Bright Stars Childcare & Preschool
5350 Summit Bridge Rd, Middletown, DE 19709
What to pack for the first day
Contains affiliate linksLicensed for 103 children. At that size, anything without a name on it gets mixed up within a week.
Dishwasher-safe ones survive daily bottle washing; paper labels peel within a week.
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Ask the center first. Many supply cots but require your own fitted sheet.
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Two full changes per day for potty-training age, one for older kids.
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Most centers ask for one clearly named bottle a child can open alone.
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Needed if the center does not provide meals; look for one that fits an ice pack.
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About Bright Stars Childcare & Preschool
Bright Stars Childcare & Preschool is a licensed center located in Middletown, Delaware (19709). Licensing and inspection records are maintained by the Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing (DELACARE). Licensed capacity is 103 children.
Cost & subsidies in Delaware
Statewide averages: $1,230/month infant, $880/month preschool. Most Delaware families qualify for assistance through DE Purchase of Care (POC) (intake: (866) 552-2729).
Federal options stack on top: Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit (20-35% of up to $6,000), and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 cap). Verify which assistance programs this provider accepts directly with the center.
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A few quick checks every parent should do before signing a child-care contract — applies to Bright Stars Childcare & Preschool and any other licensed provider:
- Verify the license is current in the state database (link above) — not expired or under restriction.
- Tour during operating hours. Observe child-staff interactions in your child's age room.
- Ask the actual ratio in that room (not center-wide average).
- Ask about staff turnover in the last 12 months. Under 30% is healthy.
- Read the parent handbook and contract before signing. Pay attention to illness policy, late-pickup fees, holiday closures, withdrawal terms.
- Confirm which subsidies and FSA/CDCTC documentation the provider supports.
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