Katherine Manning
Middletown, DE 19709 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Happy Place 5
- licensed capacity
- 82
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $280
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About
About Happy Place 5
Happy Place 5 is a licensed child care center in Middletown, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 82 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion and Faith-based approach.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 1 visit in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMBilingual program
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 82 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Approach | Bilingual / immersion (English and Spanish), Faith-based (Christian) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 82 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Happy Place 5 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).
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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 Happy Place 5
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 82 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1710382
Summary
1 visit with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Aug 24, 2026
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.
- Records and paperwork 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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Aug 24, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Blood lead screening, Parent's Right to Know, and screen time permission for Child #5 and 6.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2026
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FAQ
Questions about Happy Place 5
Is Happy Place 5 licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Happy Place 5 last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on August 24, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.
Has Happy Place 5 had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 1 visit in the last 3 years; 1 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 Happy Place 5 care for?
82, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Happy Place 5 accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Happy Place 5's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Happy Place 5 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 269-2911 to ask.
What is Happy Place 5's phone number?
(302) 269-2911.
Where is Happy Place 5?
4922 Summit Bridge Road, Middletown, DE 19709. The nearest other daycare we list is Brilliant Little Minds Learning Center, 1.2 miles away.