Licensed Child Care Center
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The Goddard School In Hockessin
Hockessin, DE
· New Castle County
157 LANTANA DRIVE,
Hockessin, DE 19707
Quick Facts
Capacity
117 children
Age Range
6 weeks through 5 years.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
3
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Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
183981
Issued By
Delaware Department of Services For Children, Youth And Their Families
Licensor
District Office
State of Delaware, Office of Child Care Licensing
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About the Provider
THE GODDARD SCHOOL IN HOCKESSIN is a Licensed Child Care Center in HOCKESSIN DE, with a maximum capacity of 117 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 weeks through 5 years.. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Financial Arrangements: Purchase of Care; Reported Injuries & Deaths: 2022: 1 facility injury. No facility deaths reported.; 2023: 4 facility injuries. No facility deaths reported.; 2025: 1 facility injury. No facility deaths reported.; 2021: 1 facility injury. No facility deaths reported.;
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulation Code | Status |
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| 2025-07-16 | Non Compliance | 49U - Indoor Space | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure ceiling tiles are in good repair and free of water damage. Replace water damage ceiling tiles in Bakery 3 classroom. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-07-16 | Non Compliance | 56U - Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure nap equipment is in good repair. -Replace torn nap mats in recycling 1 and post office classroom. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-07-16 | Non Compliance | 57U - Equipment | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure equipment is accessible to the children in all required areas. -Add additional equipment in Toddler 1 and Toddler 2 classroom. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-07-16 | Non Compliance | 66U - Emergency Planning | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Enusre there is enough emergency water for the number of children enrolled. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-07-10 | Non Compliance | 20U - Positive Behavior Management | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure positive behavior management statement is posted. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-07-10 | Non Compliance | 30U - Personnel Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: 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. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-07-10 | Non Compliance | 45U - Hazardous Materials | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure hazardous materials are inaccessible to children. Move cleaner in the get set room and toddler classroom. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-07-10 | Non Compliance | 49U - Indoor Space | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure all walls are clean and cleanable. Repair chips of paint in the toddler classroom, get set 2, and preschool classrooms. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-07-10 | Non Compliance | 50U - Kitchen and Food Preparation | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure all stored food is labeled with contents and expiration date. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-07-10 | Non Compliance | 61U - Diapering and Soiled Clothing | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure non-absorbing diaper changing mat is cleanable. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-07-10 | Non Compliance | 74U - Lesson Plans | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure lesson plans are posted or available for review. Post lesson plans need to be posted. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-07-07 | Non Compliance | 27U - Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision | Completed |
| Corrective Action: 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 | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Visit |
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| 2023-07-07 | Non Compliance | 30U - Personnel Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: 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. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-07-07 | Non Compliance | 40U - Child Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: 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. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-07-07 | Non Compliance | 53U - Outdoor Area | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure there are no hazards on the playground. Remove broken rain spout on younger playground. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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