Brilliant Little Minds (502 South Broad Street)
Daycare center in Middletown, DE. 502 South Broad Street, Middletown, DE 19709
About the program
Brilliant Little Minds (502 South Broad Street) is a licensed daycare center in Middletown, Delaware. It is licensed for 16 children and serves school age ages.
Brilliant Little Minds provides early childhood education and before and after school care for children ages six weeks to school-age.
The program follows a Montessori approach.
It accepts child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Brilliant Little Minds (502 South Broad Street) 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.
Staffing (regulation 26U)
Ensure one staff is trained in day-to-day operations. Send to OCCL.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Annual abuse and neglect for Staff #1-3. PD plans for Staff #1-3.
Child Health Appraisal (regulation 41U)
Ensure child files are complete. Child #2 and #5 need a health appraisal. Child #5 needs updated immunizations.
License Requirements (regulation 6U)
Ensure license is posted. Send a picture.
License Renewal (regulation 8U)
Ensure business license is current. Send a copy to OCCL.
Show all 17 violations on file
Child Health Appraisal (regulation 41U)
Child #1 needs a health appraisal with immunizations and a blood lead screening. Send to OCCL.
Parents Right to Know (regulation 38U)
Send the completed Parent Right to Know log.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
All child files must be complete. Send the signed Parent Right to Know and the screen time permission for two children. Send the documentation of the completed blood lead screening for two children. Send the current health appraisal for one child.
License Renewal (regulation 8U)
The renewal application must be received 60 days prior to the license expiration.
Insurance Coverage (regulation 16U)
Send the current certificate of liability insurance.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
All staff files must be complete and kept on site. Send the Deeds Early Learning certificate for on e staff member. Send the current CPR/First Aid for one staff member. Send the annual child abuse and neglect and professional development plan for one staff member. Send the complete staff file for one staff member.
Parents Right to Know (regulation 38U)
Send the completed Parent Right to Know log to OCCL.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
All child files must be complete. Send the current health appraisal with immunizations for four children.
Hazardous Materials (regulation 45U)
Send the completed lead risk assessment and radon test results to OCCL.
Kitchen and Food Preparation (regulation 50U)
Purchase and place thermometers in the refrigerator and freezer and send pictures to OCCL.
Administration of Medication (regulation 63U)
Ensure a staff member is present at all times who is able to administer medication.
First Aid Kits (regulation 65U)
Purchase the following items for the first aid kit: pen and note pad, plastic bag, safety pins, and triangle bandage. Send pictures to OCCL.
What parents say
Brilliant little minds has been an incredible blessing to our family. Any new mom knows how difficult it is to leave your baby with someone new. The teachers at BLM treat our daughter like their own. They are great communicators, you will always know what’s going on with your child. The staff are so professional and wonderful. Our 14 month old genuinely lights up every morning when she sees her teachers and friends.…
Sarah Matheison · 5/5 on Google · 3 months agoMy son has had a wonderful experience at BLM for the last two years. The teaching staff has been absolutely wonderful and my son has made tons of progress so far. Every staff member knows every child’s name in the building it seems, and it’s such a nice little community. Communication is almost always quick and I feel like the tuition rates are very competitive with other local daycare centers. Our son will be moving…
Regina Becker · 5/5 on Google · a year agoOur daughter started at Brilliant Little Minds when she was just 3 months old, and she just "graduated" at 4 years old. It’s hard to put into words how grateful we are for the love, care, and support she received during these formative years. From the very beginning, the staff made us feel completely at ease - something that’s so important for new parents leaving their baby for the first time. The teachers are warm,…
Christine Hare · 5/5 on Google · a year agoMy child has been at Brilliant Little Minds since he was just 3 months old- he is now 4- and I can honestly say that every staff member and teacher has become like family to us. Over the past 3.5 years, we've experienced nothing but love, care, and unwavering support from this incredible team. They have cared for him as if he were their own, always going above and beyond to meet not only his needs, but our needs as…
Amy Klabe · 5/5 on Google · a year agoGetting there
502 South Broad Street, Middletown, DE 19709
Questions about Brilliant Little Minds (502 South Broad Street)
Is Brilliant Little Minds (502 South Broad Street) licensed?
Yes. Brilliant Little Minds (502 South Broad Street) holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 1167256), with a licensed capacity of 16 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Brilliant Little Minds (502 South Broad Street) had any inspection violations?
Delaware records 6 violations for Brilliant Little Minds (502 South Broad Street) 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 Brilliant Little Minds (502 South Broad Street) take?
Brilliant Little Minds (502 South Broad Street) is licensed to serve school age ages, and is open 6:30 am to 6 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Brilliant Little Minds (502 South Broad Street) cost?
Brilliant Little Minds (502 South Broad Street) 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.
