Best Daycare Centers in Lewes, DE
Compare 11 daycare centers in Lewes. Average rating: 4.33/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Lewes, Delaware at a glance
- Daycares
- 11
- Avg rating
- 4.33/5
- Parent reviews
- 69
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 2
Lewes has 11 licensed daycares with 69 parent reviews averaging 4.33/5.The largest concentration is in 19958 with 11 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Lewes
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
- 1Lewes After School Program4.53 score4.7(15)
133 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 159 children
Note: The reviews provided appear to be for a church rather than the Lewes After School Program daycare center. The reviews consistently praise the facility as a welcoming, clean community space with quality programming and volunteers.
kind and caring staffcommunity involvementwelcoming atmosphereclean facility - 2Margaret H. Rollins Child Development Center @ Childrens Beach House4.44 score4.6(14)
1800 Bay Avenue, Lewes, DE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 37 children
Parents consistently praise Margaret H. Rollins Child Development Center for its caring, dedicated staff and supportive learning environment. The facility is particularly recognized for its excellent support of children with special needs and behavioral challenges. Multiple parents report positive experiences and would recommend the center to others.
Caring and dedicated staffstrong focus on child educationexcellent support for children with special needs and disabilitiespositive learning atmosphere - 3Beach Babies Child Care4.14 score4.2(13)
31169 Learning Lane, Lewes, DE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 174 children
Beach Babies Child Care in Lewes receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight caring and professional staff, strong educational programs, and child safety as key strengths. Many families have attended for multiple years and recommend the center without reservation.
Caring and professional teacherssafe and clean facilityeducational programmingschool readiness preparation - 4Beach Buddies School Age Program4.14 score4.2(13)
31174 Learning Lane, Lewes, DE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 95 children
Parents consistently praise Beach Buddies and its sister program Beach Babies for exceptional care, attentive teachers, and strong educational preparation. Families report feeling confident leaving their children in a safe, clean environment where staff show genuine care and responsiveness to individual needs.
Caring and professional staffsafe and clean facilityeducational programmingstrong school readiness - 5Lighthouse On The Shore Learning Center INC.4.11 score4.2(6)
33323 East Chesapeake Street, Unit 37, Lewes, DE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 58 children
Lighthouse on the Shore Learning Center receives mostly 5-star reviews praising staff quality, child development, and leadership, with parents particularly highlighting staff members Kaylee and Dulce. However, one 1-star review raises serious concerns about negligent supervision, lack of communication, sanitation issues, and mishandled COVID protocols.
Excellent staff (Kaylee and Dulce specifically praised)strong child learning and developmentgood socializationdaily photo updates via app - 6Lotus Blossom Learning Center I4.06 score4.1(8)
19305 Beaver Dam Road, Lewes, DE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 59 children
Lotus Blossom Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with most parents praising the owner Robin and staff for their dedication, communication, and care. Parents highlight the welcoming atmosphere, educational activities, and family involvement. One negative review cited hygiene concerns, lack of incident communication, and staff inattentiveness.
Owner Robin and staff go above and beyondexcellent communicationopen door policyunderstanding and
Rating Distribution
Based on 6 daycares with Google ratings in Lewes
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Lewes, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Lewes zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19958 | 11 | 4.33 | 2 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Lewes (30–174 children)
Small
up to 30 children
1
Medium
31–75 children
4
Large
76–150 children
4
Very Large
150+ children
2
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Lewes based on parent reviews
Lewes After School Program
133 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE
Note: The reviews provided appear to be for a church rather than the Lewes After School Program daycare center. The reviews consistently praise the facility as a welcoming, clean community space with quality programming and volunteers.
Margaret H. Rollins Child Development Center @ Childrens Beach House
1800 Bay Avenue, Lewes, DE
Parents consistently praise Margaret H. Rollins Child Development Center for its caring, dedicated staff and supportive learning environment. The facility is particularly recognized for its excellent support of children with special needs and behavioral challenges. Multiple parents report positive experiences and would recommend the center to others.
Beach Babies Child Care
31169 Learning Lane, Lewes, DE
Beach Babies Child Care in Lewes receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight caring and professional staff, strong educational programs, and child safety as key strengths. Many families have attended for multiple years and recommend the center without reservation.
Beach Buddies School Age Program
31174 Learning Lane, Lewes, DE
Parents consistently praise Beach Buddies and its sister program Beach Babies for exceptional care, attentive teachers, and strong educational preparation. Families report feeling confident leaving their children in a safe, clean environment where staff show genuine care and responsiveness to individual needs.
Lighthouse On The Shore Learning Center INC.
33323 East Chesapeake Street, Unit 37, Lewes, DE
Lighthouse on the Shore Learning Center receives mostly 5-star reviews praising staff quality, child development, and leadership, with parents particularly highlighting staff members Kaylee and Dulce. However, one 1-star review raises serious concerns about negligent supervision, lack of communication, sanitation issues, and mishandled COVID protocols.
Lotus Blossom Learning Center I
19305 Beaver Dam Road, Lewes, DE
Lotus Blossom Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with most parents praising the owner Robin and staff for their dedication, communication, and care. Parents highlight the welcoming atmosphere, educational activities, and family involvement. One negative review cited hygiene concerns, lack of incident communication, and staff inattentiveness.
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Daycare types in Lewes
Daycare Centers in Lewes, Delaware
There are 11 daycare centers in Lewes, Delaware. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Lewes have an average rating of 4.33 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities, with 33% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.33 stars. Our analysis covers 69 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Lewes, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
All Daycare Centers in Lewes
Showing 11 results
Note: The reviews provided appear to be for a church rather than the Lewes After School Program daycare center. The reviews consistently praise the facility as a welcoming, clean community space with quality programming and volunteers.
- Address
- 133 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE
- Phone
- (302) 645-5345
Parents consistently praise Margaret H. Rollins Child Development Center for its caring, dedicated staff and supportive learning environment. The facility is particularly recognized for its excellent support of children with special needs and behavioral challenges. Multiple parents report positive experiences and would recommend the center to others.
- Address
- 1800 Bay Avenue, Lewes, DE
- Phone
- (302) 645-9184
Beach Babies Child Care in Lewes receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight caring and professional staff, strong educational programs, and child safety as key strengths. Many families have attended for multiple years and recommend the center without reservation.
- Address
- 31169 Learning Lane, Lewes, DE
- Phone
- (302) 644-1585
Parents consistently praise Beach Buddies and its sister program Beach Babies for exceptional care, attentive teachers, and strong educational preparation. Families report feeling confident leaving their children in a safe, clean environment where staff show genuine care and responsiveness to individual needs.
- Address
- 31174 Learning Lane, Lewes, DE
- Phone
- (302) 644-1585
Lighthouse on the Shore Learning Center receives mostly 5-star reviews praising staff quality, child development, and leadership, with parents particularly highlighting staff members Kaylee and Dulce. However, one 1-star review raises serious concerns about negligent supervision, lack of communication, sanitation issues, and mishandled COVID protocols.
- Address
- 33323 East Chesapeake Street, Unit 37, Lewes, DE
- Phone
- (302) 827-2563
Lotus Blossom Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with most parents praising the owner Robin and staff for their dedication, communication, and care. Parents highlight the welcoming atmosphere, educational activities, and family involvement. One negative review cited hygiene concerns, lack of incident communication, and staff inattentiveness.
- Address
- 19305 Beaver Dam Road, Lewes, DE
- Phone
- (302) 249-2105
- Address
- 910 Shields Avenue, Lewes, DE
- Phone
- (302) 296-9622
- Address
- 129 West 4th Street, Lewes, DE
- Phone
- (302) 645-5132
- Address
- 1510 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE
- Phone
- (302) 645-2153
- Address
- 19488 John J Williams Highway, Lewes, DE
- Phone
- (302) 674-3313
- Address
- 820 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE
- Phone
- (302) 296-9622
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Frequently asked questions
- Licensing status with Delaware's regulatory agency
- Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Delaware)
- Safety measures and cleanliness
- Daily routines and educational curriculum
- Parent reviews and ratings
- Location and hours that fit your schedule
- Child Daycare & Preschools — 9 facilities
- Before or After School Daycare — 2 facilities