The Children's Place II
3377 South Dupont Highway, Camden, DE
The Next Step Learning Center at Camden
- licensed capacity
- 75
- a week, county median
- $182
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About
About The Next Step Learning Center at Camden
The Next Step Learning Center at Camden is a licensed child care center in Camden, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 75 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and hours.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 75 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 899-8004 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 75 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Next Step Learning Center at Camden has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Kent 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$156
Toddler
Center$139
Home daycare$128
Preschool
Center$145
Home daycare$129
School age
Center$111
Home daycare$64
State record
Inspection reports for The Next Step Learning Center at Camden
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 75 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #1559979
Summary
9 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Apr 9, 2026
12 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 5
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Other rules 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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Apr 9, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
53U Outdoor Area
“Ensure the gates to the outdoor play area are not locked during child care hours and are self-closing and self-latching. The gate in the garden area was observed locked. The gate closest to the parking lot was not self-closing.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. One staff member needs a complete adult health appraisal.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026
63U Administration of Medication
“Ensure written parent permission is obtained using a Medication Administration Record (MAR) for each medication. One child needs a MAR for an epi-pen. One child needs a MAR for sunscreen.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026
- Apr 15, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Apr 2, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. One child needs an updated health appraisal. Two children need completed Medication Administration Records (MAR) for diaper cream.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2025
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. One staff member needs administration of medication training and/or certification, orientation, OCCL's Health and Safety Training for Child Care Professionals, and two references.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2025
- Jan 9, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Dec 12, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“On November 18, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding accident/injury procedures. An investigation was conducted on November 20, 2024. The complaint is substantiated for accident/injury procedures because Administrator #1 stated Child #1 received the injury to his eye at approximately 9:30 am and she did not notify Parent #1 until 1:26 pm via the ProCare app.”
- Nov 4, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Sep 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
27U Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
“Ensure maximum group size is maintained at all times. A group of 13 one and two year olds were observed with two staff members. This was corrected when a third staff member arrived and took the two year olds to the two-year-old classroom.”
Corrected during the visit
Sep 19, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. One staff member needs two references and an eligibility letter. One staff member needs two references. One staff member needs a service letter from Beach Babies or two additional references. One staff member needs two references, an eligibility letter, and a health appraisal.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2024
28U General Qualifications
“Ensure staff complete a comprehensive background check and eligibility determination or provisional eligibility notification on file. A staff member, who does not have eligibility determination was observed with a group of four one year olds. This was corrected when a qualified staff member entered the classroom and the staff member left. A second staff member, with provisional eligibility was observed alone with two infants. This was corrected when a qualified staff member entered the classroom.”
Corrected during the visit
27U Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
“Ensure staff-to-child ratios are maintained through qualified staff. A staff member, who does not have eligibility determination was observed with a group of four one year olds. This was corrected when a qualified staff member entered the classroom and the staff member left. A second staff member, an intern with provisional eligibility was observed alone with two infants. This was corrected when a qualified staff member entered the classroom.”
Corrected during the visit
Jul 2, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
74U Lesson Plans
“Ensure lesson plans for children two and older have the required once-a-week components. Two lesson plans were missing them.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. One staff needed an eligibility letter and one staff needed one service letter.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about The Next Step Learning Center at Camden
Is The Next Step Learning Center at Camden licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was The Next Step Learning Center at Camden last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on April 9, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Next Step Learning Center at Camden had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 6 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 The Next Step Learning Center at Camden care for?
75, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does The Next Step Learning Center at Camden accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Next Step Learning Center at Camden's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 899-8004 to confirm.
How much does The Next Step Learning Center at Camden cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 899-8004 to ask.
What is The Next Step Learning Center at Camden's phone number?
(302) 899-8004.
Where is The Next Step Learning Center at Camden?
3377 S Dupont Hwy, Camden, DE 19934. The nearest other daycare we list is The Children's Place II, 0.2 miles away.