KINDERCARE (LANCASTER PIKE)
Licensed Child Care Center · License #DE-378440
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Public information
Address: 6696 LANCASTER PIKE, Hockessin, DE, 19707
License type: Licensed Child Care Center
License number: DE-378440
Ages served: 6 weeks through 12 years.
Licensed capacity: 149
Official record: Look up KINDERCARE (LANCASTER PIKE) on Delaware's official record ↗
Recent licensing activity
Delaware's per-visit inspection history, in plain English: each licensing visit on the state record with the regulations cited, plus any complaint or enforcement action. It may lag the official record linked above.
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2026-06-04): 7 regulations cited2026-06-04
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Personnel Files; Child Files; Hazardous Materials; Indoor Space; Kitchen and Food Preparation; Toilet Facilities; Lesson Plans. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2026-03-25): No Evidence to Substantiate2026-03-25
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on March 17, 2026, regarding concerns of a child ingesting an unknown medication due to a medication not being stored securely and out of children's reach. An investigation was conducted on March 18, 2026. Administrator #1 and two staff members stated Child #1 did put an unknown pill in their mouth, but the pill was removed immediately, and all policies and procedures were followed. It was not able to be determined how the medication came to be in the classroom. All staff interviewed denied having any such medication at the center. While a child did access some type of medication found on the floor of the classroom, there was no …
- Complaint investigationIA Investigation (2026-03-24): No Evidence to Substantiate2026-03-24
Delaware opened a licensing complaint investigation for this provider; see the official record.
- Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2026-01-28): No Evidence to Substantiate2026-01-28
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on January 14, 2026, regarding concerns of not following transportation requirements for safety restraints. An investigation was conducted on January 22, 2026. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for not following transportation requirements for safety restraints based on interviews conducted and documents reviewed. Administrator #1 and two staff members all stated children are using safety restraints during transportation, and the document reviewed showed name-to-face and seat belt checks were completed.
- Complaint — substantiatedOCCL Standards Complaint (2026-01-02): Substantiated2026-01-02
visit. Conclusion Detail: The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on December 17, 2025, regarding concerns of infant bottles not being labeled and concerns of a staff member not using positive behavior management. An investigation was conducted on December 18, 2025. This complaint is substantiated for concerns of infant bottles not being labeled based on staff interviews. Administrator #1 stated Child #1's bottles were not labeled, which led to Staff #3 not feeding Child #1 throughout the morning. This complaint is substantiated for not using positive behavior management based on staff interviews and documents reviewed. Administrator #1 and Staff #1 stated Staf…
- Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2025-12-15): No Evidence to Substantiate with Concern2025-12-15
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on October 23, 2025, regarding concerns of not following positive behavior support. An investigation was conducted on December 5, 2025. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for concerns of not following positive behavior support, based on staff interviews conducted. Administrator #1 and eight staff members were interviewed separately and stated they have only observed appropriate positive behavior management within the facility and stated they only use appropriate behavior management support. A concern noted during the visit and review of attendance records was that staff members worked alone with children who …
- Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2025-06-11): No Evidence to Substantiate2025-06-11
On June 5, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding concerns regarding meeting sanitation requirements due to excessive illness within the center. An investigation was conducted on June 9, 2025. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint based on interviews conducted. Administrator #1 and eight staff members interviewed stated classrooms and toys are cleaned and sanitized daily, toys are sanitized when mouthed, and classrooms and toys are continuously sanitized when an illness is present in the facility. No cleanliness or sanitation concerns were noted during the walkthrough of the facility, and proper cleaning solutions were observed in each cl…
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2025-06-09): 8 regulations cited2025-06-09
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Substitutes, Volunteers, and Contracted Special Services Persons; Personnel Files; Child Files; Indoor Space; Kitchen and Food Preparation; Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments; Lesson Plans; License Renewal. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2025-05-30): No Evidence to Substantiate2025-05-30
On May 20, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding concerns of use of improper discipline. An investigation was conducted on May 27, 2025. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for improper discipline based on interviews conducted. Ten staff members interviewed stated they have not witnessed any improper discipline within the facility. All staff members interviewed stated they have not used improper discipline.
- Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2025-02-24): No Evidence to Substantiate2025-02-24
On February 7, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding concerns of use of improper discipline. An investigation was conducted on February 13, 2025. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint based on interviews conducted. Administrator #1 and four staff members interviewed stated they have not witnessed any improper discipline within the facility. One staff member stated Staff #1 nudged a child on the head. All staff members interviewed stated they have not used improper discipline.
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2024-06-14): 6 regulations cited2024-06-14
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Personnel Files; Child Files; Indoor Space; Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments; Emergency Planning; License Renewal. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2023-06-02): 6 regulations cited2023-06-02
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Personnel Files; Child Files; Air Quality and Windows; Outdoor Area; Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments; Lesson Plans. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2022-06-22): 5 regulations cited2022-06-22
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Personnel Files; Staff Attendance; Child Files; Equipment; Feeding of Infants. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2022-04-05): No Evidence to Substantiate2022-04-05
A complaint was received on March 14, 2022, regarding an unreported and undocumented serious injury to a child in care that occurred on March 20, 2020. An investigation was conducted on March 23, 2022. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for unreported and undocumented serious injury because the only incident that the center staff could note when the child was crying was when he was on the playground in the afternoon shortly before he was picked up by his parent, but he was quickly soothed and did not continue to show signs of discomfort or injury at that time. Once Ms. Orsini was informed that the child was being taken to the hospital, Ms. Orsini stated she contacted OCCL to…
- Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2021-11-23): No Evidence to Substantiate2021-11-23
A complaint was received on November 3, 2021, alleging inappropriate discipline. An investigation was conducted on November 4, 2021. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because there was no disclosure made by the staff or child.
Data last refreshed: 7/28/2026
Source: Delaware DHSS Office of Child Care Licensing (data.delaware.gov)
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Frequently asked questions
Is KINDERCARE (LANCASTER PIKE) a licensed Delaware child care center?
KINDERCARE (LANCASTER PIKE) is listed on Delaware's public child care licensing record as a Licensed Child Care Center (license #DE-378440) in Hockessin. The official state record, linked on this page, always controls.
Does KINDERCARE (LANCASTER PIKE) have any licensing violations or actions on record?
Yes — there are 15 public licensing actions on record for KINDERCARE (LANCASTER PIKE) (Unannounced Full Compliance Review, OCCL Standards Complaint, IA Investigation). Each is summarized in plain English on this page, with a link to the official document.
Where can I find KINDERCARE (LANCASTER PIKE)'s official licensing record?
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