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Recent child care center reviews in Hockessin, DE

Tick Tock Early Learning Center

5.0

Tick Tock is located at 1694 Baltimore Pike. Call us at 610-268-8134 or check out our website at ticktockelc.org. We provide affordable care for working families.

- Karen M.

Newark Christian Childcare

5.0

We love this center! My daughter has been going here since she was an infant and still continues to go here for pre-k. The staff always goes above and beyond to make our experience here wonderful.

- Care member

Nancy Martin Day Care

5.0

Nancy has been such a wonderful provider to both of my boys from birth, they are now 4 and 6. Nancy has become a part of our family and we just love her!

- Erin A.

Happy Place Day Care LLC

5.0

The best daycare in the area. Very clean with friendly staff and home made meals. Definitely recommend to everyone

- Anna T.

Jam Christian Daycare

5.0

I have been to many daycares over the years and this is one of the best. The staff here LIKE children, they understand child development and balance encouragement with children's individual learning style. A great place.

- C N

Child care centers in Hockessin, DE

ABC Kids Academy

201 Bayard Ave., WILMINGTON, DE

Starting at $1300/mo

5.0

(1)

Our facilities offer bright classrooms and a huge indoor play space for children to explore and enjoy. Your toddler will feel safe, get plenty of one-on-one attention, and develop a love for learning through our unique approach to care. Your child will feel comfortable while learning foundational...

Tick Tock Early Learning Center

419 Ambrogio Rd, Avondale, PA

5.0

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5.0
"Tick Tock is located at 1694 Baltimore Pike. Call us at 610-268-8134 or check out our website at ticktockelc.org. We provide affordable care for working families."

Karen M.


Newark Christian Childcare

680 So. Chapel Street, Newark, DE

5.0

(1)

NCC is a loving, Christian childcare center serving children 6 weeks to 12 years old. We hire Assistant Teachers and Teachers who have been qualified with Delaware First. NCC participates in Delaware Stars.
5.0
"We love this center! My daughter has been going here since she was an infant and still continues to go here for pre-k. The staff always goes above and beyond to make our experience here wonderful."

Care member


Nancy Martin Day Care

2314 Rockwell Rd, Wilmington, DE

5.0

(1)

5.0
"Nancy has been such a wonderful provider to both of my boys from birth, they are now 4 and 6. Nancy has become a part of our family and we just love her!"

Erin A.


Happy Place Day Care LLC

4638 OgletownStanton Rd, Newark, DE

5.0

(1)

Welcome to Happy Place Christian Based Early Learning Center located in Newark,DE !!!! Thank you for taking time and learning more about programs and services our day care offers. One of the most difficult decisions parents have to make is to choose a quality day care for their children. At Happy...
5.0
"The best daycare in the area. Very clean with friendly staff and home made meals. Definitely recommend to everyone"

Anna T.


Jam Christian Daycare

415 W State St, Kennett Square, PA

5.0

(1)

The JAM Christian Daycare offers a nurturing Christian environment that caters to the growth and developmental needs of infants, toddlers and preschoolers. It offers a warm and loving atmosphere and provides educational activities that enhance the children's academic performance, physical abilities...
5.0
"I have been to many daycares over the years and this is one of the best. The staff here LIKE children, they understand child development and balance encouragement with children's individual learning style. A great place."

C N


Little Scholars Learning Center

2511 W 4th St Ste A, Wilmington, DE

5.0

(1)

Little Scholars Learning Center located in Wilmington DE is a licensed childcare center that offers a nurturing environment to children under its care. It provides developmentally appropriate programs for children age 1 until school age. The center has a capacity of 115 children at the maximum and...
5.0
"Little Scholars Learning Center is an awesome daycare. They have great quality teachers an excellent staff along with a wonderful atmospher. They are very professional and strive for the best they truly know how to nurture an touch the life of your child. I would...

Renada C


Small Wonder Day Care, Inc

100 Greenhill Ave Ste A, Wilmington, DE

5.0

(1)

Small Wonder Daycare is a Delaware Stars level 5 center. We strive to provide a diverse and hands-on learning experience for all children. We believe that through guidance, facilitation and care, children build self-confidence and educational and social success. We individualize education to a...
5.0
"I am so impressed with the care that my twins receive at Small Wonder. Within the couple of months of their start, I saw an immediate change in their learning. I look forward to picking them up and seeing what they have learned each day. I am beyond impressed with...

Tiffany B.


Ms. Heather's Learning Center & Childcare

205 Brookland Ave, Wilmington, DE

5.0

(1)

I am a Delaware stars daycare provider. I have been in the childcare field for 28 years and earned my ECE degree from Wimington University. I offer a loving family childcare home based on the soundest early childhood principals. A must see daycare!
5.0
"We had my daughter in two pretty big centers that we remove her from because we didn't love them. Once we found Ms. Heather we have kept her there for four years now. We love everything about Heathers learning center. My daughter has grown and learned so much! It's...

Brandy I


West Center City Early Learning Center Inc

600 N Madison St, Wilmington, DE

5.0

(1)

West Center City Early Learning Center Inc in Wilmington, DE creates a safe, warm, and happy atmosphere for the students to learn in a positive and caring environment. They guide the children to gain a positive self-image while building educational and social skills. They introduce activities and...
5.0
"The staff are professional and friendly. The atmosphere was entertaining. The children are well taken care of and it offers. Wholistic development. I would recommend any parents to come and check it out for themselves."

Natalie R.


Tommy Tinkers

279 Chambers Rd, Toughkenamon, PA

5.0

(1)

5.0
"I like it my kids love the Teachers"

Wendy F


Little Memories Home Day Care

713 Woodsedge Rd, Wilmington, DE

5.0

(2)

Little Memories Home Day Care is an in-home childcare located in Wilmington, Delaware. It aims to provide a loving environment that fosters every child's physical, social, and educational growth. It accommodates children two months up to twelve years old. The daycare offers full-time and part-time...
5.0
"A great loving program. Stars rated four working on five."

John


Smith's Family Day Care Center

117 Kenmar Dr, Newark, DE

Smith's Family Day Care Center is a family owned and operated daycare facility. They put child's needs first and provide a loving, nurturing, and safe environment for the little one. The facility incorporates learning experiences with fun activities. They want children to embrace education and enjoy...

Kids Korner Day Care

706 W Newport Pike, Wilmington, DE

Kids Korner Day Care located at 706 W Newport Pike, Wilmington, DE is a licensed daycare facility that specializes in young children from infants through preschool. The center has a maximum capacity of 63 children and offers instructional programs in reading and Math.

Scalia Day Care Center

701 N Harmony Rd, Newark, DE

Scalia Day Care Center is a childcare and learning facility that offers a safe, flexible learning environment where children can play and learn comfortably. It is located at 701 N Harmony Road, Newark, Delaware and is open Mondays through Fridays, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. The center accepts children ages...

Head Start

421 Mcfarlan Rd, Kennett Square, PA

Head Start is a child care facility on 421 Mcfarlan Rd, Kennett Square, PA with a goal to provide as much attention and guidance they can give. Their child care center is open on regular school days and is licensed by the state of Pennsylvania as a child care provider to families living in nearby...

A Leap of Faith Child Development Center

1412 Lancaster Ave, Wilmington, DE

A Leap of Faith Child Development Center is a childcare establishment located at 1412 Lancaster Ave, Wilmington, DE. The center offers programs for infants through school-age children. The curriculum is an integration of "Teacher Created Materials" and "Hooked on Phonics," which emphasizes...

Carole's Family Day Care Center

107 S Ford Ave, Wilmington, DE

Providing nurturing, love, and attention, Carole's Family Day Care Center in Wilmington, DE is a place where kids feel happy and safe. This child care features a caring environment where students expand, explore, and engage their natural curiosity. They offer positive reinforcements and responsive...

Wagstaff Day Care Center Inc

310 Kiamensi Rd Rm 301, Wilmington, DE

Located in Wilmington, Delaware, Wagstaff Day Care Center is a licensed child care provider that offers programs for infants up to younger school-age children. It has the maximum capacity of accepting up to ninety-three children. Its operational hours is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Hilltop Lutheran Day Care Center

1018 W 6th St, Wilmington, DE

1.0

(1)

Hilltop Lutheran Day Care Center located in Wilmington Delaware is a childcare center that offers a safety and nurturing environment to children under its care. It caters to infants, toddlers, preschoolers and young school age children. The center has a capacity of 186 children at the maximum and...

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