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 Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Yearly Tuition: $9,000
- Acceptance rate: 85%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
12 students
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
5 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Acceptance Rate
85%
National avg.: 82%
Application URL
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. Thecurriculum, taught by ourpassionate and dedicated teachers, giveschildren 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 atthe center, we
strictly follow established procedures for your child's arrival and
departure. Our three Center Health and Safety Coordinators
work together tokeepthebuilding and classrooms
clean and safe byfollowing and maintain daily, weekly, and
monthly checklists aligning with high-qualitystandards
andpolicies.
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
- Accreditations: NAEYC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- No
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Private Kindergarten Programs (5–6 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Hockessin KinderCare cost?
Hockessin KinderCare's tuition is approximately $9,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Hockessin KinderCare?
The acceptance rate of Hockessin KinderCare is 85%, which is lower than the national average of 87%.
When is the application deadline for Hockessin KinderCare?
The application deadline for Hockessin KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Hockessin KinderCare is Wilmington Christian School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is The Hockessin Montessori School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Cacc Montessori School (0.4 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
Cacc Montessori School
Montessori School
1313 Little Baltimore Rd.
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 239-2917
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 239-2917
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 26 students
1000 Old Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 234-1240
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 234-1240
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 234 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
825 Loveville Rd
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 239-2121
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 239-2121
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 413 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Wilmington Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3001 Millcreek Rd
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 998-8583
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 998-8583
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 59 students
6900 Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 235-6503
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 235-6503
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 703 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 16 Tuition listed
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