DELIA VELAZQUEZ-RUIZ

MIDDLETOWN, DELicensed Family Child CareLicensed

3.6based on state inspection data
Capacity9
Hours7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Est. price$1,086/mo

Contact information

Address601 COLCHESTER CT, MIDDLETOWN, DE, 19709

CityMIDDLETOWN, DE 19709

CountyNew Castle

Phone(302) 893-4688 Cell

Operating details

Hours7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Capacity9

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 1/15/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High7
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low4
  • Low0

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Location

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601 COLCHESTER CT, MIDDLETOWN, DE, 19709, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  2. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  3. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  4. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/15/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 291/15/2026

    29P — Indoor Space

    Ensure no pressure or accordion safety gates are used. Replace gate and send photo to OCCL.

    Corrected at inspection
  2. Medium riskStandard 401/15/2026

    40P — Diapering and Soiled Clothing

    Ensure a foot activated trash can with liner is within arm's reach of diaper changing area. Corrected at visit

    Corrected at inspection
  3. High riskStandard 421/15/2026

    42P — Administration of Medication

    Ensure Administration of Medication training is completed every 5 years. Send transcript to OCCL.

    Corrected at inspection

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 291/8/2025

    29P — Indoor Space

    Send documentation of repair of flooring at the edge of the care space.

    Corrected at inspection

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

16Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Review the detailed violations listed above.
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  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,086/month

This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.

Typical prices in Delaware run about $1,134/month for infant care at a center (federal median)see daycare costs in Delaware by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: MIDDLETOWN, New Castle County
  • Capacity: 9
  • Type: Licensed Family Child Care

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