Delaware records · Sussex County · Lewes
BEACH BABIES CHILD CARE
Licensed Child Care Center · Lewes, Delaware
Records presented as of November 5, 2026The operation, as the state lists it
- License number
- 123948
- Operation type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Address
- 31169 LEARNING LN, Lewes, DE 19958
- Licensed capacity
- 174
- Ages served, as listed
- 6 weeks through 12 years.
- Hours, as listed
- 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- State programs listed
- Child Care Food Program;Purchase of Care
The record in numbers
| Compliance visits | 4 |
| Complaint investigations | 10 |
| Citations recorded | 11 |
| Citations with correction completed, per the state | 11 |
| Citations with correction still pending, per the state | 0 |
| Record span | March 2, 2022 – September 30, 2026 |
How to read this record
A compliance visit is a licensing visit by an OCCL specialist. When the specialist finds a regulation has not been met, the visit record carries a citation: the regulation's code and short description, the specialist's corrective-action note describing what was found, and the correction record — the date correction was due, whether the state has marked it completed, the date it was corrected, and how. A complaint investigation begins with a complaint; its record carries the state's result and the investigator's written conclusion. Delaware does not grade citations by risk or severity, so no grade is shown — the specialist's note is the substance of the record. One visit can produce several citations. A citation the state later records as corrected stays in the history; that is what a licensing record is.
Record by year
| Year | Visits & investigations | Citations recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 1 |
| 2025 | 5 | 6 |
| 2024 | 1 | 3 |
| 2023 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
Visits and investigations, newest first
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on August 17, 2026, regarding a lack of supervision. An investigation was conducted on August 19, 2026. This complaint is substantiated because Administrator #1 confirmed that video footage showed Staff #1 leaving a group of children unattended in the classroom during naptime from approximately 12:35 p.m. to 12:38 p.m. on August 13, 2026. Administrator #1 stated Staff #1 left the classroom for a break without confirming that another staff member was present to supervise the children. The children remained unattended until another staff member entered the classroom. Additionally, Staff #1 did not sign out of the classroom on the attendance record.
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on June 24, 2026, regarding inaccurate attendance records, not having the OCCL required postings, and having a classroom without the required equipment and activity areas. An investigation was conducted on July 8, 2026. There is no evidence to substantiate the complaint because Owner #1 and Staff #1 explained that the multipurpose room was used temporarily while repairs were being completed following damage to the filtration system caused by a burst water pipe. Documentation showed that parents of the affected classrooms were notified of the temporary classroom relocation on May 8, 2026. Staff #1 further stated that staff-to-child ratios were maintained and remained in compliance throughout the temporary relocation and a review of documentation confirmed this. During the complaint visit, LS #1 observed the classroom and found it to be in compliance with licensing regulations.
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding a lack of positive behavior support. An investigation was conducted on February 18, 2026. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because the video footage reviewed did not show Staff #2 hit Child #1 on the cheek or display other inappropriate physical interactions.
1 regulation cited at this visit.
Ensure each staff document their exact arrival and departure times when working in the classroom. Staff members left the classroom and return without signing in or out of the classrooms. (This was corrected when staff members agreed)
Correction status: Completed · corrected February 16, 2026 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due February 16, 2026
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
The state recorded no written conclusion for this investigation.
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on January 24, 2025, regarding improper discipline, vaping, and air quality. An investigation began on February 3, 2025, and concluded on February 5, 2025. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because, during the visit, LS #1 and LS #2 did not observe any mold in the center, and Owner #1 stated when he found out about the mold, he closed the classroom and hired a company to conduct and remove the mold. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegations of improper discipline and vaping because staff who responded to the interview during the visit denied them. One staff called after the visit and stated two staff were vaping in the bathroom but could not provide any additional details
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on January 24, 2025, regarding vaping/smoking, evidence of rodents or hazardous child care space, sanitation, discrimination, lack of supervision, and respectful interactions with children. An investigation began on February 3, 2025, and concluded on February 5, 2025. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because, during the visit, LS #1 and LS #2 did not observe any hazardous conditions, mold, mice, or mice droppings in the center. Additionally, staff members who were interviewed denied the allegations.
6 regulations cited at this visit.
Complete staff files are needed for three staff members. Annual safe sleep training is needed for three staff.
Correction status: Completed · corrected February 5, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due February 21, 2025
Ensure child file are completed. Child #9 need an updated health appraisal with immunization.
Correction status: Completed · corrected February 13, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due February 21, 2025
Ensure walls are clean and in good repair. Room 21 bathroom light cover needs repair, Room 20 paint on back of door is peeling, bathroom door tape residue and paint peeling, intake vent paint above peeling, Room 18 cabinets and shelf have tape residue, door frame of bathroom paint peeling, Room 15 paint peeling and door, right of paper towel dispenser needs holes filled and paint and tape residue on doors. Repair painted areas filled holes and paint. Ensure room 22/23 and 24 are operable, repair walls that have paint peeling, room 19 repair base board under the window,
Correction status: Completed · corrected February 13, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due February 21, 2025
Ensure outside gates are self- closing. Repair the SA gate.
Correction status: Completed · corrected February 4, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due February 21, 2025
Ensure diaper only can is not used for trash. Remove trash fromt he diaper can in room 16-17. Place a liner in the diaper only can in room 18.
Correction status: Completed · corrected February 3, 2025 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due February 21, 2025
Ensure MAR are completed for medication. Child #8 has one MAR for two different diaper cream. Provide separate MAR for both diaper cream.
Correction status: Completed · corrected February 4, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due February 21, 2025
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) cannot legally disclose if a complaint was also received or investigated by any other agency. OCCL investigations of regulatory non- compliance begin when clearance from other agencies, when applicable, has been received. The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a self-reported complaint on November 18, 2024, regarding improper discipline. An investigation began on November 18, 2024, and concluded on January 8, 2025. This complaint is substantiated for improper discipline because Staff #1 was observed roughly handling Child #1 in the classroom on video footage as reported by the administrator. Staff #1 s employment was terminated by the center after they reviewed the video footage.
3 regulations cited at this visit.
Ensure a comprehensive background check is completed with eligibility letter on file for staff. Staff #1 needs a comprehensive background check and eligibility letter.
Correction status: Completed · corrected February 29, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due March 15, 2024
Ensure walls are in good repair, Room 15, the block area has paint peeling. Room 18 circle time area has paint peeling, Room 20 paint peeling in block area.
Correction status: Completed · corrected March 15, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due March 15, 2024
Ensure no prescription medication is labeled with the child's name. Six OTC medication do not have a child's name on them.
Correction status: Completed · corrected March 15, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due March 15, 2024
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
The Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint on August 31, 2023, regarding using material used for cleaning on a child s face and not maintaining safety. An investigation was conducted on September 5, 2023. This complaint is substantiated because Ms. Ling and Mr. Toner stated Staff #1 used a generic magic eraser on Child #1's face when he wrote on his face with a marker. Staff #1 s employment was terminated due to the incident. Ms. Ling also reported this incident to OCCL on August 29, 2023.
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
The Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint on February 20, 2023, regarding a lack of supervision. An investigation was conducted on February 27, 2023. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint of lack of supervision because the administrator stated when she reviewed the video footage of the incident, she observed one staff member at the back of the line and the other at the front of the line, while the classroom was lining up to outside. While the children were in the line a child turned around and scratched Child #1 in the face.
1 regulation cited at this visit.
Ensure direct supervision occurs at all times. A child pre K child was observed in the two-year-old bathroom while the staff member were in the multipurpose room for a presentation. This was corrected when the child was brought to the multipurpose room with the staff.
Correction status: Completed · corrected February 13, 2023 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due February 13, 2023
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
On February 16, 2022, a complaint was accepted for investigation by OCCL regarding unqualified staff alone with children, improper discipline, and staff administering medication without certification. An investigation was conducted on February 21, 2022. This complaint is unsubstantiated for a staff administering medication to child without being certified to administer medication because the staff member is certified to administer medication. There is no evidence to substantiate that an unqualified staff was alone with children because two qualified staff are assigned to this classroom and proper staff-to-child ratio was observed. There is no evidence to substantiate the claim that the staff members are taunting Child #1 by throwing his food away before he finishes eating based on staff statements and the supports the center has put in place by having a behavior specialist work with Child #1 and the classroom teachers to help with Child #1 s behavior.
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