BrightPath Milford Child Care Center
Daycare center in Milford, DE. 200 Kings Hwy, Milford, DE 19963
About the program
BrightPath Milford Child Care Center is a licensed daycare center in Milford, Delaware. It is licensed for 179 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
BrightPath Milford is a child care center in Delaware serving children aged four weeks to five years.
The program follows a play-based approach, states NAEYC accreditation and includes meals.
It accepts child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. BrightPath Milford Child Care Center does not publish a fee schedule on its website.
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. One staff needs OCCL's Health & Safety Training. One staff needs a service letter, One staff needs annual safe sleep review and service letters, One staff needs annual safe sleep review and orientation. One staff needs an adult health appraisal with TB. One staff needs two attempts for service letters, and two additional references if not service letters are returned. Two staff need service letter attempts. One staff needs service letters and orientation. One staff needs to be fingerprinted for comprehensive background check. One staff needs service letters. One staff needs a health appraisal and service letter. One staff needs a resume, application, or perso
Hazardous Materials (regulation 45U)
Ensure radon testing is conducted every five years in each classroom or area where children are present. Complete testing.
Kitchen and Food Preparation (regulation 50U)
Ensure stored food in kitchen is labeled with it's contents and the expiration date. Add labeling to foods.
Outdoor Area (regulation 53U)
Ensure exit gates in each playground area is self-closing. Repair the three exit gates.
Administration of Medication (regulation 63U)
Ensure Medication Administration Records (MAR) is completed for each sunscreen on site used for children. Ensure medications are not accepted without a corresponding, completed MAR. Obtain parent signatures for medications in classroom #206. Complete MAR's for sunscreens.
Show all 46 violations on file
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Three staff need PD Plans. Four staff need orientation. Five staff need OCCL's health and safety training. One staff needs application/resume or personal data sheet. Two staff need a job description. Eight staff need reference letters. One staff needs declaration and employee drug and alcohol statement. Two staff need letter of eligibility. Four staff need health appraisals. Three staff need TB test results. Three staff need service letters.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure child files are complete. Two children need blood lead screening results. One child needs a health appraisal with immunizations. One child needs parents right to know on file.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments (regulation 56U)
Ensure rest equipment is labeled. One classroom needs cots labeled.
Equipment (regulation 57U)
Ensure there is enough materials in the classroom for the children to use. Five classrooms need science, musical instruments, dramatic play, blocks and items to use with the blocks, manipulatives and table top activities.
Administration of Medication (regulation 63U)
Ensure medication administration record is complete for any items used that are not soap and water. Seven children need MAR for diaper cream. Three children need MAR for sunscreen.
Feeding of Infants (regulation 72U)
Ensure infant feeding statements are updated monthly. Three infants need updated statements.
Lesson Plans (regulation 74U)
Ensure lesson plans are posted weekly.
Infant and Toddler Care (regulation 77U)
Ensure adult seating is available in the infant room.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Eight staff need CPR/FA training. Twelve staff need PD plans. Six staff need Annual Review of Safe Sleep. Six staff need Annual Review of Child Abuse and Neglect. Two staff need orientation. Eight staff need OCCL's Health and Safety training. One staff needs an application or personal data sheet. Three staff need a job description. Eleven staff need references. Three staff need employee declaration. Two staff need drug/alcohol statement. Five staff need a letter of eligibility. Three staff need adult abuse registry check. Ten staff need adult health appraisal. Seven staff need TB test results. Two staff need release of employment. Fourteen staff need serv
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure child files are complete. One child needs date of enrollment. Three children need emergency card information. Four children need current health appraisals with immunizations. Seven children need blood lead screening results. Nineteen children need development plans.
Administration of Medication (regulation 63U)
Ensure medication logs are filled out and on file for those children needing diaper cream, sunscreen or bug spray. Two classrooms need MARs for diaper cream use.
First Aid Kits (regulation 65U)
Ensure first aid kits are complete. First Aid kit on Bus #1 needs a thermometer, safety pins, plastic bags, pen/paper. finger splints and an eye patch. Bus #2 needs eye patch, finger splints, pen/paper. safety pins and tweezers.
Emergency Planning (regulation 66U)
Ensure classrooms have an evacuation route posted. Six classrooms need evacuation route posted. Ensure there is emergency water on hand to shelter in place for 24 hours.
Lesson Plans (regulation 74U)
Ensure lesson plans for ages two through preschool include opportunities for healthy habits and food exploration.
Activity Schedule (regulation 76U)
Ensure schedules are posted in each classroom. Two classrooms need schedules posted.
Staff Attendance (regulation 36U)
Ensure the exact arrival and departure times for staff are documented in each classroom. The Specialist noted one staff was not signed out in Rm 206 and another staff not signed out in Rm 207. This was discussed and corrected at visit. Ensure the exact arrival and departure times for staff are documented in each classroom. According to attendance records on June 11, 2024, there was one staff not signed out of room 206 and another staff not signed out of room 207. This was discussed and corrected at the visit.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1, #4,#7, #12, #13, #14, #15 and #16 need two documented attempts at obtaining Service letters for appropriate, prior places of employment and 2 or 4 references depending on the return of service letters. Staff #2 and #11 need two documented attempts at obtaining service letters from appropriate prior places of employment. Staff #1 needs an employee declaration form signed and a health appraisal. Staff #6, #7, #12 and #13 need OCCL's Health and Safety Training for Child Care Professionals. Staff #6 needs two references and CPR/ First Aid. Staff #7 and #12 need a job description. Staff #2, #7, #8, #9, #10, #12, #16 need a complete Professional Develo
Parents Right to Know (regulation 38U)
Ensure Parents Right to Know log is completed with current, touring and new families. Last log was dated for 8/2023.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure child files are complete. Child #20 needs blood lead screening results. Child #1,5,7,8,9,10,11 need Parents Right to Know on file. Child #1 -#18 need development plans on file.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Ensure walls are clean and in good repair. Drywall had pieces missing in the Scholars, Investigators 207 and Beyond the Bell classrooms.
Kitchen and Food Preparation (regulation 50U)
Ensure containers containing food are labeled with the date of expiration and the contents. This was corrected when the kitchen staff labeled the cereal containers.
Feeding of Infants (regulation 72U)
Ensure infant feeding logs are updated monthly. All current infants need an updated feeding log on file.
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision (regulation 27U)
Ensure staff-to-child ratios are maintained at all times. Specialist observed one staff member with 12 children during naptime. One of the children was awake. Make sure all children are asleep before breaking to half staff. This was discussed and and corrected at the visit when another staff entered the room.
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision (regulation 27U)
Ensure staff to child ratios and group sizes are maintained at all times. Upon review of attendance records on December 11, 2023 there were 13 children from 7:50 am to 8:00 am with 2 staff members, and 13 children form 8:16 am to 8:27 am with two staff members. On December 19, 2023, there were up to 17 children from 8:20 am until 9:38 am with 2 staff members. There were 15 children with 2 staff members until 3:21pm. At 3:35, a staff member was noted to be alone with up to 10 children. The ratio for the 1 year old room is 1:6 or 2:12. This was discussed and corrected at the visit.
Children's Attendance (regulation 43U)
Ensure the exact arrival time and departure time for each child is recorded in the classroom. A child was documented on December 19, 2023 as arriving at 8:02 and and being signed out at 7:50 am. This was discussed and corrected at the visit
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. 17 staff need OCCL's Health and Safety Training. One staff needs in person CPR. One staff needs out-of-state background check. One staff needs two references, release of employment history, and service letters.
Parents Right to Know (regulation 38U)
Ensure the Parents Right to Know log is complete.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure child files are complete. One child needs blood lead screening results. One child needs a health appraisal with immunizations. One child needs the parents right to know form.
Children's Attendance (regulation 43U)
Ensure child attendance is accurate. In one classroom there were 10 children present, but only nine were signed in. This was corrected at the visit.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Clean the carpets. Place vision strips on windows.
Outdoor Area (regulation 53U)
Repair the holes in the dirt under the fence on the playground to ensure the gaps are less than four inches.
Administration of Medication (regulation 63U)
Ensure medication is stored securely. Sunblock was stored within children's reach in the bathroom. This was corrected at the visit.
License Renewal (regulation 8U)
Ensure the application is submitted 60 days prior to the license expiration.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs safe sleep review, an orientation, a job description, two references, criminal history determination, and service letter. Staff #2 needs one reference, criminal history determination, and service letters. Staff #3 needs a job description and service letter. Staff #4 - Staff #23 needs professional development plans.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure child files are complete. Child #3, Child #5, Child #6, Child #7, Child #7, and Child #16 need lead test results. Child #8 needs a developmental plan.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Remove all air fresheners from the facility including the three wall plugs observed in classrooms.
Equipment (regulation 57U)
Ensure a sufficient quantity of toys are available. LS Sommer observed the shelves and toys inaccessible to the two-year-old children. Staff stated this is typical for transition periods to prevent distraction. LS Sommer discussed this and staff agreed to comply.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing (regulation 61U)
Purchase a new non-porous diaper mat to replace the torn mat in the infant classroom. LS Sommer observed two diaper changing stations further than five feet from a handwashing sink. This was discussed and corrected.
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision (regulation 27U)
Ensure ratios/ maximum group size is maintained at all times. According to attendance, the little learners classroom was over maximum group size because there were 11 children with three staff, the youngest was an infant. According to attendance in the discoverers, one staff was alone with ten children, the youngest was two-years-old.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1, Staff #4, and Staff #6 need CPR/ First Aid and administration of medication. Staff #2 and Staff #6 need two references. Staff #3 needs CPR/ First Aid. Staff #5 and Staff #6 need an adult health appraisal with TB. Staff #7 needs administration of medication.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments (regulation 56U)
Ensure nap mat are 18 inches apart and adequate lighting is available.
What parents say
My son has been coming here since he was an infant, he is now 2.5 years old. The amount of growth and confidence he has gained in 2 years of coming here is astounding. He’s only been in his new class for a few months and has built a strong bond with his new teachers Kim and raven. He comes home from school telling me he had such a good day and tells me all about it, and all about how he played with his teachers. I…
miranda peed · 5/5 on Google · 7 months agoWe are incredibly happy with the care our child receives at BrigthPath Milford. His teachers are warm, attentive, and genuinely dedicated to the children's well-being and development. Our son has grown so much socially and emotionally since he started attending. The daily activities are both fun and educational, and we love receiving updates and photos throughout the day. The environment is safe, clean, and…
Sara Alonso Pozo · 5/5 on Google · a year agoSo so so impressed with Kidz Ink. First off, Ms. Lindsey, the director, is phenomenal. She greets every parent and child that walks in and out of the center and knows them all by name, it’s honestly impressive (it’s a big facility). She even knows bits about their lives or their days or even their preferences. Me and my baby love seeing her every morning and afternoon. The center is very secure and no one has access…
Alyssa Spencer · 5/5 on Google · a year agoSending your child to day care can be scary But at kidz ink, I know both of my children are loved and cared for. I have nothing but positive things to say about the facility and especially the employees. Even when my children have been out sick, they still check in to see how they’re doing. I get daily updates through the app such as pictures, diaper changes, meals, and nap updates. I recommend Kidz ink to any parent…
Jocelyn Kemp · 5/5 on Google · a year agoGetting there
200 Kings Hwy, Milford, DE 19963
Questions about BrightPath Milford Child Care Center
Is BrightPath Milford Child Care Center licensed?
Yes, with a note. BrightPath Milford Child Care Center holds a Child Care Center licence (state status: enforcement action) from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 1510379), with a licensed capacity of 179 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has BrightPath Milford Child Care Center had any inspection violations?
Delaware records 30 violations for BrightPath Milford Child Care Center in the last three years, across 10 inspections on file. The median daycare center in the area has 8. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.
What ages does BrightPath Milford Child Care Center take?
BrightPath Milford Child Care Center is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 6 am to 6 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does BrightPath Milford Child Care Center cost?
BrightPath Milford Child Care Center 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.
