Beach Babies Child Care Rehoboth
35245 Hudson Way, Rehoboth Beach, DE
4.3· 6 reviews
Kids Cottage
- licensed capacity
- 162
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $182
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About
About Kids Cottage
Kids Cottage is a licensed child care center in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 162 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: drop-in care, full-time care, infant care and part-time care.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer campAccepts child care subsidy
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
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 162 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants through 5 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Drop-in care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Curriculum | Creative Curriculum |
| Enrichment | Afternoon Enrichment Program |
| Staff-to-child ratio | Infant room teacher-to-child ratio of 1:4 |
| Staff | Highly qualified teachers |
| Daily life | Parents pack food. Potty training: Collaborate with parents to align potty-training efforts with home strategies |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| More | Founded 2005 |
| Licensed capacity | 162 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kids Cottage 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 Kids Cottage
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 162 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #564685
Summary
4 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Jul 14, 2026
8 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
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Food and nutrition 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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Jul 14, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
63U Administration of Medication
“Ensure staff follows administration of medication procedures. Send confirmation that all medications have the required documents and staff have revised the medication procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
56U Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
“Purchase new nap mats for all classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2026
53U Outdoor Area
“Purchase a sandbox covered for the sandbox.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are completed. Staff #1, Staff #2 and Staff #4 needs adult abuse check, Staff #5 and Staff #6 needs adult abuse check and health appraisal.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
- Jan 13, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Jul 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
30U Personnel Files
“Complete files are needed for three staff members. Staff #1 needs a health appraisal with TB. Staff #2 and Staff #3 needs four reference letters.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2025
Jul 2, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
63U Administration of Medication
“Add the exact name of the sunscreen and diaper cream on the MAR in all classrooms”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2024
50U Kitchen and Food Preparation
“Purchase thermometers for the refrigerators in the Sandcrabs and Minions classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2024
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are completed. Staff #1 need a health appraisal, Staff #2 needs administration of medication certification , OCCL health and safety training and a health appraisal with TB and Staff #3 needs a health appraisal with TB”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2024
Jul 10, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
30U Personnel Files
“Complete files are needed for the following staff members: Staff #1 needs a health appraisal and TB, Staff #2 needs administration of medication certification, job description, health appraisal with TB, release of employment and service letter, Staff #3 needs a health appraisal with TB, Staff #4 needs a health appraisal with TB, Staff #5 needs a health appraisal with TB, Staff #6 needs a DEEDS certification and an administration of medication certification. Staff #7 needs a health appraisal with TB.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2023
28U General Qualifications
“Ensure staff members eligibility has been determined before the start of employment. (corrected at visit)”
Corrected during the visit
- Nov 14, 2022VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Kids Cottage
Is Kids Cottage licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Kids Cottage last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on July 14, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kids Cottage had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 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 Kids Cottage care for?
162, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Kids Cottage accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kids Cottage's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kids Cottage cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 644-7690 to ask.
What is Kids Cottage's phone number?
(302) 644-7690.
Where is Kids Cottage?
35448 Wolfe Neck Rd, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971. The nearest other daycare we list is Beach Babies Child Care Rehoboth, 0.3 miles away.