Cradles To Crayons Early Learning Center
6 Halcyon Drive, New Castle, DE
4.3· 11 reviews
YMCA of Delaware/Colwyck
- licensed capacity
- 23
- a week, county median
- $210
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About
About YMCA of Delaware/Colwyck
YMCA of Delaware/Colwyck is a licensed child care center in New Castle, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 23 children, serving preschoolers.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
Ages served: preschoolers
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and hours.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 23 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 257-5856 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 23 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
YMCA of Delaware/Colwyck has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in New Castle County has a median price of $210 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/Colwyck
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 23 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #702879
Summary
2 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Sep 10, 2025
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 8
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Sep 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Date of enrollment, hours/days to attend, emergency card info, Parent's right to know, and screentime permission needed for Child #1, 3, 4, 5, 6.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Send Staff #1's full file to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025
Sep 16, 2024Inspection12 rules cited
76U Activity Schedule
“Post a daily schedule.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2024
6U License Requirements
“Post the current OCCL license.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2024
66U Emergency Planning
“Post an accurate evacuation plan. Due to the beginning of the school year, evacuation drills and safety checks were noted as not-determined. Submit documentation of completion of at least one by 10-10-24.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024
58U Sanitation
“Submit a photo of accessible soap and water solution for cleaning.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024
49U Indoor Space
“All outlets must be covered. Send photos to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2024
43U Children's Attendance
“Children must be signed in and out with each arrival and departure.”
Corrected during the visit
40U Child Files
“Submit documentation of complete children's files. Files were not available for all enrolled children during the visit.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2024
38U Parents Right to Know
“Submit the completed Parents Right to Know log.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2024
36U Staff Attendance
“All staff must sign in and out with each arrival and departure.”
Corrected during the visit
33U Annual Training
“Submit documentation of completion of annual training hours. Four are needed for one staff member and nine for the other.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2024
30U Personnel Files
“Submit documentation of complete staff files for both staff members. All files were not available at the time of the visit.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2024
20U Positive Behavior Management
“Post the behavior management policy.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2024
Aug 22, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
65U First Aid Kits
“Add tweezers and an eye patch to complete the first aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2023
30U Personnel Files
“Submit an adult abuse and OCCL Health and Safety training for one staff member, and a whole, complete file for another staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about YMCA of Delaware/Colwyck
Is YMCA of Delaware/Colwyck licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was YMCA of Delaware/Colwyck last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has YMCA of Delaware/Colwyck had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 2 of 2 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 YMCA of Delaware/Colwyck care for?
23, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does YMCA of Delaware/Colwyck accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are YMCA of Delaware/Colwyck's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 257-5856 to confirm.
How much does YMCA of Delaware/Colwyck cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 257-5856 to ask.
What is YMCA of Delaware/Colwyck's phone number?
(302) 257-5856.
Where is YMCA of Delaware/Colwyck?
12 Landers Lane, New Castle, DE 19720. The nearest other daycare we list is Colonial Early Education Program, under 0.1 miles away.