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YMCA of Delaware / Central Branch YMCA Children's Corner 1
- licensed capacity
- 99
- a week, county median
- $280
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About YMCA of Delaware / Central Branch YMCA Children's Corner 1
YMCA of Delaware / Central Branch YMCA Children's Corner 1 is a licensed child care center in Wilmington, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 99 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 7 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
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 99 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 778-9009 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 99 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
YMCA of Delaware / Central Branch YMCA Children's Corner 1 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 YMCA of Delaware / Central Branch YMCA Children's Corner 1
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 99 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #27399
Summary
13 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Jul 29, 2026
13 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 4
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Other rules 2
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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- Jul 29, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Jul 17, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
27U Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
“A licensee shall ensure supervision and direct observation of children is provided at all times. The staff member received a written warning and counseling from the center.”
Jun 4, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
26U Staffing
“Staff member observed not using positive behavior supports. A licensee shall ensure that all staff use prevention strategies, appropriate redirection rather than restraint, and positive developmentally-appropriate methods of behavior supports for children, which encourage self-control, self direction, positive self-esteem, social responsibility, and cooperation. Staff member was terminated, and OCCL was sent the termination letter.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2026
- Oct 21, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 10, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Sep 8, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
8U License Renewal
“Application must be turned in 60 days before the license expiration.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025
74U Lesson Plans
“Ensure lesson plans are posted and current.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
38U Parents Right to Know
“Ensure PRTK tour log is started. Please send started log to OCCL”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
30U Personnel Files
“Staff files need to be complete. Administration of meds needed for Staff # 1,4,14,7,8,11,13 CPR/ FA needed for Staff #4, 6,7 PD plan needed for Staff #5,7,12 Safe Sleep and annual abuse for Staff #3 Orientation for staff# 6 App/resume for Staff #6 OCCL health and safety needed for staff #5 and #6 2 references needed for staff #5, 6 Health appraisal and TB needed for Staff #6 Adult abuse registry needed for Staff #5 and 6 Service letter returns or attemps needed for Staff # 5 and 6 R of E needed for Staff #6 Staff #15 needs a full file”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
Aug 4, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
20U Positive Behavior Management
“A licensee shall ensure that all staff use prevention strategies, appropriate redirection rather than restraint, and positive developmentally appropriate methods of behavior supports for children, which encourage self-control, self-direction, positive self-esteem, social responsibility, and cooperation. The incident was self-reported by the administrator. Staff member was seen on camera spraying children with a spray bottle. Staff member was terminated.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025
Mar 18, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“The Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint on February 26, 2025, and additional information from the same Reporter on March 5, 2025, regarding allegations of failing to provide the required physical activity and outdoor play opportunities for children, incorrect staff-to-child ratios, not providing water to children as needed, and not following diapering procedures. An investigation was conducted on March 5, 2025. Based on the interviews, this complaint is substantiated for failing to provide the required physical activity and outdoor play opportunities for children. Two staff stated they have not gone outside since the end of last summer. Based on interviews and a review of attendance records, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for incorrect staff-to-child ratios, failing to provide water, or failing to follow diapering procedures. All documents reviewed showed classrooms maintained correct staff-to-child ratios. All staff interviewed stated water is available throughout the day in all classrooms. Classrooms were observed to have water available at the time of the visit. Documentation reviewed and staff interviews showed checking and changing of diapers is conducted as required.”
- Nov 14, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 31, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Show 7 earlier visits
Sep 17, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
61U Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“Please post a diaper changing procedure above changing tables and any area where diaper changes are happening. Send pics to OCCL”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure indoor space is clean. Vents in giraffes need to be cleaned.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Enrollment date needed for child #1, 3, 4, 6. 8, 14 Blood lead results needed for child # 7, 10”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff 31 needs annual review of safe sleep and abuse and neglect, staff #2 needs annual review of safe sleep, staff #3 needs health appraisal and TB, staff #4 needs CPR/FA and health appraisal with TB, staff #5 needs CPR/FA and health appraisal with TB.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2024
Jul 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
27U Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
“Ensure supervision and direct observation of children is provided at all times. Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not do this when they left a child alone in a classroom. This was corrected when the center administrator reported the two staff members were suspended.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2024
- Feb 14, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Sep 8, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure floors, walls, and surfaces are cleanable and in good repair. Repair peeling paint on the wall in the Elephants room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2023
Dec 21, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
20U Positive Behavior Management
“Ensure all staff use positive developmentally-appropriate methods of behavioral support for children. LS Flowers observed video footage of Staff #1 picking up a child by one arm and pushing another child across the surface of a table. This was corrected when Staff #1's employment was immediately terminated.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2022
Sep 15, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“On August 17, 2022, OCCL received a complaint regarding allegations of not feeding an infant appropriately. An investigation was conducted on August 19, 2022. Based on the results of this investigation, this complaint is substantiated because infant daily logs from August 10, 2022, and August 11, 2022, show Child #1 was not fed according to his monthly infant feeding schedule. The child was not fed the proper amount because he was transitioning from using a bottle to a cup and often refused the cup.”
Sep 7, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
59U Hand Washing
“Ensure staff and children wash their hands after diaper or toileting. At the time of the visit, a staff member in the Bears classroom did not wash a child's hands after diapering.”
Corrected during the visit
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files contain all required elements. A blood lead screening is needed for two children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2022
36U Staff Attendance
“Ensure staff attendance is documented. At the time of the visit, one staff member was not signed into the Bunnies/Infants classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2022
30U Personnel Files
“Submit the following to complete staff files: medication administration and a DEEDs certificate for one staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2022
27U Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
“Ensure proper staff-to-child ratios are maintained at all times. At the time of the visit, the staff member in the infant classroom exited the classroom to enter the other infant classroom.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about YMCA of Delaware / Central Branch YMCA Children's Corner 1
Is YMCA of Delaware / Central Branch YMCA Children's Corner 1 licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was YMCA of Delaware / Central Branch YMCA Children's Corner 1 last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on July 29, 2026. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Has YMCA of Delaware / Central Branch YMCA Children's Corner 1 had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 7 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 YMCA of Delaware / Central Branch YMCA Children's Corner 1 care for?
99, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does YMCA of Delaware / Central Branch YMCA Children's Corner 1 accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are YMCA of Delaware / Central Branch YMCA Children's Corner 1's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 778-9009 to confirm.
How much does YMCA of Delaware / Central Branch YMCA Children's Corner 1 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 778-9009 to ask.
What is YMCA of Delaware / Central Branch YMCA Children's Corner 1's phone number?
(302) 778-9009.
Where is YMCA of Delaware / Central Branch YMCA Children's Corner 1?
501 West 11th Street, Wilmington, DE 19801. The nearest other daycare we list is Beverly's Helping Hand, 0.1 miles away.