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St. Mary's Preschool

Daycare center in Hockessin, DE. 7200 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707

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Call (302) 239-7100
AgesToddler, preschool and school age
Hours9 am to 2 pm, Mon to Fri
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity160 children
Violations, last 3 years4
On the register sinceNot listed

About the program

St. Mary's Preschool is a licensed daycare center in Hockessin, Delaware. It is licensed for 160 children and serves toddler, preschool and school age ages.

It does not accept child care subsidy.

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. St. Mary's Preschool 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

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Licence typeChild Care Center · 487722
Licence statusActive
Licensed capacity160 children
Inspections on file3
Source: Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Violations, last 3 years4Area median for centers: 7
Inspections on file30 substantiated complaints
All violations on file7Most recent January 2026

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.

Cited January 8, 2026Corrected January 13, 2026

Lesson Plans (regulation 74U)

Ensure lesson plans are posted and completed. Rm #14, #11, #3, #2 need completed lesson plans.

Cited January 8, 2026Corrected January 13, 2026

Activity Schedule (regulation 76U)

Ensure daily schedule is posted. Rm #14 needs posted schedule.

Cited January 5, 2024Corrected January 18, 2024

General Qualifications (regulation 28U)

Send the fingerprinting receipt for the new applicant.

Cited January 5, 2024Corrected January 18, 2024

Personnel Files (regulation 30U)

All staff files must be complete. Send the health appraisal with TB for two staff members.

Show all 7 violations on file
Cited January 20, 2023Corrected April 6, 2023

Personnel Files (regulation 30U)

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.

Cited January 20, 2023Corrected February 27, 2023

Child Files (regulation 40U)

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.

Getting there

7200 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707

Questions about St. Mary's Preschool

Is St. Mary's Preschool licensed?

Yes. St. Mary's Preschool holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 487722), with a licensed capacity of 160 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has St. Mary's Preschool had any inspection violations?

Delaware records 4 violations for St. Mary's Preschool in the last three years, across 3 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 St. Mary's Preschool take?

St. Mary's Preschool is licensed to serve toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 9 am to 2 pm, Mon to Fri.

How much does St. Mary's Preschool cost?

St. Mary's Preschool does not publish tuition. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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