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Child care center · Dover, DE
BEGINNINGS AND BEYOND, INC.
A licensed child care center in Dover, Delaware, with its state inspection and complaint history from the Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 402 COWGILL STREET, Dover, DE 19901
Phone: (302) 734-2464
Ages served: 6 weeks through 5 years.
Age group: Infant through Pre-School
Licensed capacity: 60 children
OCCL license number: 907023
Current enforcement action (as published): none listed in the state's file
Special conditions (as published): Variance
Injuries reported to the state (as published): the state's file lists injuries in the last 5 years that needed medical or dental treatment. 2026: 1 facility injury. No facility deaths reported. 2025: 1 facility injury. No facility deaths reported.
View the official record on Delaware's child care search (search for the program's name).
Inspection history
Last 3 years (November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026, when the state's files were last updated)
- 3 visits where violations were cited (the state's file doesn't list visits where nothing was cited)
- 24 violations cited on these visits
- 4 complaint investigations completed (No Evidence to Substantiate: 3; Substantiated: 1)
A violation means a licensing specialist found that a Delaware licensing rule wasn't met. The state gives the program a date to correct each one and records when it was corrected. Complaint results use the state's own terms, as published. Read the official record for details.
Visits with violations
All 5 visits with violations in the state's file (which starts November 12, 2021), newest first, with 45 violations in all. The state's file lists only visits where a rule was cited, so visits where nothing was cited are not shown. Each violation shows the state's short title for the rule, its regulation code, the date the state set for the fix and the correction status as published.
July 7, 2026 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 5 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by July 31, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, July 10, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete. One staff needs a health appraisal with TB screening.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by July 31, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, July 8, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure child files are complete. One child needs an updated health appraisal and immunizations.
Outdoor Area
Regulation code 53U · Correct by July 31, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, August 6, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure equipment in the outdoor play area is in safe condition and not broken. Dispose of the broken blue, gray, and red climber/slide. Ensure fall zone requirements are met. Replenish mulch to nine inches in each play area.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Regulation code 56U · Correct by July 31, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, August 7, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure rest equipment is non-absorbent, free from rips and tears. Replace ripped mats in the pre-k classroom.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Regulation code 61U · Correct by July 31, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, August 7, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure diaper pails are foot-activated. Replace broken diaper pail in the one-year-old classroom.
July 10, 2025 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 12 violations
Staffing
Regulation code 26U · Correct by August 1, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, July 30, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure documentation shows a qualified Administrator is on site at least 50% of the hours of operation.
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by August 15, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, September 22, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete. One staff needs four references and an adult health appraisal. One staff needs an orientation. One staff needs OCCL's Health and Safety Training for Child Care Professionals, two references, and an adult health appraisal with TB screening. One staff needs CPR/FA training.
Staff Attendance
Regulation code 36U · Correct by July 10, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, July 10, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff document the time of arrival and departure in each classroom. This was corrected at the visit when staff signed into the infant classroom.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by August 15, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, July 11, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure child files are completed. One child needs a blood lead level test result.
Children's Attendance
Regulation code 43U · Correct by July 10, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, July 10, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure classroom attendance shows the exact arrival and departure of each child. This was corrected at the visit when children were signed into the infant classroom.
Hazardous Materials
Regulation code 45U · Correct by August 15, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, July 25, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure radon testing is completed every five years.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by July 10, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, July 10, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all sinks supply both hot and cold water. The hot water in the one-year-old classroom was turned off. This was corrected at the visit when the hot water was turned back on.
Outdoor Area
Regulation code 53U · Correct by August 15, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, August 27, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure fall zone requirements are met in the outdoor play area. Replenish mulch to nine inches.
Equipment
Regulation code 57U · Correct by August 15, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, July 24, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure classrooms for children over 24 months contain accessible art supplies and science materials. Add art and science materials to the two-year-old classroom.
First Aid Kits
Regulation code 65U · Correct by August 15, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, July 24, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure the center's first aid kit contains all required items. Purchase roll gauze for the first aid kit.
Activity Schedule
Regulation code 76U · Correct by July 10, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, July 10, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
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.
License Renewal
Regulation code 8U · Correct by July 18, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, August 27, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure a completed and notarized application is submitted at least 60 days prior to license expiration.
July 11, 2024 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 7 violations
Insurance Coverage
Regulation code 16U · Correct by August 9, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, July 16, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure documentation is current. Submit new policy to OCCL.
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by August 9, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, July 29, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs a health appraisal. Staff #2,4,5 needs OCCL health and safety training. Staff #5 needs a signed job description.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by August 16, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, July 17, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure child files are complete. All infants need updates to the monthly feeding schedule at least monthly. Update forms and submit to OCCL. Ensure medication administration records (MAR) are signed by parents. Ensure staff are documenting each time a medication is administered on a limited time use. Submit documentation to OCCL.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by July 11, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, July 11, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all sinks supply both hot and cold water. The handwashing sinks in the one-year-old classrooms had the hot water turned off. This was corrected at the visit when the hot water was turned back on.
Outdoor Area
Regulation code 53U · Correct by August 16, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, August 9, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure equipment in the outdoor play area is clean and in a safe condition. Two toys were broken and cracked, leaving sharp edges. This was corrected at the visit when the toys were removed. The cap piece on top of the ladder in the pre-k play area was broken and had sharp edges. Repair or replace the piece and submit a photo to OCCL. Ensure gates are self-closing and self-latching. The gate connecting the two play areas does not self-latch. Repair gate and submit video to OCCL. Ensure mulch measures for 9 inches under fall zones. Replenish mulch and submit a photo to OCCL. Ensure the grounds are cleared and in safe condition. Clean up piled leaves and paper cups. Submit photos to OCCL.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Regulation code 56U · Correct by August 16, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, July 16, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all nap equipment is non-absorbent, and free from rips and tears. Replace ripped mats with new ones and submit to OCCL.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Regulation code 61U · Correct by August 16, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, July 15, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure diaper changing mats are non-porous, without rips or tears. Purchase new mat for infant room and submit a photo to OCCL. Ensure a trash can is used only for diapers is accessible and contains a liner (CAV). Submit a photo to OCCL of the diaper cans in the two infant rooms.
Older than 3 years (not counted in the summary above)
July 19, 2023 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 12 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by August 2, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, August 1, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
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.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by August 2, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, July 21, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure child files are complete. One child needs mat permission.
Hazardous Materials
Regulation code 45U · Correct by July 19, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, July 19, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
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 of reach.
Air Quality and Windows
Regulation code 46U · Correct by July 19, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, July 19, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure window screens are in good repair. Two windows were observed open in the one-year-old classroom and the screens were ripped. This was discuss with staff and corrected when the windows were closed and the staff agreed to not reopen the window.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by August 2, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, July 24, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
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 classroom need to be repaired or replaced. Ensure all sinks supply hot and cold water. The hot water in the one-year-old classroom was turned off. This was corrected when the hot water was turned back on.
Outdoor Area
Regulation code 53U · Correct by August 2, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, September 19, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
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 area. This was corrected when the trash debris, and mold were removed. Repair the gate between the two play areas so it self-latches. Replenish the fall zone areas to ensure there is 9 inches of mulch in all fall zone areas.
Hand Washing
Regulation code 59U · Correct by July 19, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, July 19, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure hands are washed as required. A staff member in the one-year-old classroom did not wash a child's hands after a diaper change. This was discussed with staff and corrected when the child's hands were washed.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Regulation code 61U · Correct by July 19, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, July 19, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
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 the diaper pail.
Administration of Medication
Regulation code 63U · Correct by July 19, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, July 19, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure medication is stored securely. Diaper cream was observed in an unlocked cabinet in the bathroom. This was corrected when the medication was removed.
Emergency Planning
Regulation code 66U · Correct by July 19, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, July 19, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Purchase additional emergency water supply. This was corrected when additional water was purchased.
Feeding of Infants
Regulation code 72U · Correct by August 2, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, July 21, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Purchase a thermometer for each bottle warmer to ensure the water temperature does not go above 120 degrees F.
Lesson Plans
Regulation code 74U · Correct by August 2, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, September 26, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure lesson plans contain physical, social-emotional, language/literacy, and cognitive development for every day. The two-year-old classrooms lesson plan did not have daily opportunities for social/emotional and the pre-k classroom did not have daily opportunities for cognitive development.
July 20, 2022 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 9 violations
Staffing
Regulation code 26U · Correct by August 5, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, August 10, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Document the hours the ECA is on-site to ensure the 50% hours of operation requirement is met.
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by August 5, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, September 6, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete. Two staff members need a professional development plan. One staff needs two references. One staff needs a health appraisal with TB results. Two staff members need service letters.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by August 5, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, August 9, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure child files are complete. One child needs blood lead screening results.
Hazardous Materials
Regulation code 45U · Correct by August 5, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, July 21, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure hazardous materials and non-routinely used cleaners are stored inaccessible to children. Toilet cleaner was observed in an unlocked (lock was broken) cabinet in the older ones bathroom.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by August 5, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, August 10, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all areas are clean. The ceiling vent in the infant classroom needs to be cleaned. The sink in the two-year-old classroom needs to be cleaned. Ensure the toilets are in good repair. The first toilet in the downstairs bathroom is not in proper working condition. Ensure the water temperature is at or below 120 degrees F. The sinks in the downstairs bathroom and two-year-old classroom were observed at 130 degree F.
Kitchen and Food Preparation
Regulation code 50U · Correct by August 5, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, July 21, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all refrigerators are at 41 degrees F or below. The refrigerator in the infant classroom was observed above 41 degrees F.
Outdoor Area
Regulation code 53U · Correct by August 5, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, December 5, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Replenish the mulch in all fall zones in the outdoor play areas. Repair the gate within the outdoor play area to ensure it self-latches.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Regulation code 56U · Correct by August 5, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, August 25, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Replace the ripped nap mats.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Regulation code 61U · Correct by August 5, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, July 20, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure foot-activated diaper pails are used for diapers. A non-foot activated covered trash can was being used in the older ones classroom. This was corrected when a foot-activated diaper pail was provided. Ensure diaper-changing areas are cleaned. All diaper-changing areas were observed dirty with (dirt and mulch).
Complaint investigations
All 8 complaint investigations in the state's file (which starts November 29, 2021), newest first, with the result and the state's summary as published.
Completed October 14, 2026 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On September 11, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding not storing trash securely and lack of respectful communication. An investigation was conducted on September 29, 2026. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because staff interviewed stated they do not leave trash lying outside, and if it does blow out of the can, they clean it up. Additionally, trash cans were observed outside with lids on and trash secured, aside from the soaked cardboard waiting to dry to be cleaned up. Lastly, Owner #1 denied yelling at anyone who expressed concern over the center trash.
Completed July 28, 2026 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On June 26, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding positive behavior supports and staff communication. An investigation was conducted on July 7, 2026. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because all staff interviewed denied having heard staff yell at children or talk rudely about children with other staff.
Completed February 3, 2026 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary of this complaint may name a person, so we don't show it here. It's in the state's published file (see Sources).
Completed June 5, 2024 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On May 22, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding staff using a drug that could adversely affect their job functions and positive behavior supports. An investigation was conducted on May 23, 2024. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because six out of seven staff interviewed denied smelling marijuana on staff recently. One staff person stated there was an odor of marijuana on staff within the previous month or two; however, those staff denied having ever smoking marijuana prior to coming into work. Regarding the allegation of cursing in front of children, all staff interviewed denied cursing themselves or hearing other staff cursing in front of children.
Older than 3 years (not counted in the summary above)
Completed May 9, 2023 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on April 7, 2023, regarding soiled clothing not being changed. An investigation was conducted on April 12, 2023. This complaint is substantiated because the staff member interviewed admitted staff made two preschool-age children sit in their wet clothing until their parents arrived with a change of clothes.
Completed June 21, 2022 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary of this complaint may name a person, so we don't show it here. It's in the state's published file (see Sources).
Completed May 4, 2022 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
OCCL received a complaint on April 21, 2022, regarding expired milk and not accommodating dietary restrictions and allergies. An investigation was conducted on April 28, 2022. There is no evidence to substantiate the complaint because all staff denied the allegations and no expired milk was observed. In addition, substitutions for allergies or restrictions were available and staff were well informed of each child's needs.
Completed December 10, 2021 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary of this complaint may name a person, so we don't show it here. It's in the state's published file (see Sources).
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Sources
- Licensed Child Care Providers and Facilities: program details, enforcement action and injuries report.
- Child Care Licensing Compliance Review Information: visits, violations, corrections and specialist notes.
- Child Care Licensing Complaint Reviews: complaint investigations, results and summaries.
All three are published by the Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing on data.delaware.gov as Public Domain and cover about the last five years. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published. Program details last checked October 21, 2026.