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MOTHER GOOSE CHILDREN'S CENTER

MILLSBORO, DELicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity70
Hours6:45 AM - 5:30 PM
Est. price$1,210/mo

Contact information

Address27275 DAGSBORO RD, MILLSBORO, DE, 19966

CityMILLSBORO, DE 19966

CountySussex

Phone(302) 934-8454

Operating details

Hours6:45 AM - 5:30 PM

Capacity70

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 5/6/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High4
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium5
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

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Location

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27275 DAGSBORO RD, MILLSBORO, DE, 19966, MILLSBORO, DE 19966

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Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  3. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
  4. Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/6/2025

  • High1
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 615/6/2025

    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 at inspection
  2. High riskStandard 635/6/2025

    63U — Administration of Medication

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

    Corrected at inspection

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

13Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,210/month

This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.

Typical prices in Delaware run about $1,134/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Delaware by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: MILLSBORO, Sussex County
  • Capacity: 70
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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