Happy Place Child Care of Middletown
Daycare center in Middletown, DE. 100 Patriot Dr, Middletown, DE 19709
About the program
Happy Place Child Care of Middletown is a licensed daycare center in Middletown, Delaware. It is licensed for 144 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
Happy Place Childcare operates two locations in Middletown and Newark providing care with daily meals and Christian enrichment.
The program follows a faith-based approach and includes meals.
It accepts child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Happy Place Child Care 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.
Child Health Appraisal (regulation 41U)
Ensure children have blood lead screenings. Send Child #2, 12, and 14 to OCCL.
Child Health Appraisal (regulation 41U)
Ensure children have health appraisals on file. Send Child #1's health appraisal with immunizations to OCCL.
Outdoor Area (regulation 53U)
Ensure no hazards are on the playground. Repair, replace, or cover area between poured-in-place and concrete.
Hand Washing (regulation 59U)
Ensure staff wash hands after changing diapers. Review regulation and procedure with Staff #1 and send to OCCL.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs one reference letter. Staff #2 needs either one service letter and one reference letter, or 3 additional references. Staff #4 needs 7-hour OCCL Health and Safety training and signed job description.
Show all 7 violations on file
Kitchen and Food Preparation (regulation 50U)
Ensure thermometer in kitchen refrigerator reads 41 degrees or below. Send a picture to OCCL.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
All staff files must be complete. -All staff must complete the seven-hour Health and Safety Training for EC Professionals, except Staff #1 through #7. Send copies of certificates to OCCL.
What parents say
Happy Place Day Care is a wonderful and caring place for children. The teachers are very kind, patient, and loving. They make the children feel safe and happy every day. My child has learned so many new things and enjoys going to school. The classroom is clean, organized, and full of fun activities. The staff communicates well with parents and truly cares about each child’s growth and development. I highly recommend…
Priyanka Gupta · 5/5 on Google · 6 months agoHappy Place Childcare has been such a wonderful experience for our family. The staff is caring, welcoming, and truly dedicated to the children. My kids love it, and I appreciate the safe, positive environment they create every day. Highly recommend!
Deja Goldsberry · 5/5 on Google · a month agoHappy Place of Middletown Delaware provides an excellent atmosphere and curriculum for your child to follow on a daily basis. The certified teachers are hands-on, engaged, and happy to welcome your child every day. You can always tell that the teachers strive to make every day count for the children.
Aleaha Cubbage · 5/5 on Google · 2 months agoHappy Pace Childcare of Middletown provides a welcoming and nurturing environment for children. As a Christian-based center, faith and positive values are thoughtfully incorporated into daily activities and interactions. The staff is caring and attentive, and the children are supported in a safe setting that encourages learning, growth, and respect. A great option for families seeking a childcare center with a strong…
Kirsey Engelman · 5/5 on Google · 6 months agoGetting there
100 Patriot Dr, Middletown, DE 19709
Questions about Happy Place Child Care of Middletown
Is Happy Place Child Care of Middletown licensed?
Yes. Happy Place Child Care of Middletown holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 1019281), with a licensed capacity of 144 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Happy Place Child Care of Middletown had any inspection violations?
Delaware records 6 violations for Happy Place Child Care of Middletown 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 Happy Place Child Care of Middletown take?
Happy Place Child Care of Middletown 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 Happy Place Child Care of Middletown cost?
Happy Place Child Care 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.
