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Hockessin, DE 19707 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Sanford School Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten
- licensed capacity
- 72
- daily, posted tuition
- $27
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About
About Sanford School Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten
Sanford School Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten is a licensed child care center in Hockessin, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 72 children, serving preschoolers.
It describes its programs: after-school care, pre-k and preschool. It lists daily tuition from $27 to $100.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Preschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition
Ages served: preschoolers
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and hours.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 72 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 235-6500 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, pre-k and preschool |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Transportation | Transportation (Sanford Transportation for Middletown/Townsend areas, K–Grade 12) |
| Licensed capacity | 72 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Sanford School Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten lists daily tuition from $27 to $100. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in New Castle County has a median price of $210 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
| Daily · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Aftercare for Preschool–Grade 8 students: $27/day afterschool | $27 |
| Aftercare for Preschool–Grade 8 students: $100/day full-day | $100 |
| Yearly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | $15,630 |
| Preschool or PreK (Half Day) | $10,870 |
| Preschool-PreK | $14,515 |
5 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 Sanford School Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 72 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #492644
Summary
2 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent May 7, 2026
3 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 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
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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May 7, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Submit CPR/FA card for Staff #1.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026
Nov 20, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
53U Outdoor Area
“Ensure sandbox is covered. Send a picture to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Send health appraisal with immunizations and blood lead screening for Child #5 to OCCL. Send lead screening to OCCL for Child #8.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2025
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FAQ
Questions about Sanford School Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten
Is Sanford School Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Sanford School Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on May 7, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Sanford School Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Sanford School Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten care for?
72, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Sanford School Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Sanford School Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 235-6500 to confirm.
How much does Sanford School Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten cost?
Daily tuition from $27 to $100, as it lists it.
What is Sanford School Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten's phone number?
(302) 235-6500.
Where is Sanford School Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten?
6900 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707. The nearest other daycare we list is Hockessin Montessori School, 0.2 miles away.