Beginnings and Beyond
Daycare center in Felton, DE. 333 Ludlow Ln, Felton, DE 19943
About the program
Beginnings and Beyond is a licensed daycare center in Felton, Delaware. It is licensed for 134 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 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 45U)
Ensure radon testing is completed every five years. Complete testing in classrooms.
Kitchen and Food Preparation (regulation 50U)
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 56U)
Ensure nap equipment is non-absorbent, free from rips or tears. Replace ripped nap maps in the young two's classroom.
Equipment (regulation 57U)
Ensure children have required materials. Add manipulatives and blocks to the older two's classroom.
Show all 38 violations on file
Diapering and Soiled Clothing (regulation 61U)
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 8U)
Ensure renewal application is submitted at least 60 days prior to license expiration. Submit application.
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision (regulation 27U)
Ensure infants and toddlers are not cared for in the same area as older children. LS Brey observed two and three-year-old's in the same classroom.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
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 40U)
Ensure child files are complete. One child needs a blood lead level test result.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
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 50U)
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 61U)
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 63U)
Ensure Medication Administration Records (MAR's) are completed entirely and correctly.
First Aid Kits (regulation 65U)
Ensure a complete first aid is available on site. Purchase safety pins and add to kit.
Feeding of Infants (regulation 72U)
Ensure infant monthly feeding statements are completed each month for each enrolled infant.
Activity Schedule (regulation 76U)
Ensure a daily schedule is posted in each classroom.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
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 45U)
Ensure the center is free of hazardous materials. LS Brey observed air freshener on the table in the school-age classroom.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
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 61U)
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 63U)
Ensure any diaper creams and medications are labeled with the child's name and have a detailed Medication Administration Record completed.
Lesson Plans (regulation 74U)
Ensure lesson plans are updated for the current week and posted. This was corrected at the visit when staff posted the current lesson plan.
Staff Qualifications (regulation 24U)
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 26U)
Train and document an EC teacher in the day-to-day operations in the absence of the ECA.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
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 40U)
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 45U)
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 53U)
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 56U)
Ensure sheets are tight-fitting to crib mattresses.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing (regulation 61U)
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 63U)
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.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
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 40U)
Ensure child files are complete. One child needs blood lead test results. One child needs a health appraisal.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing (regulation 61U)
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 66U)
Ensure monthly fire prevention checks are conducted and the checklist is completed. Only the month of April was produced.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
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 40U)
Ensure child files are complete. One child needs blood lead results. Two children need a health appraisal. One child needs immunization records.
What parents say
I just received guardianship of my great nephew. He was previously in a terrible environment for his first 3-1/2 years that caused him to be behind socially. He was kicked out of two childcare centers locally and I was preparing to give him up to the state because I have to work. My social worker asked me to try Beginnings and Beyond and I am so thankful that I did. They are so wonderful with him. I only get…
Margaret Thompson · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoWe have been attending B&B for about four months now. My daughter adores her teachers and has a blast while in class. The staff keeps excellent communication with parents/guardians regarding their little. I am very thankful I found this center and that they had an opening during my time of need. Picture of my little learning and growing below.
Macey Simpson · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoMy child has loved her time at Beginnings & Beyond. I have been using this specific child care for almost 7 years and I’d go no where else. I feel so lucky to have found a place where my child feels safe, is happy and where they help her grow/ learn. Teachers are friendly and positive. If you ever have an issue with anything they act quickly to resolve it. They have worked with us with adjusting to nap time schedules…
Ashlee Olando · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoI enjoy the service provided at this location. My son came from an unstructured environment and we were worried about his development before starting school next year, however, he has grown and learned so much in the few months he was here. I will definitely be putting our 1 year old there as soon as I get back to work. The staff is amazing and they have so many activities for your children to do. I highly recommend…
Estrella Boyd · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoGetting there
333 Ludlow Ln, Felton, DE 19943
Questions about Beginnings and Beyond
Is Beginnings and Beyond licensed?
Yes. Beginnings and Beyond holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 1501742), with a licensed capacity of 134 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Beginnings and Beyond had any inspection violations?
Delaware records 23 violations for Beginnings and Beyond in the last three years, across 6 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 take?
Beginnings and Beyond 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 cost?
Beginnings and Beyond 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.