Anna Campbell
Lewes, DE 19958 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Beach Babies Child Care
- licensed capacity
- 174
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $182
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About
About Beach Babies Child Care
Beach Babies Child Care is a licensed child care center in Lewes, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 174 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 174 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 174 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Beach Babies Child Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Sussex County has a median price of $182 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$182
Home daycare$155
Toddler
Center$139
Home daycare$131
Preschool
Center$145
Home daycare$131
School age
Center$111
Home daycare$66
State record
Inspection reports for Beach Babies Child Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 174 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #123948
Summary
9 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Aug 12, 2026
12 rules cited in those visits. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing publishes only visits where a rule was cited, so this record cannot show how often it was inspected.
- Records and paperwork 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Other rules 2
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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See all 13 visits
- Aug 12, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 25, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Feb 16, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
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 during the visit
Jun 12, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
IA Investigation (Substantiated)
- Mar 18, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 18, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Feb 3, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
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.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 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 during the visit
53U Outdoor Area
“Ensure outside gates are self- closing. Repair the SA gate.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 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,”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2025
40U Child Files
“Ensure child file are completed. Child #9 need an updated health appraisal with immunization.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2025
30U Personnel Files
“Complete staff files are needed for three staff members. Annual safe sleep training is needed for three staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2025
Jan 13, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“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, has been received. The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a self-reported complaint on November 18, 2024, regarding improper discipline. An investigation began on November 18, 2024, and concluded on January 8, 2025. This complaint is substantiated for improper discipline because Staff #1 was observed roughly handling Child #1 in the classroom on video footage as reported by the administrator. Staff #1 s employment was terminated by the center after they reviewed the video footage.”
Feb 19, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
63U Administration of Medication
“Ensure no prescription medication is labeled with the child's name. Six OTC medication do not have a child's name on them.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
49U Indoor Space
“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.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure a comprehensive background check is completed with eligibility letter on file for staff. Staff #1 needs a comprehensive background check and eligibility letter.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
Sep 27, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“The Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint on August 31, 2023, regarding using material used for cleaning on a child s face and not maintaining safety. An investigation was conducted on September 5, 2023. This complaint is substantiated because [name] and [name] stated Staff #1 used a generic magic eraser on Child #1's face when he wrote on his face with a marker. Staff #1 s employment was terminated due to the incident. [name] also reported this incident to OCCL on August 29, 2023.”
Show 3 earlier visits
- Mar 7, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Feb 13, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
27U Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
“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.”
Corrected during the visit
- Mar 2, 2022VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Beach Babies Child Care
Is Beach Babies Child Care licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Beach Babies Child Care last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on August 12, 2026. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Beach Babies Child Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 5 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 10 show a correction in the state record. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Beach Babies Child Care care for?
174, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Beach Babies Child Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Beach Babies Child Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Beach Babies Child Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 644-1585 to ask.
What is Beach Babies Child Care's phone number?
(302) 644-1585.
Where is Beach Babies Child Care?
31169 Learning Ln, Lewes, DE 19958. The nearest other daycare we list is Beach Buddies School Age Program, under 0.1 miles away.