La Petite Academy of Hockessin
Daycare center in Hockessin, DE. 5986 Limestone Road, Hockessin, DE 19707
About the program
La Petite Academy of Hockessin is a licensed daycare center in Hockessin, Delaware. It is licensed for 128 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
La Petite Academy in Hockessin provides daycare and preschool services for children aged six weeks to six years.
The program includes meals.
It accepts child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. La Petite Academy of Hockessin does not publish a fee schedule on its website. 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 all personnel files are complete. Staff #1, 3, 4, 5 need Administration of Medication. Staff #2 needs a health appraisal. Send documents to OCCL.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure all child files are complete. Child #6 needs updated infant feeding schedule for August. Child # 9, 14, 19 need health information. Send documents to OCCL.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Ensure indoor space requirements are followed. Repair/replace worn green chair in Toddler 2 room so it is cleanable. Remove all air fresheners throughout center. Ensure all trash can have lids. Send photos to OCCL.
Outdoor Area (regulation 53U)
Ensure there is enough mulch on playgrounds for fall zones and to avoid tripping hazards. Repair "pipe" edging on PS playground. Send photos to OCCL.
Administration of Medication (regulation 63U)
Ensure MAR is completed for all OTC topical and RX meds. Send MAR for Tod 2 epi-pen. Audit all classrooms for diaper creams and sunscreens. Email OCCL confirmation when completed.
Show all 10 violations on file
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure Staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs two references and service letters returned.
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision (regulation 27U)
On March 14, 2025, Child #1 was left unsupervised for four minutes on the playground. Staff #1 and Staff #2 were retrained on name-to-face policy regarding supervision.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs 7 training hours. Staff #2 needs Health Appraisal w/TB Staff #3 needs OCCL 7 hour Health & Safety Training Staff #4 needs current CPR (her last day is August 18, 2023)
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure all staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs a health appraisal with TB. Staff #2, #3, #4, and #5 need a documented 2nd attempt for Service Letters.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure all child files are complete. Blood lead screening results are needed for Child #3 and #8. A development plan is needed for Child #6. An infant feeding schedule is needed for Child #7 and six other children under 12 months old in infant B.
What parents say
We’ve had a wonderful experience with La Petite Academy, and by the time we’re finished, all 4 of our children will have gone through this daycare. The quality of care has been exceptional, and every teacher we’ve worked with has been exemplary. A special mention to Miss Kirisha, Miss Myra, Miss Gina, Miss Ashley, Miss Neveah, Miss Hannah, Miss Julia and Miss Melissa - they have all made such a positive impact on our…
Emily Klein · 5/5 on Google · 3 months agoLa Petite has felt like family since the beginning. Both of my daughters have attended since infants. All of the teachers have been amazing. Ms. Gina and Ms. Britney are wonderful with my youngest. Both caring and inviting teachers & were awesome with potty training! Ms. Nevaeh is another special teacher who makes everyday fun for the kids! Ms. Kirisha & Ms. CJ hold a special place in my older daughter’s heart. They…
Julia MA Hill · 5/5 on Google · 5 months agoBoth of my boys are currently enrolled and love it! My baby is spoiled by the infant team and my 2 year old has learned so much throughout his 2 years here! Ms. Gina has made morning transitions so easy for him (and me) and Ms. Julia and Ms. Bela have been fantastic with communication, sending pics/videos, teaching and loving each child in their care. I couldn’t imagine a better team of teachers to care for my kids
Lauren Purcell · 5/5 on Google · 3 months agoWe feel so incredibly lucky to have found La Petite. Both of my children have been regularly attending since they were just 12 - 15 weeks old (now 4 and almost 2), and the compassion, love, and genuine care they receive every single day means everything to our family. It’s such a comfort knowing they are not only safe, but truly cherished. The staff is absolutely amazing - every teacher and team member greets us…
Caitlin Best · 5/5 on Google · 6 months agoGetting there
5986 Limestone Road, Hockessin, DE 19707
Questions about La Petite Academy of Hockessin
Is La Petite Academy of Hockessin licensed?
Yes. La Petite Academy of Hockessin holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 27726), with a licensed capacity of 128 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has La Petite Academy of Hockessin had any inspection violations?
Delaware records 7 violations for La Petite Academy of Hockessin 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 La Petite Academy of Hockessin take?
La Petite Academy of Hockessin is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 7 am to 5:30 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does La Petite Academy of Hockessin cost?
La Petite Academy of Hockessin does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees. The program accepts child care subsidy.
