Kiddie Academy - Middletown
915 BOYDS CORNER ROAD, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects 2 complaints in the last 3 years and 1 injury report on file. The structural rating also includes Delaware's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Delaware caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:12. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 18 hours of annual training. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 160
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:6 12
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Children's Records & Files (2), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Aug 14, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Personnel Files30U
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs OCCL Health and Safety training (DIEEC 7 hours) and health appraisal Staff #2 needs OCCL Health and
- Child Files40U
Ensure child files are complete. Child #1 needs Parents Right to Know Child #11 needs blood lead test results
Aug 6, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Personnel Files30U
Staff files were missing the following items: - Staff #4 needs a PD plan. - Staff #6 needs a PD plan - Staff #12 needs a PD plan, annual review of
- Child Files40U
Child files were missing the following items: - Health appraisals needed for Child # 11, 14, and immunizations needed for Child #10, 14. Blood lead t
- Outdoor Area53U
Ensure the outdoor play area is free of hazards. The playground surface is peeling apart causing a tripping hazard. Repair/replace the play area surfa
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 2
- 1% of licensed capacity
- Reported injuries (Lifetime)
- 1
- 0.6% of licensed capacity
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