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Middletown, DE 19709 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Bright Futures
- licensed capacity
- 127
- a week, county median
- $280
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About
About Bright Futures
Bright Futures is a licensed child care center in Middletown, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 127 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 127 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 376-1700 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 127 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Bright Futures has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in New Castle County has a median price of $280 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Bright Futures
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 127 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1332117
Summary
5 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Jul 16, 2026
8 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.
- Records and paperwork 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Transportation 1
- Other rules 1
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 9 visits
- Jul 16, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Feb 5, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1, 2, 3 need 7-hour OCCL Health and Safety training. Send to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2026
Mar 18, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“On March 7, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding allegations of lack of supervision, failure to report a child injury requiring medical attention to OCCL within one business day, and failure to keep all indoor spaces hazard-free. Based on interviews, this complaint is substantiated for failure to report a child injury requiring medical attention to OCCL within one business day. The center did not notify OCCL of an injury requiring medical care within one business day of being notified medical care was needed. Based on interviews conducted and observation during the visit, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for failure to keep all indoor spaces hazard-free. All staff interviewed stated the door was not broken. Based on interviews conducted, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for lack of supervision. The staff member was present and supervising children but was not close enough to intervene before the injury occurred.”
Feb 20, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
53U Outdoor Area
“Ensure there are no hazards on the playground. Repair or replace the two platforms that are peeling up so rusted metal is not exposed. Send a picture.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2025
41U Child Health Appraisal
“Ensure child files are complete. Child #2 needs a health appraisal. Child #12 needs a blood lead screening result. Child #15 needs an updated health appraisal with immunizations. Send to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2025
Feb 7, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
67U Transportation
“Ensure all children riding on the bus have parent permission on file including pick up and drop off times to school. Send copies for each child using the bus to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
65U First Aid Kits
“Ensure first aid kit for the bus is complete. Please add an eye patch, pen and note pad, roll gauze, safety pins, thermometer, triangle bandage or sling, and tweezers. Send a picture to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Child #4 needs a health appraisal with blood lead screening. Child #15 needs a health appraisal.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #2 needs a health appraisal. Staff #3 needs a TB test.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2024
- Sep 7, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 7, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Feb 6, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
30U Personnel Files
“All staff files must be complete. -Staff #2 needs a release of employment history in the files and a service letter, or proof the request for a service letter was sent twice. -Staff #4 needs to be re-fingerprinted as soon as possible. The five years expired on 10-22-2022. -Staff #5 needs administration of medication training or certification, and the seven-hour Health and Safety for Early Childhood Professionals. -Staff #7 needs proof of fingerprinting in the file and an eligibility letter. Staff #7 also needs proof that two service letter requests were sent out.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023
Jun 27, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
27U Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
“A child was left on the playground for 6-7 minutes when the children and staff came back into the building. The staff person was counseled about the seriousness of leaving a child alone, and a written warning was given to her. The staff person has given her two week notice.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Bright Futures
Is Bright Futures licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Bright Futures last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on July 16, 2026. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bright Futures had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 7 show a correction in the state record. 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 Bright Futures care for?
127, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Bright Futures accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Bright Futures' hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 376-1700 to confirm.
How much does Bright Futures cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 376-1700 to ask.
What is Bright Futures' phone number?
(302) 376-1700.
Where is Bright Futures?
125 Sleepy Hollow Drive, Middletown, DE 19709. The nearest other daycare we list is Happy Place 5, 2.2 miles away.