Above & Beyond Preschool & Early Learning Center

Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision

“Ensure staff-to-child ratios are maintained at all times. The two-year-old classroom was observed with 8 children, with the youngest being one year old. with one staff member. -Corrected at visit”

Rule 27U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Jan 5, 2026.

Personnel Files

“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs CPR and First Aid.”

Rule 30U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Jan 22, 2026.

Indoor Space

“Ensure trash cans are covered. Replace the trash cans in the school-age and preschool classroom.”

Rule 49U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Jan 16, 2026.

Toilet Facilities

“Ensure toilets are in working order. One toilet in the bathroom is not operational.”

Rule 51U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Jan 16, 2026.

Outdoor Area

“Ensure all canopies are anchored and safe to use. Remove the canopy from the playground.”

Rule 53U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Jan 16, 2026.

Equipment

“Ensure there is equipment in good condition and available for the children in the two-year old classroom. Corrected at visit.”

Rule 57U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Jan 5, 2026.

Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision

“Ensure ratios and maximum group size are maintained at all times. Upon arrival, the opening classroom had 14 children (including one-year-olds) present with 2 staff members. Infant classroom had 5 children with one staff member.”

Rule 27U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Jan 16, 2025.

Personnel Files

“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #2 needs OCCL Health and Safety training, 2 references, adult abuse registry, and eligibility. Staff #3 needs service letters. Staff #4 needs updated CR and first Aid. Staff #5 needs orientation, OCCL Health and Safety training, and adult abuse check.”

Rule 30U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Feb 19, 2025.

Staff Attendance

“Ensure staff members sign in and out of the classroom upon arrival and departure. One staff member was not signed into the two-year-old classroom and one staff member was signed into the classroom but was not present in the facility. Send one week of attendance to OCCL.”

Rule 36U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Feb 4, 2025.

Child Files

“Ensure children’s files are complete. Blood lead screening results for Child #8 and Child #9.”

Rule 40U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Feb 12, 2025.

Children’s Attendance

“Ensure children are signed in and out of class upon arrival and departure. Nine children were present with six children signed in. -Corrected at visit.”

Rule 43U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Jan 16, 2025.

Indoor Space

“Ensure air fresheners are not used in the facility. -Remove air fresheners from the infant classroom and bathroom.”

Rule 49U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Feb 4, 2025.

Equipment

“Ensure equipment is cleanable and tear-free. Repair or replace the couch in the preschool classroom. Ensure there is enough equipment for children enrolled in the two-year-old classroom. -Add additional books to the two-year-old classroom.”

Rule 57U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Feb 13, 2025.

Feeding of Infants

“Ensure infants have an updated monthly feeding schedule. Send OCCL all infant’s feeding schedules.”

Rule 72U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Feb 4, 2025.

Staffing

“Ensure staff are not providing direct care towards children. Staff members on personal cell phones in the classroom.”

Rule 26U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Jul 22, 2024.

Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision

“Ensure ratios and supervision is maintained at all times. Three classrooms were over ratio and group size. -Corrected at visit”

Rule 27U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Jul 17, 2024.

Personnel Files

“Ensure staff files are completed. CPR and First Aid for Staff #1 and Staff #2. Orientation for Staff #1, #3, and #5. OCCL Health and Safety training for Staff #1 and Staff #3. Job Description for Staff #1. Health Appraisal with TB for Staff #4. Release of employment for Staff #3.”

Rule 30U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Aug 12, 2024.

Staff Attendance

“Ensure staff members are signing in with exact hours worked in the classroom and upon arrival.”

Rule 36U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Jul 17, 2024.

Children’s Attendance

“Ensure children’s attendance is accurate with child arrival and departure times.”

Rule 43U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Jul 17, 2024.

Hazardous Materials

“Ensure cleaners are locked up or out of reach of children.”

Rule 45U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Aug 6, 2024.

Toilet Facilities

“Ensure the preschool bathroom has toilet paper and soap available.”

Rule 51U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Aug 6, 2024.

Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments

“Ensure nap equipment is labeled and ensure no blankets are used in the Infant classroom.”

Rule 56U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Aug 7, 2024.

Diapering and Soiled Clothing

“Ensure foot-activated diaper pail is within arm’s reach of the changing table.”

Rule 61U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Aug 7, 2024.

Emergency Planning

“Ensure monthly fire/evacuation drills are completed monthly.”

Rule 66U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Aug 7, 2024.

Interactions with Infants

“Ensure children are not in confining equipment for more than 30 minutes.”

Rule 78U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Jul 22, 2024.

Staffing

“Ensure a teacher is trained in day-to-day operations.”

Rule 26U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: May 31, 2024.

Personnel Files

“Ensure staff files are completed. Orientation for Staff #1, 2, 3, and 4. Application or data sheet for Staff #1 and 2. Job Descriptions for Staff #1, 3, and 4. References for Staff #1, 2, 3, and 4. Health appraisal with TB for Staff #2.”

Rule 30U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Jun 14, 2024.

Child Files

“Ensure children files are complete. Health appraisal for Child #4 and 5. Immunizations for Child #5. Blood Lead screening results for Child #2. Infant feeding schedules for Child #3, 4, and 5.”

Rule 40U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Jun 6, 2024.

Children’s Attendance

“Ensure attendance is completed when children are arriving and departing. No school age were signed out.”

Rule 43U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Jun 5, 2024.

Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments

“Ensure all sleep-safe requirements are met. Child had a coat placed on top as a blanket.- Coat was removed at visit- Ensure sheets are tight against mattress.”

Rule 56U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Jun 5, 2024.

Sanitation

“Ensure there is toilet paper is in the bathroom.”

Rule 58U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: May 16, 2024.

Emergency Planning

“Ensure there is emergency water for all children enrolled.”

Rule 66U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: May 31, 2024.

Feeding of Infants

“Ensure all bottles are labeled with child names. No bottles or cups were labeled.”

Rule 72U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Jun 5, 2024.

Lesson Plans

“Ensure lesson plans are current and dated. No lesson plans were dated.”

Rule 74U. Correction date, as Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing recorded it: Jun 5, 2024.