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The Next Step Learning Center at Gumboro
- licensed capacity
- 135
- a week, county median
- $182
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About
About The Next Step Learning Center at Gumboro
The Next Step Learning Center at Gumboro is a licensed child care center in Millsboro, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 135 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
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
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 135 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 238-7457 to confirm.
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 | 135 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Next Step Learning Center at Gumboro 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 The Next Step Learning Center at Gumboro
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 135 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1720470
Summary
2 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Sep 1, 2026
5 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 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Records and paperwork 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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Sep 1, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“On August 4, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding not washing soiled sheets and blankets. An investigation was conducted on August 11, 2026. The complaint is substantiated for not washing soiled sheets and blankets because Administrator #1 stated Child #1 s nap equipment and bedding was soiled on Wednesday, July 29th, and not cleaned or sent home to be laundered until Friday, July 31st. Although staff responded to Child #1's immediate personal care needs by cleaning and changing Child #1 after the toileting accident, the soiled condition of the nap equipment was not communicated to the appropriate staff member, and the equipment was not sent home to be laundered until two days after the incident.”
Aug 11, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
61U Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“Ensure hand washing for the person who changed the diaper and for the child is done with soap and water immediately after each diaper change. Staff in the Stepping Stones classroom failed to wash her hands and the child's hands after a diaper change. This was discussed and corrected when the staff agreed to comply in the future.”
Corrected during the visit
50U Kitchen and Food Preparation
“Ensure the temperature of the refrigerator is at 41 degrees F or colder. The refrigerator in the kitchen read 44 degrees F.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2026
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure outlets are covered and inaccessible to children. The electrical outlet in the Author's Corner did not have a plate over the outlet and the electrical outlet was exposed.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2026
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. One child needs a health appraisal.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2026
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FAQ
Questions about The Next Step Learning Center at Gumboro
Is The Next Step Learning Center at Gumboro 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 Gumboro last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on September 1, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Next Step Learning Center at Gumboro had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 2 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 The Next Step Learning Center at Gumboro care for?
135, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Next Step Learning Center at Gumboro accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Next Step Learning Center at Gumboro's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 238-7457 to confirm.
How much does The Next Step Learning Center at Gumboro cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 238-7457 to ask.
What is The Next Step Learning Center at Gumboro's phone number?
(302) 238-7457.
Where is The Next Step Learning Center at Gumboro?
36773 Millsboro Highway, Millsboro, DE 19966. The nearest other daycare we list is Splash Bay Shore Day School, under 0.1 miles away.