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One Step Ahead Childcare & Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 84
- open each week
- 5 days
- weekly, posted tuition
- $110
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About
About One Step Ahead Childcare & Preschool
One Step Ahead Childcare & Preschool is a licensed child care center in Newark, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 84 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and part-time care. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition of $110.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Preschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedCameras for parentsSecure entryAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 84 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Curriculum | Teaching Strategies |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Toilet learning supported via positive reward system |
| Safety | Keypad-secured entrance, Cameras / live video for parents (24/7 video monitoring of classrooms and outside areas) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | Purchase of Care through the State of Delaware |
| Transportation | Transportation (supervised bus pickup and drop-off (Christiana School District transportation)) |
| Licensed capacity | 84 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
One Step Ahead Childcare & Preschool lists weekly tuition of $110. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in New Castle County has a median price of $199 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Full-time: $110-$220 per week | $110 |
1 posted price. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 One Step Ahead Childcare & Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 84 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #396672
Summary
4 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Dec 15, 2025
11 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.
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Records and paperwork 4
- Safety and hazards 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Other rules 1
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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Dec 15, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
8U License Renewal
“Submit renewal application by 12/31/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 24, 2025
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure all outlets are covered. This was corrected at the visit.”
Corrected during the visit
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1: 8.5 training hours (ND) Staff #2: 8.5 training hours (ND) Staff #3: 8.5 training hours (ND), annual review of abuse and neglect Staff #4: 15.5 training hours (ND) Staff #5: CPR/FA (ND), Administration of Medication, Health/Safety training, adult health appraisal with TB, 6 training hours (ND) Staff #6: Health/Safety training, 1 more reference Staff #7: CPR/FA (ND), 1 more reference All training hours are not determined and are due on 12/31/2025. CPR/FA is not determined for Staff #5 and 7 because the appointment was scheduled for 12/16/2025. CPR/FA cards will be sent once completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2026
Dec 17, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
51U Toilet Facilities
“Repair sink handle in the 1st floor bathroom and send a video to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025
49U Indoor Space
“Remove Febreze plug-ins and spray in all bathrooms and send a picture to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025
45U Hazardous Materials
“Submit Radon results.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 and 2 need CPR/FA certification, and Staff #2 needs 2 documented attempts of sending their service letter.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025
24U 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 the Administrator. There was no one to answer the door or answer phone calls. Send in a staffing plan that shows the days/times for all staff, identify who makes meals and what time, who is covering for nap, who is assigned to each classroom, etc. to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024
16U Insurance Coverage
“Submit liability insurance to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2025
- Feb 8, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Dec 19, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure the three's bathroom and the Pre-K bathroom have trashcans with lids. Send a picture of covered trashcans to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2023
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Submit Health and Safety training for Staff #2 and #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024
Dec 7, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Child #2 needs a note from their parent stating their religious exemption. Ensure statement is notarized. Child #12 needs an updated health appraisal. Send forms to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2022
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs two hours in health and safety. Send student transcript to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2022
- May 19, 2022VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about One Step Ahead Childcare & Preschool
Is One Step Ahead Childcare & Preschool licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was One Step Ahead Childcare & Preschool last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on December 15, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has One Step Ahead Childcare & Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 One Step Ahead Childcare & Preschool care for?
84, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does One Step Ahead Childcare & Preschool accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are One Step Ahead Childcare & Preschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does One Step Ahead Childcare & Preschool cost?
Weekly tuition of $110, as it lists it.
What is One Step Ahead Childcare & Preschool's phone number?
(302) 292-1162.
Where is One Step Ahead Childcare & Preschool?
432 Salem Church Road, Newark, DE 19702. The nearest other daycare we list is Little People's Learning Academy, 0.3 miles away.