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Best Before or After School Daycare in Millsboro, DE

Compare 1 before or after school daycare 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

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.24/5
Parent reviews
50
Top rated (4.5+)
4

Millsboro has 1 licensed before or after school daycare 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.

  1. 1
    Giggle Bugs Early Learning Center LLC
    4.64 score
    4.8(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
  2. 2
    Splash Bay Shore Day School
    4.5 score
    5(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
  3. 3
    Childrens Place Child Development Center
    4 score
    4(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
  4. 4
    Mother Goose Childrens Center
    3.73 score
    3.6(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

4.5 - 5.0
4
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
1

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Millsboro, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.12avg rating
8 daycares · 6 rated

Before or After School Daycare

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Millsboro zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
199669
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

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

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Daycare types in Millsboro

Child Daycare & Preschools 8Before or After School Daycare 1

Before or After School Daycare in Millsboro, Delaware

There are 1 before or after school daycare in Millsboro, Delaware, making up 11% of the 9 total childcare facilities in the city. 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 Before or After School Daycare 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

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 before or after school daycares in Millsboro, Delaware, out of 9 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Millsboro have an average Google rating of 4.24 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities. About 57% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
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.