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BETHESDA CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

MIDDLETOWN, DELicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

4.5based on state inspection data
Capacity132
Hours7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Est. price$1,254/mo

Contact information

Address116 EAST MAIN STREET, MIDDLETOWN, DE, 19709

CityMIDDLETOWN, DE 19709

CountyNew Castle

Phone(302) 378-8435

Operating details

Hours7:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Capacity132

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/13/2023 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High0
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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116 EAST MAIN STREET, MIDDLETOWN, DE, 19709, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709

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Questions to ask on a tour

Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.

  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/13/2023

  • High0
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

No violations in the last 2 years.

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.

3Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(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.

Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.

Estimated monthly cost

$1,254/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: 132
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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