ONE STEP AHEAD CHILD CARE & PRESCHOOL INC.

License #396672 · NEWARK, DE · Capacity 84

Lifetime deficiency profile

18 total deficiencies

Top rules cited at this facility

18 citations across this facility's inspection history. Top 10 below — click any rule to read the plain-English summary, evidence inspectors look for, and how to fix.

RuleTimes citedSample narrative
30U 5 Personnel Files — Ensure all staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs administration of medication training, professional development plan, orientation, job description, adult abuse registry check, release of employment …
49U 3 Indoor Space — Ensure all outlets are covered. This was corrected at the visit.
45U 2 Hazardous Materials — Ensure cabinets are secure with locks when storing chemicals. Replace or repair lock on cabinet in pre-k classroom.
40U 2 Child Files — Ensure all child files are complete. Child #3, #5, and #6 need a medication of administration record (MAR) completed by a parent with the medication in original packaging.
53U 1 Outdoor Area — Ensure outdoor area is free from hazards. Remove unused umbrella with metal from 1's playground. Ensure fall zones are covered. Add protection around canopy base on Pre-K playground.
66U 1 Emergency Planning — Ensure to perform monthly fire drill/inspections. A fire drill/inspection was not documented for November or December of 2021.
8U 1 License Renewal — Submit renewal application by 12/31/2025.
51U 1 Toilet Facilities — Repair sink handle in the 1st floor bathroom and send a video to OCCL.
24U 1 Staff Qualifications — Ensure there is sufficient staffing to prepare meals, facilitate nap time, and transitions. Upon arrival, there were 2 teachers and 12 children. 3 toddlers with 1 teacher, and 9 preschoolers with t…
16U 1 Insurance Coverage — Submit liability insurance to OCCL.

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Source data as of May 11, 2026 · Retrieved by AccreditReady May 11, 2026 · Source: Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing