Best Daycare Centers in Millsboro, DE
Compare 9 daycare centers in Millsboro. Average rating: 4.24/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Millsboro, Delaware at a glance
- Daycares
- 9
- Avg rating
- 4.24/5
- Parent reviews
- 50
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 4
Millsboro has 9 licensed daycares with 50 parent reviews averaging 4.24/5.The largest concentration is in 19966 with 9 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Millsboro
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
- 1Giggle Bugs Early Learning Center LLC4.64 score4.8(20)
213 West State Street, Millsboro, DE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 128 children
Giggle Bugs Early Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring and engaged staff, strong educational curriculum, and welcoming environment. Parents highlight the directors and teachers as dedicated professionals who make children feel loved and supported. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and report significant positive developmental progress.
Caring and attentive staffstrong academic curriculum balanced with fun activitieshands-on directorsregular communication and photo updates through app - 2Splash Bay Shore Day School4.5 score5(5)
36773 Millsboro Highway, Millsboro, DE · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 132 children
Splash Bay Shore Day School receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring staff, strong curriculum, and faith-based approach. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and excited to attend daily. The facility is recognized as one of the best daycare options in Sussex County.
caring and loving staffstrong academic curriculumfaith-based education with Bible lessons and chapelwelcoming and supportive environment - 3Childrens Place Child Development Center4 score4(11)
32362 Long Neck Road, Millsboro, DE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 38 children
Children's Place receives mostly positive reviews praising staff professionalism, safety, cleanliness, and child development support, particularly in the pre-K program. However, two detailed negative reviews cite concerns about the owner's management style, unrealistic nap time policies (3 hours for 3-year-olds), facility size limitations, and incident reporting practices.
Safe and clean environmentcaring and professional staffchildren feel comfortable and excite - 4Mother Goose Childrens Center3.73 score3.6(10)
27275 Dagsboro Road, Millsboro, DE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 70 children
Mother Goose Children's Center has polarized reviews reflecting significant changes under new leadership. Multiple parents praise the current director Sam and staff for creating a happy, safe learning environment, while several older reviews describe harsh treatment and poor management. The center appears to have undergone substantial improvement, though some parents report negative experiences with the previous administration.
Children are happy and excelling academicallycaring and friendly staffdirector treats children as her ownsafe environment
Rating Distribution
Based on 7 daycares with Google ratings in Millsboro
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Millsboro, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Millsboro zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19966 | 9 | 4.24 | 4 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Millsboro (20–132 children)
Small
up to 30 children
3
Medium
31–75 children
3
Large
76–150 children
3
Very Large
150+ children
0
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Millsboro based on parent reviews
Giggle Bugs Early Learning Center LLC
213 West State Street, Millsboro, DE
Giggle Bugs Early Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring and engaged staff, strong educational curriculum, and welcoming environment. Parents highlight the directors and teachers as dedicated professionals who make children feel loved and supported. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and report significant positive developmental progress.
Splash Bay Shore Day School
36773 Millsboro Highway, Millsboro, DE
Splash Bay Shore Day School receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring staff, strong curriculum, and faith-based approach. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and excited to attend daily. The facility is recognized as one of the best daycare options in Sussex County.
Boys & Girls Of Oak Orchard - The Growing Tree
32615 Oak Orchard Road, Millsboro, DE
Childrens Place Child Development Center
32362 Long Neck Road, Millsboro, DE
Children's Place receives mostly positive reviews praising staff professionalism, safety, cleanliness, and child development support, particularly in the pre-K program. However, two detailed negative reviews cite concerns about the owner's management style, unrealistic nap time policies (3 hours for 3-year-olds), facility size limitations, and incident reporting practices.
Little Einsteins Preschool - Millsboro
28253 North Dupont Boulevard, Millsboro, DE
Mother Goose Childrens Center
27275 Dagsboro Road, Millsboro, DE
Mother Goose Children's Center has polarized reviews reflecting significant changes under new leadership. Multiple parents praise the current director Sam and staff for creating a happy, safe learning environment, while several older reviews describe harsh treatment and poor management. The center appears to have undergone substantial improvement, though some parents report negative experiences with the previous administration.
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Daycare types in Millsboro
Daycare Centers in Millsboro, Delaware
There are 9 daycare centers in Millsboro, Delaware. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Millsboro have an average rating of 4.24 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities, with 57% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 50 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Millsboro, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
All Daycare Centers in Millsboro
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Splash Bay Shore Day School receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring staff, strong curriculum, and faith-based approach. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and excited to attend daily. The facility is recognized as one of the best daycare options in Sussex County.
- Address
- 36773 Millsboro Highway, Millsboro, DE
- Phone
- (302) 238-7457
- Address
- 28253 North Dupont Boulevard, Millsboro, DE
- Phone
- (302) 933-0600
- Address
- 32615 Oak Orchard Road, Millsboro, DE
- Phone
- (302) 256-7208
Giggle Bugs Early Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring and engaged staff, strong educational curriculum, and welcoming environment. Parents highlight the directors and teachers as dedicated professionals who make children feel loved and supported. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and report significant positive developmental progress.
- Address
- 213 West State Street, Millsboro, DE
- Phone
- (302) 934-5437
Children's Place receives mostly positive reviews praising staff professionalism, safety, cleanliness, and child development support, particularly in the pre-K program. However, two detailed negative reviews cite concerns about the owner's management style, unrealistic nap time policies (3 hours for 3-year-olds), facility size limitations, and incident reporting practices.
- Address
- 32362 Long Neck Road, Millsboro, DE
- Phone
- (302) 947-4808
Mother Goose Children's Center has polarized reviews reflecting significant changes under new leadership. Multiple parents praise the current director Sam and staff for creating a happy, safe learning environment, while several older reviews describe harsh treatment and poor management. The center appears to have undergone substantial improvement, though some parents report negative experiences with the previous administration.
- Address
- 27275 Dagsboro Road, Millsboro, DE
- Phone
- (302) 934-8454
- Address
- 314 Wilson Highway, Millsboro, DE
- Phone
- (302) 934-9153
- Address
- 31550 Oak Orchard Road, Millsboro, DE
- Phone
- (302) 945-2244
- Address
- 29753 John J Williams Highway, Millsboro, DE
- Phone
- (302) 934-1249
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Frequently asked questions
- Licensing status with Delaware's regulatory agency
- Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Delaware)
- Safety measures and cleanliness
- Daily routines and educational curriculum
- Parent reviews and ratings
- Location and hours that fit your schedule
- Child Daycare & Preschools — 8 facilities
- Before or After School Daycare — 1 facilities