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Child care center · Hockessin, DE
KINDERCARE (LANCASTER PIKE)
A licensed child care center in Hockessin, Delaware, with its state inspection and complaint history from the Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 6696 LANCASTER PIKE, Hockessin, DE 19707
Phone: (302) 234-8680
Ages served: 6 weeks through 12 years.
Age group: Infant through School-Age
Licensed capacity: 149 children
OCCL license number: 378440
Current enforcement action (as published): none listed in the state's file
Injuries reported to the state (as published): the state's file lists injuries in the last 5 years that needed medical or dental treatment. 2026: 5 facility injuries. No facility deaths reported. 2025: 1 facility injury. No facility deaths reported. 2024: 4 facility injuries. No facility deaths reported. 2023: 3 facility injuries. No facility deaths reported. 2022: 4 facility injuries. No facility deaths reported. 2021: 4 facility injuries. No facility deaths reported.
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Inspection history
Last 3 years (November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026, when the state's files were last updated)
- 3 visits where violations were cited (the state's file doesn't list visits where nothing was cited)
- 21 violations cited on these visits
- 8 complaint investigations completed (No Evidence to Substantiate: 6; No Evidence to Substantiate with Concern: 1; Substantiated: 1)
A violation means a licensing specialist found that a Delaware licensing rule wasn't met. The state gives the program a date to correct each one and records when it was corrected. Complaint results use the state's own terms, as published. Read the official record for details.
Visits with violations
All 5 visits with violations in the state's file (which starts November 12, 2021), newest first, with 32 violations in all. The state's file lists only visits where a rule was cited, so visits where nothing was cited are not shown. Each violation shows the state's short title for the rule, its regulation code, the date the state set for the fix and the correction status as published.
June 4, 2026 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 7 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by July 3, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, July 10, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete. OCCL Health and Safety training for Staff #1 and #3. Job description for Staff #1. Service letters for Staff #2 and #10. Health appraisal for Staff #4, #9, and # 11. CPR and First Aid for Staff #6 and #7. TB results for Staff #4, #5, #9, and #11.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by July 3, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, July 1, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure children files are complete. Blood lead screening results for Child #9 and #12. Infant feeding schedule for Child #5. Developmental plan for Child # 1, #2, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #14, #16, #17, #18, #19, and #20.
Hazardous Materials
Regulation code 45U · Correct by July 3, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, July 10, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure radon is completed every five years. -Send updated radon results to OCCL.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by July 3, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, June 22, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
The state's notes for this violation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They're in the state's published file (see Sources).
Kitchen and Food Preparation
Regulation code 50U · Correct by July 3, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, June 30, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
The state's notes for this violation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They're in the state's published file (see Sources).
Toilet Facilities
Regulation code 51U · Correct by July 3, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, June 29, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all toilets are operational in all classroom. -Send verification of toilet in discovery preschool.
Lesson Plans
Regulation code 74U · Correct by July 3, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, June 12, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure lesson plan's are completed and dated. -Send one week of lesson plans for all classrooms.
June 9, 2025 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 8 violations
Substitutes, Volunteers, and Contracted Special Services Persons
Regulation code 25U · Correct by July 9, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, August 21, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff have been fingerprinted and determined eligible prior to starting at the facility. Staff #10 and Staff #11 have not been fingerprinted or determined eligible.
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by July 9, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, August 21, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete. OCCL Health and Safety training for Staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #12. Application/Data Sheet for Staff #3, #6, #7, #8, #10, #11. References for Staff #3, #6, #7. Adult abuse for Staff #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #12, and #13. Health Appraisal with TB for Staff #4, #6, #8, #9, #10, #12, and #13. Out-of-state clearance for Staff #6. CPR and First Aid for Staff #4, #6, #8, #12.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by July 9, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, June 26, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure children's files are complete. Blood lead screening results for Child #1, #7, #18, and #20.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by July 9, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, June 26, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure surfaces are in good repair and cleanable. Repair the cabinet under the sink in the hallway/school-age classroom. _Paint the windowsill in the discovery preschool classroom. -Replace ceiling tiles in preschool A classroom.
Kitchen and Food Preparation
Regulation code 50U · Correct by July 9, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, August 21, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
The state's notes for this violation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They're in the state's published file (see Sources).
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Regulation code 56U · Correct by July 9, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, June 26, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
The state's notes for this violation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They're in the state's published file (see Sources).
Lesson Plans
Regulation code 74U · Correct by July 9, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, August 21, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
The state's notes for this violation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They're in the state's published file (see Sources).
License Renewal
Regulation code 8U · Correct by July 9, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, June 9, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure application is completed and submitted 60 days before licenses expiration.
June 14, 2024 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 6 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by July 12, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, August 23, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete Health Appraisal with TB for Staff #1, #2, #3. OCCL Health and Safety training for Staff #2 and #6.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by July 12, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, August 23, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure children's files are completed. Blood lead screen results for Child #8 and #10. Development plans for Child #2, #3,#4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #10,#11.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by July 12, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, August 23, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all lights are working and clean in the toddler classroom. Ensure vents are clean of dust buildup. Ensure the water temperature is below 120 degrees
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Regulation code 56U · Correct by July 11, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, July 26, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all infants have swaddlers permission. Ensure the cot chart is updated and posted in the toddler classroom and two-year-old room.
Emergency Planning
Regulation code 66U · Correct by July 11, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, June 14, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure evacuation routes are posted in infant classroom and Preschool rooms.
License Renewal
Regulation code 8U · Correct by July 12, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, June 27, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure the application is completed 60 days prior to expiration.
Older than 3 years (not counted in the summary above)
June 2, 2023 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 6 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by July 7, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, July 7, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all staff files are completed. -CPR and First Aid for Staff #1, 3, and 5. -PDP Plans for Staff # 1,2,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12, and 13. -Review sleep safe and child abuse and neglect for Staff #7. -Health and safety for Staff #7. -Health appraisal w/TB for Staff #2 and 10.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by July 7, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, July 6, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure Children's files are completed. Blood lead screening results for Child #3 and 13.
Air Quality and Windows
Regulation code 46U · Correct by July 7, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, July 6, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
The state's notes for this violation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They're in the state's published file (see Sources).
Outdoor Area
Regulation code 53U · Correct by July 7, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, July 7, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all gates are self-closing and self-latching.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Regulation code 56U · Correct by July 7, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, July 3, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all rest equipment is labeled or have posted cot charts.
Lesson Plans
Regulation code 74U · Correct by July 7, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, July 6, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure Lesson Plans are hanging up and up-to-date.
June 22, 2022 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 5 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by July 13, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, July 20, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Obtain complete child files. Obtain health appraisals with immunization records for Child #2,4,8,9, and 14, and lead screenings for Child #2,3,4,5,6,9, and 13. Date of enrollment, days/hours of enrollment, child information card information, parents right to know, and screen time permission for Child #12. Forward MAR form for Child #8.
Staff Attendance
Regulation code 36U · Correct by June 22, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, June 22, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
The state's notes for this violation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They're in the state's published file (see Sources).
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by July 6, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, July 19, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Obtain complete staff files. Obtain annual safe sleep and child abuse/neglect review for Staff #1,2,4,6,7,9,10. Obtain CPR/First Aid certification for Staff #1,4 and 6, first aid certification for Staff #9, administration of medication for Staff #3,5,8, fingerprint receipt for Staff #12 and 11, service letters for Staff #12, as well as orientation, job description, and application/resume for Staff #12.
Equipment
Regulation code 57U · Correct by June 24, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, June 24, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Place music equipment/toys in the Toddler 1's room.
Feeding of Infants
Regulation code 72U · Correct by June 24, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, June 24, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Obtain complete and monthly updated infant feeding statements. Forward for Child #14.
Complaint investigations
All 9 complaint investigations in the state's file (which starts November 29, 2021), newest first, with the result and the state's summary as published. In the state's summaries, "IA" is the state's Institutional Abuse Unit.
Completed March 25, 2026 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on March 17, 2026, regarding concerns of a child ingesting an unknown medication due to a medication not being stored securely and out of children's reach. An investigation was conducted on March 18, 2026. Administrator #1 and two staff members stated Child #1 did put an unknown pill in their mouth, but the pill was removed immediately, and all policies and procedures were followed. It was not able to be determined how the medication came to be in the classroom. All staff interviewed denied having any such medication at the center. While a child did access some type of medication found on the floor of the classroom, there was no evidence of incorrect storage of classroom medications or lack of supervision; therefore there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint.
Completed March 24, 2026 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): IA Investigation
The state's file has no summary for this investigation.
Completed January 28, 2026 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on January 14, 2026, regarding concerns of not following transportation requirements for safety restraints. An investigation was conducted on January 22, 2026. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for not following transportation requirements for safety restraints based on interviews conducted and documents reviewed. Administrator #1 and two staff members all stated children are using safety restraints during transportation, and the document reviewed showed name-to-face and seat belt checks were completed.
Completed January 2, 2026 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary of this complaint may name a person, so we don't show it here. It's in the state's published file (see Sources).
Completed December 15, 2025 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate with Concern
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary of this complaint may name a person, so we don't show it here. It's in the state's published file (see Sources).
Completed June 11, 2025 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On June 5, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding concerns regarding meeting sanitation requirements due to excessive illness within the center. An investigation was conducted on June 9, 2025. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint based on interviews conducted. Administrator #1 and eight staff members interviewed stated classrooms and toys are cleaned and sanitized daily, toys are sanitized when mouthed, and classrooms and toys are continuously sanitized when an illness is present in the facility. No cleanliness or sanitation concerns were noted during the walkthrough of the facility, and proper cleaning solutions were observed in each classroom.
Completed May 30, 2025 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On May 20, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding concerns of use of improper discipline. An investigation was conducted on May 27, 2025. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for improper discipline based on interviews conducted. Ten staff members interviewed stated they have not witnessed any improper discipline within the facility. All staff members interviewed stated they have not used improper discipline.
Completed February 24, 2025 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On February 7, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding concerns of use of improper discipline. An investigation was conducted on February 13, 2025. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint based on interviews conducted. Administrator #1 and four staff members interviewed stated they have not witnessed any improper discipline within the facility. One staff member stated Staff #1 nudged a child on the head. All staff members interviewed stated they have not used improper discipline.
Older than 3 years (not counted in the summary above)
Completed April 5, 2022 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary of this complaint may name a person, so we don't show it here. It's in the state's published file (see Sources).
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Sources
- Licensed Child Care Providers and Facilities: program details, enforcement action and injuries report.
- Child Care Licensing Compliance Review Information: visits, violations, corrections and specialist notes.
- Child Care Licensing Complaint Reviews: complaint investigations, results and summaries.
All three are published by the Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing on data.delaware.gov as Public Domain and cover about the last five years. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published. Program details last checked October 21, 2026.