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Lighthouse On The Shore Learning Center

Daycare center in Lewes, DE. 33323 E Chesapeake St, Lewes, DE 19958

4.2 (10 on Google)Read parent reviews
Call (302) 827-2563
AgesInfant, toddler, preschool and school age
Hours6 am to 5 pm, Mon to Fri
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity58 children
Violations, last 3 years11
On the register sinceNot listed

About the program

Lighthouse On The Shore Learning Center is a licensed daycare center in Lewes, Delaware. It is licensed for 58 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.

It accepts child care subsidy.

Accepts subsidy

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Lighthouse On The Shore Learning Center does not publish a fee schedule.

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeChild Care Center · 1312266
Licence statusActive
Licensed capacity58 children
Inspections on file5
Source: Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Violations, last 3 years11Area median for centers: 8
Inspections on file54 substantiated complaints
All violations on file19Most recent December 2025

Most violations are record-keeping, training or maintenance items, and nearly every program has some. Read what each one was and how fast it was fixed. Delaware records each regulation found out of compliance at a review, with the corrective action required and the date it was corrected. The state does not assign a risk level.

Cited December 8, 2025Corrected December 11, 2025

Personnel Files (regulation 30U)

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.

Corrected December 8, 2025

Kitchen and Food Preparation (regulation 50U)

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)

Cited December 8, 2025Corrected December 11, 2025

Lesson Plans (regulation 74U)

Purchase additional supplies such as age-appropriate books for the two-year- old classroom.

Cited December 5, 2024Corrected January 22, 2025

General Qualifications (regulation 28U)

An updated comprehensive background check and eligibility determined for Staff #1

Cited December 5, 2024Corrected December 18, 2024

Child Files (regulation 40U)

Ensure child files are completed. Child #2 and Child #11 needs blood lead test result.

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Cited December 5, 2024Corrected December 18, 2024

Hazardous Materials (regulation 45U)

Updated radon test results are needed for the center.

Cited December 5, 2024Corrected January 27, 2025

Toilet Facilities (regulation 51U)

Repair or replace the broken toilet.

Cited December 5, 2024Corrected December 18, 2024

Emergency Planning (regulation 66U)

Supply additional water for emergency use at the center.

Cited December 5, 2024Corrected December 18, 2024

Lesson Plans (regulation 74U)

Revise the lesson plan to include daily activities for the preschool classroom and the two year old classroom.

Corrected December 1, 2023

Personnel Files (regulation 30U)

Complete files are needed for the following staff members: Staff #1 and Staff #2 needs the OCCL health and safety training

Cited December 1, 2023Corrected December 4, 2023

Lesson Plans (regulation 74U)

Add a weekly special activity to the lesson plan for the preschool classroom.

Cited December 12, 2022Corrected January 11, 2023

Personnel Files (regulation 30U)

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

Corrected December 12, 2022

Diapering and Soiled Clothing (regulation 61U)

A foot activated diaper pail is needed in the bathroom for diapering. (corrected when a staff member place a diaper pail in the bathroom.)

Corrected December 12, 2022

Lesson Plans (regulation 74U)

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.

Corrected December 14, 2021

Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision (regulation 27U)

Ensure direct supervision of children is maintained at all times in each classroom by a qualified staff. In the infant classroom an aide (BC) was left alone with three infants, while another staff (DS) ECT change an infant in another room locating in the back of the room. This was corrected when staff member TH (ECA) joined he classroom.

Cited December 14, 2021Corrected January 6, 2022

Personnel Files (regulation 30U)

Complete files are needed for the following staff: Staff #1 needs administration of medication certification. Staff #2, 6,9,10 needs CPR/ first aid certification Staff #3 needs CPR/ first aid certification, annual safe sleep, annual child abuse and neglect recognition, four reference letters, a health appraisal with TB results. Staff #11 needs release of employment, service letter, Staff #12 needs health appraisal, employee declaration and annual child abuse and neglect recognition.

Cited December 14, 2021Corrected January 6, 2022

Child Files (regulation 40U)

Health appraisals are needed for child #1 and Child #7

Cited December 14, 2021Corrected January 6, 2022

Children's Attendance (regulation 43U)

Ensure to document the whereabout of each child in care. In the three year old classroom, one child transition to the Pre-K classroom and another child transition to the two year old classroom. The attendance record reflected eight children in the classroom.

Corrected December 14, 2021

Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments (regulation 56U)

Ensure sleeping equipment are not touching each other. LS Donovan observed bedding stacked with sleeping equipment.

What parents say

MY Boy DD attends this place, and it has been such a great experience for him, it blew away my expectations. He absolutely adores the staff, Kaylee and Dulce in particular. The app provides daily updates with photos, very helpful. He learns a lot and he loves the staff

Daniel J · 5/5 on Google · 10 months ago

Grandson DD attends this place...very happy with his progress...learns and socializes well...he adores Kaylee and Dulce...good experience..highly recommend it

Edward Wilkowski · 5/5 on Google · 10 months ago

Needs zero stars. Do not send your children here. Absolutely horrendous practices and care. My son spent a little over a year here in the “pre-school” room and we had to unenroll him today. Very major issues with the ownership and direction. Virtually zero communication from teachers on anything. No lessons or investments in the children, picked him up about 4 times a week to him watching TV or up on a table about…

Melanie Russo · 1/5 on Google · 4 years ago

Daughter has been going there since she was a newborn. Very pleased with the staff, and she has learned so much over the years!

Travis Shalaby · 5/5 on Google · 6 years ago
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Getting there

33323 E Chesapeake St, Lewes, DE 19958

Questions about Lighthouse On The Shore Learning Center

Is Lighthouse On The Shore Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Lighthouse On The Shore Learning Center holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 1312266), with a licensed capacity of 58 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Lighthouse On The Shore Learning Center had any inspection violations?

Delaware records 11 violations for Lighthouse On The Shore Learning Center in the last three years, across 5 inspections on file. The median daycare center in the area has 8. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.

What ages does Lighthouse On The Shore Learning Center take?

Lighthouse On The Shore Learning Center is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 6 am to 5 pm, Mon to Fri.

How much does Lighthouse On The Shore Learning Center cost?

Lighthouse On The Shore Learning Center does not publish tuition. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees. The program accepts child care subsidy.

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