Carmen Barnett
Hockessin, DE 19707 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Kindercare (Lancaster Pike)
- licensed capacity
- 149
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $280
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About
About Kindercare (Lancaster Pike)
Kindercare (Lancaster Pike) is a licensed child care center in Hockessin, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 149 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMNAEYC accredited
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 149 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, special-needs / inclusion care, summer camp and toddler care |
| Enrichment | Cooking Academy |
| Staff | Center director holds a degree in Early Childhood Education with Infant/Toddler, School-Age, and Inclusion credentials |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | Child Care Aware® of America fee assistance for Active Duty military families |
| Transportation | Transportation (transportation from our center to your child's school and back) |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited |
| Licensed capacity | 149 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kindercare (Lancaster Pike) 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).
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 Kindercare (Lancaster Pike)
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 149 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #378440
Summary
11 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Jun 4, 2026
22 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 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Background checks 1
- Other rules 3
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 4, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
74U Lesson Plans
“Ensure lesson plan's are completed and dated. -Send one week of lesson plans for all classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
51U Toilet Facilities
“Ensure all toilets are operational in all classroom. -Send verification of toilet in discovery preschool.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2026
50U Kitchen and Food Preparation
“Ensure refrigerators are within the appropriate temperature range. -Refrigerator temperatures in Infant A and Infant B were at 50 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2026
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure vents are clean and clear of dust buildup in Infant B classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2026
45U Hazardous Materials
“Ensure radon is completed every five years. -Send updated radon results to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026
40U Child Files
“Ensure children files are complete. Blood lead screening results for Child #9 and #12. Infant feeding schedule for Child #5. Developmental plan for Child # 1, #2, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #14, #16, #17, #18, #19, and #20.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2026
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. OCCL Health and Safety training for Staff #1 and #3. Job description for Staff #1. Service letters for Staff #2 and #10. Health appraisal for Staff #4, #9, and # 11. CPR and First Aid for Staff #6 and #7. TB results for Staff #4, #5, #9, and #11.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026
- Mar 25, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 24, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 28, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Jan 2, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“visit. Conclusion Detail: The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on December 17, 2025, regarding concerns of infant bottles not being labeled and concerns of a staff member not using positive behavior management. An investigation was conducted on December 18, 2025. This complaint is substantiated for concerns of infant bottles not being labeled based on staff interviews. Administrator #1 stated Child #1's bottles were not labeled, which led to Staff #3 not feeding Child #1 throughout the morning. This complaint is substantiated for not using positive behavior management based on staff interviews and documents reviewed. Administrator #1 and Staff #1 stated Staff #2 was lifting children by one arm to move them to a different area in the classroom, and Staff #2's coaching form stated Staff #2 demonstrated how they lifted the children, which was lifting children by one arm. Staff #2 was required by center administration to complete training in Infant and Toddler safety after this incident.”
- Dec 15, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 11, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Jun 9, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
8U License Renewal
“Ensure application is completed and submitted 60 days before licenses expiration.”
Corrected during the visit
74U Lesson Plans
“Ensure lesson plans are complete and posted. Infant A had lesson plans for May. Preschool B had an incomplete lesson plan posted with no food/healthy habits.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025
56U Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
“Ensure cots are labeled or posted cot chart. No cot chart or labeled cots in the Toddler A classroom, Preschool A, or Preschool B classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2025
50U Kitchen and Food Preparation
“Ensure refrigerators have thermometers. No thermometer in the Infant B classroom. -Corrected at visit. Ensure food is labeled with expiration dates.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure surfaces are in good repair and cleanable. Repair the cabinet under the sink in the hallway/school-age classroom. _Paint the windowsill in the discovery preschool classroom. -Replace ceiling tiles in preschool A classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2025
40U Child Files
“Ensure children's files are complete. Blood lead screening results for Child #1, #7, #18, and #20.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2025
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. OCCL Health and Safety training for Staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #12. Application/Data Sheet for Staff #3, #6, #7, #8, #10, #11. References for Staff #3, #6, #7. Adult abuse for Staff #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #12, and #13. Health Appraisal with TB for Staff #4, #6, #8, #9, #10, #12, and #13. Out-of-state clearance for Staff #6. CPR and First Aid for Staff #4, #6, #8, #12.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025
25U Substitutes, Volunteers, and Contracted Special Services Persons
“Ensure staff have been fingerprinted and determined eligible prior to starting at the facility. Staff #10 and Staff #11 have not been fingerprinted or determined eligible.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025
- May 30, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 24, 2025VisitNo rules cited
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Jun 14, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
8U License Renewal
“Ensure the application is completed 60 days prior to expiration.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2024
66U Emergency Planning
“Ensure evacuation routes are posted in infant classroom and Preschool rooms.”
Corrected during the visit
56U Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
“Ensure all infants have swaddlers permission. Ensure the cot chart is updated and posted in the toddler classroom and two-year-old room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2024
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure all lights are working and clean in the toddler classroom. Ensure vents are clean of dust buildup. Ensure the water temperature is below 120 degrees”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
40U Child Files
“Ensure children's files are completed. Blood lead screen results for Child #8 and #10. Development plans for Child #2, #3,#4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #10,#11.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2025
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete Health Appraisal with TB for Staff #1, #2, #3. OCCL Health and Safety training for Staff #2 and #6.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
Jun 2, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
74U Lesson Plans
“Ensure Lesson Plans are hanging up and up-to-date.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2023
56U Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
“Ensure all rest equipment is labeled or have posted cot charts.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2023
53U Outdoor Area
“Ensure all gates are self-closing and self-latching.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2023
46U Air Quality and Windows
“Ensure vents are cleaned. Remove dust from vent in the open toddler room, preschool A, Preschool B, and PreK vents.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2023
40U Child Files
“Ensure Children's files are completed. Blood lead screening results for Child #3 and 13.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2023
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure all staff files are completed. -CPR and First Aid for Staff #1, 3, and 5. -PDP Plans for Staff # 1,2,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12, and 13. -Review sleep safe and child abuse and neglect for Staff #7. -Health and safety for Staff #7. -Health appraisal w/TB for Staff #2 and 10.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2023
Jun 22, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
72U Feeding of Infants
“Obtain complete and monthly updated infant feeding statements. Forward for Child #14.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2022
57U Equipment
“Place music equipment/toys in the Toddler 1's room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2022
40U Child Files
“Obtain complete staff files. Obtain annual safe sleep and child abuse/neglect review for Staff #1,2,4,6,7,9,10. Obtain CPR/First Aid certification for Staff #1,4 and 6, first aid certification for Staff #9, administration of medication for Staff #3,5,8, fingerprint receipt for Staff #12 and 11, service letters for Staff #12, as well as orientation, job description, and application/resume for Staff #12.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2022
36U Staff Attendance
“Ensure staff attendance includes exact hours worked in each classroom or area. One staff member was not signed out of the "Discovery Preschool B" room. This was corrected at the visit.”
Corrected during the visit
30U Personnel Files
“Obtain complete child files. Obtain health appraisals with immunization records for Child #2,4,8,9, and 14, and lead screenings for Child #2,3,4,5,6,9, and 13. Date of enrollment, days/hours of enrollment, child information card information, parents right to know, and screen time permission for Child #12. Forward MAR form for Child #8.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2022
- Apr 5, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 23, 2021VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Kindercare (Lancaster Pike)
Is Kindercare (Lancaster Pike) licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Kindercare (Lancaster Pike) last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on June 4, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kindercare (Lancaster Pike) had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 4 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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 Kindercare (Lancaster Pike) care for?
149, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Kindercare (Lancaster Pike) accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kindercare (Lancaster Pike)'s hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kindercare (Lancaster Pike) cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 234-8680 to ask.
What is Kindercare (Lancaster Pike)'s phone number?
(302) 234-8680.
Where is Kindercare (Lancaster Pike)?
6696 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707. The nearest other daycare we list is Wilmington Christian School Early Learning Center, 0.7 miles away.