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Beach Babies Child Care (31169 Learning Ln)

Daycare center in Lewes, DE. 31169 Learning Ln, Lewes, DE 19958

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Beach Babies Child Care (31169 Learning Ln) in Lewes, DE
AgesInfant, toddler, preschool and school age
Hours6:30 am to 6 pm, Mon to Fri
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity174 children
Violations, last 3 years10
On the register sinceNot listed

About the program

Beach Babies Child Care (31169 Learning Ln) is a licensed daycare center in Lewes, Delaware. It is licensed for 174 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.

It accepts child care subsidy.

Accepts subsidy

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Beach Babies Child Care (31169 Learning Ln) does not publish a fee schedule.

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeChild Care Center · 123948
Licence statusActive
Licensed capacity174 children
Inspections on file4
Source: Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Violations, last 3 years10Area median for centers: 8
Inspections on file43 substantiated complaints
All violations on file11Most recent February 2026

Most violations are record-keeping, training or maintenance items, and nearly every program has some. Read what each one was and how fast it was fixed. Delaware records each regulation found out of compliance at a review, with the corrective action required and the date it was corrected. The state does not assign a risk level.

Corrected February 16, 2026

Staff Attendance (regulation 36U)

Ensure each staff document their exact arrival and departure times when working in the classroom. Staff members left the classroom and return without signing in or out of the classrooms. (This was corrected when staff members agreed)

Cited February 3, 2025Corrected February 5, 2025

Personnel Files (regulation 30U)

Complete staff files are needed for three staff members. Annual safe sleep training is needed for three staff.

Cited February 3, 2025Corrected February 13, 2025

Child Files (regulation 40U)

Ensure child file are completed. Child #9 need an updated health appraisal with immunization.

Cited February 3, 2025Corrected February 13, 2025

Indoor Space (regulation 49U)

Ensure walls are clean and in good repair. Room 21 bathroom light cover needs repair, Room 20 paint on back of door is peeling, bathroom door tape residue and paint peeling, intake vent paint above peeling, Room 18 cabinets and shelf have tape residue, door frame of bathroom paint peeling, Room 15 paint peeling and door, right of paper towel dispenser needs holes filled and paint and tape residue on doors. Repair painted areas filled holes and paint. Ensure room 22/23 and 24 are operable, repair walls that have paint peeling, room 19 repair base board under the window,

Cited February 3, 2025Corrected February 4, 2025

Outdoor Area (regulation 53U)

Ensure outside gates are self- closing. Repair the SA gate.

Show all 11 violations on file
Corrected February 3, 2025

Diapering and Soiled Clothing (regulation 61U)

Ensure diaper only can is not used for trash. Remove trash fromt he diaper can in room 16-17. Place a liner in the diaper only can in room 18.

Cited February 3, 2025Corrected February 4, 2025

Administration of Medication (regulation 63U)

Ensure MAR are completed for medication. Child #8 has one MAR for two different diaper cream. Provide separate MAR for both diaper cream.

Cited February 19, 2024Corrected February 29, 2024

Personnel Files (regulation 30U)

Ensure a comprehensive background check is completed with eligibility letter on file for staff. Staff #1 needs a comprehensive background check and eligibility letter.

Cited February 19, 2024Corrected March 15, 2024

Indoor Space (regulation 49U)

Ensure walls are in good repair, Room 15, the block area has paint peeling. Room 18 circle time area has paint peeling, Room 20 paint peeling in block area.

Cited February 19, 2024Corrected March 15, 2024

Administration of Medication (regulation 63U)

Ensure no prescription medication is labeled with the child's name. Six OTC medication do not have a child's name on them.

Corrected February 13, 2023

Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision (regulation 27U)

Ensure direct supervision occurs at all times. A child pre K child was observed in the two-year-old bathroom while the staff member were in the multipurpose room for a presentation. This was corrected when the child was brought to the multipurpose room with the staff.

What parents say

My family and I have been a part of the Beach Babies and Beach Buddies family now for 8 years. This year our 2nd son started and I couldn't be more happier. I know I can go to work and my kids are very well taken care of and I have no worries. My oldest really enjoys going in to pick up his brother and to see some of his older teachers. Beach Babies really prepared our oldest son for school and is doing really…

Melissa Pettyjohn · 5/5 on Google · 5 years ago

Our daughter has loved her time at Beach Babies. We feel so lucky to find a place where she is safe and happy and that has helped her grow and learn. The staff are courteous and responsive. We have found the teachers to be friendly and positive. They have worked with us on a number of parenting challenges including nap time and potty training. I recommend Beach Babies without reservation.

Andrew Wozniak · 5/5 on Google · 5 years ago

I have been with Beach Babies for many years now. I attended their school age program when I was a little girl and now as an adult with a 4 year old there is no where else I would rather my child go. She started at Beach Babies in the infant room and is now in the Pre-K room. Each set of teachers she has had have been kind, professional and loving towards my daughter. She gets excited to go to school each day and is…

Ashley Kinslow · 5/5 on Google · 6 years ago

My daughter goes to daycare at Beach Babies Child Care since she was 1 year old, she will be 4 years old next month. We all love Beach Babies, she loves all her teachers and all the activities they do there. Definitely very educational and professional! Thank you Beach Babies family!

Aleksandra Jankovska Fallang · 5/5 on Google · 4 years ago
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Getting there

31169 Learning Ln, Lewes, DE 19958

Questions about Beach Babies Child Care (31169 Learning Ln)

Is Beach Babies Child Care (31169 Learning Ln) licensed?

Yes. Beach Babies Child Care (31169 Learning Ln) holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 123948), with a licensed capacity of 174 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Beach Babies Child Care (31169 Learning Ln) had any inspection violations?

Delaware records 10 violations for Beach Babies Child Care (31169 Learning Ln) in the last three years, across 4 inspections on file. The median daycare center in the area has 8. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.

What ages does Beach Babies Child Care (31169 Learning Ln) take?

Beach Babies Child Care (31169 Learning Ln) is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 6:30 am to 6 pm, Mon to Fri.

How much does Beach Babies Child Care (31169 Learning Ln) cost?

Beach Babies Child Care (31169 Learning Ln) does not publish tuition. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees. The program accepts child care subsidy.

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