Sean Toner

President & CEO, Beach Babies Child Care and ​ Treasurer, Board Of Directors at Delaware Association for the Education of Young Children

Sean Toner is the Owner and President of Beach Babies Child Care, overseeing four child care centers with a focus on high-quality early childhood education. As an active and engaged leader, Sean makes it a priority to visit each center weekly, fostering strong connections with staff and ensuring operations reflect the organization’s values. Central to Sean’s leadership philosophy is the belief that employees are team members, whose voices, ideas, and contributions shape the success of their workplaces. ​

Beach Babies is currently the largest private child care in Delaware, with 4 locations in Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Milford, and Townsend; licensed to serve over 650 children with 130 current employees (team members). ​

In addition to his work at Beach Babies, Sean currently serves as Treasurer on the board of the Delaware Association for the Education of Young Children (DAEYC) and is an active member of the Association for Early Learning Leaders. A passionate advocate for early education, Sean remains dedicated to supporting initiatives that uplift children, families, and educators both within his centers and throughout the state.

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