Hockessin, DE

The Goddard School of Hockessin offers a premier early childhood education program with F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience) that balances academic readiness with social-emotional development. The center features state-certified teachers with degrees in early childhood education, low student-to-teacher ratios, and secure facility access with keypad entry. Their comprehensive curriculum includes STEAM learning, language development, and character education in bright, modern classrooms. The school provides nutritious meals and snacks, extensive outdoor play areas, and regular parent communication through daily reports and an interactive mobile app.

Chesterbrook Academy in Hockessin provides a research-based curriculum that combines academic excellence with character development. Their proprietary Links to Learning program focuses on literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies while incorporating Spanish language exposure and technology integration. The center features highly qualified teachers with ongoing professional development, secure single-entry access with comprehensive safety protocols, and age-appropriate learning environments. Parents appreciate the strong communication through daily updates, regular parent-teacher conferences, and portfolio assessments tracking developmental milestones.

Located just minutes from Hockessin in Wilmington, Tender Hearts Child Care & Learning Center has served families throughout northern Delaware for nearly two decades. The center offers a comprehensive early childhood program emphasizing whole-child development through play-based learning and structured academic preparation. Their curriculum includes phonics-based reading readiness, hands-on mathematics, science exploration, and creative arts. The facility features secure access systems, regularly updated safety protocols, and nutritious meal programs. With experienced lead teachers holding early childhood credentials and low child-to-staff ratios, Tender Hearts maintains a nurturing environment that promotes social skills, independence, and school readiness.