Beach Babies Child Care
31169 Learning Ln, Lewes, DE
4.1· 28 reviews
YMCA of De/Sussex Consortium
- licensed capacity
- 50
- a week, county median
- $145
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About
About YMCA of De/Sussex Consortium
YMCA of De/Sussex Consortium is a licensed child care center in Lewes, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 50 children, serving preschoolers.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
Ages served: preschoolers
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and hours.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 50 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 510-1265 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 50 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
YMCA of De/Sussex Consortium has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Sussex County has a median price of $145 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 YMCA of De/Sussex Consortium
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 50 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #1372691
Summary
3 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Sep 21, 2026
5 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 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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 21, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
30U Personnel Files
“Complete files are needed for seven staff members”
Sep 10, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
66U Emergency Planning
“Conduct and log a fire drill for the month of September.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
30U Personnel Files
“Complete files are needed for the following staff members: Staff# 1,2,3,5, and needs CPR/ FA certification. Staff #6 and 7 needs a complete file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2025
28U General Qualifications
“Ensure staff member has a comprehensive background check and eligibility determined before start of employment. Staff AC was present at the center during the visit without a comprehensive background check. Staff AC left the center”
Corrected during the visit
Sep 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
30U Personnel Files
“Complete files are needed for the following staff members: Staff #1 needs an updated administration of medication certification. Staff #2, Staff #3 and Staff #7 needs 1 hour in health and safety training and an updated signed annual review of child abuse and neglect. Staff #4 needs two references and a service letter, staff #5 needs updated signed annual review of child abuse and neglect, Staff #6 needs CPR/FA certification and 1 hour in health and safety training, Staff #8 needs 9 hours in annual training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
Sep 20, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
43U Children's Attendance
“A complete file is needed for Child #6. Child #6 needs a blood lead test result.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2023
30U Personnel Files
“Complete files are needed for the following staff members: Staff #1 needs OCCL health and safety training. Staff #2 needs annual abuse and neglect and OCCL health and safety training. Staff #3 needs service letter. Staff#4 needs update comprehensive background check, annual training and OCCL health and safety training. Staff #5 needs annual training and OCCL health and safety training. Staff #6 needs service letter. Staff #7 needs annual training and OCCL health and safety training. Staff #8 needs service letter.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2023
Sep 9, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
6U License Requirements
“Post the child care license.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2022
66U Emergency Planning
“Post the monthly inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2022
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are accessible at all times. During the visit no child files were onsite.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2022
38U Parents Right to Know
“Update the parent right to know log.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2022
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are accessible at all times. During the visit no staff files were on site.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about YMCA of De/Sussex Consortium
Is YMCA of De/Sussex Consortium licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was YMCA of De/Sussex Consortium last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on September 21, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has YMCA of De/Sussex Consortium had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 YMCA of De/Sussex Consortium care for?
50, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does YMCA of De/Sussex Consortium accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are YMCA of De/Sussex Consortium's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 510-1265 to confirm.
How much does YMCA of De/Sussex Consortium cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 510-1265 to ask.
What is YMCA of De/Sussex Consortium's phone number?
(302) 510-1265.
Where is YMCA of De/Sussex Consortium?
17344 Sweetbriar Rd, Lewes, DE 19958. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Vikings @ Sussex Consortium, under 0.1 miles away.