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THE HOCKESSIN MONTESSORI SCHOOL

Child care center · 1000 OLD LANCASTER PIKE, Hockessin, DE 19707 · License 28406

52Compliance score
Fair

Capacity 303. Toddler through Pre-School

Violation history (8)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
?Thu May 14 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 30U - Personnel Files
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs proof of 2 attempts for a service letter and 1 more reference letter. Orientation is needed for Staff #3, 5, 6, 7, 8. Annual review of abuse and neglect needed for Staff #2.
Yes
?Thu May 15 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 16U - Insurance Coverage
Ensure general liability insurance is up to date and on file. Send a copy to OCCL.
Yes
?Thu May 15 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 66U - Emergency Planning
Ensure fire drills are done monthly and documented. Send copies of January - April 2025.
Yes
?Thu May 15 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 8U - License Renewal
Ensure application for license renewal is sent at least 60 days before license expiration. Mail or email notarized application to OCCL.
Yes
?Tue Nov 12 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 30U - Personnel Files
Ensure personnel files are complete. CPR and First Aid certifications are needed for Staff #3, 4, 6, and 8. Orientation is needed for Staff #1, 2, 7, and 8. Four references are needed for Staff #2, 7, and 8. Health appraisal with TB test needed for Staff #2. Health appraisal is needed for Staff #9. PD Plan needed for Staff #2. Medication certification needed for Staff #7 and 9.
Yes
?Tue Nov 12 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 50U - Kitchen and Food Preparation
Ensure refrigerator reads 41 degrees or below. Send a picture of CH 2's thermometer to OCCL.
Yes
?Fri Sep 20 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 30U - Personnel Files
Ensure staff files are complete. Annual review of abuse and neglect needed for Staff #2 and 3. Signed orientation needed for Staff #1, 2, and 10. 7-hour OCCL Health and Safety training needed for Staff #1 and 13. Service letter or 2 additional references needed for Staff #1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, and 14. 2 references needed for Staff #1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 10, 12, 14, 15, and 17. Health appraisal w/TB test needed for Staff #2, 3, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, and 17. Declaration and drug/alcohol statement needed for Staff #13 and 18. Full eligibility for Staff #19. Fingerprints and eligibility needed for Staff #16.
Yes
?Fri Sep 20 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 40U - Child Files
Ensure child files are complete. Parents Right to Know needed for Child #1-20. Screen time permission needed for Child #11, 12, 14, 16, 17, and 20.
Yes

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (4)

4 inspection record(s) on file from DE-OCCL.

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