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Middletown, DE 19709 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Jeffrey Whiting is a licensed home daycare in Middletown, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 6 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 6 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Jeffrey Whiting has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a home daycare in New Castle County has a median price of $154 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
3 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Jun 8, 2026
16 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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8P License Renewal
“Ensure renewal application is submitted at least 60 days prior to license expiration.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026
56P Training
“Ensure 12 hours of professional development training is completed annually and submitted at least 30 days prior to license expiration.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2026
48P Pets
“Submit rabies vaccination records for dog Cocoa.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026
45P Emergency Planning
“Ensure monthly fire drills are practiced and documented.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026
26P Health Observations
“Submit radon test results.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2026
24P Daily Attendance of Children
“Ensure children's attendance records are complete and current.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026
56P Training
“Ensure CPR/FA is current.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2025
46P Transportation
“Send updated vehicle insurance for one vehicle.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2025
32P Outdoor Area
“Ensure the outdoor area is free from hazards. Clean the outdoor area of all hazards.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025
31P Kitchen and Food Preparation
“Ensure thermometers are in the refrigerator and freezer.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2025
30P Fire Safety
“Ensure the fire extinguisher is inspected annually.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2025
45P Emergency Planning
“Obtain an emergency water supply.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2024
31P Kitchen and Food Preparation
“Obtain thermometers for the refrigerator and freezer.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2024
30P Fire Safety
“Ensure the fire extinguisher is tagged annually.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2024
22P Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete. A current health appraisal with immunizations is needed for one child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2024
13P General Requirements
“Ensure provider and household member/substitute have current fingerprint eligibility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024
38P Hand Washing
“Ensure paper towels are accessible to children in the bathroom.”
Corrected during the visit
32P Outdoor Area
“Remove all hazards from the backyard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2023
22P Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Blood lead testing results are needed for one child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2023
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Middletown, DE 19709 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
140 Dove Run Centre Drive, 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 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 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
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 June 8, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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.
6, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 300-2409 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 300-2409 to ask.
(302) 300-2409.
Middletown, DE 19709. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.