BEGINNINGS AND BEYOND, INC.

License #907023 · DOVER, DE · Capacity 60

Lifetime deficiency profile

44 total deficiencies

Top rules cited at this facility

44 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
49U 5 Indoor Space — Ensure all areas are in a safe condition. An uncovered heating vent was observed in the pre-k classroom. There were sharp metal edges exposed. Ensure hazards are repaired. The blinds in the infant classroo…
30U 5 Personnel Files — Ensure staff files are complete. One staff member needs two references. One staff member needs four references and an adult health appraisal with TB results.
40U 4 Child Files — Ensure child files are complete. One child needs mat permission.
53U 4 Outdoor Area — Ensure the equipment in the outdoor play area is in a safe condition. A slide was cracked. This was corrected when the slide was removed. Discard the trash, debris, and possible mold from the outdoor play …
45U 3 Hazardous Materials — Store hazardous materials inaccessible to children. Floor cleaner was observed on a low shelf in the three-year-old classroom. This was corrected when the cleaner was moved onto a higher shelf, out …
61U 3 Diapering and Soiled Clothing — Ensure diaper pails are lined with a plastic liner. The diaper pail in the two-year-old classroom did not have a plastic liner. This was discussed and corrected when a bag was placed in th…
56U 2 Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments — Ensure all nap equipment is non-absorbent, and free from rips and tears. Replace ripped mats with new ones and submit to OCCL.
26U 2 Staffing — Ensure documentation shows a qualified Administrator is on site at least 50% of the hours of operation.
76U 2 Activity Schedule — Ensure an activity schedule is posted in each classroom. This was corrected at the visit when the schedule was posted in the infant and three-year-old classrooms.
50U 2 Kitchen and Food Preparation — Purchase a thermometer for the refrigerator in the infant classroom.

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