Ducklings Early Learning Center Middletown South
Daycare center in Middletown, DE. 760 Levels Road, Middletown, DE 19709
About the program
Ducklings Early Learning Center Middletown South is a licensed daycare center in Middletown, Delaware. It is licensed for 177 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
Ducklings Early Learning Center in Middletown, Delaware, provides early childhood education programs for toddlers and preschoolers.
The program follows a play-based approach and offers sign language.
It accepts child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Ducklings Early Learning Center Middletown South 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.
Feeding of Infants (regulation 72U)
Ensure proper feeding of infants. A staff member was reported to have fed breast milk to the incorrect infant. Staff member was removed from classroom and retrained on safe feeding requirements.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. OCCL H&S needed for Staff #1, #6, #8, #9, #10. Job description needed for Staff #9. Health appraisal/TB needed for Staff #4, #6, #8, #9 (TB), #10. CPR/FA needed for Staff #10. References needed for Staff #5, #6, #8, #10.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs CPR/FA. Staff #5 needs medication cert updated, health appraisal/TB. Staff #6 needs health appraisal/TB. Staff #7 needs CPR/FA, 1 reference, health appraisal/TB. Staff #8 needs 2 references, health appraisal/TB.
Staff Attendance (regulation 36U)
Ensure staff sign in/out of classrooms. Crickets/Caterpillars.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure children's files are complete. Child #8 needs blood lead screening.
Show all 7 violations on file
Children's Attendance (regulation 43U)
Ensure children are signed in/out of classrooms. Crickets/Caterpillars.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #2 needs job description, 1 reference, health appraisal. Staff #3 needs orientation. Staff #5 needs job description. Staff #6 needs health appraisal/TB. Staff #7 needs job description. Staff #8 needs orientation, safe sleep, abuse/neglect, OCCL 7 hr training, job description, 4 references, declaration, drug/alcohol, release of employment.
What parents say
My kids transferred from Celebree of Middletown due to their HORRIBLE care for my children. As a result I have transferred my children to Ducklings South and so far so good! My children are back running into class really excited for the day. I was glad to see that almost half of my son’s classmates from Celebree was also transferred so this created familiar faces and a more comfortable transition for my toddlers. I’m…
Khiana White · 5/5 on Google · 6 months agoI was so nervous to send our 20 month old to daycare but Ms Cheyanne and Ms Kamryn really helped put my mind at ease. They’re always there to listen to my thoughts and concerns and never do I feel dismissed. They’re always super patient and genuine. I truly trust these ladies with my daughter and I feel confident when I drop her off, she is in good hands. We love Ducklings!
Krista Mayse · 5/5 on Google · 10 months agoWe cannot say enough good things about Ducklings Middletown South! The staff is so welcoming and makes you feel like a member of their family. The facility is beautiful and has so many areas for fun and safe learning. The teachers do an excellent job of keeping my children engaged in learning through classroom activities and play in the gym/playground. Specifically, Ms. Maddie in the Jitterbugs room is so…
Tracy Headley · 5/5 on Google · 10 months agoMy son started at Ducklings in October and his teachers Ms. Emily and Mrs. Shayla have been nothing short of amazing. They have really embraced him and provided a safe space for him to take his time and adjust to the new environment. Not only has he adjusted so well he also loves coming into daycare now. Seeing him interact with his teachers makes me as a parent feel comfortable and safe knowing my baby is in good…
Courtney Simone · 5/5 on Google · 10 months agoGetting there
760 Levels Road, Middletown, DE 19709
Questions about Ducklings Early Learning Center Middletown South
Is Ducklings Early Learning Center Middletown South licensed?
Yes. Ducklings Early Learning Center Middletown South holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 1653680), with a licensed capacity of 177 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Ducklings Early Learning Center Middletown South had any inspection violations?
Delaware records 7 violations for Ducklings Early Learning Center Middletown South 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 Ducklings Early Learning Center Middletown South take?
Ducklings Early Learning Center Middletown South is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 7 am to 6 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Ducklings Early Learning Center Middletown South cost?
Ducklings Early Learning Center Middletown South 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.
