Happy Place 5
4922 Summit Bridge Road, Middletown, DE
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Brilliant Little Minds Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Middletown, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 165 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: Ages six weeks to five years old; school-age for before/aftercare |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp |
| Approach | Montessori |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Brightwheel) |
| More | Founded 2007 |
| Licensed capacity | 165 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Brilliant Little Minds Learning Center 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).
State record
7 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Aug 12, 2026
10 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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45U Hazardous Materials
“Ensure radon test is completed every 5 years. Send results to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2026
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Full files for Staff #1, 3, 5, 7, 9, and 10. CPR and First aid for Staff #1, 4, 6, 8, 10. PD Plan for Staff #2. Send to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“On April 17, 2026, and April 24, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received two complaints regarding incorrect staff-to-child ratios, not cleaning or sanitizing as required, and not notifying a parent of illness concerns in a timely manner. An investigation began on April 21, 2026, and concluded on April 27, 2026. Based on observations, staff interviews, and documentation received, this complaint is substantiated for incorrect staff-to-child ratios. During an unannounced visit, it was observed one classroom was out of staff-to-child ratio with nine two-year-old children with one staff member. Two out of three staff members interviewed stated they are sometimes over staff-to-child ratios in the mornings, and there were multiple instances of classrooms documented as over staff-to-child ratio on attendance records reviewed. Based on observations and staff interviews, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for not cleaning or sanitizing as required and not notifying a parent of illness concern in a timely manner. All staff interviewed stated they clean as required daily and weekly and notify parents in a timely manner of illness concerns with children. LS #1 observed all classrooms to appear clean. An additional concern noted was staff attendance records were not accurate according to attendance documentation reviewed. While the attendance records reviewed documented children present in classrooms with no staff members signed into that classroom, administrators explained sometimes floaters are signed into the office, but have not signed in on the attendance record for the classroom where they are present. This practice causes classrooms to appear to have incorrect staff-to-child ratio. Technical assistance was provided to the administrator to ensure all staff, including floaters, are signed in on the attendance record for the classroom where they are present.”
72U Feeding of Infants
“Ensure infants have a written feeding statement updated monthly. Send for Child #6, 9, 12.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2025
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Parents Right to Know and screen time permission for Child #1. Blood lead screening for Child #7 and 10. Developmental plan for Child #18. Send all to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2025
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Send full files for Staff #2, 3, 6, 10, and 13. First aid/CPR needed for Staff #9. Orientation needed for Staff #1. OCCL Health and Safety training for Staff #2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14. 4 references for Staff #1 and 14. Adult abuse for Staff #1-14. Health and TB needed for Staff #4 and 14. TB test for Staff #1. Send all to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025
28U General Qualifications
“Ensure staff over 18 years old gets fingerprinted and determined eligible. Send eligibility letter to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2025
66U Emergency Planning
“Ensure monthly fire drills are completed. Send June and July to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2024
63U Administration of Medication
“Ensure Child #17 has emergency medical care permission. Send to OCCL”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure all staff files are complete. CPR/First Aid needed for Staff #1, 2, 6, 10. PD plan and training hours needed for Staff #7. Full files needed for Staff #2, 7, 10. 7-hour OCCL Health and Safety training needed for Staff #3 and 7. 3 references needed for Staff #4. 2 references needed for Staff #5. 1 service letter and 2 references or 4 references needed for Staff #6. Adult abuse needed for Staff #4, 5, 9, and 3. Health appraisal w/TB test for Staff #3, Health appraisal for Staff #6. TB test for Staff #9. Fingerprints and eligibility for Staff #8.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2024
75U Activity Areas
“Ensure Room 2 has all activity areas in the classrooms as required for the age group.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2023
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure all ceiling vents are clean in all classrooms, bathrooms, and kitchen. Ensure all ceiling tiles are in place and secure and free of damage.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2023
40U Child Files
“All child files must be complete. Send the signed mat permission form for two children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2023
38U Parents Right to Know
“Send the completed Parent Right to Know log.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2023
30U Personnel Files
“All staff files must be complete. Send the current CPR/First Aid for three staff members. Send the Administration of Medication certificate for three staff members. Send the completed professional development plan for seven staff members. Send the annual safe sleep and child abuse and neglect for 14 staff members. Send the completed staff orientation record for five staff members. Send the completed Health and Safety training certificates for 12 staff members. Send the completed application or resume for four staff members. Send the job description for eight staff members. Send the references for three staff members. Send the signed declaration for three staff members. Send the fingerprinting receipt for two staff members. Send the adult abuse registry for five staff members. Send the health appraisal with TB for seven staff members. Send the completed release of employment history for one staff member. Send the service letters for seven staff members.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2023
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4922 Summit Bridge Road, Middletown, DE
Middletown, DE 19709 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Middletown, DE 19709 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Middletown, DE 19709 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Middletown, DE 19709 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Middletown, DE 19709 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Middletown, DE 19709 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Middletown, DE 19709 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Middletown, DE 19709 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on August 12, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 4 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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.
165, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 376-9889 to ask.
(302) 376-9889.
102 Sandhill Drive, Middletown, DE 19709. The nearest other daycare we list is Happy Place 5, 1.2 miles away.