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Best Before or After School Daycare in Hockessin, DE

Compare 2 before or after school daycare 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

Programs
2
Avg rating
4.7/5
Parent reviews
107
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Hockessin has 2 licensed before or after school daycare 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.

  1. 1
    St. Marys Early Education Program
    4.45 score
    4.6(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
  2. 2
    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

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Hockessin

4.5 - 5.0
3
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Hockessin, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.7avg rating
9 daycares · 4 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
2 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Hockessin zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
1970711
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

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Daycare types in Hockessin

Child Daycare & Preschools 9Before or After School Daycare 2

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.

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 Before or After School Daycare in Hockessin

Showing 2 results

C.A.C.C. Montessori School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1313 Little Baltimore Road, Hockessin, DE
Phone
(302) 239-2917
Boys & Girls Club @ North Star Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1340 Little Baltimore Road, Hockessin, DE
Phone
(302) 658-1870

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Frequently asked questions

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.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Hockessin have an average Google rating of 4.7 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 75% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
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.