The Hockessin Montessori School
Daycare center in Hockessin, DE. 1000 Old Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707
About the program
The Hockessin Montessori School is a licensed daycare center in Hockessin, Delaware. It is licensed for 303 children and serves toddler, preschool and school age ages.
It does not accept child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. The Hockessin Montessori School 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. Staff #1 needs proof of 2 attempts for a service letter and 1 more reference letter. Orientation is needed for Staff #3, 5, 6, 7, 8. Annual review of abuse and neglect needed for Staff #2.
Insurance Coverage (regulation 16U)
Ensure general liability insurance is up to date and on file. Send a copy to OCCL.
Emergency Planning (regulation 66U)
Ensure fire drills are done monthly and documented. Send copies of January - April 2025.
License Renewal (regulation 8U)
Ensure application for license renewal is sent at least 60 days before license expiration. Mail or email notarized application to OCCL.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure personnel files are complete. CPR and First Aid certifications are needed for Staff #3, 4, 6, and 8. Orientation is needed for Staff #1, 2, 7, and 8. Four references are needed for Staff #2, 7, and 8. Health appraisal with TB test needed for Staff #2. Health appraisal is needed for Staff #9. PD Plan needed for Staff #2. Medication certification needed for Staff #7 and 9.
Show all 8 violations on file
Kitchen and Food Preparation (regulation 50U)
Ensure refrigerator reads 41 degrees or below. Send a picture of CH 2's thermometer to OCCL.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Annual review of abuse and neglect needed for Staff #2 and 3. Signed orientation needed for Staff #1, 2, and 10. 7-hour OCCL Health and Safety training needed for Staff #1 and 13. Service letter or 2 additional references needed for Staff #1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, and 14. 2 references needed for Staff #1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 10, 12, 14, 15, and 17. Health appraisal w/TB test needed for Staff #2, 3, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, and 17. Declaration and drug/alcohol statement needed for Staff #13 and 18. Full eligibility for Staff #19. Fingerprints and eligibility needed for Staff #16.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure child files are complete. Parents Right to Know needed for Child #1-20. Screen time permission needed for Child #11, 12, 14, 16, 17, and 20.
Getting there
1000 Old Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707
Questions about The Hockessin Montessori School
Is The Hockessin Montessori School licensed?
Yes. The Hockessin Montessori School holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 28406), with a licensed capacity of 303 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has The Hockessin Montessori School had any inspection violations?
Delaware records 8 violations for The Hockessin Montessori School in the last three years, across 4 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 Hockessin Montessori School take?
The Hockessin Montessori School is licensed to serve toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 7 am to 6 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does The Hockessin Montessori School cost?
The Hockessin Montessori School does not publish tuition. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
