The Next Step Learning Center, Inc. - Selbyville DE Licensed Child Care Center

2 WEST CHURCH STREET , SELBYVILLE DE 19975
(302) 436-3633
2 Reviews

About the Provider

Description:

The Next Step Learning Center is not just a Childcare Center. It is a place where all children in our care are involved in educational, stimulating, creative, quality and fun programs that will equip them for their lifetime journey. The programs created for the children in our care, ensure that all the children have the opportunity to expand their development in all areas and develop at their own individual pace. At The Next Step we have adopted a variety of principles from many different methods of teaching.

Additional Information:

Initial Licensed Date: 04/17/09; Financial Arrangements: Profit, Purchase of Care, Child Care Food Program; Stars Rating: Four Stars; Special Conditions: Regulated Services:;

Reported Injuries & Deaths: 2017: 1 facility injury and no facility deaths reported.;

Program and Licensing Details

  • Capacity: 206
  • Age Range: 6 weeks through 12 years.
  • State Rating: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: INDIAN RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT
  • Initial License Issue Date: Apr 17, 2009
  • District Office: State of Delaware, Office of Child Care Licensing
  • District Office Phone: 1-800-822-2236 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)
  • Licensor: OCCL.DSCYF@state.de.us

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulation Code Status
2019-04-23 Non Compliance 49N - Emergency planning Corrected
Corrective Action: Ensure an evacuation drill and inspection is conducted and documented at least monthly. Retain the documents for review.
2019-04-23 Non Compliance 19N - Child files Corrected
Corrective Action: Ensure child files are complete. One child needs the date of enrollment. 19 children need the hours they attend.
2019-04-23 Non Compliance 20N - Personnel files Corrected
Corrective Action: Ensure staff files are complete. One staff needs annual review of safe sleep and annual review of abuse and neglect.
2019-04-23 Non Compliance 36N - General safety practices Corrected
Corrective Action: Purchase a covered trash can for the Art Room.
2018-04-19 Non Compliance 36N - General safety practices Corrected
Corrective Action: Fix/ replace loose ceiling tiles in the bathroom. Purchase a slip proof rug for in front of the sink in the preschool classroom.
2018-04-19 Non Compliance 62N - First aid kits Corrected
Corrective Action: Purchase a complete first aid kit for the school age building. Purchase an eye patch or dressing for the first aid kit in the main building.
2018-04-19 Non Compliance 19N - Child files Corrected
Corrective Action: An infant feeding schedule is needed for one child.
2018-04-19 Non Compliance 66N - Program goals and planning Corrected
Corrective Action: Post lesson plans for easy reference by parents/ guardians. Post a schedule in the 4/5 year old classroom.
2017-04-25 Non Compliance 20N - Personnel files Corrected
Corrective Action: Department of education certificate is needed for one staff.
2017-04-25 Non Compliance 42N - Sleeping accommodations Corrected
Corrective Action: Practice safe sleep procedures in the infant room. Blankets are not allowed in the crib.
2017-04-25 Non Compliance 47N - Diapering Corrected
Corrective Action: Purchase a diaper-changing mat for the infant and 1 year old classroom

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Reviews

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Corrine Bayline Aug 17, 2020
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

This place is the absolute best. The care they give is above and beyond. I would highly recommend this place to anyone. All of the staff are down to earth and professional. My son has been there since he was 3 months old (he is now 3.5). Highly, highly recommend!

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Unhappy mom! Apr 29, 2013

If I could give this place 0 stars I would!! Me and my child never felt welcome from day one and every day when I pick my child up not only do I get attitude but they nit-pick at EVERYTHING! From what I pack for my child's lunch to the fact that he cannot wipe his self without help (he JUST turned 4yrs old) stating "the teachers in that room don't like to get their hands dirty"!!!! R u serious?? Then your in the wrong profession!!!

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