DUCKLINGS ELC MIDDLETOWN SOUTH
Licensed Child Care Center · License #DE-1653680
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Public information
Address: 760 LEVELS ROAD, Middletown, DE, 19709
License type: Licensed Child Care Center
License number: DE-1653680
Ages served: 6 weeks through 6 years.
Licensed capacity: 177
Official record: Look up DUCKLINGS ELC MIDDLETOWN SOUTH on Delaware's official record ↗
Recent licensing activity
Delaware's per-visit inspection history, in plain English: each licensing visit on the state record with the regulations cited, plus any complaint or enforcement action. It may lag the official record linked above.
- Compliance reviewAnnounced (2026-07-13): 1 regulation cited2026-07-13
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Feeding of Infants. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2026-06-03): No Evidence to Substantiate2026-06-03
On May 6, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received two complaints regarding allegations of failing to use appropriate behavior supports. An investigation began on May 13, 2026, and concluded on May 19, 2026. Based on staff interviews, video and documents reviewed, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for failing to use appropriate behavior supports. Child #1 was observed on video being dropped off for care without displaying movement in their arm and both staff in the classroom stated Child #1 did not display any signs of distress throughout the day.
- Complaint — substantiatedOCCL Standards Complaint (2026-05-07): Substantiated2026-05-07
On April 14 16, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received three complaints regarding allegations of failing to use appropriate behavior supports. An investigation was conducted on April 17, 2026. Based on staff interviews, video, and documents reviewed, this complaint is substantiated for failing to use appropriate behavior supports. Staff were observed on video holding a bathroom door shut to prevent a child from exiting the bathroom. One staff member was terminated from employment on April 15, 2026.
- Complaint — substantiatedOCCL Standards Complaint (2026-04-14): Substantiated2026-04-14
On March 26, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding allegations of infant safe sleep practices, infant feeding schedules and using inappropriate behavior supports. An investigation was conducted on March 31, 2026. Based on interviews and observations, this complaint is substantiated for failing to follow safe sleep practices. LS #1 observed a sleep-positioning device in the crib of a child who did not have documentation for the device from a health care provider. Based on interviews and review of documents, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for failing to have or follow infant feeding schedules. LS #1 reviewed all updated infant feedi…
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2026-04-09): 1 regulation cited2026-04-09
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Personnel Files. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2026-04-01): No Evidence to Substantiate2026-04-01
On March 16, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OOCL) received a complaint regarding allegations of failing to use appropriate behavior supports, failing to provide incident reports to families and failing to follow suspension/expulsion policies. On March 17, 2026, OCCL received two additional complaints regarding the same incident. An investigation was conducted on March 19, 2026. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for failing to use appropriate behavioral support. LS #1 interviewed staff members, who all stated they did not use improper behavior supports with Child #1. LS #1 viewed video footage clips and did not view Child #1 being hit or scratched by a staff membe…
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2025-10-21): 4 regulations cited2025-10-21
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Personnel Files; Staff Attendance; Child Files; Children's Attendance. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Compliance review60-Day Visit (2025-07-23): 1 regulation cited2025-07-23
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Personnel Files. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
Data last refreshed: 7/28/2026
Source: Delaware DHSS Office of Child Care Licensing (data.delaware.gov)
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Frequently asked questions
Is DUCKLINGS ELC MIDDLETOWN SOUTH a licensed Delaware child care center?
DUCKLINGS ELC MIDDLETOWN SOUTH is listed on Delaware's public child care licensing record as a Licensed Child Care Center (license #DE-1653680) in Middletown. The official state record, linked on this page, always controls.
Does DUCKLINGS ELC MIDDLETOWN SOUTH have any licensing violations or actions on record?
Yes — there are 8 public licensing actions on record for DUCKLINGS ELC MIDDLETOWN SOUTH (Announced, OCCL Standards Complaint, Unannounced Full Compliance Review, 60-Day Visit). Each is summarized in plain English on this page, with a link to the official document.
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