Bizzy Bee's Early Learning
Townsend, DE 19734 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
LifeHouse Early Childhood Center
- licensed capacity
- 176
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $280
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About
About LifeHouse Early Childhood Center
LifeHouse Early Childhood Center is a licensed child care center in Townsend, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 176 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 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
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 176 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | 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 | 176 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
LifeHouse Early Childhood Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in New Castle County has a median price of $280 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$280
Home daycare$182
Toddler
Center$199
Home daycare$154
Preschool
Center$210
Home daycare$155
School age
Center$106
Home daycare$86
State record
Inspection reports for LifeHouse Early Childhood Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 176 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1379319
Summary
6 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Jun 3, 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.
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Records and paperwork 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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Jun 3, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“On May 18, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding infant feeding requirements, infant sleep safe, and infant daily log requirements. An investigation was completed on May 19, 2026. Based on interviews and documentation reviewed this complaint is substantiated for failing to follow infant feeding requirements because a staff member stated they sometimes feed an infant while the infant is on the floor. A picture in the Bright Wheel app documented an infant drinking a bottle while on the floor on May 6, 2026. Based on interviews and documentation reviewed, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for failing to follow infant sleep safe practices. Based on interviews and documentation reviewed, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for failing to complete infant daily log requirements.”
- May 13, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Oct 23, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
51U Toilet Facilities
“Clean ventilation fans in all classroom bathrooms. Send photos to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2025
50U Kitchen and Food Preparation
“Replace thermometers not working properly. Movers, Tot 2, Tyke 4 reading over 41. Tot 2-3, Team Kid Jr reading under 30. Send photos to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2025
49U Indoor Space
“Bathroom wall in Tot Twos needs to be painted. Send photo to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2025
45U Hazardous Materials
“Radon testing needed every 5 years. Have completed for each child care space. Send results to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2025
41U Child Health Appraisal
“Child file items needed: Child # 4 & 14 need immunization records or notarized exemption forms send records/forms”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2025
30U Personnel Files
“Staff file items needed: Staff #1 needs full eligibility from criminal history from out of state Staff #2, 3, 4 needs to be re-fingerprinted Send receipts when completed”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2025
- Jul 25, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Nov 14, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on October 25, 2024, regarding concerns of failure to follow illness exclusions. A telephone investigation was conducted on October 28 and 29, 2024. This complaint is substantiated because a screenshot of Staff #1 s conversation with Administrator #1 shows Staff #1 state they had a fever along with Child #1, and Administrator #1 s response was that they would tell Staff #1 to stay home, but they were already short a staff member for the day. Staff #1 then stated they and Child #1 would take medication and come in.”
- May 20, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Oct 4, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
63U Administration of Medication
“Obtain current (non-expired) medication for Child #19.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2023
30U Personnel Files
“Submit the following to complete the staff files: OCCL Health and Safety training for ALL staff except staff #16; Adult health appraisals w/ TB for staff #7, #8; CPR/FA certification for #3, 5, 8; medication certification or training for Staff #7, 8, 9; Prof. dev. plans for Staff #9; references #7 (2), #8 (2)-- not determined item which will become non-compliant 10-31-23---- 2 health and safety training hours for staff #1, 2, 4, 5, 9, 11.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2023
16U Insurance Coverage
“Provide documentation of current liability insurance.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2023
- Aug 7, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Oct 11, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
75U Activity Areas
“Add an art area to the 2 year old room. This was corrected during the visit.”
Corrected during the visit
40U Child Files
“Submit the following to complete children's files: blood lead test results for 6 children and immunizations for 2 children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2022
36U Staff Attendance
“Assure all staff sign in and out in each classroom with each arrival and departure. This was corrected at the visit.”
Corrected during the visit
30U Personnel Files
“Submit the following to complete the staff files: CPR/FA certifications for 9 staff members; medication training or certification for 3 staff members; a health appraisal for one staff and TB results for one staff member; documentation of service letter being sent for 10 staff members.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2022
24U Staff Qualifications
“Submit documentation of the administrator's SA and I/T specialized training on the DEEDs certificate.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about LifeHouse Early Childhood Center
Is LifeHouse Early Childhood Center licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was LifeHouse Early Childhood Center last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on June 3, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has LifeHouse Early Childhood Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 LifeHouse Early Childhood Center care for?
176, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does LifeHouse Early Childhood Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are LifeHouse Early Childhood Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does LifeHouse Early Childhood Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 464-1105 to ask.
What is LifeHouse Early Childhood Center's phone number?
(302) 464-1105.
Where is LifeHouse Early Childhood Center?
101 Karins Blvd, Townsend, DE 19734. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA of Delaware/Townsend, 0.9 miles away.