ST. MARY'S PRESCHOOL
HOCKESSIN, DE·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address7200 LANCASTER PIKE, HOCKESSIN, DE, 19707
CountyNew Castle
Phone(302) 239-7100
Operating details
Hours9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Capacity160
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 1/8/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High2
- Medium4
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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7200 LANCASTER PIKE, HOCKESSIN, DE, 19707, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/8/2026
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- Medium-High0
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium riskStandard 741/8/2026
74U — Lesson Plans
Ensure lesson plans are posted and completed. Rm #14, #11, #3, #2 need completed lesson plans.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 761/8/2026
76U — Activity Schedule
Ensure daily schedule is posted. Rm #14 needs posted schedule.
Corrected at inspection
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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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,189/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: HOCKESSIN, New Castle County
- Capacity: 160
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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