Beginnings and Beyond (402 Cowgill Street)
Daycare center in Dover, DE. 402 Cowgill Street, Dover, DE 19901
About the program
Beginnings and Beyond (402 Cowgill Street) is a licensed daycare center in Dover, Delaware. It is licensed for 60 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
Beginnings and Beyond provides child care and preschool programs for children aged six weeks to twelve years in Delaware.
The program follows a play-based approach, states Delaware Stars for Early Success accreditation and includes meals.
It accepts child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Published on the program's website, read September 18, 2026. Weekly and annual rates are converted to a monthly figure. Confirm current rates and fees with the program.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →Most violations are record-keeping, training or maintenance items, and nearly every program has some. Read what each one was and how fast it was fixed. Delaware records each regulation found out of compliance at a review, with the corrective action required and the date it was corrected. The state does not assign a risk level.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. One staff needs a health appraisal with TB screening.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure child files are complete. One child needs an updated health appraisal and immunizations.
Outdoor Area (regulation 53U)
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 56U)
Ensure rest equipment is non-absorbent, free from rips and tears. Replace ripped mats in the pre-k classroom.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing (regulation 61U)
Ensure diaper pails are foot-activated. Replace broken diaper pail in the one-year-old classroom.
Show all 45 violations on file
Staffing (regulation 26U)
Ensure documentation shows a qualified Administrator is on site at least 50% of the hours of operation.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
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 36U)
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 40U)
Ensure child files are completed. One child needs a blood lead level test result.
Children's Attendance (regulation 43U)
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 45U)
Ensure radon testing is completed every five years.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
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 53U)
Ensure fall zone requirements are met in the outdoor play area. Replenish mulch to nine inches.
Equipment (regulation 57U)
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 65U)
Ensure the center's first aid kit contains all required items. Purchase roll gauze for the first aid kit.
Activity Schedule (regulation 76U)
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 8U)
Ensure a completed and notarized application is submitted at least 60 days prior to license expiration.
Insurance Coverage (regulation 16U)
Ensure documentation is current. Submit new policy to OCCL.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
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 40U)
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 49U)
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 53U)
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 56U)
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 61U)
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.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
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 40U)
Ensure child files are complete. One child needs mat permission.
Hazardous Materials (regulation 45U)
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 46U)
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 49U)
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 53U)
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 59U)
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 61U)
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 63U)
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 66U)
Purchase additional emergency water supply. This was corrected when additional water was purchased.
Feeding of Infants (regulation 72U)
Purchase a thermometer for each bottle warmer to ensure the water temperature does not go above 120 degrees F.
Lesson Plans (regulation 74U)
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.
Staffing (regulation 26U)
Document the hours the ECA is on-site to ensure the 50% hours of operation requirement is met.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
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 40U)
Ensure child files are complete. One child needs blood lead screening results.
Hazardous Materials (regulation 45U)
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 49U)
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 50U)
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 53U)
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 56U)
Replace the ripped nap mats.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing (regulation 61U)
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).
What parents say
I love this center and so does my son. He has been going there since he was about 3 months old and will be 2 next month. He has loved every teacher he has had. But I must say Miss Ashley in the office is his favorite. He asks for her almost every night while we are home. The teachers there really care for him as if he is their own. I would definitely recommend enrolling your child if you are looking for a family.…
Tiara Parker · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoOur 6mo old started daycare a month ago at beginnings and beyond, I was very anxious at first but the app they use helps ease my worries. They update everything throughout the day and send pictures! His teachers have been so helpful when we have questions. Everyday when I pick him up he is giggling and hiding in Ms. Heathers shoulder not wanting to leave. Ms. Tiara and Ms. Heather have been wonderful, I love that…
Hannah Zegel · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoMy son loves being at the center! My father and I also love the care that he receives! He's been attending since 8 weeks old and will be 3 next month. We've loved every teacher that our son has had and if there ever was a concern we had, it was addressed right away. Thank you to the staff at B&B!
Gabriella Bryce · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoWe have been so happy with the staff and management here, they care, love and help our child learn everyday. We get updates and pictures throughout the day that make our work days that much easier. We know everyday we drop him off that he will get the attention he requires and that all the staff cares for all the children. By far the best learning center for small kids we have ever seen 🙌 😍 ❤️
Michael Spencer · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoGetting there
402 Cowgill Street, Dover, DE 19901
Questions about Beginnings and Beyond (402 Cowgill Street)
Is Beginnings and Beyond (402 Cowgill Street) licensed?
Yes. Beginnings and Beyond (402 Cowgill Street) holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 907023), with a licensed capacity of 60 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Beginnings and Beyond (402 Cowgill Street) had any inspection violations?
Delaware records 24 violations for Beginnings and Beyond (402 Cowgill Street) in the last three years, across 5 inspections on file. The median daycare center in the area has 10. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.
What ages does Beginnings and Beyond (402 Cowgill Street) take?
Beginnings and Beyond (402 Cowgill Street) is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 6:30 am to 6 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Beginnings and Beyond (402 Cowgill Street) cost?
Beginnings and Beyond (402 Cowgill Street) publishes full-time tuition from $607 to $1,213 a month on its website, read in September 2026. Ask about registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
