Katherine Manning
Middletown, DE 19709 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Great New Beginnings of Middletown
- licensed capacity
- 218
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $280
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About
About Great New Beginnings of Middletown
Great New Beginnings of Middletown is a licensed child care center in Middletown, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 218 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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
- 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 218 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
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 | 218 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Great New Beginnings of Middletown 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 Great New Beginnings of Middletown
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 218 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1434191
Summary
4 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Nov 17, 2025
1 rule 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.
- 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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- Nov 17, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Jan 28, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“OCCL s investigation of regulatory non-compliance began after clearance from other agencies was received. The Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint on December 18, 2024, regarding allegations of improper discipline. An investigation was conducted on December 19, 2024. Based on interviews and administration statements, this complaint is substantiated for improper discipline. Administrative staff stated upon review of video footage a determination was made to terminate employment for Staff #1 due to their interactions with Child #1.”
- May 23, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 20, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 26, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 27, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Mar 8, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure all staff files are complete. Administration of medication is needed for Staff #3. CPR/First aid is needed for Staff #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2022
- Feb 2, 2022VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Great New Beginnings of Middletown
Is Great New Beginnings of Middletown licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Great New Beginnings of Middletown last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on November 17, 2025. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Great New Beginnings of Middletown had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 0 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 Great New Beginnings of Middletown care for?
218, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Great New Beginnings of Middletown accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Great New Beginnings of Middletown's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Great New Beginnings of Middletown cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 378-5555 to ask.
What is Great New Beginnings of Middletown's phone number?
(302) 378-5555.
Where is Great New Beginnings of Middletown?
210 Cleaver Farms Rd, Middletown, DE 19709. The nearest other daycare we list is St. Andrews Preschool and Child Care Center, 0.3 miles away.