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1920 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE
Ducklings ELC Middletown DBA JDBB Holdings
- licensed capacity
- 145
- a week, county median
- $280
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About Ducklings ELC Middletown DBA JDBB Holdings
Ducklings ELC Middletown DBA JDBB Holdings is a licensed child care center in Middletown, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 145 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 6 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
- 145 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 676-7410 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 | 145 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Ducklings ELC Middletown DBA JDBB Holdings 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 Ducklings ELC Middletown DBA JDBB Holdings
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 145 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1537836
Summary
6 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Sep 29, 2026
13 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 7
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Sep 29, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“On September 10, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding allegations of a lack of handwashing due to an interruption of running water and failure to notify OCCL. An investigation was conducted on September 17, 2026. Based on interviews, this complaint is substantiated for a lack of handwashing and failing to notify OCCL and families of an interruption of running water. Administrator #1 stated they did not notify OCCL or families they did not have running water. Owner #1 stated the facility remained open without running water for a little over three hours, and hand sanitizer was used instead of washing hands.”
Sep 11, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
27U Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
“Ensure supervision is provided at all times. Staff members went inside with their class, leaving child on the enclosed playground. Staff in an adjacent playground area saw the child and brought them into the facility. Staff members received a formal written warning and training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2026
Oct 2, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Child #9 needs updated health appraisal.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs updated med certification. Staff #3 needs updated TB test.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2025
Oct 2, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
50U Kitchen and Food Preparation
“Ensure refrigerator temp reads 41' or colder. The Crickets classroom refrigerator is reading 45'.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024
45U Hazardous Materials
“Ensure hazardous materials are not accessible to children. Toilet wand and cleaning pads in bathroom of Jitterbugs classroom.”
Corrected during the visit
40U Child Files
“Ensure children's files are complete. Child #1, 5, 8 need blood lead test results.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2024
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #2 needs references (2), Health Appraisal & TB. Staff #3 needs signed PD Plan, orientation, references (2), TB test. Staff #4 needs CPR/First Aid, PD Plan, orientation, references (2), Health Appraisal & TB.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024
Apr 26, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. A monthly infant feeding schedule is needed for one child. Parents' right to know is needed for one child. Blood lead testing results are needed for two children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024
36U Staff Attendance
“Ensure staff attendance includes exact arrival and departure times. At the time of the visit, two staff were signed out of the crickets room for breaks prior to taking the breaks. Also, one staff member did not sign out of the infant classroom and one staff member did not sign out of the doodlebugs room.”
Corrected during the visit
Feb 19, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
56U Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
“Ensure nap equipment is labeled. Label cots is the caterpillar and crickets room.”
Corrected during the visit
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure classrooms do not use air fresheners. Remove air freshener from the caterpillars room.”
Corrected during the visit
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. A health appraisal with TB is needed for one staff. A health appraisal is needed for one staff. Service letters are needed for eight staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Ducklings ELC Middletown DBA JDBB Holdings
Is Ducklings ELC Middletown DBA JDBB Holdings licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Ducklings ELC Middletown DBA JDBB Holdings last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on September 29, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Ducklings ELC Middletown DBA JDBB Holdings had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Ducklings ELC Middletown DBA JDBB Holdings care for?
145, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Ducklings ELC Middletown DBA JDBB Holdings accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Ducklings ELC Middletown DBA JDBB Holdings' hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 676-7410 to confirm.
How much does Ducklings ELC Middletown DBA JDBB Holdings cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 676-7410 to ask.
What is Ducklings ELC Middletown DBA JDBB Holdings' phone number?
(302) 676-7410.
Where is Ducklings ELC Middletown DBA JDBB Holdings?
621 Mapleton Ave., Middletown, DE 19709. The nearest other daycare we list is St. Mary Magdalen School, 0.5 miles away.