YMCA of Delaware/Baltz
1500 Spruce Ave, Wilmington, DE
Annette Medley
- licensed capacity
- 9
- a week, county median
- $182
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About
About Annette Medley
Annette Medley is a licensed home daycare in Wilmington, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 9 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 9 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 332-5236 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 9 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Annette Medley has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in New Castle County has a median price of $182 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
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 Annette Medley
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Family Child Care
- Capacity
- 9 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #27615
Summary
4 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Feb 1, 2026
14 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.
- Records and paperwork 5
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Food and nutrition 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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Feb 1, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
56P Training
“Ensure annual training hours are complete.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2026
Jan 15, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
40P Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“Ensure diapering procedures are followed. A non-absorbent mat needs to be used with a cleanable surface. Mat ripped and talked about removing cloth cover.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026
29P Indoor Space
“Ensure baby gate is installed at the stairway.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026
25P Infants' Records
“Ensure infant daily checks/logs are conducted.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026
22P Children's Files
“Ensure children's files are complete. Updated health appraisals needed for Child #1, #2, #3. Infant feeding schedule needed for Child #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026
Jan 16, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
45P Emergency Planning
“Conduct, record and post a monthly evacuation drills. The last one was from October, 2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025
37P Sanitation
“Ensure soap/water and sanitation spray bottles are labeled and available at all times.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025
30P Fire Safety
“Conduct, record and post a monthly fire inspection. The last one was from October, 2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025
22P Children's Files
“Ensure children's files are complete: current health appraisals are needed for Child #1, #6, #7 & #8.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025
Jan 24, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
51P Feeding of Infants
“Ensure infant bottles are labeled and no juice in bottles. This was corrected at the visit when the provider acknowledged and understood that infants cannot drink juice.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2024
40P Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“Replace diaper changing mat and send a picture to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2024
29P Indoor Space
“Ensure steps are not accessible to children. Send a picture of steps not accessible to children to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2024
25P Infants' Records
“Submit one week of daily logs for Child #8.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2024
22P Children's Files
“Ensure all child files are complete. Child #2 needs an updated health appraisal with immunizations. Child #8 needs an infant feeding schedule.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2024
Mar 8, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on January 27, 2023, regarding concerns about improper discipline. An investigation was conducted on February 13, 2023. This complaint is substantiated for improper discipline. [name] denied the use of physical force with children. However, [name] stated she will have children sit in a chair until a parent arrives if they are not following the rules. Additional concerns noted at the visit were two children who have been attending as drop-in for before and after care were not included on the renewal application or list of enrolled children and did not have completed child files, and there was an infant sleeping in a pack-n-play with a blanket during this visit.”
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“On February 1, 2023, a complaint was called into the Report Line and accepted for investigation by the Institutional Abuse Unit (IA). It was sent to the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) on February 1, 2023, and accepted for investigation regarding improper discipline. On February 7, 2023, IA notified the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) they were closing this complaint as unsubstantiated based on Parent #1 denying the allegations and Child #1 recanting their statements. Child #1 also did not have any injuries. OCCL conducted an investigation on February 13, 2023, regarding this complaint and a complaint with similar allegations from February 27, 2023. This complaint is substantiated for improper discipline. [name] denied the use of physical force with children. However, [name] stated she will have children sit in a chair until a parent arrives if they are not following the rules. This non-compliance was cited in the case report written regarding the complaint received January 27, 2023.”
Mar 8, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on January 27, 2023, regarding concerns about improper discipline. An investigation was conducted on February 13, 2023. This complaint is substantiated for improper discipline. [name] denied the use of physical force with children. However, [name] stated she will have children sit in a chair until a parent arrives if they are not following the rules. Additional concerns noted at the visit were two children who have been attending as drop-in for before and after care were not included on the renewal application or list of enrolled children and did not have completed child files, and there was an infant sleeping in a pack-n-play with a blanket during this visit.”
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“On February 1, 2023, a complaint was called into the Report Line and accepted for investigation by the Institutional Abuse Unit (IA). It was sent to the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) on February 1, 2023, and accepted for investigation regarding improper discipline. On February 7, 2023, IA notified the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) they were closing this complaint as unsubstantiated based on Parent #1 denying the allegations and Child #1 recanting their statements. Child #1 also did not have any injuries. OCCL conducted an investigation on February 13, 2023, regarding this complaint and a complaint with similar allegations from February 27, 2023. This complaint is substantiated for improper discipline. [name] denied the use of physical force with children. However, [name] stated she will have children sit in a chair until a parent arrives if they are not following the rules. This non-compliance was cited in the case report written regarding the complaint received January 27, 2023.”
Jan 11, 2023Inspection12 rules cited
57P Capacity
“Ensure level II facility is complaint. Upon arrival, 7 children were present. 2 infants under 12 months, 2 two-year old children, 1 one year old, and 2 school-age students. 3 more children arrived at 2:11pm, which brought the total to 10 children total- 8 preschool and 2 school-age. There must be no more than 6 preschool children and 3 school-age children present at one time. No more than 2 under 12 months, and 4 under 24 months. There must be no more than 6 preschool children present at one time. Change schedule or disenroll children to reflect Level II capacity and send to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2023
56P Training
“Ensure non-emergency substitute submits their health and safety training to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2023
51P Feeding of Infants
“Ensure there are written feeding schedules completed by the parent, on file for 2 infants (Child #11 and #13). There were no infant logs upon observation. Ensure all infant bottles are labeled. Send a picture of labeled bottles to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2023
48P Pets
“Ensure rabies vaccination is on file for 1 cat, littles.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2023
40P Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“Ensure the diaper changing mat is non-porous. Ensure there is a foot-activated diaper pail within arms reach.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2023
35P Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
“Ensure there is a time for rest in the schedule. Upon entry, all children were awake including 2 infants with no rest time. The provider informed LS Hackett, LS Burks, and LS Davis that 30 minutes of screen time is provided for rest time and children do not nap. LS Hackett and LS Burks reviewed the requirements for rest time, and the provider agreed to comply in the future. Ensure all rest equipment is labeled. Send a picture of labeled pack-n-plays for the infants. Ensure 15-minute sleep/rest checks are documented for children under 2. Send to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2023
30P Fire Safety
“Ensure monthly fire inspections/evacuation drills are documented and posted. Submit fire drill for the month of December to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2023
29P Indoor Space
“Ensure all trashcans have lids. There was no lid in the outdoor bathroom trashcan, or in the kitchen. Submit a picture of trashcans with lids to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2023
25P Infants' Records
“Ensure all infants have infant logs for feeding, sleeping, and diapering. There was no log upon observation for the infants. Send daily log with all components to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2023
24P Daily Attendance of Children
“Ensure children's attendance is documented upon arrival and departure. Attendance was not documented at the visit. Submit a week's attendance to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2023
22P Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete: Child #1 need a health appraisal, immunizations, and lead testing results, days of enrollment, and permission to sleep in another area. Child #2 needs an updated health appraisal, immunizations, lead testing results, and permission to sleep on a math and/or another area. Child #5 needs lead testing results. Child #7 needs hours/days enrolled. Child #9 needs hours, days, and dates of enrollment, and an updated health appraisal. Child #10 needs an updated immunization record and hours/days of attendance. Child #11 needs date of enrollment, hours/days of attendance, emergency card, health appraisal, updated immunization record, infant feeding schedule, and permission to sleep in another area. Child #13 needs updated hours/days of attendance, lead testing results, infant feeding schedule, and permission to sleep in another area. Child #15 needs dates of enrollment, hours and days of attendance, and permission for emergency transportation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2023
13P General Requirements
“Ensure OCCL is notified when there are new household members/children, and there are health appraisals on file. [name] accepted two children for foster care and did not notify OCCL. Send health appraisals for Child #10 and #12.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Annette Medley
Is Annette Medley licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Annette Medley last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on February 1, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Annette Medley had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Annette Medley care for?
9, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Annette Medley accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Annette Medley's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 332-5236 to confirm.
How much does Annette Medley cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 332-5236 to ask.
What is Annette Medley's phone number?
(302) 332-5236.
Where is Annette Medley?
Wilmington, DE 19805. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.