The Next Step Learning Center at Gumboro
36773 Millsboro Highway, Millsboro, DE
Splash Bay Shore Day School
- licensed capacity
- 132
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $182
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About
About Splash Bay Shore Day School
Splash Bay Shore Day School is a licensed child care center in Millsboro, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 132 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageOpens 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
- 132 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 132 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Splash Bay Shore Day School 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 Splash Bay Shore Day School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 132 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #491839
Summary
3 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Jan 13, 2026
9 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 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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- Jan 13, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Jul 17, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
53U Outdoor Area
“Ensure the gates in the outdoor play area are self-closing and self-latching. One gate in the Pacific playground and one gate in the Atlantic playground are no longer self-closing and self-latching.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025
50U Kitchen and Food Preparation
“Ensure all freezers are 0 degrees or colder. The thermometer in kitchen freezer read 10 degrees F.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025
45U Hazardous Materials
“Ensure hazardous materials are stored inaccessible to children. Several paint cans were observed in an unlocked cabinet in the school-age Orcas classroom. Remove the paint cans or lock the cabinets.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Three children need blood lead screening results.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. One staff member needs an adult health appraisal. One staff member needs to complete an in-person skills demonstration for CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2025
27U Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
“Ensure proper staff-to-child ratios are maintained at all times. When the licensing specialist entered the Dolphins classroom, she observed one staff member with 17 four and five year olds. Shortly after, a second staff member entered the classroom. When asked, she stated she left the classroom to grab something from the classroom next door. This was discussed with the staff member and corrected when she agreed to comply in the future. Ensure proper supervision is provided at all times. According to a conversation with a staff member, preschool-age and school-age children are permitted to leave their classrooms to use the bathroom located in the hallway directly next to their classrooms without proper staff supervision. According to staff, a staff member stands in the classroom doorway to supervise children in the bathroom. This was discussed with staff and corrected when they agreed to comply in the future.”
Corrected during the visit
Jul 3, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
53U Outdoor Area
“Ensure the gates are self-closing. Repair or replace the self- latches on the outdoor playground gates.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024
40U Child Files
“Complete file is needed for Child #3. Child #3 needs blood lead test result.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2024
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are completed. Staff #1 needs a comprehensive background check with eligibility determined. Staff #2 needs administration of medication certification.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2024
Jul 11, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
74U Lesson Plans
“Update lesson plans to include the weekly specials for the classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2023
40U Child Files
“Complete files are needed for five children. Updated feeding schedules are needed for five infants.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2023
36U Staff Attendance
“Ensure staff members document their exact hours they work in the classroom. Staff members did not sign in and out the classrooms. Provide staff members attendance for each classroom from 7-12-2023 to 7-19-2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2023
30U Personnel Files
“Complete files are needed for the following staff members : Staff #1 needs nine additional training hours, and OCCL health and safety training, Staff #2 needs OCCL health and safety training, Staff #3 and Staff #4 needs a job descriptions, Staff #5 needs a job description and one reference letter, Staff #6 needs a service letter, Staff #7 needs CPR/ FA certification and a service letter and Staff #8 needs a job description, one reference letter, a release of employment and a service letter”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2023
28U General Qualifications
“An updated comprehensive background check is needed for the applicant”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Splash Bay Shore Day School
Is Splash Bay Shore Day School licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Splash Bay Shore Day School last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on January 13, 2026. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Splash Bay Shore Day School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Splash Bay Shore Day School care for?
132, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are Splash Bay Shore Day School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Splash Bay Shore Day School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 238-7457 to ask.
What is Splash Bay Shore Day School's phone number?
(302) 238-7457.
Where is Splash Bay Shore Day School?
36773 Millsboro Hwy, Millsboro, DE 19966. The nearest other daycare we list is The Next Step Learning Center at Gumboro, under 0.1 miles away.