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Child care center · Felton, DE
BEGINNINGS AND BEYOND III
A licensed child care center in Felton, 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: 333 LUDLOW LN, Felton, DE 19943
Phone: (302) 284-8797
Ages served: 6 weeks through 12 years.
Age group: Infant through School-Age
Licensed capacity: 134 children
OCCL license number: 1501742
Current enforcement action (as published): none listed in the state's file
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: 2 facility injuries. No facility deaths reported. 2025: 1 facility injury. No facility deaths reported. 2023: 1 facility injury. No facility deaths reported.
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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)
- 23 violations cited on these visits
- 10 complaint investigations completed (Substantiated: 5; No Evidence to Substantiate: 4; No Evidence to Substantiate with Concern: 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 6 visits with violations in the state's file (which starts November 12, 2021), newest first, with 38 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.
November 14, 2025 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 7 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by December 5, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, December 8, 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. One staff needs a health appraisal with TB screening. One staff needs OCCL's Health & Safety Training, and references. One staff needs OCCL's Health & Safety Training and references.
Hazardous Materials
Regulation code 45U · Correct by December 10, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, December 9, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure radon testing is completed every five years. Complete testing in classrooms.
Kitchen and Food Preparation
Regulation code 50U · Correct by November 28, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, November 17, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure freezers maintain a temperature of 0 degrees F or below. Adjust temperatures in the first three freezers in the kitchen.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Regulation code 56U · Correct by November 28, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, November 25, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure nap equipment is non-absorbent, free from rips or tears. Replace ripped nap maps in the young two's classroom.
Equipment
Regulation code 57U · Correct by November 28, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, November 17, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure children have required materials. Add manipulatives and blocks to the older two's classroom.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Regulation code 61U · Correct by November 14, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, November 14, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure pails used for soiled diapers are lined. This was corrected at the visit when a liner was added to the pail in the young two's classroom.
License Renewal
Regulation code 8U · Correct by November 28, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, November 18, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure renewal application is submitted at least 60 days prior to license expiration. Submit application.
November 6, 2024 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 10 violations
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
Regulation code 27U · Correct by November 22, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, November 12, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
The state's notes for this violation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They're in the state's published file (see Sources).
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by December 6, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, December 17, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete. One staff person needs a Release of Employment History and Service Letters, if applicable, and one more reference. Two staff need an adult health appraisal with TB screening.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by December 6, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, December 6, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure child files are complete. One child needs a blood lead level test result.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by December 6, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, November 18, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure walls are in good repair. The wall in the older infant room and the wall in the Pre-k 1 room need to be repaired. The trash can in the young two's bathroom needs a lid.
Kitchen and Food Preparation
Regulation code 50U · Correct by December 6, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, November 8, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Maintain accurate refrigerator and freezer temperatures. The temperatures in the refrigerators and freezers in the young infant, older infant, and kitchen were all elevated above the requirement.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Regulation code 61U · Correct by December 6, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, November 8, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure diaper-changing mats are non-absorbent. Purchase new mat for the young one's classroom. Repair lid to diaper trash can in the young two's classroom.
Administration of Medication
Regulation code 63U · Correct by December 6, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, November 12, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure Medication Administration Records (MAR's) are completed entirely and correctly.
First Aid Kits
Regulation code 65U · Correct by December 6, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, November 12, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure a complete first aid is available on site. Purchase safety pins and add to kit.
Feeding of Infants
Regulation code 72U · Correct by December 6, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, November 12, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure infant monthly feeding statements are completed each month for each enrolled infant.
Activity Schedule
Regulation code 76U · Correct by December 6, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, November 7, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure a daily schedule is posted in each classroom.
November 21, 2023 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 6 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by December 13, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, January 17, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete. 3 staff need OCCL's Health and Safety for Child Care Professionals training. 3 staff need a completed Release of Employment form. 1 staff needs a current Pediatric CPR/first aid certificate. 2 staff need additional training hours completed.
Hazardous Materials
Regulation code 45U · Correct by December 13, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, November 27, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
The state's notes for this violation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They're in the state's published file (see Sources).
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by December 13, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, December 13, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all areas are clean and in good repair. All classroom floors need to be cleaned. One toilet in the pre-k classroom needs to be repaired.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Regulation code 61U · Correct by December 13, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, November 30, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure a non-porous diaper mat is available to children. The diaper changing mat in the young-one's classroom is ripped and needs to be replaced. A diaper changing mat needs to be available in the Pre-k room and three-year-old room. The diaper pal in the young-three's room is not foot-activiated and needs to be repaired or replaced.
Administration of Medication
Regulation code 63U · Correct by December 13, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, November 27, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure any diaper creams and medications are labeled with the child's name and have a detailed Medication Administration Record completed.
Lesson Plans
Regulation code 74U · Correct by December 13, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, November 21, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure lesson plans are updated for the current week and posted. This was corrected at the visit when staff posted the current lesson plan.
Older than 3 years (not counted in the summary above)
November 10, 2022 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 9 violations
Staff Qualifications
Regulation code 24U · Correct by November 24, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, December 20, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure the EC administrator has 15 hours of training in infant/toddler and 15 hours of training in school-age care. Submit the ECA's DEEDS certificate with the specialized trainings listed.
Staffing
Regulation code 26U · Correct by November 24, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, November 23, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Train and document an EC teacher in the day-to-day operations in the absence of the ECA.
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by November 24, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, February 15, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete. Four staff members need two references. One staff member needs first aid certification. One staff member needs a development plan. One staff member needs orientation. Five staff members need eligibility letters. Two staff members need release of employment history and corresponding service letters. Two staff members need a service letter.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by November 24, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, November 23, 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 result. One child needs an updated health appraisal with immunization records.
Hazardous Materials
Regulation code 45U · Correct by November 24, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, November 10, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure hazardous materials and cleaners are stored inaccessible. Cleaners were observed in children's reach in the school-age classroom, four-year-old classroom, and older one's classroom. This was corrected when the cleaners were moved out of the children's reach.
Outdoor Area
Regulation code 53U · Correct by November 24, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, January 19, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Remove the broken barrier from the outdoor play area. Replenish the mulch with nine inches of mulch under all equipment needing fall zone material in the smaller outdoor play area.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Regulation code 56U · Correct by November 24, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, November 29, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure sheets are tight-fitting to crib mattresses.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Regulation code 61U · Correct by November 24, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, November 23, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Purchase a foot-activated diaper pail for the younger one's classroom. One trash can was observed being used for regular trash and diapers. Ensure child and staff hands are washed after a diaper changed. A staff member in the older one's classroom was observed washing her hands, but not the child's after a diaper change. This was corrected when the staff agreed to comply.
Administration of Medication
Regulation code 63U · Correct by November 24, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, November 10, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure medication is stored securely. Petroleum jelly was observed on the diaper changing shelf in the two-year-old classroom. This was corrected when the medication was moved out of the children's reach.
May 9, 2022 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 4 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by May 23, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, May 24, 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 service letter. One staff member needs two references and a second attempt to obtain the service letters. One staff member needs CPR, first aid, and administration of medication certifications, annual review of abuse and neglect and annual review of safe sleep.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by May 23, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, May 24, 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 test results. One child needs a health appraisal.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Regulation code 61U · Correct by May 23, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, May 9, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure a non-porous surface is used on the diaper-changing area. The diaper-changing pad in the one-year-old classroom was ripped. This was corrected when a new pad was placed in the classroom.
Emergency Planning
Regulation code 66U · Correct by May 23, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, May 23, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure monthly fire prevention checks are conducted and the checklist is completed. Only the month of April was produced.
March 17, 2022 · Unannounced · 2 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by March 31, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, March 31, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete. One staff needs a reference. Four staff need two references. One staff needs four references. Two staff need health appraisals with TB results. Six staff need service letters.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by March 31, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, March 31, 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 results. Two children need a health appraisal. One child needs immunization records.
Complaint investigations
All 13 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 September 30, 2026 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On September 4, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding lack of positive behavior supports, not providing truthful information, and not following accident/injury procedures. An investigation was conducted on September 15, 2026. There is not enough evidence to substantiate this complaint, because according to video footage reviewed, Child #1 was observed hitting another child and Staff #2. Staff #2 picked up Child #1, and when getting ready to release him/her, it appears he/she threw themselves onto the floor. The videos then show both Staff #2 and Staff #3 checking over Child #1 right after the injury, applying first aid. When asked about the difference in the accident/injury report narratives, Staff #2 and Administrator #1 both stated it was the same incident and after Staff #2 received additional training on how to properly follow the accident/injury procedures, the report was updated to include more details.
Completed August 12, 2026 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On July 16, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding a broken cooling system and lack of supervision. An investigation was conducted on July 16, 2026. This complaint is substantiated because the air conditioning unit was inoperable in the older infant, two-year-old, pre-k grad, and pre-k one classroom. Sixteen children and three staff were observed in a classroom with no air conditioning. Additionally, according to the repair company, the air conditioning system failed on July 9, 2026, and OCCL was not notified within one business day of the equipment breakdown. Based on interviews and attendance, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for lack of supervision. Additionally, the investigation identified improper mixed age groups including two- and three-year-olds were combined in the same classroom, and six preschool-aged children were cared for alongside 17 school-aged children in the same area.
Completed October 15, 2025 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On September 23, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding diapering, accident/injury procedures, not providing truthful information, and not supervising children on the playground. An investigation was conducted on September 25, 2025. This complaint is substantiated for accident/injury procedures because while reviewing the accident/injury reports, two entries which occurred more than a business day prior, did not have a parent/guardian signature. There is no evidence to substantiate the complaint for diapering noncompliance because staff interviewed stated they complete diaper checks every hour and change diapers when soiled. There is no evidence to substantiate the complaint for not providing truthful information because, although the reporter alleges Child #1 hit his/her head when a play car tipped over, all staff interviewed stated Child #1 did not hit their head and incurred no injury from the incident. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for lack of supervision because staff interviewed stated they were actively supervising children on the playground. Additionally, both Staff #4 and Administrator #1 stated they watched video footage which showed Staff #1 and Staff #2 supervising the children appropriately and stated Child #1 did not hit their head.
Completed August 5, 2025 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On July 10, 2025, and July 14, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received complaints regarding not having an understanding of and respect for children and their needs, a lack of positive behavior supports, and not providing physical care routines appropriate to each child's developmental needs. An investigation was conducted on July 16, 2025. This complaint is substantiated for not providing physical care routines appropriate to each child's developmental needs because, according to video footage reviewed, Staff #1 was not able to effectively provide for the toileting needs of Child #1, and asked for assistance from other children in the classroom. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegation children were continually discussing Child #1's nudity throughout the day, because all staff interviewed stated the children did not talk about it. A concern noted was Staff #1 was observed on video entering the school-age bathroom, closing the door, and remaining in there several minutes, leaving the classroom unsupervised. Through interviews, it was also stated a child was sent, unsupervised, from the school-age classroom to the front office. Another concern noted was when asked about Staff #2 stimulating pressure points on children's bodies, the video was reviewed and while it showed Staff #2 doing this, it is unclear whether the children were in pain or harmed. A concern noted while reviewing the video footage was Staff #2 is seen and heard yelling very loudly at two separate children. According to the staff interviewed, the yelling was heard in the office. Staff #1's employment was terminated on July 11, 2025, and Staff #2's employment was terminated on July 7, 2025.
Completed April 9, 2025 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate with Concern
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On March 24, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding diapering procedures. An investigation was conducted on March 27, 2025. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because according to staff interviewed, diaper checks are completed hourly, and diaper changes are completed as needed. Documentation also shows the times of those checks and changes according to video footage reviewed by staff for a specific day. A concern noted is while checking for Child #1's diaper cream and Medication Administration Record (MAR), it was determined several children did not have a completed MAR for the diaper creams being used in the classroom.
Completed November 27, 2024 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On October 22, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding proper diapering procedures and interactions. An investigation was conducted on November 6, 2024. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because all staff interviewed stated Child #1 utilizes the toilet when prompted during the day, eliminating the need to change his diaper. Classroom staff, Staff #2 and Staff #3, stated they treat his diaper like a pull-up and continue to re-use it since it is not wet or soiled. Additionally, Staff #2 stated they encouraged the parent to bring in pull-ups for him. Regarding appropriate interactions, both Staff #2 and Staff #3 stated Child #1 is responsive to their directions and instructions, he plays with other children, and behaves typically for a three-year-old.
Completed May 2, 2024 · 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 April 10, 2024 · 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).
Completed February 13, 2024 · 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 November 29, 2023 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
The Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint on November 21, 2023, regarding not meeting the needs of children by allowing feces to remain on a child's bottom, having staff complete trainings for other staff, having a plumbing issue and allowing children to crawl in the dirty water, and the center being dirty and having roaches. An investigation was conducted on November 21, 2023. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because Staff #1 denies knowing any time when a child has left the center with feces on his bottom. All staff interviewed stated they are allowed to complete training hours at the center when the classrooms are in ratio, and no one has offered to complete trainings for them. Interviews and documentation reviewed show the plumbing issue was resolved in a timely manner and parents were notified accordingly. The center did not have any significant cleanliness issues and a pest control company was utilized immediately to remediate the roach that was seen in the maintenance closet.
Older than 3 years (not counted in the summary above)
Completed June 2, 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 May 12, 2023, regarding not following the requirements for pets. An investigation began on May 16, 2023, and ended on May 18, 2023. This complaint is substantiated because Staff #2 stated she was not sure she informed every parent of the pet rats in the two-year-old classroom.
Completed May 3, 2023 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on March 27, 2023, regarding the center not following its termination policy and staff not following diapering procedures. An investigation was conducted on March 29, 2023. Based on interviews with staff and documentation provided, there is no evidence to substantiate the allegations. Staff stated they check children's diapers every hour, change diapers every two hours and as needed, and check each child's diaper before they leave for the day. Documentation showed staff were following proper diapering procedures. Additionally, the owner terminated care for a child due to the child's parents behavior toward the staff, which aligns with the termination policy in the parent handbook.
Completed June 21, 2022 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
OCCL received a complaint on June 11, 2022, regarding lack of supervision and improper positive behavior support. An investigation was conducted on June 13, 2022. The complaint is substantiated for lack of supervision because staff admitted Child #1 was left unattended on the playground for approximately 4 minutes. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for improper positive behavior support because staff denied the allegation.
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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.