Delaware records · New Castle County · Middletown
KIDDIE ACADEMY - MIDDLETOWN
Licensed Child Care Center · Middletown, Delaware
Records presented as of November 5, 2026The operation, as the state lists it
- License number
- 1519573
- Operation type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Address
- 915 BOYDS CORNER ROAD, Middletown, DE 19709
- Licensed capacity
- 160
- Ages served, as listed
- 6 weeks through 12 years.
- Hours, as listed
- 7:00 AM – 6:00 AM
- State programs listed
- Purchase of Care
The record in numbers
| Compliance visits | 4 |
| Complaint investigations | 3 |
| Citations recorded | 13 |
| Citations with correction completed, per the state | 13 |
| Citations with correction still pending, per the state | 0 |
| Record span | January 24, 2023 – June 24, 2026 |
How to read this record
A compliance visit is a licensing visit by an OCCL specialist. When the specialist finds a regulation has not been met, the visit record carries a citation: the regulation's code and short description, the specialist's corrective-action note describing what was found, and the correction record — the date correction was due, whether the state has marked it completed, the date it was corrected, and how. A complaint investigation begins with a complaint; its record carries the state's result and the investigator's written conclusion. Delaware does not grade citations by risk or severity, so no grade is shown — the specialist's note is the substance of the record. One visit can produce several citations. A citation the state later records as corrected stays in the history; that is what a licensing record is.
Record by year
| Year | Visits & investigations | Citations recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 | 5 |
| 2023 | 2 | 6 |
Visits and investigations, newest first
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on May 12, 2026, regarding concerns of lack of supervision, improper staff-to-child ratios, staff cell phone usage while caring for children, insufficient meals, and improper sanitation practices. On May 20, 2026 Licensing Specialist (LS) #1 conducted an unannounced investigation. During the investigation, LS #1 conducted a walkthrough of the facility, observed classroom operations, and interviewed Administrator #1, Administrator #2, and five staff members. There is no evidence to substantiate concerns regarding lack of supervision or staff-to-child ratios. LS #1 observed classrooms operating within ratio requirements and observed qualified staff members providing supervision to children. All staff interviewed denied any ratio concerns. There is no evidence to substantiate concerns regarding staff cell phone usage. LS #1 did not observe staff members using personal cell phones while responsible for caring for children during the investigation, and staff members interviewed stated personal cell phone usage is not permitted during work hours. There is no evidence to substantiate concerns regarding meals or water availability. LS #1 observed water, cups, and food supplies readily available, and staff members interviewed stated children receive required meals and snacks and denied ever being short on required supplies. There is no evidence to substantiate concerns regarding sanitation practices. LS #1 observed classrooms and bathrooms stocked with necessary supplies and observed bathrooms to be clean and maintained at the time of the investigation. Staff members interviewed stated additional supplies are available and are restocked as needed.
2 regulations cited at this visit.
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs OCCL Health and Safety training (DIEEC 7 hours) and health appraisal Staff #2 needs OCCL Health and Safety Training (DIEEC 7 hours) and health appraisal with TB results.
Correction status: Completed · corrected September 12, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due September 12, 2025
Ensure child files are complete. Child #1 needs Parents Right to Know Child #11 needs blood lead test results
Correction status: Completed · corrected September 12, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due September 12, 2025
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on January 10, 2025, regarding concerns of not using proper cleaning and sanitation. An investigation was conducted on January 24, 2025. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for not using proper cleaning and sanitation based on observations and interviews conducted. Upon observations, the facility is using and following proper cleaning and sanitation procedures. All staff interviewed stated the proper cleaning and sanitation protocols are being followed and families are notified of contagious illnesses in the facility.
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on June 27, 2024, regarding not using respectful communication with parents, not providing contact information for the owner, and for concerns of lack of supervision. An investigation was conducted on July 3, 2024. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for not providing contact information for the owner because Parent #1 requested to speak with the owner at the end of the day on June 21, 2024, a Friday, and was immediately connected to the Regional Director, who spoke with Parent #1 that evening. Administrator #1 stated they felt the issue was resolved on Monday, June 24, 2024, and the owner contacted Parent #1 on June 25, 2024. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for lack of supervision because while Child #1 received multiple accident/injury reports during their enrollment period, the staff interviewed noted multiple preventative measures that were taken to reduce the number of injuries children received. This included adding additional staff into the classroom to ensure additional supervision is provided and receiving observations and mentoring from Early Childhood Mental Health. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for lack of respectful communication with parents. Administrator #1, Owner #1, and the Regional Director all stated they were respectful when speaking with the parents regarding the injuries and center policies.
5 regulations cited at this visit.
Staff files were missing the following items: - Staff #4 needs a PD plan. - Staff #6 needs a PD plan - Staff #12 needs a PD plan, annual review of safe sleep and child abuse and neglect. - Staff #13 needs an orientation, OCCL health and safety training, four references, an adult abuse registry check, and release of employment and service letters. - Staff #14 needs OCCL health and safety training. - Staff #15 needs application/resume, four references, release of employment and service letters. - Staff #21 needs staff orientation, OCCL health and safety training, and a job description. - Staff #19 needs a PD plan. - Staff #23 needs training hours, PD plan, OCCL health and safety training, and application or resume.
Correction status: Completed · corrected September 6, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due September 6, 2024
Child files were missing the following items: - Health appraisals needed for Child # 11, 14, and immunizations needed for Child #10, 14. Blood lead test results needed for Child #10, 11 and 14.
Correction status: Completed · corrected September 6, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due September 6, 2024
Ensure the outdoor play area is free of hazards. The playground surface is peeling apart causing a tripping hazard. Repair/replace the play area surface. Send pictures to OCCL. On 9/6/2024, documentation was provided showing efforts to obtain quotes and schedule this work to be completed. The center will continue to follow through with this and will have a plan in place to make temporary accommodations to prevent the tripping hazards.
Correction status: Completed · corrected September 6, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due September 6, 2024
Ensure staff are disinfecting after each diaper change. Send documentation you have met with staff to review diaper changing procedures.
Correction status: Completed · corrected August 13, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due August 13, 2024
Ensure infant feeding schedules are updated monthly. Send updated infant feeding schedules to OCCL.
Correction status: Completed · corrected September 6, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due September 6, 2024
2 regulations cited at this visit.
Ensure all staff have eligibility letters in their files before the start of employment. Send eligibility letters for Staff #9 and #20.
Correction status: Completed · corrected August 23, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due September 15, 2023
Staff #7 needs a health assessment and TB test. Send a copy of the health assessment to OCCL by 9/6/2023.
Correction status: Completed · corrected August 28, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due September 15, 2023
4 regulations cited at this visit.
Staff files need the following: - Staff #1 needs two references, an adult abuse check, and health and safety training. - Staff #2 needs two references and a service letter or four references, an adult abuse registry check, and health and safety training.
Correction status: Completed · corrected February 3, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due February 15, 2023
Children's files need the following: - Child #7 and #9 need a health appraisal completed within the last 13 months. - Child #13 needs a lead screening.
Correction status: Completed · corrected February 3, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due February 15, 2023
Diaper trash in the older infants room is not operating - fix or replace and send verification.
Correction status: Completed · corrected February 3, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due February 15, 2023
Lesson plans were missing the following: - 3/4 B needs language/literacy daily activities. - Ensure all plans are dated and posted for the current week. Send one week's worth of plans for 3/4B.
Correction status: Completed · corrected February 3, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due February 15, 2023
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