooms and food. Two's need two trash cans with lids and Preschool II needs two classroom trash cans with lids.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2022
45U Hazardous Materials
“Ensure all hazardous materials are stored in a locked cabinet. Remove or lock chemicals in the Two's bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2022
40U Child Files
“Ensure all child files are complete. Child #5 needs a current health appraisal including lead lab results. Child # 7, 9, and 11 need lead lab test results. Child # 10 needs an emergency card. Child #11 needs the parent right to know the signature, screen time permission, and transportation permissions. Child #8 needs the parent right to know the signature, screen time permission, and transportation form.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2022
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure all staff files are completed. Staff #2 needs an orientation, a job description, and 2 references. PDP plans with goals for staff # 2,3,4,6. Annual review of sleep safe for staff # 2,3,4,6,7,8. Annual review of abuse and neglect for staff # 2,3,4,5,8.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2022
Jan 24, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“On January 11, 2022, OCCL received a complaint regarding failing to notify a parent of an accident/injury and not completing an injury report. An investigation began on January 12, 2022, and concluded on January 13, 2022. This complaint is substantiated for failure to notify the parent immediately of an injury to a child s eye. A staff member stated she failed to provide notification as well as the injury report.”
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FAQ
Questions about Children of America-Hockessin
Is Children of America-Hockessin licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Children of America-Hockessin last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on July 1, 2026. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Children of America-Hockessin had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 6 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 7 show a correction in the state record. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Children of America-Hockessin care for?
180, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Children of America-Hockessin accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Children of America-Hockessin's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 239-5015 to confirm.
How much does Children of America-Hockessin cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 239-5015 to ask.
What is Children of America-Hockessin's phone number?
(302) 239-5015.
Where is Children of America-Hockessin?
1127 Valley Road, Hockessin, DE 19707. The nearest other daycare we list is Innovative Kids Early Learning Academy - Hockessin, under 0.1 miles away.