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First Steps Preschool - Milford
- licensed capacity
- 63
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $182
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About
About First Steps Preschool - Milford
First Steps Preschool - Milford is a licensed child care center in Milford, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 63 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 63 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 63 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
First Steps Preschool - Milford has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Sussex County has a median price of $182 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$182
Home daycare$155
Toddler
Center$139
Home daycare$131
Preschool
Center$145
Home daycare$131
School age
Center$111
Home daycare$66
State record
Inspection reports for First Steps Preschool - Milford
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 63 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #973652
Summary
4 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Aug 6, 2026
15 rules cited in those visits. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing publishes only visits where a rule was cited, so this record cannot show how often it was inspected.
- Records and paperwork 6
- Safety and hazards 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Aug 6, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
56U Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
“Ensure all cribs are set to the lowest setting.”
Corrected during the visit
54U Pools and Swimming
“Refrain from using the splash pad that holds water.”
Corrected during the visit
53U Outdoor Area
“Replace or repair the gates on the playground to ensure they are self- closing. Replace or repair the beach fencing on the playground, slats are broken exposing sharp edges around the fence. Children were observed playing on a splash pad in the parking lot. Children are only permitted to play in licensed space, refrain from using the parking lot.”
50U Kitchen and Food Preparation
“Label the contents and date of expiration for bulk snack items in containers.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026
45U Hazardous Materials
“Label the cleaner bottle in the one year old classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026
40U Child Files
“Ensure children files are complete.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete.”
27U Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
“Based on daily attendance the infant classroom was out of ratio. Ensure the infant classroom maintain correct staff to child ratios at all times.”
Corrected during the visit
Aug 4, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
72U Feeding of Infants
“An infant feeding schedule is needed for one infant”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2025
63U Administration of Medication
“One child in the one year old classroom needs an MAR for sunscreen”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2025
40U Child Files
“Child files must be complete Child # 2, #5 and #6 need health appraisals Child #7 needs days and hours to attend”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2025
36U Staff Attendance
“Staff members must sign in/out of their classrooms with exact hours of arrival/departure. Send one weeks attendance for each classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2025
30U Personnel Files
“Staff files must be complete Staff #1 needs medication training and a health appraisal to include TB testing. Staff #2 needs seven hour OCCL Health & Safety training, Staff #3 needs medication training, seven hour OCCL Heath & Safety training, and an application for employment with First Steps”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2025
Aug 7, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
53U Outdoor Area
“Ensure the gates are self-closing and self latching. Repair the gate in the toddler play yard”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2024
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs OCCL seven hour health and safety training. Forward certificate to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2024
- May 22, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Aug 7, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
66U Emergency Planning
“Evacuation routes must be posted in each classroom. This was corrected at the visit when the evacuation route was posted.”
Corrected during the visit
40U Child Files
“Child files must be complete Child #3 needs blood lead test results Child #6 needs a health appraisal”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2023
30U Personnel Files
“Staff files must be complete. Staff #3 needs CPR/1st aid, a health appraisal with TB, a service letter, medication certification and one additional reference. Staff #6 needs a service letter Staff #10 needs a service letter”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2023
- Jun 27, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 5, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Nov 16, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
27U Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
“There were 13 one and two year old's napping together. Maximum capacity is 12. This was corrected when one two year old was moved to nap with the three year old's.”
Corrected during the visit
Aug 1, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
66U Emergency Planning
“Ensure monthly evacuation and fire prevention is carried out and documented.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2022
53U Outdoor Area
“Fencing does not meet OCCL requirements. Ensure the gates are self closing”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2022
43U Children's Attendance
“Exact hours of arrival and departure is required for each child when not with assigned class. Two school agers were not signed into their assigned classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2022
40U Child Files
“Child files must be complete Child # 3,5,7 and 9 need proof of blood lead test Child#4 needs a health appraisal and immunization shot records Child #12 needs documentation of date of enrollment Medication permission is need for each child enrolled Center has sunscreen, lip balm, asthma pumps and epi pens. Obtain medication permission”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2022
36U Staff Attendance
“Staff must be signed into the areas w/exact hours worked and correct classroom assignment.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2022
30U Personnel Files
“Staff files must be complete Staff #7 needs a job description, a health appraisal w/TB, two additional references or a service letter Staff #9 needs proof of eligibiloity, TB results and release of employment/service letter”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2022
28U General Qualifications
“Staff must be fingerprinted before their start date/start of employment.”
Corrected during the visit
27U Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
“Ensure staff-to-child ratios are maintained. School age classroom was observed with 17 children and one staff member. Ensure supervision for each classroom. Three children were observed walking out of the classroom unsupervised.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about First Steps Preschool - Milford
Is First Steps Preschool - Milford licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was First Steps Preschool - Milford last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on August 6, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has First Steps Preschool - Milford had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 13 show a correction in the state record. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can First Steps Preschool - Milford care for?
63, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does First Steps Preschool - Milford accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are First Steps Preschool - Milford's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does First Steps Preschool - Milford cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 424-4470 to ask.
What is First Steps Preschool - Milford's phone number?
(302) 424-4470.
Where is First Steps Preschool - Milford?
104 Mccoy Street, Milford, DE 19963. The nearest other daycare we list is The Breakfast Club, 0.1 miles away.