Carmen Barnett
Hockessin, DE 19707 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
St. Mary's Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 160
- a week, county median
- $199
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About
About St. Mary's Preschool
St. Mary's Preschool is a licensed child care center in Hockessin, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 160 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and hours.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 160 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 239-7100 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 160 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
St. Mary's Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in New Castle County has a median price of $199 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 St. Mary's Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 160 children
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #487722
Summary
2 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Jan 8, 2026
4 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.
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Jan 8, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
76U Activity Schedule
“Ensure daily schedule is posted. Rm #14 needs posted schedule.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2026
74U Lesson Plans
“Ensure lesson plans are posted and completed. Rm #14, #11, #3, #2 need completed lesson plans.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2026
Jan 5, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
30U Personnel Files
“All staff files must be complete. Send the health appraisal with TB for two staff members.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2024
28U General Qualifications
“Send the fingerprinting receipt for the new applicant.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2024
Jan 20, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
40U Child Files
“All staff files must be complete. Send the current health appraisal for one child. Send the documentation of the completed blood lead screening for six children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2023
30U Personnel Files
“All staff files must be complete. Send the current CPR/First Aid, annual child abuse and neglect, and complete Health and Safety training certificate for one staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2023
28U General Qualifications
“Send the updated fingerprinting receipt for two staff members.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about St. Mary's Preschool
Is St. Mary's Preschool licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was St. Mary's Preschool last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on January 8, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has St. Mary's Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 St. Mary's Preschool care for?
160, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
Does St. Mary's Preschool accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are St. Mary's Preschool's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 239-7100 to confirm.
How much does St. Mary's Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 239-7100 to ask.
What is St. Mary's Preschool's phone number?
(302) 239-7100.
Where is St. Mary's Preschool?
7200 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707. The nearest other daycare we list is Hockessin Montessori School, 0.1 miles away.