YMCA of Delaware/Jones
35 West Main Street, Christiana, DE
Sunny Side Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 113
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $280
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About
About Sunny Side Learning Center
Sunny Side Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Newark, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 113 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 113 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Curriculum | Fun Shine Express and Mother Goose Curriculum |
| Class size | Approximately 4 infants assigned to the infant classroom |
| Daily life | Potty training: Staff work with each child's needs to become fully potty trained |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Transportation | Transportation (transportation to nearby schools) |
| Licensed capacity | 113 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Sunny Side Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in New Castle County has a median price of $280 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 Sunny Side Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 113 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1505682
Summary
2 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Apr 7, 2025
6 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 3
- Safety and hazards 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Apr 7, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
45U Hazardous Materials
“Ensure radon is tested every 5 years. Please send results to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025
40U Child Files
“Ensure children's files are complete. Health Appraisal for Child #1, #7, and #8 Blood Lead results for Child #1, #4, #7, and #8”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2025
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 and Staff #2 need: Signed annual safe sleep, signed annual abuse/neglect, signed professional development plans, and 12 more training hours (These training hours are considered Not Determined through 4/30/25)”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2025
Apr 26, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
41U Child Health Appraisal
“Child #1 needs a health appraisal, blood lead screen, immunization record and blood lead screening results. Child #2 needs blood lead screen results. Child #5 needs a health appraisal. Ensure all children's files are complete.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2024
40U Child Files
“Child #4 needs hours/days and date of enrollment, an emergency card, prtk, screen time permission and transportation permission.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2024
33U Annual Training
“Ensure all staff files are complete. Staff #1 and Staff #2 need 7 hours of training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2024
Apr 17, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
41U Child Health Appraisal
“Child #6 and Child # 7 need health appraisals in their files. Send copies to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023
32N Annual training
“Staff #1 and Staff # 2 need to complete OCCL Health and Safety training. Send a copy of the certificate to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Sunny Side Learning Center
Is Sunny Side Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Sunny Side Learning Center last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on April 7, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Sunny Side Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Sunny Side Learning Center care for?
113, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Sunny Side Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Sunny Side Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Sunny Side Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 276-0557 to ask.
What is Sunny Side Learning Center's phone number?
(302) 276-0557.
Where is Sunny Side Learning Center?
122 East Main Street, Newark, DE 19702. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA of Delaware/Jones, 0.4 miles away.