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Bethel Christian Preschool

Daycare center in Lewes, DE. 129 West 4th Street, Lewes, DE 19958

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AgesToddler, preschool and school age
Hours7:30 am to 2:30 pm, Mon to Fri
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity70 children
Violations, last 3 years8
On the register sinceNot listed

About the program

Bethel Christian Preschool is a licensed daycare center in Lewes, Delaware. It is licensed for 70 children and serves toddler, preschool and school age ages.

Bethel Christian School offers part-time preschool and pre-k programs for children aged two to four in Lewes, Delaware.

The program follows a faith-based and academic approach.

It does not accept child care subsidy.

Faith-basedAcademic

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Bethel Christian Preschool does not publish a fee schedule on its website.

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeChild Care Center · 495256
Licence statusActive
Licensed capacity70 children
Inspections on file5
Source: Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Violations, last 3 years8Area median for centers: 8
Inspections on file50 substantiated complaints
All violations on file20Most recent September 2025

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.

Cited September 17, 2025Corrected September 23, 2025

Personnel Files (regulation 30U)

Emsure each staff member has one hour healthy and safety training annually. Provide OCCL with the training for each staff member

Cited September 17, 2025Corrected September 23, 2025

Lesson Plans (regulation 74U)

Ensure lesson plans include weekly food exploration, health habits, science and music docmentation. Provide two weks lessonplans for each classroom

Cited September 9, 2024Corrected September 16, 2024

Child Files (regulation 40U)

Ensure child files are complete Child #1 needs a health appraisal w/immunizations and blood lead test results, and parents right to know. Child #5 needs a health appraisal and blood lead test results Child #8 needs blood lead test results Child #12 needs a health appraisal

Corrected September 9, 2024

Children's Attendance (regulation 43U)

Ensure children are signed in/out with exact hours of arrival and departure. This was corrected after the specialist review prior days attendance and one child was signed into his classroom.

Cited September 20, 2023Corrected October 13, 2023

Personnel Files (regulation 30U)

Ensure staff files are complete Staff #1 needs a job description, references (2), adult abuse registry check, release of employment and a service letter Staff #2 needs a job description, one reference, an adult abuse registry check and release of employment

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Cited September 20, 2023Corrected September 29, 2023

Staff Attendance (regulation 36U)

Ensure staff and children are signed into their classrooms w/ exact hours of arrival and departure. Please send one weeks attendance for the 3 year-old-classroom 14 children were present, only four were signed in. Two staff were present only one was signed in

Cited September 20, 2023Corrected September 26, 2023

Child Files (regulation 40U)

Ensure child files are complete Child #4 needs blood lead test results and parents right to know Child #5 needs blood lead test results Child #10 needs blood lead test results.

Cited September 20, 2023Corrected October 9, 2023

Children's Attendance (regulation 43U)

One child and one staff member were signed out prior to departure. Exact hours of arrival and departure are required.

Cited September 9, 2022Corrected September 13, 2022

Child Health Appraisal (regulation 41U)

Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1, #3, and #4 need first aid and CPR transcripts, professional development plan with signature, and annual review of abuse and neglect. Staff #2 needs first aid and CPR transcripts. Staff #5, and #6 need first aid and CPR transcripts and professional development plans. Staff #7 needs a professional development plan and annual review of abuse and neglect.

Cited September 9, 2022Corrected October 6, 2022

Indoor Space (regulation 49U)

Complete the Parents Right to Know Log.

Cited September 9, 2022Corrected October 14, 2022

Toilet Facilities (regulation 51U)

Ensure child files are complete. Child #1 and #6 needs an updated physical, immunization record, and lead test results. Child #2 needs lead test results. Child(ren) #4, #8, and #9 needs an updated physical and immunization record.

Cited September 24, 2021Corrected October 19, 2021

General Human Resources and Personnel Policies (regulation 18U)

Ensure the staff handbook is updated with all required policies.

Cited September 24, 2021Corrected October 18, 2021

Center Policies-Parent/Guardian Handbook (regulation 23U)

Ensure the parent handbook is updated with all required policies.

Cited September 24, 2021Corrected October 1, 2021

Staff Attendance (regulation 36U)

Ensure staff attendance reflects the exact hours of arrival and departure.

Cited September 24, 2021Corrected October 1, 2021

Children's Attendance (regulation 43U)

Ensure child attendance reflects the exact hours of arrival and departure. LS Sommer observed pre-filled departure times in all classrooms.

Corrected September 24, 2021

Hazardous Materials (regulation 45U)

Ensure hazardous materials are stored inaccessible to children. This was discussed and corrected when disinfectants were moved out of reach of children.

Cited September 24, 2021Corrected October 1, 2021

Indoor Space (regulation 49U)

Ensure the sink provides hot and cold water. The two and four-year-old classroom did not provide hot water.

Cited September 24, 2021Corrected October 15, 2021

Administration of Medication (regulation 63U)

Ensure a staff member with medication certification is present at all times. Additionally, all staff must be trained in administration of medication.

Cited September 24, 2021Corrected September 28, 2021

First Aid Kits (regulation 65U)

Purchase an instant cold pack for the first aid kit.

Cited September 24, 2021Corrected October 15, 2021

Lesson Plans (regulation 74U)

Ensure each classroom has a posted lesson plan with all required components.

Getting there

129 West 4th Street, Lewes, DE 19958

Questions about Bethel Christian Preschool

Is Bethel Christian Preschool licensed?

Yes. Bethel Christian Preschool holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 495256), with a licensed capacity of 70 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Bethel Christian Preschool had any inspection violations?

Delaware records 8 violations for Bethel Christian Preschool in the last three years, across 5 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 Bethel Christian Preschool take?

Bethel Christian Preschool is licensed to serve toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 7:30 am to 2:30 pm, Mon to Fri.

How much does Bethel Christian Preschool cost?

Bethel Christian Preschool does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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