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Milford, DE 19963 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Coastal Kids
- licensed capacity
- 12
- a week, county median
- $155
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About
About Coastal Kids
Coastal Kids is a licensed group home daycare in Milford, 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-age
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) 519-7050 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 |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Coastal Kids 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 Coastal Kids
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
- #751367
Summary
4 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Jan 30, 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 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- 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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Jan 30, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“The Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint on December 17, 2025, regarding not following accident/injury procedures, not providing positive behavior supports, having other jobs or duties during child care hours, and the provider not caring for the children for the majority of the time. An investigation was conducted on January 8, 2026. This complaint is substantiated for not following the accident/ injury reporting procedures because Provider #1 stated she does not provide the parents with a copy of an accident/ injury report, but she tells them about the injury or accident. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegations of not providing positive behavior supports, having other jobs or duties during child care hours, and the provider not caring for the children for the majority of the time based on interviews and documents reviewed. During the investigation, a concern noted was Provider #1 moved her child care space without OCCL approval.”
Jun 16, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
8P License Renewal
“Ensure renewal application is completed 60 days before license application.”
Corrected during the visit
45P Emergency Planning
“Provide an MAR for Child #2 medication. Send a copy to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025
22P Children's Files
“Ensure child files are completed. Child #1 needs an updated health appraisal.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2025
Jun 5, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
50P Meals and Snacks
“Ensure the date is posted on the menu.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2024
48P Pets
“Update the pet vaccination for the dog.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2024
24P Daily Attendance of Children
“Ensure attendance is documented with the exact arrival and departure time of the child inc are. Provide attendance from 6-6-2024 to 6-13-2024”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024
Dec 5, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
57P Capacity
“Ensure to maintain level two capacity at all times. During the visit nine preschool and younger was present.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2023
22P Children's Files
“A complete file is needed for Child #1, Child #1 needs a lead blood lead screening result.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2023
May 9, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on April 12, 2023, regarding an allegation of unlicensed care. An investigation was conducted on April 13, 2023. This complaint is substantiated because [name] stated she provided child care for her friends children. Social media posts also indicated [name] provided child care in her home for compensation.”
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FAQ
Questions about Coastal Kids
Is Coastal Kids licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Coastal Kids last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on January 30, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Coastal Kids had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Coastal Kids care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are Coastal Kids' hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 519-7050 to confirm.
How much does Coastal Kids cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 519-7050 to ask.
What is Coastal Kids' phone number?
(302) 519-7050.
Where is Coastal Kids?
Milford, DE 19963. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.