BEACH BABIES CHILD CARE
LEWES, DE·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address31169 LEARNING LN, LEWES, DE, 19958
CityLEWES, DE 19958
CountySussex
Phone(302) 644-1585
Operating details
Hours6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Capacity174
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/16/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High1
- Medium6
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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31169 LEARNING LN, LEWES, DE, 19958, LEWES, DE 19958
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
- Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/16/2026
- High1
- Medium-High1
- Medium5
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium riskStandard 362/16/2026
36U — Staff Attendance
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)
Corrected at inspection
2025
- Medium riskStandard 302/3/2025
30U — Personnel Files
Complete staff files are needed for three staff members. Annual safe sleep training is needed for three staff.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 402/3/2025
40U — Child Files
Ensure child file are completed. Child #9 need an updated health appraisal with immunization.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 492/3/2025
49U — Indoor Space
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,
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 532/3/2025
53U — Outdoor Area
Ensure outside gates are self- closing. Repair the SA gate.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 612/3/2025
61U — Diapering and Soiled Clothing
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.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 632/3/2025
63U — Administration of Medication
Ensure MAR are completed for medication. Child #8 has one MAR for two different diaper cream. Provide separate MAR for both diaper cream.
Corrected at inspection
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.
Estimated monthly cost
$797/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Delaware run about $1,134/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Delaware by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: LEWES, Sussex County
- Capacity: 174
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
What parents actually pay
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