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Millsboro, DE 19966 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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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.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 70 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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).
State record
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.
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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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
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
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
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
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.”
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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Millsboro, DE 19966 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Millsboro, DE 19966 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Millsboro, DE 19966 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Millsboro, DE 19966 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Millsboro, DE 19966 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Millsboro, DE 19966 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Millsboro, DE 19966 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Millsboro, DE 19966 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Millsboro, DE 19966 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
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.
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.
70, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 934-8454 to ask.
(302) 934-8454.
27275 Dagsboro Rd, Millsboro, DE 19966. The nearest other daycare we list is Tamara Denise Elksnis-White, 1 miles away.