Grow and Learn Childcare Center, Middletown DE
Daycare center in Middletown, DE. 2486 North Dupont Parkway, Middletown, DE 19709
About the program
Grow and Learn Childcare Center, Middletown DE is a licensed daycare center in Middletown, Delaware. It is licensed for 212 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
It accepts child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Grow and Learn Childcare Center, Middletown DE does not publish a fee schedule. 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.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs CPR/FA, Admin of Medication, OCCL Health and Safety training. Staff #3 needs two references, Health appraisal with TB. Staff #4 needs OCCL Health training and two references. Staff #5 needs OCCL Health and Safety training. Staff #6 needs health appraisal with TB. Staff #8 needs two references. Staff #9 needs CPR/FA, Admin of medication, OCCL Health and Safety training. Staff #10 needs two references, Health appraisal with TB. Staff #11 needs CPR/FA, Admin of medication, OCCL Health and Safety training and two references.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Ensure the Preschool and Prek toilet is in working condition.
Positive Behavior Management (regulation 20U)
Ensure all staff members use preventive measures to ensure positive discipline. On May 15, 2025, Staff #1 handled a child improperly. Staff #1 was terminated on May 15, 2025 after review of video footage. A licensee shall ensure that all staff use prevention strategies and appropriate redirection rather than restraint or physical actions such as roughly handling a child. On May 14, 2025, Administrator #1 viewed camera footage showing Staff #1 restraining Child #1 and roughly handling Child #1 when leaving the classroom. Staff #1 s employment was terminated on May 15, 2025 by the facility.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1,2, 3, 4 need CPR/FA, safe sleep, abuse and neglect, orientation, OCCL health and Safety training, job description, references, declaration, drug/alcohol statement, health appraisal with TB, release of employment, service letters. Staff #5 needs references. Staff #6 needs CPR/FA, OCCL Health and Safety training and references.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure child files are complete. Emergency card information needed for child #8, Current health appraisal needed for child #2, 9, and 10. Immunization record needed for child #2. Blood lead screening results needed for child #4, 6, and 10. Parents right to know needed for child #8. Developmental plans needed for child #2, 5, and 8. Medication and transportation needed for child #8.
Show all 10 violations on file
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #5 needs OCCL Health and Safety training, 2 references with one service letter or 4 references with 2 attempts of a service letter, health appraisal with TB screening. Staff #7 needs health appraisal with TB screening
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure all child files are complete. Child #3 needs a health appraisal and immunizations, Child #12, 15 need blood lead screening, child # 13 needs health appraisal, immunizations and blood lead screening.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. OCCL Health and Safety training is needed for staff #6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18. CPR & FA is needed for staff #3. Administration of Medication is needed for staff # 12. Safe sleep and Abuse & Neglect is needed for staff # 8, 9, 13, 18, 19, 20. Orientation is needed for staff #13, 18, 19, 20. One reference is needed for staff #2. Two references are needed for staff # 1, 3, 5, 21, 8, 9, 11, 22, 14. Four references or return of service letters for staff # 6, 13, 16, 17. Employee declaration and drug and alcohol statement is needed for staff # 9, 13, 18. Adult Abuse is needed for staff #10,18, 19, 20. Health appraisal with TB is needed for staff #6, 10, 22,
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure child files are complete. Health appraisal and immunizations are needed for child #9, 11. Blood lead is needed for child #8, 9. Developmental screening is needed for child # 4, 12.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure all staff files are complete. Two reference letters are needed for Staff #2, 7, and 13. One reference letter is needed for Staff #1, 14, and 22. A health appraisal with Tb results is needed for Staff #1, 7, 12, and 13. Service letters are needed for Staff #8 and 13. CPR/First aid certificates are needed for Staff #7 and 10. Administration of medication is needed for Staff #2 and 24. Date of hire is needed for Staff #2 and 24.
What parents say
Our kid loves to go to Grow and Learn child care everyday. The teachers are very caring and they always engage kids in crafting, learning and with many curriculum activities. It is so good to see the photos of our kid with updates on his daily schedule. Totally I am so happy that I chose Grow and Learn as my child’s first child care center. I recommend families to send their kids also as it is the most safest and…
Nandini Shanthappa · 5/5 on Google · 11 months agoWe had both of our daughters attend this daycare, and it was such a positive experience for our family. The teachers and staff are caring, patient, and truly dedicated to the children’s growth and well-being. Our girls always came home happy, excited to share what they learned and the fun they had with their friends. What stood out most to us was the nurturing environment - every child is known and cared for as an…
pratistha das · 5/5 on Google · 12 months agoMy daughter has attended grow and learn since she was an infant, a few months ago there was a lot of change between ownership, directors, teachers etc. change can always been challenging and we saw many friends go. However I can say that with the adjustments you can tell the care and dedication of the new team in place to continue to grow and support the children. They have made many positive improvements with the…
APRIL HUDSON · 4/5 on Google · 11 months agoWe’ve tried three other daycares for our kids, and Grow and Learn is by far the best. They offer a fun, clean, and enriching environment with attentive and caring staff - from the director to the incredible teachers. My daughter looks forward to going every day!
Advanced Realty · 5/5 on Google · 10 months agoGetting there
2486 North Dupont Parkway, Middletown, DE 19709
Questions about Grow and Learn Childcare Center, Middletown DE
Is Grow and Learn Childcare Center, Middletown DE licensed?
Yes. Grow and Learn Childcare Center, Middletown DE holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 1264854, 1566702), with a licensed capacity of 212 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Grow and Learn Childcare Center, Middletown DE had any inspection violations?
Delaware records 9 violations for Grow and Learn Childcare Center, Middletown DE in the last three years, across 6 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 Grow and Learn Childcare Center, Middletown DE take?
Grow and Learn Childcare Center, Middletown DE 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 Grow and Learn Childcare Center, Middletown DE cost?
Grow and Learn Childcare Center, Middletown DE does not publish tuition. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees. The program accepts child care subsidy.
