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YMCA of Delaware / Forest Oak
- licensed capacity
- 104
- a week, county median
- $106
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About YMCA of Delaware / Forest Oak
YMCA of Delaware / Forest Oak is a licensed child care center in Newark, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 104 children, serving school-age children.
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.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
10
12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 104 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 453-0123 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 104 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
YMCA of Delaware / Forest Oak has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in New Castle County has a median price of $106 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 / Forest Oak
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 104 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #355576
Summary
2 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Oct 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.
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Supervision and ratios 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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Oct 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
40T Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Blood lead screening needed for Child #2 and #5. Parents Right to Know and screen time permission needed for Child #7. Send a copy to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
Oct 21, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
65T First Aid Kits
“Submit photos of the following items added to complete the first aid kit: an eye dressing, a first aid guide, an instant cold pack, a plastic bag, scissors, finger splints, and a thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2024
63T Administration of Medication
“A medication certified staff member must be present at all times. Send two weeks worth staff attendance documentation.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024
58T Sanitation
“Submit documentation of the presence of a soap and water solution for cleaning tables and materials.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024
30T Personnel Files
“Submit the following to complete staff files: prof. dev. plans for staff # 2, 3, 4; current CPR/FA certification for Staff #2, 6; documentation of administration of medication certification or training for Staff #3, 4; annual abuse and neglect acknowledgement for Staff #3, 4; OCCL 7 hour health and safety training for Staff #4, 5, 7; references for Staff #1 (4), #6 (2), #7 (4); a health appraisal w/ TB for Staff #6. Annual training hours are not determined at this time and will be non-compliant after 10-31-24- Staff # 2 needs 4, #3 needs 9, #4 needs 18, #6 needs 1.75 hours.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024
27T Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
“Correct staff to child ratios must be maintained at all times. One staff member, without DEEDs qualifications, was present with 17 children prior to the arrival of the second staff member. Send an adjusted staff schedule to indicate correct ratios maintenance and two weeks worth of attendance documentation.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024
Oct 26, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
91T Child Care Activities
“Provide documentation of a daily/monthly activity plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023
8T License Renewal
“Submit a renewal application 60 days prior to license expiration.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2023
88T Staffing
“Provide accurate current staff schedules ensuring the presence of a qualified administrator's presence for at least 50% of the hours of operation.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023
66T Emergency Planning
“Provide emergency food and water for 24 hours.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023
49T Indoor Space
“Provide labeled storage for children's belongings.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2023
40T Child Files
“Submit a current health appraisal w/ immunizations for one child.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2023
33T Annual Training
“Nine hours each of annual training hours are needed for two staff- this will be non-compliant is not received by 10-31-23”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2023
30T Personnel Files
“Submit the following to complete staff files: documentation of administration of medication training or certification for two staff; CPR/FA cert. for one staff; OCCL 7 hour H&S course for two staff,; an application for one staff; job descriptions for two staff; 4 references each for two staff; adult abuse for one staff; health appraisal for one staff; service letters for one staff. DEEDS certificates for two staff members.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2023
Oct 13, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
88T Staffing
“Provide documentation of SA administrator's presence at least 30 minutes weekly and a coordinator's presence at least 50 % of hours of operation.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2022
66T Emergency Planning
“Conduct, record monthly fire prevention checklists and evacuation drills- submit to OCCL, Provide documentation of emergency food and water for all children and staff for a 24 hour period.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2022
63T Administration of Medication
“Provide medication records and an emergency plan child #1, 2.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2022
58T Sanitation
“Provide documentation of disinfectant and soap/water solutions.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2022
40T Child Files
“Submit the following to complete children's files: Health appraisals for children #1, 4, 7; medication permissions for 1, 2.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2022
38T Parents Right to Know
“Submit a completed Parent's Right to Know log.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022
30T Personnel Files
“Submit the following to complete staff files: DOE certificates for staff #3, 4; CPR/FA certifications for 4; medication administration certifications for 3, 4; child abuse and neglect for 6; references for 1, 4; eligibility for 3; adult abuse for 6; release of employment / service letters for 1; ALL of the above plus date of birth, application, date of hire, start date, health appraisal with TB, drug use/declaration, orientation for staff #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2022
20T Positive Behavior Management
“Post the positive behavior management policy.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022
Oct 11, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
6T License Requirements
“Submit a renewal application 60 days prior to license expiration. Post the OCCL license for viewing at the site.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about YMCA of Delaware / Forest Oak
Is YMCA of Delaware / Forest Oak licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was YMCA of Delaware / Forest Oak last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on October 7, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has YMCA of Delaware / Forest Oak 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 YMCA of Delaware / Forest Oak care for?
104, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does YMCA of Delaware / Forest Oak accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are YMCA of Delaware / Forest Oak's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 453-0123 to confirm.
How much does YMCA of Delaware / Forest Oak cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 453-0123 to ask.
What is YMCA of Delaware / Forest Oak's phone number?
(302) 453-0123.
Where is YMCA of Delaware / Forest Oak?
55 South Meadowood Drive, Newark, DE 19711. The nearest other daycare we list is Kindercare Learning Center (Meadowood), under 0.1 miles away.