Hockessin KinderCare
Tel:
(302)234-8680
- Caring and Passionate: Our teachers are passionate about your child's happiness and growth and provide a safe, nurturing environment that cultivates self-esteem.
- This is more than a job for our teachers. It's an opportunity for them to share their passion for life while they inspire, engage and awaken the wonder inside each and every child.
- Highly Trained Teachers: KinderCare devotes more time and resources to teacher training than any other childcare provider.
- Twice a year we host the largest early childhood teacher training program in the country.
- Our teachers are dedicated to developing your child's potential and are sensitive to your child's individual needs.
- Additionally, all staff are CPR/First Aid trained and a significant number of staff are authorized to give medications, such as nebulizers or other prescription treatments.
- Small Class Size: Our low teacher-to-student ratios allow teachers to focus on the individual learning styles and needs of each child in our center.
Quick Stats (2019-20)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Students: 30 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| School Type | Early Childhood / Day Care |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten |
| Year Founded | 2001 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 30 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 20% State avg.: 18% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 1 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 30:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
School Notes
- Welcome to the Hockessin KinderCare! As a nationally accredited, Delaware Star 5 center, our experienced team of teachers and staff are proud to provide your child and family with the best possible care and education. The newly refreshed learning programs provide children with a strong, well-rounded foundation for school readiness and lifetime learning success. The curriculum, taught by our passionate and dedicated teachers, gives children a variety of skills and learning experiences, wonderful memories with friends, and love for learning that will last forever. We invite you to tour our beautiful, spacious center located at the split of Routes 41 and 48. Please give us a call, and let us make Hockessin KinderCare your family's "home away from home."
- Keeping your child safe and secure is our first priority. In
addition to the built-in security features at the center, we
strictly follow established procedures for your child's arrival and
departure. Our three Center Health and Safety Coordinators
work together to keep the building and classrooms
clean and safe by following and maintain daily, weekly, and
monthly checklists aligning with high-quality standards
and policies.
As well, we practice monthly drills and emergency plans and meet all state child care licensing regulations. - Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Spanish
- No
Nearby Private Schools
- The nearest high school to Hockessin KinderCare is Wilmington Christian School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Cacc Montessori School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest preschool is Cacc Montessori School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- HockessinCacc Montessori SchoolMontessori SchoolGrades: PK-K | 76 students
0.4 miles
1313 Little Baltimore Rd.
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302)239-2917 0.4 PK-K
76 - Hockessin Grades: NS-8 | 141 students
0.4 miles
1000 Old Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302)234-1240 0.4 NS-8
141 - HockessinWilmington Christian School(Christian)Grades: PK-12 | 551 students
0.4 miles
825 Loveville Rd
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302)239-2121 0.4 PK-12
551 - WilmingtonWilmington Junior Academy(Seventh Day Adventist)Grades: K-9 | 65 students
1.4 miles
3001 Millcreek Rd
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302)998-0530 1.4 K-9
65 - Hockessin Grades: PK-12 | 577 students
1.8 miles
6900 Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302)235-6500 1.8 PK-12
577
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