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Child care center · Lewes, DE
LIGHTHOUSE ON THE SHORE LEARNING CENTER INC.
A licensed child care center in Lewes, Delaware, with its state inspection and complaint history from the Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 33323 E CHESAPEAKE ST, Lewes, DE 19958
Phone: (302) 827-2563
Ages served: 6 weeks through 12 years.
Age group: Infant through School-Age
Licensed capacity: 58 children
OCCL license number: 1312266
Current enforcement action (as published): none listed in the state's file
Injuries reported to the state (as published): the state's file lists injuries in the last 5 years that needed medical or dental treatment. 2024: 1 facility injury. No facility deaths reported. 2023: 1 facility injury. No facility deaths reported. 2022: 2 facility injuries. No facility deaths reported.
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Inspection history
Last 3 years (November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026, when the state's files were last updated)
- 3 visits where violations were cited (the state's file doesn't list visits where nothing was cited)
- 11 violations cited on these visits
- 6 complaint investigations completed (No Evidence to Substantiate: 4; No Evidence to Substantiate with Concern: 1; Substantiated: 1)
A violation means a licensing specialist found that a Delaware licensing rule wasn't met. The state gives the program a date to correct each one and records when it was corrected. Complaint results use the state's own terms, as published. Read the official record for details.
Visits with violations
All 4 visits with violations in the state's file (which starts November 12, 2021), newest first, with 14 violations in all. The state's file lists only visits where a rule was cited, so visits where nothing was cited are not shown. Each violation shows the state's short title for the rule, its regulation code, the date the state set for the fix and the correction status as published.
December 8, 2025 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 3 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by December 30, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, December 11, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are completed. Staff #1 needs an update health appraisal, Staff#2 needs an updated medication certification, Staff #3 needs an updated fingerprint and eligibility determined and Staff #4 needs eligibility determined.
Kitchen and Food Preparation
Regulation code 50U · Correct by December 30, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, December 8, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure the handwashing sink have running water. (This was corrected when the owner purchased and fixed the sink pipe so the water can run again)
Lesson Plans
Regulation code 74U · Correct by December 30, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, December 11, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Purchase additional supplies such as age-appropriate books for the two-year- old classroom.
December 5, 2024 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 6 violations
General Qualifications
Regulation code 28U · Correct by December 17, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, January 22, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
An updated comprehensive background check and eligibility determined for Staff #1
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by December 17, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, December 18, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure child files are completed. Child #2 and Child #11 needs blood lead test result.
Hazardous Materials
Regulation code 45U · Correct by December 17, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, December 18, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Updated radon test results are needed for the center.
Toilet Facilities
Regulation code 51U · Correct by December 17, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, January 27, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Repair or replace the broken toilet.
Emergency Planning
Regulation code 66U · Correct by December 17, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, December 18, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Supply additional water for emergency use at the center.
Lesson Plans
Regulation code 74U · Correct by December 17, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, December 18, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Revise the lesson plan to include daily activities for the preschool classroom and the two year old classroom.
December 1, 2023 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 2 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by December 15, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, December 1, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Complete files are needed for the following staff members: Staff #1 and Staff #2 needs the OCCL health and safety training
Lesson Plans
Regulation code 74U · Correct by December 8, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, December 4, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Add a weekly special activity to the lesson plan for the preschool classroom.
Older than 3 years (not counted in the summary above)
December 12, 2022 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 3 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by December 28, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, January 11, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Complete files are needed for the following staff members: Staff #1 needs a health appraisal with TB, and an administration of medication certification. Staff #2 needs administration of medication certification
Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Regulation code 61U · Correct by December 12, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, December 12, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
A foot activated diaper pail is needed in the bathroom for diapering. (corrected when a staff member place a diaper pail in the bathroom.)
Lesson Plans
Regulation code 74U · Correct by December 28, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, December 12, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Provide special activity on the lesson plan in the two-year-old classroom, (corrected during visit when the staff added the special activity on the lesson plan.
Complaint investigations
All 8 complaint investigations in the state's file (which starts November 29, 2021), newest first, with the result and the state's summary as published.
Completed August 7, 2026 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate with Concern
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On June 22, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint alleging that staff were not being truthful, fire drills were not being conducted, morning snack was not being provided to one-year-old children, food was not being appropriately cut into small pieces, children were not receiving enough milk or water, and diapers were not being changed frequently. The complaint also alleged that infants were being passed to staff in other classrooms, children were being moved between classrooms, and staff was not adequately supervising children on the playground. Additionally, it was reported that infants were placed in high chairs for more than 30 minutes before breakfast, infant feeding schedules were not being followed, children's hands were not being washed, toys were not being sanitized, and staff were working while sick. An investigation was conducted on June 29, 2026. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegations in the complaint. Staff members interviewed consistently denied the allegations. Additionally, during the investigation, LS #1 observed staff washing children's hands after diaper changes, children with their water bottles, and staff offering water to children. LS #1 also observed lunch being served directly from the kitchen, staff assisting children by cutting their food into appropriate-sized pieces, and infants who were developmentally able to feed themselves being placed in high chairs approximately 10 minutes before lunch was served. During the investigation, LS #1 identified one concern unrelated to the allegations. LS #1 observed two staff members escorting children to the community playground by walking them through a parking lot where vehicles were parked. This concern was addressed with the program during the investigation
Completed July 10, 2026 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On June 12, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding a lack of positive behavior supports. An investigation was conducted on June 15, 2026. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because staff members who were interviewed stated they have never observed a staff member hitting a child. Additionally, two children who are enrolled in the preschool classroom stated the teacher would give them a time-out and call their parents if they did something bad. The children also stated that they have never been hit or observed a teacher hitting other children.
Completed March 25, 2026 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding improper staff-to-child ratio, staff using alcohol or drugs that could adversely affect job functions, the administrator not being present the required time, lack of positive behavior supports, handwashing, and diapering procedures. An investigation began on February 18, 2026, and concluded on February 19, 2026. This complaint is substantiated because, according to the administrator's attendance record, Owner #1 was not present the required 27.5 hours per week. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegations of improper staff-to-child ratio, staff using alcohol or drugs that could adversely affect job functions, lack of positive behavior supports, handwashing, or diapering procedures based on interviews, observations, and a review of documentation. An additional concern noted during this investigation was children were observed lying on their sleeping equipment without top or bottom covers.
Completed January 13, 2026 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
OCCL's investigation of regulatory non-compliance began after clearance from other agencies was received. The Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint on October 16, 2025, regarding a lack of positive behavior supports. An investigation began on November 12, 2025, and concluded on December 02, 2025. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because Staff #2 and Staff #3 stated they never saw Staff #1 pull the arm of any child. Staff #1 was not available to be interviewed; however, video footage and information were reviewed by another agency, and it was determined there were no charges regarding the incident.
Completed April 15, 2024 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on March 18, 2024, regarding the center not allowing a change in the meal pattern when requested by the guardian. An investigation was conducted on March 26, 2024. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because staff stated Child #1's guardians were encouraged to get a pediatrician's note giving the center permission to feed Child #1 baby food after she turned one on February 24, 2024. The center received the note on February 29, 2024. Also, the staff member interviewed stated they informed the uncle that Child #1 ate some of the center's food but had trouble eating and she was offered the baby food.
Completed December 19, 2023 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary of this complaint may name a person, so we don't show it here. It's in the state's published file (see Sources).
Older than 3 years (not counted in the summary above)
Completed November 9, 2022 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on October 14, 2022, regarding improper staff-to-child ratios and security procedures. An investigation was conducted on October 21, 2022. This complaint is substantiated for not following security procedures because a staff member stated the center door is propped when they go outside to ensure re-entry into the building. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegation of improper staff-to-child ratio because proper staff-to-child ratios were observed during the visit, and attendance records from October 10, 2022, to October 14, 2022, reflected proper staff-to-child ratios. A concern noted was staff were not signed out on some attendance records.
Completed August 10, 2022 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
OCCL received a complaint on July 14, 2022, regarding improper staff-to-child ratios. An investigation began on July 26, 2022, and concluded on August 8, 2022. This complaint is substantiated because according to attendance records, on July 1, 2022, July 5, 2022, July 6, 2022, July 7, 2022, July 8, 2022, and July 11, 2022, Staff #1, an aide, was alone with children in the one-year-old and two-year-old classroom. Also, during the visit, two staff members who are aides were alone with five children. Additional concerns noted were attendance records for staff and children were not accurately documented on several occasions.
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Sources
- Licensed Child Care Providers and Facilities: program details, enforcement action and injuries report.
- Child Care Licensing Compliance Review Information: visits, violations, corrections and specialist notes.
- Child Care Licensing Complaint Reviews: complaint investigations, results and summaries.
All three are published by the Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing on data.delaware.gov as Public Domain and cover about the last five years. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published. Program details last checked October 21, 2026.