BEGINNING BRIDGES CHILD CARE
LAUREL, DE·Licensed Large Family Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address6721 SHARPTOWN ROAD, LAUREL, DE, 19956
CityLAUREL, DE 19956
CountySussex
Phone(302) 249-2254
Operating details
Hours7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Capacity12
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 12/4/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High4
- Medium4
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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6721 SHARPTOWN ROAD, LAUREL, DE, 19956, LAUREL, DE 19956
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 12/4/2025
- High1
- Medium-High1
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium riskStandard 1312/4/2025
13Q — General Requirements
Ensure fingerprints are updated every five years for household members.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 2112/4/2025
21Q — Parents Right to Know Act
Ensure Parents Right to Know log is completed for touring and new families.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 4212/4/2025
42Q — Administration of Medication
Ensure administration of medication certificate is renewed every five years. Current certificate expired on 7/2025
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 612/4/2025
6Q — License Requirements
Ensure OCCL license is posted in child care space.
Corrected at inspection
2024
- Medium-High riskStandard 2212/11/2024
22Q — Children's Files
Ensure child files are complete. Two children need health appraisals with immunizations. Three children need blood lead screening results. One child needs a complete file.
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
$1,284/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: LAUREL, Sussex County
- Capacity: 12
- Type: Licensed Large Family Child Care
What parents actually pay
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