Children's Place Child Development Center
32362 LONGNECK ROAD, MILLSBORO, DE 19966Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects 2 complaints in the last 3 years and no injury reports on file. The structural rating also includes Delaware's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Delaware caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:12. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 18 hours of annual training. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 38
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:6 12
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Medication Administration (2), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jan 20, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Personnel Files30U
Ensure staff files are complete. Two staff members need an annual review of abuse and neglect and safe sleep.
- Outdoor Area53U
Ensure outdoor play area gates are self-closing and self-latching.
- Administration of Medication63U
Ensure that only certified staff administer medication. Ensure that medication administration records (MAR) are completed. Ensure creams are labeled
Jan 10, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Personnel Files30U
Ensure staff files are complete. Two staff need letters of eligibility on file. Two staff need references on file. One staff needs an adult abuse r
- Administration of Medication63U
Ensure Medication Administration Records (MAR) are completed and correctly filled out. Four Children need an MAR for diaper creams.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 2
- 5% of licensed capacity
- Reported injuries (Lifetime)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity
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