Celebree School of Middletown
Daycare center in Middletown, DE. 140 Dove Run Centre Drive, Middletown, DE 19709
About the program
Celebree School of Middletown is a licensed daycare center in Middletown, Delaware. It is licensed for 149 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
Celebree School of Middletown provides daycare, preschool, and school-age programs for children from six weeks old.
It accepts child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Celebree School of Middletown 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.
Positive Behavior Management (regulation 20U)
Ensure staff members use positive behavior supports. Staff member was reported not using positive behavior supports with a child. Staff member was terminated as a result.
Insurance Coverage (regulation 16U)
Ensure insurance documentation is available - center and vehicles.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure Staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs CPR/FA, training hours, annual safe sleep and abuse review. Staff #2 needs CRP/FA, training hours, orientation, OCCL 7 hr training, health appraisal/TB, Staff #3 needs CPR/FA, training hours, PD plan, annual safe sleep and abuse review. Staff #4 needs annual safe sleep & abuse review. Staff #5 needs CPR/FA, training hours, PD plan, signed delclaration, health appraisal/TB, release of employment. Staff #6 needs CPR/FA, medication cert, training hours, PD plan, annual safe sleep and abuse review. Staff #7 CPR/FA. Staff #8 needs CPR/FA. Staff #9 needs CRP/FA, training hours, PD plan, OCCL 7 hr training, references (2), eligibility, adult abuse. St
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure childrens files are complete. Dates of Enrollment hours/days needed for Child #7, #8, #11, #12, #13, #15, #16. Updated health appraisals needed for Child #2, #3, #11, #13. Blood Lead screening needed for Child #1, #2, #3, #7, #8, #14. Developmental Plans needed for Child #14, #15, #18.
Heating and Cooling (regulation 48U)
Ensure heating/cooling equipment is maintained. Toddler B vent needs cleaned.
Show all 31 violations on file
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Ensure indoor space meets requirements. Walls in classrooms need to be cleanable in good repair; Pre-K, Preschool 3, Toddler A. Preschool 3 & Preschool 4 has holes in the wall in bathroom stall. Classrooms need covered trash cans; Preschool 3, Preschool 4, School Age, - Pre-K. has trash can, but needs cleaning.
Kitchen and Food Preparation (regulation 50U)
Ensure refrigerator temps are 41' or colder. ; Preschool 3 reads 49', Toddler B has no thermometer, Preschool 2B reads 50', Toddler A reads 45'.
Outdoor Area (regulation 53U)
Ensure fall zones requirements are met under climbing equipment; needs 9" mulch.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments (regulation 56U)
Ensure rest equipment is labeled. Toddler A needs a cot chart for cots and cribs labeled.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing (regulation 61U)
Ensure diapering requirements are met. Infant & Toddler A diaper mats are torn. Foot activated diaper can is broken in Toddler A.
Administration of Medication (regulation 63U)
Ensure MAR forms are completed. Infant, Toddler B, Preschool A, Preschool B, and Toddler A are missing some MAR logs. Ensure medications are not expired. Several medications were expired in the office; Epi-Pens, allergy meds. Update w/families.
Feeding of Infants (regulation 72U)
Ensure infant feeding schedules are updated monthly.
Lesson Plans (regulation 74U)
Ensure lesson plans are posted or available for review. School Age, Preschool 4, Toddler B, Preschool 2B are missing.
Activity Areas (regulation 75U)
Ensure activity areas have enough equipment for children enrolled. Pre-K needs more Dramatic Play materials.
Procedures for Initial Licensure (regulation 7U)
Ensure an updated state business license is provided.
License Renewal (regulation 8U)
Ensure application is submitted 60 days prior to expiration.
General Qualifications (regulation 28U)
Ensure staff members are fingerprinted & receive eligibility before the start of employment. Staff #25 was sent home not to return until eligible.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. CPR/FA for Staff #2, 5, 22, 23, 24 Training hours for Staff #3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, 15, 22, 23, 26, Health & Safety hours staff #2, 5, 6 PD plan Staff #2, 5, 6, 8, 11, 15, 22, 23, 24, 25 OCCL health & Safety training Staff #3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 14, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23 Health appraisal & TB Staff #6, 10, 12, 13, 17, 23, 25 Service letters 2 attempts & 4 references Staff #2, 4, 10, 12, 18, 21, 24, 25
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure child files are complete. Child #1 needs infant feeding schedule, Child #4 needs dev. plan, Child #7 needs emergency contact info.
Hazardous Materials (regulation 45U)
Ensure Radon testing is completed every 5 years.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Ensure walls are in good repair and cleanable. Toddler B has chipped walls and paint needing repair/touch up.
Outdoor Area (regulation 53U)
Ensure at least 2 exits w/one remote; self-closing & positive self-latching closure.
Sanitation (regulation 58U)
Ensure soap & water and sanitizer are available and labeled.
Administration of Medication (regulation 63U)
Ensure MAR forms are reviewed and updated yearly. Ensure expired meds are replaced and sent home. Cooper, Amari, Kiel
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Submit documentation of the following: Medication Administration for staff#6, 13, 23, 39,42. OCCL Health and Safety training staff #2, 5, 6, 9, 11, 13, 14, 23, 31, 39, 41, 42. Health appraisal with TB for staff #2, 6, 13, 14, 23, 28, 42. Health appraisal only for staff #17. PDPlan for staff # 9, 27, 37. Full staff file for staff # 23.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Ensure each classroom has trash can with lid. Obtain trash can with lid for PS classroom (4's).
Kitchen and Food Preparation (regulation 50U)
Ensure classroom refrigerators have a working thermometer that reads 41'F or colder. Send documentation for classroom TwoB.
Staff Qualifications (regulation 24U)
Ensure the center Administrator must obtain Infant/Toddler specialized training.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Health and safety training is needed for all staff members. A professional development plan is needed for seven staff members. A current health appraisal with TB is needed for seven staff members. Medication administration certification is needed for two staff members.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure child files are complete. Blood lead testing is needed for three children. Parents right to know and an infant feeding schedule are needed for one child.
Emergency Planning (regulation 66U)
Ensure the center has an adequate emergency water supply.
What parents say
I am so disappointed in the transition of this school. I had not one but two kids enrolled here for over 3 years. Since the change in admin everything has gone downhill. The lack of cleanliness in the classrooms are absurd and when I addressed the issue it was dismissed. Also the lack of consistent teachers told me everything I needed to know about how they are treated here. My child had 6 teachers in one YES one…
Alana C. · 1/5 on Google · 2 months agoI’m disappointed to share that the experience at Celebree School of Middletown has declined since the previous director left. Under the new leadership, the atmosphere feels noticeably different. Communication has become less welcoming, and interactions with families often come across as dismissive rather than supportive. Customer service is a critical part of any childcare environment, and unfortunately, that…
lu min · 1/5 on Google · 4 months agoPoor communication; alarming turnover rate with little to no communication around the changes; price increase with nothing to show for from the parents perspective (NOTHING changed or improved); and most importantly MY CHILDREN is no longer running happily to door to go to school. Instead they cry and say “I want to go home” which was NOT the case before. Special s/o to Ms. Aaliyah (who is no longer there but was the…
Khiana White · 1/5 on Google · 8 months agoI love how excited he gets to walk into a school where he is welcomed and treated amazingly. He loves his teachers and friends. The staff is amazing with communication and interacts with my son on an exceptional level! They are very flexible and understanding
Vicki Turner · 5/5 on Google · 7 months agoGetting there
140 Dove Run Centre Drive, Middletown, DE 19709
Questions about Celebree School of Middletown
Is Celebree School of Middletown licensed?
Yes. Celebree School of Middletown holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 1289946), with a licensed capacity of 149 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Celebree School of Middletown had any inspection violations?
Delaware records 27 violations for Celebree School of Middletown in the last three years, across 5 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 Celebree School of Middletown take?
Celebree School of Middletown is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 6:30 am to 6:30 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Celebree School of Middletown cost?
Celebree School of Middletown 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.
