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The Next Step Learning Center At Gumboro

Millsboro, DE · Sussex County
36773 MILLSBORO HIGHWAY, Millsboro, DE 19966
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Quick Facts

Capacity
135 children
Age Range
6 weeks through 12 years.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate

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Contact Information

📞 (302) 238-7457
36773 MILLSBORO HIGHWAY
Millsboro, DE 19966
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✓ Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
1720470
Issued By
Delaware Department of Services For Children, Youth And Their Families
District Office
State of Delaware, Office of Child Care Licensing

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About the Provider

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THE NEXT STEP LEARNING CENTER AT GUMBORO is a Licensed Child Care Center in MILLSBORO DE, with a maximum capacity of 135 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 weeks through 12 years.. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information: Financial Arrangements: Purchase of Care; Reported Injuries & Deaths: 2026: 1 facility injury. No facility deaths reported.;

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulation Code Status
2026-08-11 Non Compliance 40U - Child Files Completed
Corrective Action: Ensure child files are complete. One child needs a health appraisal.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
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2026-08-11 Non Compliance 49U - Indoor Space Completed
Corrective Action: Ensure outlets are covered and inaccessible to children. The electrical outlet in the Author's Corner did not have a plate over the outlet and the electrical outlet was exposed.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
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2026-08-11 Non Compliance 50U - Kitchen and Food Preparation Completed
Corrective Action: Ensure the temperature of the refrigerator is at 41 degrees F or colder. The refrigerator in the kitchen read 44 degrees F.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
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2026-08-11 Non Compliance 61U - Diapering and Soiled Clothing Completed
Corrective Action: Ensure hand washing for the person who changed the diaper and for the child is done with soap and water immediately after each diaper change. Staff in the Stepping Stones classroom failed to wash her hands and the child's hands after a diaper change. This was discussed and corrected when the staff agreed to comply in the future.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
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