Infant Program
A small-school start for our youngest learners. Teachers and families stay in close communication, with daily opportunities to connect about your baby’s day.
- Uses Creative Curriculum
- Daily chances to connect with teachers
Early learning in Newark, Delaware
A Place to Learn, Grow, and Go Above & Beyond
Discover a welcoming early learning environment where family involvement and teacher communication help support your child’s growth.
Infants through school-age
Small preschool
Family involvement
1 Free WeekOf tuition for new enrollments
Infants–School-AgeAges served
6:30 AM–6:00 PMMon–Fri
Small preschoolClose family relationships
DailyTime to connect with teachers
1 free weekFor new enrollments
Communication between teachers and families supports each child’s learning and continued success.
What that looks like
Families and teachers, on the same page.
Above and Beyond is a small preschool built around close relationships with families. Parents have daily opportunities to connect with their child’s teachers, and family involvement is part of how the school works.
Parent involvementFamilies are encouraged to take part in their child’s school life
Daily teacher connectionOpportunities every day to connect with the people teaching your child
Our small preschool
See the preschool in person
A small preschool where you know the teachers — and they know your child.
Our preschool is intentionally small, so relationships come first: between teachers and children, and between teachers and families. That close connection is how we support each child’s learning and continued success.
Close relationships with families
A small school means the people caring for your child get to know your whole family.
Daily time to connect with teachers
Parents get opportunities every day to check in with their child’s teachers.
Parents are part of it
Parent involvement is encouraged, because communication between home and school supports each child’s growth.
Toddler Program
For growing toddlers, learning is guided by Creative Curriculum in a small setting where teachers get to know each child and each family.
- Uses Creative Curriculum
- Daily chances to connect with teachers
Preschool & Pre-K
Our preschool and pre-kindergarten program follows the Funshine Express curriculum, with the close teacher–family communication that defines Above and Beyond.
- Uses Funshine Express curriculum
- Parent involvement encouraged
Before & After Care
Care for school-age children before and after the school day, with the same welcoming, family-involved approach. Ask on your tour how it fits your schedule.
- Before and after the school day
- Daily chances to connect with teachers
Summer Camp
A nine-week summer program for school-age children, running June through August. Ask on your tour about current dates and availability.
- Nine-week program
- Runs June–August
Childcare programs for infants through school-age children.
Inside Above and Beyond
The classrooms, the teachers, the everyday moments.
A look inside Above and Beyond in Newark.
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Why families choose us
Four things parents notice first.
Most of what makes a center right for your family isn't on a website. These are the parts we can tell you before you walk in.
Schedule a TourIt’s small on purpose
A small preschool means teachers get to know each child — and each family — well.
You can talk to teachers every day
Families have daily opportunities to connect with the teachers who spend the day with their child.
Parents are part of the picture
Parent involvement is encouraged, not just allowed. You’re a partner in your child’s early education.
One school from infancy on
Programs run from infants through school-age, so families can stay with the teachers they already know.
From Newark families
What parents say.
We love it here! The staff are friendly, engaged in my child’s development and learning… They encourage parents to be an active participant in their child’s learning and activities.
Tina Lockhart · Google review
My son has been going here since he was 1 years old and I love it… They make sure they hear you out when and if there is an issue… They are caring and very clean and professional.
Parent · Google review
Absolutely LOVE this place! The owners and staff genuinely care about the families and children… The staff make you feel welcome and they work with you to help your child.
Marie-Pier Ingraham · Google review
Excerpts from public Google reviews.
Enroll and Receive One Free Week of Tuition
New enrollments receive one free week of tuition. Ask about the details when you visit.
Questions
Before you visit.
Anything not answered here, we'll walk through with you on the tour.
Should I bring my child?
You're welcome to. Plenty of parents come alone the first time and bring their child back for a second visit — either way works.
Which classroom would my child be in?
We offer an Infant Program (ages 6 weeks–12 months), a Toddler Program (13–36 months), Preschool & Pre-K (36–60 months), Before & After Care (ages 5–12 years) and Summer Camp (ages 5–13 years). On the tour you'll see the room your child would actually join.
How does the free week of tuition work?
New enrollments receive one free week of tuition. {{ OFFER_TERMS }}
What are your hours?
Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM–6:00 PM. Closed Saturday and Sunday. If your work schedule is unusual, bring it up on the tour and we'll talk through what fits.
Can we talk about tuition and openings on the tour?
Yes, and that's the point of visiting. Rates and availability depend on your child's age and schedule, so we go through your family's actual days rather than a number on a page.
How do teachers and families stay in touch?
Communication between teachers and families is central to how Above and Beyond works. Parents have daily opportunities to connect with their child’s teachers, and family involvement is encouraged.
My child has an allergy or a specific need.
Bring the details with you. We'll talk through what's involved and be straight with you about what we can and can't support.
When and where do I show up?
Choose a tour time on the booking page. Tours are held at 10 Songsmith Dr, Newark, DE 19702.
Visit Above and Beyond
The only way to really know is to walk through it.
Pick a time that works, see the rooms, meet the teachers, and ask the questions you actually care about.