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2 Before or After School Daycare in Hockessin, Delaware

Browse all 2 before or after school daycare in Hockessin, Delaware. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

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.

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    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
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    Hockessin Athletic Club
    4.16 score
    4.2(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

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Before or After School Daycare in Hockessin, Delaware

There are 2 before or after school daycare in Hockessin, Delaware, making up 18% of the 11 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

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 Before or After School Daycare in Hockessin

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There are 2 before or after school daycares in Hockessin, Delaware, out of 11 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Hockessin, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • 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
Hockessin offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 9 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 2 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Delaware typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Hockessin for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Hockessin must be licensed by Delaware's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.