KINDERCARE (HILLOCK LANE)

WILMINGTON, DELicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity68
Hours6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Est. price$794/mo

Contact information

Address3449 HILLOCK LANE, WILMINGTON, DE, 19808

CityWILMINGTON, 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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3449 HILLOCK LANE, WILMINGTON, DE, 19808, WILMINGTON, DE 19808

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  1. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  2. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  3. This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
  4. 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

  1. 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
  2. Medium riskStandard 726/3/2025

    72U — Feeding of Infants

    Ensure infant feeding schedule are updated monthly.

    Corrected at inspection
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 666/3/2025

    66U — Emergency Planning

    Ensure emergency water is available for all children enrolled.

    Corrected at inspection
  4. High riskStandard 636/3/2025

    63U — Administration of Medication

    Ensure administration of Medication records are complete for all children receiving medication.

    Corrected at inspection
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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.

25Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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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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