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1340 Little Baltimore Road, Hockessin, DE
The Goddard School of Hockessin
- licensed capacity
- 117
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $280
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About
About The Goddard School of Hockessin
The Goddard School of Hockessin is a licensed child care center in Hockessin, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 117 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 26 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyNAEYC 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
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 117 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Curriculum | Wonder of Learning® |
| Staff | Lead teacher certification through the Department of Education |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Parent app (tadpoles) |
| Languages | American Sign Language |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited, Other accreditation (Delaware Stars) |
| Licensed capacity | 117 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Goddard School of 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).
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 The Goddard School of Hockessin
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 117 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1667285
- Also at this site
- Facility #183981: Child care center
Summary
5 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Jul 10, 2026
26 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 6
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Records and paperwork 4
- Safety and hazards 4
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Safe sleep 3
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Food and nutrition 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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Jul 10, 2026InspectionFacility #16672852 rules cited
61U Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“Ensure diaper changing mats are cleanable and rip-free. Replace the torn diaper changing mat in the Infant classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. CPR and First Aid for Staff #1. Release of employment and services letters for Staff #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026
Jan 21, 2026InspectionFacility #16672858 rules cited
74U Lesson Plans
“Ensure lesson plans are complete and posted. -Toddler A had outdated lesson plans posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026
66U Emergency Planning
“Ensure monthly fire drills are conducted monthly. -Send January and February's fire drill log to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2026
59U Hand Washing
“Ensure staff and children's hands are washed after each diaper change.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026
57U Equipment
“Ensure equipment is accessible for children. No toys were observed on the shelves in the Toddler A and Toddler B classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026
56U Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
“Ensure nap mats are rip-free. Replace torn mats in PreK, Two's, and preschool classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026
51U Toilet Facilities
“Ensure all surfaces are cleanable. -Replace the missing tile in the Preschool bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. References for Staff #1, #2, and #4. Orientation for Staff #3 and #4. Out-of-state clearances for Staff #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026
24U Staff Qualifications
“Ensure staff are qualified to be alone with children. An EC Intern was alone with four infants. Corrected at visit.”
Corrected during the visit
Nov 14, 2025InspectionFacility #16672855 rules cited
66U Emergency Planning
“Ensure there is emergency water for the number of children enrolled.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025
61U Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“Ensure diaper changing mat is cleanable. Replace or repair the torn diaper changing mat in the Toddler B classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2025
57U Equipment
“Ensure equipment is accessible for children in the Toddler A classroom and replace or repair the book in the older twos classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2025
56U Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
“Ensure nap mats are cleanable and tear-free. Replace all torn nap mats in the Pre-K classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs CPR and First Aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2025
Jul 16, 2025InspectionFacility #1839814 rules cited
66U Emergency Planning
“Enusre there is enough emergency water for the number of children enrolled.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2025
57U Equipment
“Ensure equipment is accessible to the children in all required areas. -Add additional equipment in Toddler 1 and Toddler 2 classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2025
56U Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
“Ensure nap equipment is in good repair. -Replace torn nap mats in recycling 1 and post office classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2025
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure ceiling tiles are in good repair and free of water damage. Replace water damage ceiling tiles in Bakery 3 classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2025
Jul 10, 2024InspectionFacility #1839817 rules cited
74U Lesson Plans
“Ensure lesson plans are posted or available for review. Post lesson plans need to be posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2024
61U Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“Ensure non-absorbing diaper changing mat is cleanable.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2024
50U Kitchen and Food Preparation
“Ensure all stored food is labeled with contents and expiration date.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2024
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure all walls are clean and cleanable. Repair chips of paint in the toddler classroom, get set 2, and preschool classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2024
45U Hazardous Materials
“Ensure hazardous materials are inaccessible to children. Move cleaner in the get set room and toddler classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2024
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Orientation is needed for Staff #1, #2, #3, #7, #8, and # 9. Health appraisal with Tb for Staff #2 and #7. Reference for Staff #3, #7, #8, and #9. Job Description for Staff #7. Review of sleep safe for Staff #4 and #7. Review of abuse and neglect for Staff # 4 and #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2024
20U Positive Behavior Management
“Ensure positive behavior management statement is posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2024
Jul 7, 2023InspectionFacility #1839816 rules cited
72U Feeding of Infants
“Ensure lesson plans are current and posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2023
56U Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
“Ensure nap equipment is not ripped or torn. Replace mats in Room 5.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2023
53U Outdoor Area
“Ensure there are no hazards on the playground. Remove broken rain spout on younger playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2023
40U Child Files
“Ensure children files are complete. Emergency card for Child #12. Blood lead screening results for Child #5,6,9,10,and 12. Mat permission for Child #6.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2023
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are completed. Staff #1 needs one reference. Staff #2 needs a PDP. Staff #3 needs two references. Staff #4 needs a health appraisal with TB. Staff #5 needs a health appraisal with Tb and CPR and First Aid. Staff #6 needs one refence and service letter. Staff #7 needs 2 references and a health appraisal with TB. Staff #8 needs health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2023
27U Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
“Ensure all classrooms maintain appropriate staff-to-child ratio and maximum group size. Infant classroom has 9 infants and three staff members. Exceeded infant maximum group size”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about The Goddard School of Hockessin
Is The Goddard School of Hockessin licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was The Goddard School of Hockessin last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on July 10, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Goddard School of Hockessin had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 26 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 26 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 The Goddard School of Hockessin care for?
117, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Goddard School of Hockessin accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Goddard School of Hockessin's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Goddard School of Hockessin cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 223-2205 to ask.
What is The Goddard School of Hockessin's phone number?
(302) 223-2205.
Where is The Goddard School of Hockessin?
157 Lantana Drive, Hockessin, DE 19707. The nearest other daycare we list is Hockessin Athletic Club, 0.4 miles away.