Kindercare (Lancaster Pike)
Daycare center in Hockessin, DE. 6696 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707
About the program
Kindercare (Lancaster Pike) is a licensed daycare center in Hockessin, Delaware. It is licensed for 149 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
It accepts child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Kindercare (Lancaster Pike) does not publish a fee schedule. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $590 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →Most violations are record-keeping, training or maintenance items, and nearly every program has some. Read what each one was and how fast it was fixed. Delaware records each regulation found out of compliance at a review, with the corrective action required and the date it was corrected. The state does not assign a risk level.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
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.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
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.
Hazardous Materials (regulation 45U)
Ensure radon is completed every five years. -Send updated radon results to OCCL.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Ensure vents are clean and clear of dust buildup in Infant B classroom.
Kitchen and Food Preparation (regulation 50U)
Ensure refrigerators are within the appropriate temperature range. -Refrigerator temperatures in Infant A and Infant B were at 50 degrees.
Show all 32 violations on file
Toilet Facilities (regulation 51U)
Ensure all toilets are operational in all classroom. -Send verification of toilet in discovery preschool.
Lesson Plans (regulation 74U)
Ensure lesson plan's are completed and dated. -Send one week of lesson plans for all classrooms.
Substitutes, Volunteers, and Contracted Special Services Persons (regulation 25U)
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.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
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.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure children's files are complete. Blood lead screening results for Child #1, #7, #18, and #20.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
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.
Kitchen and Food Preparation (regulation 50U)
Ensure refrigerators have thermometers. No thermometer in the Infant B classroom. -Corrected at visit. Ensure food is labeled with expiration dates.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments (regulation 56U)
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.
Lesson Plans (regulation 74U)
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.
License Renewal (regulation 8U)
Ensure application is completed and submitted 60 days before licenses expiration.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete Health Appraisal with TB for Staff #1, #2, #3. OCCL Health and Safety training for Staff #2 and #6.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
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.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
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
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments (regulation 56U)
Ensure all infants have swaddlers permission. Ensure the cot chart is updated and posted in the toddler classroom and two-year-old room.
Emergency Planning (regulation 66U)
Ensure evacuation routes are posted in infant classroom and Preschool rooms.
License Renewal (regulation 8U)
Ensure the application is completed 60 days prior to expiration.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
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.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure Children's files are completed. Blood lead screening results for Child #3 and 13.
Air Quality and Windows (regulation 46U)
Ensure vents are cleaned. Remove dust from vent in the open toddler room, preschool A, Preschool B, and PreK vents.
Outdoor Area (regulation 53U)
Ensure all gates are self-closing and self-latching.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments (regulation 56U)
Ensure all rest equipment is labeled or have posted cot charts.
Lesson Plans (regulation 74U)
Ensure Lesson Plans are hanging up and up-to-date.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
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.
Staff Attendance (regulation 36U)
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.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
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.
Equipment (regulation 57U)
Place music equipment/toys in the Toddler 1's room.
Feeding of Infants (regulation 72U)
Obtain complete and monthly updated infant feeding statements. Forward for Child #14.
What parents say
We transferred to Hockessin KinderCare in August of 2025 after experiencing some challenges at our previous daycare facility that we felt were poorly addressed by leadership. From my first time there for my tour and since, I have seen just how much site leadership and staff cares about the children in their care. My daughter can be slow to warm up in unfamiliar situations and was given the space and support she…
Danielle Hamilton · 5/5 on Google · 8 months agoAll three of my children (one in after and before school and two in full time care) are enrolled at KinderCare and we have overall had a great experience. No center is perfect but Heather, Kim, and the team have been attentive to my feedback when there have been issues or concerns. They also have been communicative with me when my children are sick, injured, or not behaving appropriately. I have had experience at…
Taylor Penn Wardlow · 4/5 on Google · 8 months agoMy child and family are very happy at this KinderCare location. We switched from another center as this was closer to home and heard great things. Since we have started, our child has gained confidence in language (especially speech) and social skills with other kids at the same age. The staff are all friendly and easily approachable. It is nice to walk in and have staff members of other rooms know who our child is,…
Kelcie Kelly · 5/5 on Google · 8 months agoOur family has had a great experience with Hockessin Kindercare. Our child has been enrolled since 6 month old. Every teacher has been pleasant and caring. While there the staff has changed, but the overall program has remained caring and engaged in the development of the children. I recommend this location to prospective families.
Shane Yost · 5/5 on Google · 8 months agoGetting there
6696 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707
Questions about Kindercare (Lancaster Pike)
Is Kindercare (Lancaster Pike) licensed?
Yes. Kindercare (Lancaster Pike) holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 378440), with a licensed capacity of 149 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Kindercare (Lancaster Pike) had any inspection violations?
Delaware records 21 violations for Kindercare (Lancaster Pike) in the last three years, across 5 inspections on file. The median daycare center in the area has 7. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.
What ages does Kindercare (Lancaster Pike) take?
Kindercare (Lancaster Pike) is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 6:30 am to 6:30 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Kindercare (Lancaster Pike) cost?
Kindercare (Lancaster Pike) does not publish tuition. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees. The program accepts child care subsidy.
