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Brilliant Little Minds @Apc
- licensed capacity
- 16
- a week, county median
- $210
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About
About Brilliant Little Minds @Apc
Brilliant Little Minds @Apc is a licensed child care center in Middletown, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 16 children, serving preschoolers.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
Ages served: preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 16 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 376-9889 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 16 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Brilliant Little Minds @Apc has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in New Castle County has a median price of $210 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 Brilliant Little Minds @Apc
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 16 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #1167256
Summary
2 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Jun 3, 2026
6 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 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Supervision and ratios 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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Jun 3, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
8U License Renewal
“Ensure business license is current. Send a copy to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2026
6U License Requirements
“Ensure license is posted. Send a picture.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2026
41U Child Health Appraisal
“Ensure child files are complete. Child #2 and #5 need a health appraisal. Child #5 needs updated immunizations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2026
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Annual abuse and neglect for Staff #1-3. PD plans for Staff #1-3.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2026
26U Staffing
“Ensure one staff is trained in day-to-day operations. Send to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2026
Oct 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
41U Child Health Appraisal
“Child #1 needs a health appraisal with immunizations and a blood lead screening. Send to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2025
Sep 27, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
8U License Renewal
“The renewal application must be received 60 days prior to the license expiration.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2022
40U Child Files
“All child files must be complete. Send the signed Parent Right to Know and the screen time permission for two children. Send the documentation of the completed blood lead screening for two children. Send the current health appraisal for one child.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2022
38U Parents Right to Know
“Send the completed Parent Right to Know log.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Brilliant Little Minds @Apc
Is Brilliant Little Minds @Apc licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Brilliant Little Minds @Apc last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on June 3, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Brilliant Little Minds @Apc had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Brilliant Little Minds @Apc care for?
16, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Brilliant Little Minds @Apc accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Brilliant Little Minds @Apc's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 376-9889 to confirm.
How much does Brilliant Little Minds @Apc cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 376-9889 to ask.
What is Brilliant Little Minds @Apc's phone number?
(302) 376-9889.
Where is Brilliant Little Minds @Apc?
502 South Broad Street, Middletown, DE 19709. The nearest other daycare we list is Bethesda CDC @Appoquinimink Preschool Center, 0.2 miles away.