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Hockessin, DE 19707 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Dahlie Hao
- licensed capacity
- 9
- a week, county median
- $182
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About Dahlie Hao
Dahlie Hao is a licensed home daycare in Hockessin, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 9 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 9 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 234-6759 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 9 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Dahlie Hao has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in New Castle County has a median price of $182 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
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 Dahlie Hao
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Family Child Care
- Capacity
- 9 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #618191
Summary
3 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Jun 16, 2026
9 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.
- Records and paperwork 5
- Safety and hazards 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Other rules 2
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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Jun 16, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
8P License Renewal
“Please submit application by June 30, 2026. Licensing Specialist sent application by mail- not determined through July 1, 2026.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2026
27P Hazardous Materials
“Radon needs to be tested every 5 years. Send results to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2026
25P Infants' Records
“Keep/send daily records for infants in care. Send 6/22-6/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2026
24P Daily Attendance of Children
“Keep attendance for children with exact time of arrival/departure. Send 6/22-7/2 to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2026
22P Children's Files
“Ensure children's files are complete. Child #1 needs Child Information Card and permissions. Child #2 needs Child Information Card and permissions.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2026
Jun 11, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
44P First Aid Kit
“Please ensure first aid kit is complete. Missing: eye patch, finger splint, instant cold pack, and First Aid Guide. Send a picture of missing items to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2025
24P Daily Attendance of Children
“Please ensure to keep attendance every day with exact arrival and departure times. Send 1 week (6/23-6/27) of attendance records to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2025
Jun 10, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
8P License Renewal
“Renewal application is due 60 days before license expiration. Send renewal application to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2024
22P Children's Files
“Child #5 needs an emergency card, parent's right to know and screen time permission. Child #7 needs blood lead screening results.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2024
Jun 28, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
8P License Renewal
“Ensure Delaware state business license is sent to OCCL. Send to OCCL when complete.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2023
56P Training
“Ensure training hours are completed. Send a copy of your CPR cards, certificates, and hours to OCCL when complete.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2023
51P Feeding of Infants
“Ensure written feeding schedules are signed monthly for all infants in care. Also, provide parents of infants a written daily record of feedings. Send a copy to OCCL when completed for Child #1 and Child #2. Child #2 is no longer enrolled, last day June 30, 2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2023
35P Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
“Ensure a doctor's note is provided for Child #1 to sleep in an upright position in an infant chair. Send to OCCL when complete. Child #1 is over 12 months old. The provider confirmed they sleep in a pack-and-play.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023
13P General Requirements
“Ensure fingerprints are conducted every five years. Send fingerprint receipts to OCCL for Provider and Substitute when complete.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Dahlie Hao
Is Dahlie Hao licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Dahlie Hao last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on June 16, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Dahlie Hao had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Dahlie Hao care for?
9, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Dahlie Hao accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Dahlie Hao's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 234-6759 to confirm.
How much does Dahlie Hao cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 234-6759 to ask.
What is Dahlie Hao's phone number?
(302) 234-6759.
Where is Dahlie Hao?
Hockessin, DE 19707. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.