Best Daycare Centers in Hockessin, DE
Compare 11 daycare centers in Hockessin. Average rating: 4.7/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Hockessin, Delaware at a glance
- Daycares
- 11
- Avg rating
- 4.7/5
- Parent reviews
- 107
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 3
Hockessin has 11 licensed daycares with 107 parent reviews averaging 4.7/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 19707 zip code, averaging 4.7 stars across 11 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Hockessin
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
- 1St. Marys Early Education Program4.45 score4.6(15)
7200 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 160 children
These reviews appear to be for St. Mary's Parish Church rather than the daycare program. Reviewers consistently praise the welcoming community, beautiful facilities, and quality of clergy and religious services.
Welcoming parish communitymodern and traditional blend in church designfriendly parishionersquality priests - 2Hockessin Athletic Club4.16 score4.2(20)
100 Fitness Way, Hockessin, DE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 126 children
This is not a daycare center but a health/athletic club. Reviews praise excellent facilities including pools, modern equipment, group classes, and friendly staff. Members report high satisfaction despite some concerns about weekend hours.
Excellent pool facilitiesmodern and well-maintained equipmentfriendly and helpful staffvariety of group classes
Rating Distribution
Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Hockessin
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Hockessin, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Hockessin zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19707 | 11 | 4.7 | 3 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Hockessin (58–205 children)
Small
up to 30 children
0
Medium
31–75 children
1
Large
76–150 children
5
Very Large
150+ children
5
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Hockessin based on parent reviews
St. Marys Early Education Program
7200 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE
These reviews appear to be for St. Mary's Parish Church rather than the daycare program. Reviewers consistently praise the welcoming community, beautiful facilities, and quality of clergy and religious services.
Early Learning Center
7250 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE
Parents describe the Early Learning Center as an engaging, warm community where children eagerly attend and show developmental progress in vocabulary and independence. Reviewers highlight the smooth enrollment process, experienced staff, and strong, detailed communication regarding daily activities and progress. While the center is affiliated with a church, parents note the preschool itself is secular and offers enriching extracurricular activities.
Children First Preschool INC.
728 Yorklyn Road, Hockessin, DE
Hockessin Athletic Club
100 Fitness Way, Hockessin, DE
This is not a daycare center but a health/athletic club. Reviews praise excellent facilities including pools, modern equipment, group classes, and friendly staff. Members report high satisfaction despite some concerns about weekend hours.
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Daycare types in Hockessin
Daycare Centers in Hockessin, Delaware
There are 11 daycare centers in Hockessin, Delaware. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Hockessin have an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 75% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.7 stars. Our analysis covers 107 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Hockessin, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
All Daycare Centers in Hockessin
Showing 11 results
- Address
- 728 Yorklyn Road, Hockessin, DE
- Phone
- (302) 239-3544
Parents describe the Early Learning Center as an engaging, warm community where children eagerly attend and show developmental progress in vocabulary and independence. Reviewers highlight the smooth enrollment process, experienced staff, and strong, detailed communication regarding daily activities and progress. While the center is affiliated with a church, parents note the preschool itself is secular and offers enriching extracurricular activities.
- Address
- 7250 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE
- Phone
- (302) 239-3033
These reviews appear to be for St. Mary's Parish Church rather than the daycare program. Reviewers consistently praise the welcoming community, beautiful facilities, and quality of clergy and religious services.
- Address
- 7200 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE
- Phone
- (302) 239-7100
This is not a daycare center but a health/athletic club. Reviews praise excellent facilities including pools, modern equipment, group classes, and friendly staff. Members report high satisfaction despite some concerns about weekend hours.
- Address
- 100 Fitness Way, Hockessin, DE
- Phone
- (302) 239-6688
- Address
- 1313 Little Baltimore Road, Hockessin, DE
- Phone
- (302) 239-2917
La Petite Academy in Hockessin receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the staff's dedication, warm environment, and comprehensive educational approach. Parents report their children are happy, safe, and thriving both academically and socially, with strong communication and transparency from the center.
- Address
- 5986 Limestone Road, Hockessin, DE
- Phone
- (302) 234-2968
Parents overwhelmingly praise The Goddard School in Hockessin for its caring, dedicated teachers who go above and beyond in child development and kindergarten preparation. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and learning daily. One parent noted concerns about the nutritional quality of food options offered.
- Address
- 157 Lantana Drive, Hockessin, DE
- Phone
- (302) 235-0445
KinderCare Hockessin receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who consistently praise the caring, responsive staff and supportive leadership. Parents report their children have thrived academically and socially, with notable improvements in confidence, speech, and emotional development. Families highlight the welcoming environment, strong communication, and the staff's ability to address individual child needs effectively.
- Address
- 6696 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE
- Phone
- (302) 234-8680
- Address
- 1340 Little Baltimore Road, Hockessin, DE
- Phone
- (302) 658-1870
Children of America-Hockessin receives unanimous 5/5 star ratings from parents who praise the caring, nurturing environment and dedicated staff. Parents consistently report that their children are happy, engaged in learning, and well-cared for by teachers and directors who genuinely invest in each child's development. The facility is described as clean, professional, and feeling like a second home for families.
- Address
- 1127 Valley Road, Hockessin, DE
- Phone
- (302) 239-5015
- Address
- 2025 Graves Road, Hockessin, DE
- Phone
- (302) 893-8683
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Frequently asked questions
- Licensing status with Delaware's regulatory agency
- Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Delaware)
- Safety measures and cleanliness
- Daily routines and educational curriculum
- Parent reviews and ratings
- Location and hours that fit your schedule
- Child Daycare & Preschools — 9 facilities
- Before or After School Daycare — 2 facilities