Rebekah Mercer
New Castle, DE 19720 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Above & Beyond Preschool & Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 60
- a week, county median
- $280
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About
About Above & Beyond Preschool & Early Learning Center
Above & Beyond Preschool & Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Newark, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 60 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 36 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 60 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 834-5620 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 60 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Above & Beyond Preschool & Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in New Castle County has a median price of $280 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$280
Home daycare$182
Toddler
Center$199
Home daycare$154
Preschool
Center$210
Home daycare$155
School age
Center$106
Home daycare$86
State record
Inspection reports for Above & Beyond Preschool & Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 60 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #801700
Summary
14 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Aug 5, 2026
36 rules cited in those visits. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing publishes only visits where a rule was cited, so this record cannot show how often it was inspected.
- Records and paperwork 11
- Building, equipment and play areas 7
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Safety and hazards 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Other rules 2
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- Aug 5, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 29, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 9, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 9, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Jan 5, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
57U Equipment
“Ensure there is equipment in good condition and available for the children in the two-year old classroom. Corrected at visit.”
Corrected during the visit
53U Outdoor Area
“Ensure all canopies are anchored and safe to use. Remove the canopy from the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026
51U Toilet Facilities
“Ensure toilets are in working order. One toilet in the bathroom is not operational.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure trash cans are covered. Replace the trash cans in the school-age and preschool classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs CPR and First Aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2026
27U 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”
Corrected during the visit
Aug 25, 2025Visit1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on August 7, 2025, regarding concerns of improper staff-to-child ratios during nap time. An investigation was conducted on August 11, 2025. This complaint is substantiated for improper staff-to-child ratios during nap time based on observations of the classrooms and attendance records reviewed for the week of August 4, 2025, to August 8, 2025. Upon arrival at the facility on August 11, 2025, the infant classroom was observed with seven children, including an infant, with one staff member, the two-year-old classroom was observed with 14 children present, with no children signed into the classroom, and the three-year-old classroom had nine children present. The infant classroom attendance records for the week of August 4, 2025, to August 8, 2025, showed eight children, including at least one infant, with one staff member for an extended time each day during naptime for the entire week. An additional concern noted was the measured classroom capacity was exceeded by up to 6 children at the time of the visit. An additional concern noted was inaccurate attendance records because for the week of August 4, 2025, children were not signed in or out of the classrooms for nap time in multiple classrooms.”
Aug 25, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on August 7, 2025, regarding concerns of improper staff-to-child ratios during nap time. An investigation was conducted on August 11, 2025. This complaint is substantiated for improper staff-to-child ratios during nap time based on observations of the classrooms and attendance records reviewed for the week of August 4, 2025, to August 8, 2025. Upon arrival at the facility on August 11, 2025, the infant classroom was observed with seven children, including an infant, with one staff member, the two-year-old classroom was observed with 14 children present, with no children signed into the classroom, and the three-year-old classroom had nine children present. The infant classroom attendance records for the week of August 4, 2025, to August 8, 2025, showed eight children, including at least one infant, with one staff member for an extended time each day during naptime for the entire week. An additional concern noted was the measured classroom capacity was exceeded by up to 6 children at the time of the visit. An additional concern noted was inaccurate attendance records because for the week of August 4, 2025, children were not signed in or out of the classrooms for nap time in multiple classrooms.”
- Aug 12, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 8, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 8, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
Apr 2, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“On March 11, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding concerns of improper staff-to-child ratios. An investigation was conducted on March 17, 2025. This complaint is substantiated for improper staff-to-child ratio based on attendance records reviewed for the week of March 10, 2025, through March 14, 2025. The infant classroom attendance records for March 10, 2025, showed the classroom had seven to eight children with one staff member for over two hours, and five infants signed in with a staff member with no DEEDS Early Learning certificate for 15 minutes. On March 11, 2025, there were eight infants signed in with no staff member signed into the classroom for 10 minutes, and on March 13, 2025, there were seven infants signed in with one staff member for a total of one hour and 59 minutes. On March 10, 2025, the one-year-old classroom had seven children signed in with one staff member for one hour and five minutes. On March 12, 2025, there were seven one-year-old children signed in with one staff member for one hour and 28 minutes, and on March 13, 2025, there were seven children signed in with one staff member for one hour and 30 minutes. On March 14, 2025, there were four one-year-old children signed in with no staff member signed in for one hour and 24 minutes. On March 14, 2025, the school-age classroom had 13 children signed in with a staff member with no DEEDS Early Learning certificate for 25 minutes. An additional concern noted was the measured classroom capacity was exceeded by up to 13 children for the entire week from March 10, 2025, to March 14, 2025, in the morning opening classroom. The one-year-old children and two-year-old children are combining in this same classroom for nap daily, again causing the room to be over the measured classroom capacity. An additional concern noted was inaccurate attendance records because on March 11, 2025, children were not signed into their classroom after nap time in the one-year-old classroom.”
Jan 16, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
72U Feeding of Infants
“Ensure infants have an updated monthly feeding schedule. Send OCCL all infant's feeding schedules.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2025
57U 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.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2025
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure air fresheners are not used in the facility. -Remove air fresheners from the infant classroom and bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2025
43U 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.”
Corrected during the visit
40U Child Files
“Ensure children's files are complete. Blood lead screening results for Child #8 and Child #9.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2025
36U 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.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2025
30U 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.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2025
27U 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.”
Corrected during the visit
Jul 17, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
78U Interactions with Infants
“Ensure children are not in confining equipment for more than 30 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024
66U Emergency Planning
“Ensure monthly fire/evacuation drills are completed monthly.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2024
61U Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“Ensure foot-activated diaper pail is within arm's reach of the changing table.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2024
56U Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
“Ensure nap equipment is labeled and ensure no blankets are used in the Infant classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2024
51U Toilet Facilities
“Ensure the preschool bathroom has toilet paper and soap available.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024
45U Hazardous Materials
“Ensure cleaners are locked up or out of reach of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024
43U Children's Attendance
“Ensure children's attendance is accurate with child arrival and departure times.”
Corrected during the visit
36U Staff Attendance
“Ensure staff members are signing in with exact hours worked in the classroom and upon arrival.”
Corrected during the visit
30U 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.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2024
27U 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”
Corrected during the visit
26U Staffing
“Ensure staff are not providing direct care towards children. Staff members on personal cell phones in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024
May 16, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
74U Lesson Plans
“Ensure lesson plans are current and dated. No lesson plans were dated.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024
72U Feeding of Infants
“Ensure all bottles are labeled with child names. No bottles or cups were labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024
66U Emergency Planning
“Ensure there is emergency water for all children enrolled.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024
58U Sanitation
“Ensure there is toilet paper is in the bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2024
56U 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.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024
43U Children's Attendance
“Ensure attendance is completed when children are arriving and departing. No school age were signed out.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024
40U 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.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2024
30U 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.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024
26U Staffing
“Ensure a teacher is trained in day-to-day operations.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Above & Beyond Preschool & Early Learning Center
Is Above & Beyond Preschool & Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Above & Beyond Preschool & Early Learning Center last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on August 5, 2026. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Above & Beyond Preschool & Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 36 rules across 7 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 34 show a correction in the state record. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Above & Beyond Preschool & Early Learning Center care for?
60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Above & Beyond Preschool & Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Above & Beyond Preschool & Early Learning Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 834-5620 to confirm.
How much does Above & Beyond Preschool & Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 834-5620 to ask.
What is Above & Beyond Preschool & Early Learning Center's phone number?
(302) 834-5620.
Where is Above & Beyond Preschool & Early Learning Center?
10 Songsmith Drive, Newark, DE 19702. The nearest other daycare we list is A. S. Academy of Learning 1, under 0.1 miles away.