Lighthouse On The Shore Learning Center
33323 E Chesapeake St, Lewes, DE
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Margaret H. Rollins CDC @ Children's Beach House is a licensed child care center in Lewes, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 37 children, serving preschoolers.
It describes its programs: after-school care, preschool, special-needs / inclusion care and summer camp. It lists weekly tuition of $135.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
Programs
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: Children ages 3 to 5 (Child Development Center) |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, preschool, special-needs / inclusion care and summer camp |
| Staff-to-child ratio | 1:5 staff-to-child ratio |
| Daily life | Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Discounts | 20% sibling discount |
| More | Founded 1936 |
| Licensed capacity | 37 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Margaret H. Rollins CDC @ Children's Beach House lists weekly tuition of $135. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Sussex County has a median price of $145 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Weekly fee (afterschool program) | $135 |
State record
3 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Aug 28, 2026
3 rules cited in those visits. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing publishes only visits where a rule was cited, so this record cannot show how often it was inspected.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. One staff member needs a comprehensive background check completed. One staff member needs a service letter request for a previous employer.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2026
53U Outdoor Area
“Ensure fall zone requirements are met by replenishing mulch to at least nine inches. This was corrected at the visit when the mulch was raked under the fall zones.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. One staff needs an annual review of child abuse and neglect reporting.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2024
61U Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“Ensure diapers are disposed of in a foot-activated diaper pail. This was corrected when a foot-activated diaper pail was placed within five feet of the changing station in the three-year-old classroom.”
Corrected during the visit
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. One staff person needs to complete OCCL's Health and Safety Training for Child Care Professionals and two references.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2023
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FAQ
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on August 28, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 3 show a correction in the state record. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
37, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 645-9184 to confirm.
Weekly tuition of $135, as it lists it.
(302) 645-9184.
1800 Bay Avenue, Lewes, DE 19958. The nearest other daycare we list is Bethel Christian School, 1 miles away.