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Ready Set Grow Academy

116 E. Main Street, Middletown, DE 197095.0· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
130
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199

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About Ready Set Grow Academy

Ready Set Grow Academy is a licensed child care center in Middletown, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 130 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Accepts child care subsidy

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
130 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity130 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Ready Set Grow Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in New Castle County has a median price of $199 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.
New Castle County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Ready Set Grow Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
130 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#1663421
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Aug 12, 2026

2 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.

  • Building, equipment and play areas 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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See all 3 visits
  1. Aug 12, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Jul 20, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      53U Outdoor Area

      “Ensure fall zones are covered. Send a picture of playground re-mulched to OCCL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026

  3. Jan 30, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      40U Child Files

      “Ensure child files are complete. Submit updated health appraisal with immunizations and blood lead results to OCCL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026

Copied from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Ready Set Grow Academy

Is Ready Set Grow Academy licensed?

Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Ready Set Grow Academy last inspected?

Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on August 12, 2026. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Ready Set Grow Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Ready Set Grow Academy care for?

130, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Ready Set Grow Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Ready Set Grow Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Ready Set Grow Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 464-0601 to ask.

What is Ready Set Grow Academy's phone number?

(302) 464-0601.

Where is Ready Set Grow Academy?

116 E. Main Street, Middletown, DE 19709. The nearest other daycare we list is Bethesda Child Development Center, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).