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The Hockessin Montessori School

Hockessin, DE · New Castle County
1000 OLD LANCASTER PIKE, Hockessin, DE 19707
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Quick Facts

Capacity
303 children
Age Range
1 year through 5 years.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate

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Contact Information

📞 (302) 234-1240
1000 OLD LANCASTER PIKE
Hockessin, DE 19707
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Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
28406
Issued By
Delaware Department of Services For Children, Youth And Their Families
District Office
State of Delaware, Office of Child Care Licensing

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About the Provider

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THE HOCKESSIN MONTESSORI SCHOOL is a Licensed Child Care Center in HOCKESSIN DE, with a maximum capacity of 303 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 1 year through 5 years.. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information: Special Conditions: Variance; Financial Arrangements: Private; Reported Injuries & Deaths: 2025: 5 facility injuries. No facility deaths reported.; 2026: 1 facility injury. No facility deaths reported.; 2024: 3 facility injuries. 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
2026-05-14 Non Compliance 30U - Personnel Files Completed
Corrective Action: 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.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
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2025-05-15 Non Compliance 16U - Insurance Coverage Completed
Corrective Action: Ensure general liability insurance is up to date and on file. Send a copy to OCCL.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
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2025-05-15 Non Compliance 66U - Emergency Planning Completed
Corrective Action: Ensure fire drills are done monthly and documented. Send copies of January - April 2025.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
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2025-05-15 Non Compliance 8U - License Renewal Completed
Corrective Action: Ensure application for license renewal is sent at least 60 days before license expiration. Mail or email notarized application to OCCL.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
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2024-11-12 Non Compliance 30U - Personnel Files Completed
Corrective Action: 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.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
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2024-11-12 Non Compliance 50U - Kitchen and Food Preparation Completed
Corrective Action: Ensure refrigerator reads 41 degrees or below. Send a picture of CH 2's thermometer to OCCL.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
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2024-09-20 Non Compliance 30U - Personnel Files Completed
Corrective Action: 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.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
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2024-09-20 Non Compliance 40U - Child Files Completed
Corrective Action: 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.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
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