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Licensed Daycare in Middletown, Delaware

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Middletown?

Statewide averages in Delaware run roughly $1230/month for infants and $880/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

Q: What staff-to-child ratios apply in Middletown daycares?

All licensed Delaware centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:6 for toddlers, and 1:10 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Middletown typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Middletown?

Delaware families can apply for DE Purchase of Care (POC) (intake: (866) 552-2729). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide .

Every listing here has a current license on file with the state. Use the filters to narrow by age group or program type.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,230/mo

Delaware avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Middletown

ChildCare Aware reports the Delaware average full-time cost at $1,230/month for infant care and $880/month for preschool. City-level prices in Middletown vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.

The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Delaware families may also qualify for DE Purchase of Care (POC) (intake: (866) 552-2729).

Full Delaware licensing & cost overview

Quick facts

State regulator: Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing (DELACARE)
Infant ratio: 1:4
Toddler ratio: 1:6
Preschool ratio: 1:10
Avg capacity: 62 kids

ZIP codes covered

19709 68

Program types in Middletown

Licensed Child Care Center

36 centers

Licensed Family Child Care

32 centers

All Middletown licensed centers

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B Family Daycare

BARBARA NEEDLES

Middletown

School Age (5+) Cap 6

B Licensed Center

BETHESDA CDC @APPOQUINIMINK PRESCHOOL CENTER

Middletown

School Age (5+) Cap 20

B Licensed Center

BETHESDA CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Middletown

1 year through 12 years. Cap 132

B Family Daycare

BONNIE AUBE

Middletown

6 weeks through 12 years. Cap 9

B Licensed Center

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB @ BRICK MILL ELEMENTARY

Middletown

Kindergarten through 12 years. Cap 105

B Licensed Center

BRIGHT FUTURES INC.

Middletown

6 weeks through 12 years. Cap 127

B Licensed Center

BRIGHT STARS CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL

Middletown

6 weeks through 12 years. Cap 103

B Licensed Center

BRILLIANT LITTLE MINDS

Middletown

Kindergarten through 12 years. Cap 75

B Licensed Center

BRILLIANT LITTLE MINDS @ BHE

Middletown

6 years through 12 years. Cap 60

B Licensed Center

BRILLIANT LITTLE MINDS @ BMECC

Middletown

3 years through Kindergarten. Cap 60

B Licensed Center

BRILLIANT LITTLE MINDS @ CLE

Middletown

Kindergarten through 12 years. Cap 61

B Licensed Center

BRILLIANT LITTLE MINDS @ CLECC

Middletown

Kindergarten through Kindergarten. Cap 64

B Licensed Center

BRILLIANT LITTLE MINDS @ CRE

Middletown

6 years through 12 years. Cap 100

B Licensed Center

BRILLIANT LITTLE MINDS @ LGE

Middletown

6 years through 12 years. Cap 105

B Licensed Center

BRILLIANT LITTLE MINDS @APC

Middletown

School Age (5+) Cap 16

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Parent-asked basics on licensing, ratios, and waitlist timing for this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Middletown, Delaware?

Our directory lists 68 licensed childcare centers in Middletown, Delaware, sourced from Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing (DELACARE). All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.

What's the average daycare cost in Middletown?

Statewide averages in Delaware run roughly $1230/month for infants and $880/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

What staff-to-child ratios apply in Middletown daycares?

All licensed Delaware centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:6 for toddlers, and 1:10 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Middletown typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Middletown?

Delaware families can apply for DE Purchase of Care (POC) (intake: (866) 552-2729). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.

How do I verify a Middletown daycare's license?

Look up the provider directly in the official Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing (DELACARE) search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.