Katherine Manning
Middletown, DE 19709 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Happy Place Child Care of Middletown
- licensed capacity
- 144
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $280
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About
About Happy Place Child Care of Middletown
Happy Place Child Care of Middletown is a licensed child care center in Middletown, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 144 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 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
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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
- 144 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 | 144 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Happy Place Child Care 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 Happy Place Child Care of Middletown
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 144 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1019281
Summary
6 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Jul 30, 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.
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- 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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- Jul 30, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Mar 12, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
41U Child Health Appraisal
“Ensure children have blood lead screenings. Send Child #2, 12, and 14 to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026
- Mar 4, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Mar 11, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
59U Hand Washing
“Ensure staff wash hands after changing diapers. Review regulation and procedure with Staff #1 and send to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025
53U Outdoor Area
“Ensure no hazards are on the playground. Repair, replace, or cover area between poured-in-place and concrete.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2025
41U Child Health Appraisal
“Ensure children have health appraisals on file. Send Child #1's health appraisal with immunizations to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025
- Oct 16, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Mar 12, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
50U Kitchen and Food Preparation
“Ensure thermometer in kitchen refrigerator reads 41 degrees or below. Send a picture to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs one reference letter. Staff #2 needs either one service letter and one reference letter, or 3 additional references. Staff #4 needs 7-hour OCCL Health and Safety training and signed job description.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2024
- Oct 4, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- May 19, 2023VisitNo rules cited
May 6, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“On March 14, 2023, a complaint was made to the Child Abuse and Neglect Report Line and not accepted for investigation by the Institutional Abuse Unit (IAU). The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received the complaint on March 16, 2023, and accepted it for investigation regarding improper discipline. On March 15, 2023, the owner/administrator self-reported a notification she received from a parent who stated a specific staff member hit their child s butt when she misbehaved. An investigation was conducted on March 28, 2023. The complaint is substantiated because a licensing specialist observed a different staff member improperly discipline a child by grabbing the child s arm and roughly placing the child in a chair. Based on interviews with staff and the owner/administrator, there is no evidence to substantiate the reported allegation that the specific staff member improperly disciplined the particular child. The staff interviewed denied ever seeing or hearing of the staff member improperly disciplining a child.”
Mar 14, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
30U Personnel Files
“All staff files must be complete. -All staff must complete the seven-hour Health and Safety Training for EC Professionals, except Staff #1 through #7. Send copies of certificates to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2023
Show 2 earlier visits
- Nov 14, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 9, 2022VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Happy Place Child Care of Middletown
Is Happy Place Child Care of Middletown licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Happy Place Child Care of Middletown last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on July 30, 2026. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Happy Place Child Care of Middletown had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 6 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 Happy Place Child Care of Middletown care for?
144, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Happy Place Child Care of Middletown accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Happy Place Child Care of Middletown's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Happy Place Child Care of Middletown cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 449-3311 to ask.
What is Happy Place Child Care of Middletown's phone number?
(302) 449-3311.
Where is Happy Place Child Care of Middletown?
100 Patriot Dr, Middletown, DE 19709. The nearest other daycare we list is Wonder Years II, 0.3 miles away.