The Goddard School of Hockessin
Daycare center in Hockessin, DE. 157 Lantana Drive, Hockessin, DE 19707
About the program
The Goddard School of Hockessin is a licensed daycare center in Hockessin, Delaware. It is licensed for 234 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
The Goddard School of Hockessin provides daycare and early childhood education programs for children from infancy through kindergarten.
The program offers American Sign Language.
It accepts child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. The Goddard School 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 staff files are complete. CPR and First Aid for Staff #1. Release of employment and services letters for Staff #2.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing (regulation 61U)
Ensure diaper changing mats are cleanable and rip-free. Replace the torn diaper changing mat in the Infant classroom.
Staff Qualifications (regulation 24U)
Ensure staff are qualified to be alone with children. An EC Intern was alone with four infants. Corrected at visit.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
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.
Toilet Facilities (regulation 51U)
Ensure all surfaces are cleanable. -Replace the missing tile in the Preschool bathroom.
Show all 32 violations on file
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments (regulation 56U)
Ensure nap mats are rip-free. Replace torn mats in PreK, Two's, and preschool classrooms.
Equipment (regulation 57U)
Ensure equipment is accessible for children. No toys were observed on the shelves in the Toddler A and Toddler B classrooms.
Hand Washing (regulation 59U)
Ensure staff and children's hands are washed after each diaper change.
Emergency Planning (regulation 66U)
Ensure monthly fire drills are conducted monthly. -Send January and February's fire drill log to OCCL.
Lesson Plans (regulation 74U)
Ensure lesson plans are complete and posted. -Toddler A had outdated lesson plans posted.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs CPR and First Aid.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments (regulation 56U)
Ensure nap mats are cleanable and tear-free. Replace all torn nap mats in the Pre-K classroom.
Equipment (regulation 57U)
Ensure equipment is accessible for children in the Toddler A classroom and replace or repair the book in the older twos classroom.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing (regulation 61U)
Ensure diaper changing mat is cleanable. Replace or repair the torn diaper changing mat in the Toddler B classroom.
Emergency Planning (regulation 66U)
Ensure there is emergency water for the number of children enrolled.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Ensure ceiling tiles are in good repair and free of water damage. Replace water damage ceiling tiles in Bakery 3 classroom.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments (regulation 56U)
Ensure nap equipment is in good repair. -Replace torn nap mats in recycling 1 and post office classroom.
Equipment (regulation 57U)
Ensure equipment is accessible to the children in all required areas. -Add additional equipment in Toddler 1 and Toddler 2 classroom.
Emergency Planning (regulation 66U)
Enusre there is enough emergency water for the number of children enrolled.
Positive Behavior Management (regulation 20U)
Ensure positive behavior management statement is posted.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
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.
Hazardous Materials (regulation 45U)
Ensure hazardous materials are inaccessible to children. Move cleaner in the get set room and toddler classroom.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Ensure all walls are clean and cleanable. Repair chips of paint in the toddler classroom, get set 2, and preschool classrooms.
Kitchen and Food Preparation (regulation 50U)
Ensure all stored food is labeled with contents and expiration date.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing (regulation 61U)
Ensure non-absorbing diaper changing mat is cleanable.
Lesson Plans (regulation 74U)
Ensure lesson plans are posted or available for review. Post lesson plans need to be posted.
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision (regulation 27U)
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
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
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.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
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.
Outdoor Area (regulation 53U)
Ensure there are no hazards on the playground. Remove broken rain spout on younger playground.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments (regulation 56U)
Ensure nap equipment is not ripped or torn. Replace mats in Room 5.
Feeding of Infants (regulation 72U)
Ensure lesson plans are current and posted.
What parents say
We've had an incredible experience at Goddard in Hockessin since our son started in October. The best proof is his morning drop-off.. he's so excited to get into the classroom that he doesn't even look back at us! Ms. Maria and Ms. Hannah are fantastic. They've built such a warm, secure environment that he truly feels at home there. It gives us total peace of mind knowing he's being supported by teachers who…
Adam Zaloga · 5/5 on Google · 5 months agoOur family’s experience at The Goddard School of Hockessin has been nothing short of incredible. Both of our boys started there as infants, and watching them grow and thrive in such a wonderful environment has been a joy. The quality of the staff is truly exceptional. The teachers cultivate a warm, caring, and nurturing space that gave us complete peace of mind from day one. Beyond the love they show the children,…
Matt Shaw · 5/5 on Google · 4 months agoOur child just started at the Goddard School in Lantana and we have been so thrilled with the experience so far. She is excited to go to school, adores her teachers, and now comes home singing songs that she learns at school. I know that she is being taken care of. I highly recommend this location!!
Jennifer Kowalski · 5/5 on Google · 11 months agoAmazing! My daughter loved her infant teachers mrs Jessica and ms Maria. She recently moved up to mrs Jenn and is happy! They love the children like their own. ❤️
hannah blue · 5/5 on Google · a year agoGetting there
157 Lantana Drive, Hockessin, DE 19707
Questions about The Goddard School of Hockessin
Is The Goddard School of Hockessin licensed?
Yes. The Goddard School of Hockessin holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 1667285, 183981), with a licensed capacity of 234 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has The Goddard School of Hockessin had any inspection violations?
Delaware records 26 violations for The Goddard School of Hockessin in the last three years, across 6 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 The Goddard School of Hockessin take?
The Goddard School of Hockessin is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 7 am to 6 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does The Goddard School of Hockessin cost?
The Goddard School 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.
