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Bethesda Child Development Center

116 East Main Street, Middletown, DE 19709
licensed capacity
132
a week, county median
$199

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About Bethesda Child Development Center

Bethesda Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Middletown, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 132 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 1 visit in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
132 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity132 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Bethesda Child Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in New Castle County has a median price of $199 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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New Castle County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$280
Home daycare$182

Toddler

Center$199
Home daycare$154

Preschool

Center$210
Home daycare$155

School age

Center$106
Home daycare$86

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Bethesda Child Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
132 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#479514
See the state's record

Summary

1 visit with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Sep 27, 2024

0 rules cited in those visits. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing publishes only visits where a rule was cited, so this record cannot show how often it was inspected.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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See all 2 visits
  1. Sep 27, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  2. Jun 13, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      53U Outdoor Area

      “Fix fall zone in the outdoor area.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      40U Child Files

      “Ensure child files are complete. Submit blood lead screening results for Child #3, 4, 9, and 13. Submit an updated health appraisal for Child #13.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      30U Personnel Files

      “Ensure all staff items are complete. Submit health and safety training for Staff !1, 5, and 6. Submit hands-on CPR/First Aid certification for Staff #2 and 3. Ensure staff #8 is fingerprinted as soon as possible.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2023

Copied from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Bethesda Child Development Center

Is Bethesda Child Development Center licensed?

Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Bethesda Child Development Center last inspected?

Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on September 27, 2024. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.

Has Bethesda Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

No. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists no cited rules in its 1 visit in the last 3 years. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Bethesda Child Development Center care for?

132, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Bethesda Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Bethesda Child Development Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 378-8435 to confirm.

How much does Bethesda Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 378-8435 to ask.

What is Bethesda Child Development Center's phone number?

(302) 378-8435.

Where is Bethesda Child Development Center?

116 East Main Street, Middletown, DE 19709. The nearest other daycare we list is Ready Set Grow Academy, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).