One Step Ahead Child Care & Preschool Inc.
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My family member goes to this school "One Step Ahead Child Care & Preschool Inc. - Newark DE Licensed Child Care Center" and continues to always be bullied the administrators of this school are NOT doing enough to enforce or reprimand the student for bullying other students. This is a terrible school and there is a high tolerance of allowing bullying to take place.
Excellent facility very professional.
My child has been going to this daycare since she was 3 years old. I've never had any issues. Childcare cost is fair compared to surrounding schools. I'm not a parent who receives Purchase of care and I never have for my child. Yes, tuition is due every Monday and sometimes I may not have it. Her dad normally pays it bi-weekly. We as her parents make it our duty to keep the director Ms. Dawn informed on when payment will be made and she is VERY UNDERSTANDING! As for the last review in regards to the "money hungry" aspect? I can't relate. This facility has been great for my child. If you're looking for a childcare center that's not too expensive, has great hours, friendly staff, I would choose One Step Ahead!
They are money hungry they dont work with families tht get paid biweekly and cant get poc. They want to slap late fees on. We made our payments every 2 weeks and because shes money hungry suspended my child because she couldn't get her payment every week. And she doesn't work with anyone. I paid just so my son can go to daycare and play he didnt learn anything. His teacher was amazing though she had such a sincer heart i hope she can find an establishment tht will take great care of her. Or start her own business. I pray they prosper or she goes back to business management school to learn how to run an establishment!
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2025-12-15 | Non Compliance | 30U - Personnel Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: 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. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-12-15 | Non Compliance | 49U - Indoor Space | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure all outlets are covered. This was corrected at the visit. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Visit |
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| 2025-12-15 | Non Compliance | 8U - License Renewal | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Submit renewal application by 12/31/2025. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-12-17 | Non Compliance | 16U - Insurance Coverage | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Submit liability insurance to OCCL. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-12-17 | Non Compliance | 24U - Staff Qualifications | Completed |
| Corrective Action: 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. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-12-17 | Non Compliance | 30U - Personnel Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: 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. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-12-17 | Non Compliance | 45U - Hazardous Materials | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Submit Radon results. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-12-17 | Non Compliance | 49U - Indoor Space | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Remove Febreze plug-ins and spray in all bathrooms and send a picture to OCCL. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-12-17 | Non Compliance | 51U - Toilet Facilities | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Repair sink handle in the 1st floor bathroom and send a video to OCCL. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-12-19 | Non Compliance | 30U - Personnel Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure staff files are complete. Submit Health and Safety training for Staff #2 and #4. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-12-19 | Non Compliance | 49U - Indoor Space | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure the three's bathroom and the Pre-K bathroom have trashcans with lids. Send a picture of covered trashcans to OCCL. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2022-12-07 | Non Compliance | 30U - Personnel Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs two hours in health and safety. Send student transcript to OCCL. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2022-12-07 | Non Compliance | 40U - Child Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: 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. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2021-12-16 | Non Compliance | 30U - Personnel Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure all staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs administration of medication training, professional development plan, orientation, job description, adult abuse registry check, release of employment history, and service letters. Staff #2 needs a professional development plan. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2021-12-16 | Non Compliance | 40U - Child Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure all child files are complete. Child #3, #5, and #6 need a medication of administration record (MAR) completed by a parent with the medication in original packaging. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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