KINDERCARE (HILLOCK LANE)
WILMINGTON, DE·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address3449 HILLOCK LANE, WILMINGTON, DE, 19808
CountyNew Castle
Phone(302) 731-7138
Operating details
Hours6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Capacity68
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/3/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High8
- Medium-High4
- Medium13
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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3449 HILLOCK LANE, WILMINGTON, DE, 19808, WILMINGTON, DE 19808
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- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/3/2025
- High3
- Medium-High2
- Medium4
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium riskStandard 746/3/2025
74U — Lesson Plans
Ensure lesson plans are current and posted or available. Toddler and Infant classroom had no lesson plans.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 726/3/2025
72U — Feeding of Infants
Ensure infant feeding schedule are updated monthly.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 666/3/2025
66U — Emergency Planning
Ensure emergency water is available for all children enrolled.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 636/3/2025
63U — Administration of Medication
Ensure administration of Medication records are complete for all children receiving medication.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 566/3/2025
56U — Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Ensure nap equipment is labeled. Nap equipment in the preschool was not labeled, and no current cot chart.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 506/3/2025
50U — Kitchen and Food Preparation
Ensure food is labeled with contents and expiration dates. Mutiple items in the back storage room and refrigerator did not have labels.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 406/3/2025
40U — Child Files
Ensure children's files are complete. Date of enrollment, hours, and days attending for Child #13. Emergency Card for Child #13. Health appraisal with immunizations for Child #14. Blood lead screening results for Child #2, #3, #7, #8, #13, and #14. Parent right to know log and screen permission for Child #13. Transportation and medication permission for Child #13. Developmental plans for Child #2, #4, #6, #9, and #14.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 306/3/2025
30U — Personnel Files
Ensure staff files are complete. Orientation for Staff #14, #16. OCCL health and safety for Staff #1, #3, #4, #9, #10, #13, #14, #15, #16. Application or Data sheet for Staff #5, #10, #15. Job description for Staff # 10. References for Staff #1, #3, #5, #7, #9, #13, #14, #15, and #16. Adult abuse for Staff #16. Health appraisal with TB for Staff #1, #3, #4, #6, #7, #10, #13, #16. Release of employment for Staff 31, #5, #13, #14, #15, #16. Service Letters for Staff #1, #5, #12, #13, #14, #15, and #16. CPR and First Aid for Staff #4 and #12.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 246/3/2025
24U — Staff Qualifications
Ensure staff alone with children, are qualified through DEEDS. Upon arrival, Staff #1 was alone with 4 three-year-olds and Staff #10 was alone with 8 four-year-olds. The administrator needs Infant/Toddler specialization on the DEEDS certification.
Corrected at inspection
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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Estimated monthly cost
$794/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Delaware run about $1,134/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Delaware by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: WILMINGTON, New Castle County
- Capacity: 68
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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