MOTHER GOOSE CHILDREN'S CENTER
Licensed Child Care Center · License #DE-27945
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Public information
Address: 27275 DAGSBORO RD, Millsboro, DE, 19966
License type: Licensed Child Care Center
License number: DE-27945
Ages served: 2 years through 11 years.
Licensed capacity: 70
Official record: Look up MOTHER GOOSE CHILDREN'S CENTER on Delaware's official record ↗
Recent licensing activity
Delaware's per-visit inspection history, in plain English: each licensing visit on the state record with the regulations cited, plus any complaint or enforcement action. It may lag the official record linked above.
- Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2025-11-25): No Evidence to Substantiate2025-11-25
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) cannot legally disclose if a complaint was also received or investigated by any other agency. OCCL investigations of regulatory non-compliance begin when clearance from other agencies, when applicable, have been received. The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on August 4, 2025, regarding improper discipline. An investigation began on August 4, 2025, and concluded on October 16, 2025. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because Staff #1 denied the allegation of hitting Child #1. Additionally, no staff present observed Staff #1 hit Child #1 although two staff were told by Staff #1 that Child #1 had hit her.
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2025-05-06): 2 regulations cited2025-05-06
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Diapering and Soiled Clothing; Administration of Medication. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2024-05-15): 2 regulations cited2024-05-15
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Child Files; Lesson Plans. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Complaint — substantiatedOCCL Standards Complaint (2023-08-29): Substantiated2023-08-29
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on August 8, 2023, regarding lack of supervision, not having working toilets in the center, and failure to notify OCCL within one business day of the breakdown. This complaint is substantiated because Ms. Reed, Staff #1, and Staff #2 stated a child was left outside alone while using the unapproved bathrooms due to not having working toilets inside of the center and for failing to notify OCCL as required of the equipment breakdown.
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2023-05-02): 6 regulations cited2023-05-02
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Personnel Files; Child Files; Diapering and Soiled Clothing; Lesson Plans; Activity Schedule; Changes Affecting a License. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2023-03-29): No Evidence to Substantiate2023-03-29
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on March 17, 2023, regarding not following the food policy. An investigation was conducted on March 20, 2023. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because all staff interviewed stated they serve all the food the parents provide, return the uneaten food to the children's lunch bag, and encourage the children to eat the food.
- Compliance reviewUnannounced Full Compliance Review (2022-05-10): 3 regulations cited2022-05-10
Cited during this Delaware licensing visit: Personnel Files; Child Files; Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments. All corrections marked completed on the state record.
- Complaint investigationOCCL Standards Complaint (2022-02-10): No Evidence to Substantiate2022-02-10
On January 27, 2022, a complaint was accepted for investigation by OCCL regarding the center not following current COVID guidelines and not notifying parents when their child was exposed to a contagious disease. An investigation was conducted on January 31, 2022, and concluded on February 2, 2022. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because Staff #1 stated when a staff member or a child has been exposed to COVID, the center notifies the parent, and the classroom is closed for ten days. Staff #1 stated the center goes above the COVID requirements.
- Complaint — substantiatedOCCL Standards Complaint (2021-11-30): Substantiated2021-11-30
On October 11, 2021, a complaint was accepted for investigation by OCCL regarding the center not following the suspension and expulsion policy, not modeling respectful communication, and not having a staff communication plan. An investigation was conducted on October 18, 2021, and concluded on October 27, 2021. This complaint is substantiated for not modeling respectful communication because Staff #1 stated she was arguing with a parent and raised her voice as the parent raised her voice. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegation of not following the suspension and expulsion policy because the center's parent handbook states child care will be terminated if a parent becomes hostile…
- Complaint — substantiatedOCCL Standards Complaint (2021-11-30): Substantiated2021-11-30
On November 1, 2021, a complaint was accepted for investigation by OCCL regarding improper discipline, the classrooms not having activity areas, mouthed toys not being cleaned, not having a separate trash container for diapers, and the classrooms being too dark. LS Donovan and LSS Vandewater investigated the complaint on November 4, 2021. This complaint is substantiated for not having a separate trash can that is used exclusively for diapers. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegations of improper discipline because all staff members denied hearing a staff yell at children or taking away playtime as a punishment for not taking a nap. Staff also stated mouthed toys are washed and cle…
Data last refreshed: 7/28/2026
Source: Delaware DHSS Office of Child Care Licensing (data.delaware.gov)
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Frequently asked questions
Is MOTHER GOOSE CHILDREN'S CENTER a licensed Delaware child care center?
MOTHER GOOSE CHILDREN'S CENTER is listed on Delaware's public child care licensing record as a Licensed Child Care Center (license #DE-27945) in Millsboro. The official state record, linked on this page, always controls.
Does MOTHER GOOSE CHILDREN'S CENTER have any licensing violations or actions on record?
Yes — there are 10 public licensing actions on record for MOTHER GOOSE CHILDREN'S CENTER (OCCL Standards Complaint, Unannounced Full Compliance Review). Each is summarized in plain English on this page, with a link to the official document.
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