Delaware records · Sussex County · Lewes
LIGHTHOUSE ON THE SHORE LEARNING CENTER INC.
Licensed Child Care Center · Lewes, Delaware
Records presented as of November 5, 2026The operation, as the state lists it
- License number
- 1312266
- Operation type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Address
- 33323 E CHESAPEAKE ST, Lewes, DE 19958
- Licensed capacity
- 58
- Ages served, as listed
- 6 weeks through 12 years.
- Hours, as listed
- 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- State programs listed
- Child Care Food Program;Purchase of Care
The record in numbers
| Compliance visits | 4 |
| Complaint investigations | 8 |
| Citations recorded | 14 |
| Citations with correction completed, per the state | 14 |
| Citations with correction still pending, per the state | 0 |
| Record span | August 10, 2022 – August 7, 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 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 3 |
| 2024 | 2 | 6 |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 |
| 2022 | 3 | 3 |
Visits and investigations, newest first
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
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
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
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.
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 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.
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
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.
3 regulations cited at this visit.
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.
Correction status: Completed · corrected December 11, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due December 30, 2025
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)
Correction status: Completed · corrected December 8, 2025 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due December 30, 2025
Purchase additional supplies such as age-appropriate books for the two-year- old classroom.
Correction status: Completed · corrected December 11, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due December 30, 2025
6 regulations cited at this visit.
An updated comprehensive background check and eligibility determined for Staff #1
Correction status: Completed · corrected January 22, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due December 17, 2024
Ensure child files are completed. Child #2 and Child #11 needs blood lead test result.
Correction status: Completed · corrected December 18, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due December 17, 2024
Updated radon test results are needed for the center.
Correction status: Completed · corrected December 18, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due December 17, 2024
Repair or replace the broken toilet.
Correction status: Completed · corrected January 27, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due December 17, 2024
Supply additional water for emergency use at the center.
Correction status: Completed · corrected December 18, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due December 17, 2024
Revise the lesson plan to include daily activities for the preschool classroom and the two year old classroom.
Correction status: Completed · corrected December 18, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due December 17, 2024
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 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.
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 November 17, 2023, regarding improper staff-to-child ratios and not following accident/ injury procedures. An investigation began on December 1, 2023, and concluded on December 11, 2023. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for improper staff-to-child ratio and not following the accident/injury procedures because during the visit, proper staff-to-child ratio was observed in each classroom. Additionally, the attendance records reviewed for November 16, 2023, reflected the classrooms were within proper staff-to-child ratio. Also, the staff followed the accident/ injury procedures by contacting the parent regarding the injury immediately, applying ice, and completing the accident/ injury report. The parent, Ms. Rooke, and Staff #2 signed the report.
2 regulations cited at this visit.
Complete files are needed for the following staff members: Staff #1 and Staff #2 needs the OCCL health and safety training
Correction status: Completed · corrected December 1, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due December 15, 2023
Add a weekly special activity to the lesson plan for the preschool classroom.
Correction status: Completed · corrected December 4, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due December 8, 2023
3 regulations cited at this visit.
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
Correction status: Completed · corrected January 11, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due December 28, 2022
A foot activated diaper pail is needed in the bathroom for diapering. (corrected when a staff member place a diaper pail in the bathroom.)
Correction status: Completed · corrected December 12, 2022 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due December 12, 2022
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.
Correction status: Completed · corrected December 12, 2022 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due December 28, 2022
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 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.
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
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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