BRIGHT STARS CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL
Daycare center in Middletown, DE. 5350 Summit Bridge Rd, Middletown, DE 19709
About the program
BRIGHT STARS CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL is a licensed daycare center in Middletown, Delaware. It is licensed for 103 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
Bright Stars Childcare & Preschool is a child care facility located in Delaware.
It accepts child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. BRIGHT STARS CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $590 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →Most violations are record-keeping, training or maintenance items, and nearly every program has some. Read what each one was and how fast it was fixed. Delaware records each regulation found out of compliance at a review, with the corrective action required and the date it was corrected. The state does not assign a risk level.
Staff Qualifications (regulation 24U)
Ensure Administrator has Specialized training for School Age. Send documentation to OCCL by August 3, 2026.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs release of employment and service letters Staff #2 needs Health Appraisal w/TB results Staff #3 needs six training hours Staff #4 cannot return to work until updated eligibility letter is received. Send corrections to OCCL by August 3, 2026.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure child files are complete. Child #10 and #12 need Developmental Plans. Send documentation to OCCL by August 3, 2026.
Feeding of Infants (regulation 72U)
Ensure bottle warmers do not exceed 120 degrees. Infant room crock pot style bottle warmer was reading 130 degrees at the time of the visit. Send pic of adjusted temperature and a plan to keep the warmer 120 degrees or below to OCCL by August 3, 2026.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 and #3 need health appraisal with TB.
Show all 15 violations on file
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure child #2 has an updated health appraisal with immunizations.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Annual review of safe sleep and Child abuse prevention for Staff # 1 and 4. Health appraisal with TB results for Staff # 5 and 6 One reference is needed for staff #5 Send documentation to OCCL by August 12.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Ensure all areas are clean and in safe condition. Clean vents in all bathrooms. Clean vents in one-year-old and three-year-old classrooms Remove crayon marks on walls and furniture in ones, twos, and three-year-old classrooms. Removed stored cribs near the water heater and replaced the barrier for the hot water heater in the older school-age room. Replace stained ceiling tile in school-age bathroom. Fix the drop ceiling in the boys' bathroom. Secure sinks in the bathrooms. Send documentation or photos to OCCL by August 12.
Outdoor Area (regulation 53U)
Ensure the outdoor area has working self-closing gates. And the fence is safe. Replace or fix three of the four self-closing gates on the playground. Replace the broken picket on the left side of the older children s area fence. Send documentation or photos to OCCL by August 12.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing (regulation 61U)
Ensure foot/motion activated diaper pail in infant room is in working order. Fix or replace diaper pail. Send documentation or pictures to OCCL by August 12.
Feeding of Infants (regulation 72U)
Ensure parents provide a written feeding statement listing foods and drinks, including specific formula or breast milk, and what the infant eats or drinks. The schedule must be updated monthly as needed. Send updated forms for enrolled infants to OCCL by August 12, 2024. Ensure bottle warmers are 120 degrees or less. We removed the small bottle warm at the visit. Send a picture of the bottle warmer reading 120 degrees or less. Send documentation or pictures to OCCL by August 12.
Lesson Plans (regulation 74U)
Ensure current lesson plans are posted for easy reference for parents, guardians, and staff. Review lesson plan regulations and decide how you will best meet these regulations. Send your plan or picture of posted lesson plans to OCCL by August 12, 2024.
Infant and Toddler Care (regulation 77U)
Ensure a T-shaped safety strap is used for infant seats with trays. Send a picture of the chair with a T-shaped strap or remove the chair for use.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure all staff files are complete. Staff #1, 2, and 3 need their Health and Safety training. Staff #5 needs their orientation form, and Staff #1 needs a returned service letter. If no service letter returned, 2 more references and 2 documented attempts of sending the service letter.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure all child files are complete. Submit developmental plans for Children #3, 4, and 10. Submit blood lead screening results for Child #14. Submit an updated health appraisal for Child #11. Submit July's infant feeding statement for Child #8.
What parents say
We loved working with the staff at Bright Stars. We had two children in the daycare that started in the 1's and 2 year old classroom respectively. They received excellent care and service from a great staff for the entire duration of their time at Bright Stars. Their teachers were phenomenal and the only reason we are leaving is because we are moving to a new house. Our children learned a ton through their…
Justin O'Brien · 5/5 on Google · 3 months agoWe couldn't be happier with our experience at Bright Stars. From the moment we enrolled our children, the staff has been warm, caring, professional, and genuinely invested in their growth and well-being. Every day, my children come home excited to tell me about the activities they participated in, the lessons they learned, and the friends they spent time with. Seeing their happiness and enthusiasm speaks volumes…
Katie Eide · 5/5 on Google · 3 months agoMy two children, now ages 9 and 6, have attended Bright Stars for the past three years, and our experience has been wonderful. The staff truly care about the children and create a safe, nurturing, and welcoming environment.
Jasmine Johnson · 5/5 on Google · 3 months agoWE LOVE BRIGHT STARS! Carl and his team are top notch caretakers for my babies and they go above and beyond in any and every aspect! I have 1 child in daycare and another school age child that attends summer camp every year and I truly couldn’t ask for a better place for my children!
Jamie Dimatteo · 5/5 on Google · 3 months agoGetting there
5350 Summit Bridge Rd, Middletown, DE 19709
Questions about BRIGHT STARS CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL
Is BRIGHT STARS CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL licensed?
Yes. BRIGHT STARS CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 838390), with a licensed capacity of 103 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has BRIGHT STARS CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL had any inspection violations?
Delaware records 13 violations for BRIGHT STARS CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL in the last three years, across 4 inspections on file. The median daycare center in the area has 7. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.
What ages does BRIGHT STARS CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL take?
BRIGHT STARS CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 6:30 am to 6 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does BRIGHT STARS CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL cost?
BRIGHT STARS CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees. The program accepts child care subsidy.
