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9 Daycare Centers in Millsboro, Delaware

Browse all 9 daycare centers in Millsboro, Delaware. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

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.

  1. 1

    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
  2. 2

    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
  3. 3

    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
  4. 4

    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

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Millsboro based on parent reviews

Giggle Bugs Early Learning Center LLC

4.8(20)

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.

Caring and attentive staffstrong academic curriculum balanced with fun activitieshands-on directors

Splash Bay Shore Day School

5(5)

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.

caring and loving staffstrong academic curriculumfaith-based education with Bible lessons and chapel

Boys & Girls Of Oak Orchard - The Growing Tree

5(1)

32615 Oak Orchard Road, Millsboro, DE

Childrens Place Child Development Center

4(11)

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.

Safe and clean environmentcaring and professional staffchildren feel comfortable and excite

Little Einsteins Preschool - Millsboro

5

28253 North Dupont Boulevard, Millsboro, DE

Mother Goose Childrens Center

3.6(10)

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.

Children are happy and excelling academicallycaring and friendly staffdirector treats children as her own

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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.

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
Before or After School Daycare
5

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 chapel
Address
36773 Millsboro Highway, Millsboro, DE
Phone
(302) 238-7457
Little Einsteins Preschool - Millsboro
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
28253 North Dupont Boulevard, Millsboro, DE
Phone
(302) 933-0600
Boys & Girls Of Oak Orchard - The Growing Tree
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
32615 Oak Orchard Road, Millsboro, DE
Phone
(302) 256-7208
Giggle Bugs Early Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

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 directors
Address
213 West State Street, Millsboro, DE
Phone
(302) 934-5437
Childrens Place Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

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
Address
32362 Long Neck Road, Millsboro, DE
Phone
(302) 947-4808
Mother Goose Childrens Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

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 own
Address
27275 Dagsboro Road, Millsboro, DE
Phone
(302) 934-8454
Millsboro Day Care And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3
Address
314 Wilson Highway, Millsboro, DE
Phone
(302) 934-9153
Boys & Girls Club @ Oak Orchard
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
31550 Oak Orchard Road, Millsboro, DE
Phone
(302) 945-2244
Bright Beginnings Child Care Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
29753 John J Williams Highway, Millsboro, DE
Phone
(302) 934-1249

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Frequently asked questions

There are 9 all daycares in Millsboro, Delaware. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Millsboro, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • 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
Millsboro offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 8 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 1 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Delaware typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Millsboro for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Millsboro must be licensed by Delaware's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.