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Mother Goose Children's Center

27275 Dagsboro Rd, Millsboro, DE 199663.6· 12 reviews
licensed capacity
70
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$139

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About Mother Goose Children's Center

Mother Goose Children's Center is a licensed child care center in Millsboro, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 70 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM.

Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
70 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity70 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Mother Goose Children's Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Sussex County has a median price of $139 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.
Sussex County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Mother Goose Children's Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
70 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#27945
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Aug 12, 2026

4 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.

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Records and paperwork 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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  1. Aug 12, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Nov 25, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  3. May 6, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      63U Administration of Medication

      “Ensure to have a MAR for all over the counter medication. Provide a MAR for the lotion”

      Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      61U Diapering and Soiled Clothing

      “Ensure to only throw soiled diapers in diaper pail. In the Two-year-old classroom, other garbage was observed int he diaper pail. ( corrected when the staff replaced the diaper pail liner)”

      Corrected during the visit

  4. May 15, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      74U Lesson Plans

      “Ensure lesson plans are completed. Add a food exploration or healthy habit to the two year old classroom lesson plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      40U Child Files

      “COmplete files are needed for the following children. Child #1, 7,8 and 10 needs days and hours of attendance.”

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Aug 29, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)

      “The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on August 8, 2023, regarding lack of supervision, not having working toilets in the center, and failure to notify OCCL within one business day of the breakdown. This complaint is substantiated because [name], Staff #1, and Staff #2 stated a child was left outside alone while using the unapproved bathrooms due to not having working toilets inside of the center and for failing to notify OCCL as required of the equipment breakdown.”
  6. May 2, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      9U Changes Affecting a License

      “Submit a plan review narrative for the remodeling of the large playground area.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

      76U Activity Schedule

      “Revamp the classroom schedules for playtime, while the other part of the playground is under construction.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

      74U Lesson Plans

      “Update the lesson plans in each classroom to include a health habit or food exploration.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      61U Diapering and Soiled Clothing

      “Move the diaper changing table in the two-year classroom classroom five feet to the handwashing sink.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      40U Child Files

      “Complete file is needed the following children: Child #4 and Child #11 needs an updated health appraisal with immunization.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      30U Personnel Files

      “A complete file for the following staff members: Staff #1 and Staff #2 needs one additional reference letter. Staff #2 needs the OCCL health and safety training”

      Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023

  7. Mar 29, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  8. May 10, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      56U Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments

      “Ensure to store nap mats and bedding separately in each classroom so they are not in contact with each other. This was corrected when staff agreed.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      40U Child Files

      “Complete file is needed for one child. Child #5 needs a developmental plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      30U Personnel Files

      “Complete staff files are needed for the following staff members: Staff#1 needs annual abuse and neglect. Staff #4 needs annual abuse and neglect Staff #9 needs two additional references”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2022

  9. Feb 10, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  10. Nov 30, 2021Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Other rules

      OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)

      “On October 11, 2021, a complaint was accepted for investigation by OCCL regarding the center not following the suspension and expulsion policy, not modeling respectful communication, and not having a staff communication plan. An investigation was conducted on October 18, 2021, and concluded on October 27, 2021. This complaint is substantiated for not modeling respectful communication because Staff #1 stated she was arguing with a parent and raised her voice as the parent raised her voice. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegation of not following the suspension and expulsion policy because the center's parent handbook states child care will be terminated if a parent becomes hostile and cannot resolve the situation or for failure to pay for services as stated in the contract. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegation of not having a staff communication plan because all staff interviewed stated they communicate with each other before another staff takes over a classroom. A concern noted was a staff member was left alone with children without qualifications or a completed comprehensive background check.”
    • Other rules

      OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)

      “On November 1, 2021, a complaint was accepted for investigation by OCCL regarding improper discipline, the classrooms not having activity areas, mouthed toys not being cleaned, not having a separate trash container for diapers, and the classrooms being too dark. LS Donovan and LSS Vandewater investigated the complaint on November 4, 2021. This complaint is substantiated for not having a separate trash can that is used exclusively for diapers. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegations of improper discipline because all staff members denied hearing a staff yell at children or taking away playtime as a punishment for not taking a nap. Staff also stated mouthed toys are washed and cleaned after a child is finished playing with them. During the investigation, LS Donovan and LSS Vandewater observed several activity areas in each classroom and the classrooms had sufficient lighting for supervision.”
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Nov 30, 2021Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Other rules

      OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)

      “On October 11, 2021, a complaint was accepted for investigation by OCCL regarding the center not following the suspension and expulsion policy, not modeling respectful communication, and not having a staff communication plan. An investigation was conducted on October 18, 2021, and concluded on October 27, 2021. This complaint is substantiated for not modeling respectful communication because Staff #1 stated she was arguing with a parent and raised her voice as the parent raised her voice. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegation of not following the suspension and expulsion policy because the center's parent handbook states child care will be terminated if a parent becomes hostile and cannot resolve the situation or for failure to pay for services as stated in the contract. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegation of not having a staff communication plan because all staff interviewed stated they communicate with each other before another staff takes over a classroom. A concern noted was a staff member was left alone with children without qualifications or a completed comprehensive background check.”
    • Other rules

      OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)

      “On November 1, 2021, a complaint was accepted for investigation by OCCL regarding improper discipline, the classrooms not having activity areas, mouthed toys not being cleaned, not having a separate trash container for diapers, and the classrooms being too dark. LS Donovan and LSS Vandewater investigated the complaint on November 4, 2021. This complaint is substantiated for not having a separate trash can that is used exclusively for diapers. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegations of improper discipline because all staff members denied hearing a staff yell at children or taking away playtime as a punishment for not taking a nap. Staff also stated mouthed toys are washed and cleaned after a child is finished playing with them. During the investigation, LS Donovan and LSS Vandewater observed several activity areas in each classroom and the classrooms had sufficient lighting for supervision.”

Copied from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Mother Goose Children's Center

Is Mother Goose Children's Center licensed?

Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Mother Goose Children's Center last inspected?

Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on August 12, 2026. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Mother Goose Children's Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Mother Goose Children's Center care for?

70, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Mother Goose Children's Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Mother Goose Children's Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Mother Goose Children's Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 934-8454 to ask.

What is Mother Goose Children's Center's phone number?

(302) 934-8454.

Where is Mother Goose Children's Center?

27275 Dagsboro Rd, Millsboro, DE 19966. The nearest other daycare we list is Tamara Denise Elksnis-White, 1 miles away.

Sources: Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).