DELIA VELAZQUEZ-RUIZ
MIDDLETOWN, DE·Licensed Family Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address601 COLCHESTER CT, MIDDLETOWN, 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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- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- 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
- 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 - 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 - 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
- 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.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- 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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