Beginner's Choice Day Care Center
38081 Community Ln, Selbyville, DE
1.0· 1 review
Building Blocks
- licensed capacity
- 12
- a week, county median
- $155
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About
About Building Blocks
Building Blocks is a licensed group home daycare in Frankford, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 732-9011 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Building Blocks has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Sussex County has a median price of $155 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 Building Blocks
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Large Family Child Care
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #29786
Summary
3 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Sep 8, 2026
9 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
- Safety and hazards 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
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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Sep 8, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
35Q Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
“Ensure bottom coverings are provided for nap time. An infant was observed napping in a pack-n-play without a tight fitting sheet. The Provider stated the infant pulls at the sheets and wraps themselves in it. Submit documentation from parent or proof of sheet. Ensure safe sleep practices are adhered to. An infant was observed asleep in a pack-n-play with a blanket. This was corrected at the visit when addressed with the Provider and the infant woke up and was removed from the crib. The Provider agreed to comply.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2026
Sep 11, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
36Q Equipment
“Ensure safety straps are used for children when they are placed in high chairs. This was corrected at the visit when this was addressed with the Provider and the child was strapped in.”
Corrected during the visit
31Q Kitchen and Food Preparation
“Maintain a freezer temperature of zero degrees or below. Adjust temperature.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2025
25Q Infants' Records
“Ensure infant daily logs are completed each day for every infant present. This was corrected at the visit when the daily logs were completed.”
Corrected during the visit
22Q Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete. One child needs a completed child information card, Parent's Right to Know, Screen Time Permission, Medication Administration Record (MAR) for diaper cream, and Permission to Sleep in Another Area.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2025
16Q Notification to OCCL
“Ensure OCCL is notified when there is a new household member within 5 business days. This was corrected at the visit when it was reviewed with the Provider.”
Corrected during the visit
13Q General Requirements
“Ensure a health appraisal with TB screening for a new household member is submitted to OCCL within 30 days. This was corrected at the visit when the health appraisal was provided.”
Corrected during the visit
Sep 12, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
29Q Indoor Space
“Ensure hot water temperature does not exceed 120 degrees F. LS Brey observed the water temperature to be 131 degrees F and climbing. This was corrected at the visit when the hot water heater was adjusted.”
Corrected during the visit
48Q Pets
“Ensure all pets are vaccinated according to their schedules.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024
Sep 28, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
22Q Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete. One child needs a updated health appraisal and immunization record. One child needs a health appraisal, immunization record, and blood lead test results on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2023
Sep 27, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
8Q License Renewal
“Ensure a renewal application is submitted 60 days prior to the license expiration.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2023
Sep 27, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
22Q Children's Files
“Two complete files are needed for two children. Child #3 needs a health appraisal and Child #7 needs transportation permission.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Building Blocks
Is Building Blocks licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Building Blocks last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on September 8, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Building Blocks had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Building Blocks care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Building Blocks accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Building Blocks' hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 732-9011 to confirm.
How much does Building Blocks cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 732-9011 to ask.
What is Building Blocks' phone number?
(302) 732-9011.
Where is Building Blocks?
Frankford, DE 19945. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.