VICKEY OCALAGAN
MIDDLETOWN, DE·Licensed Family Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address400 ESTATE DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE, 19709
CountyNew Castle
Phone(302) 373-7830
Operating details
Hours7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Capacity9
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/8/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High5
- Medium4
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
Join the waitlist
Not ready to tour? Get on the waitlist and we'll notify the center you're interested.
Location
Using Address for Location
Exact coordinates aren't available, but you can view this location at:
400 ESTATE DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE, 19709, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/8/2026
- High1
- Medium-High3
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 226/8/2026
22P — Children's Files
Ensure child files are complete. Child #2 needs Emergency Card with date of enrollment, schedule, transportation and medication permission; pending blood lead level test result needed.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 296/8/2026
29P — Indoor Space
Ensure all trash cans have lids. Send photo of trash can in child care area.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 426/8/2026
42P — Administration of Medication
Ensure there is someone certified in administration of medication at all times. Renew training and send transcript to OCCL.
Corrected at inspection
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 156/11/2025
15P — Use of a Substitute
Ensure the emergency substitute is utilized only in emergencies. At the time of the visit, the emergency sub was alone with children.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 216/11/2025
21P — Parents Right to Know Act
Submit parents' right to know log.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 226/11/2025
22P — Children's Files
Ensure child files are complete. Submit an updated health appraisal with immunizations for one child.
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
Based on the violation data, here are some recommendations:
- 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
$1,086/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
What parents actually pay
No parent-reported prices yet. If your child attends here, you can be the first to add one.
Parent Reviews
More daycares in MIDDLETOWN, DE
- BONNIE AUBE · 4.5★
- REGINA ROMANO · 4.5★
- BETHESDA CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER · 4.5★
- LEARNING TREE ACADEMY · 4.5★
- DONNA PHILLIPS · 4.5★
- TERRA CALE · 4.5★
- SUZANNE WEST · 4.5★
- CLARISE BROOKS · 4.4★