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YMCA of Delaware/Old State
- licensed capacity
- 109
- a week, county median
- $106
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About YMCA of Delaware/Old State
YMCA of Delaware/Old State is a licensed child care center in Townsend, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 109 children, serving school-age children.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 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
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 109 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 932-3976 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 | 109 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
YMCA of Delaware/Old State 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/Old State
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 109 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #1473939
Summary
3 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Mar 9, 2026
5 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
- Other rules 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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Mar 9, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
45T Hazardous Materials
“Radon test needed for cafeteria and gymnasium”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
40T Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Child #6 needs a health appraisal and lead results”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
30T Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1needs health appraisal and TB test Staff #2 needs eligibility Staff #3 needs CPR, FA, health appraisal and TB”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
Feb 18, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“The Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint on January 15, 2025, regarding improper discipline. An investigation was begun on January 22, 2025, and concluded on February 6, 2025. Based on staff and administrator interviews, this complaint is substantiated for improper discipline. Staff #1 was verbally warned by Administrator #1 regarding her tone and volume of voice when speaking to children.”
Mar 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
30T Personnel Files
“Ensure all staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs a DEEDS certificate. Staff #6 needs a CPR/First Aid certificate. Staff #8 needs to be fingerprinted as soon as possible as she turned 18. Staff #9 needs their OCCL Health and Safety training and declaration/drug and alcohol statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2024
Mar 21, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
40T Child Files
“All child files must be complete. Send the current health appraisal with immunizations and blood lead screening for two children. Send the documentation of the blood lead screening for three children. Send the current health appraisal for one child.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2023
30T Personnel Files
“All staff files must be complete. Send the current CPR/First Aid for two staff members. Send the completed health and safety training for two staff members. Send the health appraisal with TB for one staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2023
16T Insurance Coverage
“Send a copy of the current certificate of liability insurance.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about YMCA of Delaware/Old State
Is YMCA of Delaware/Old State licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was YMCA of Delaware/Old State last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on March 9, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has YMCA of Delaware/Old State had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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/Old State care for?
109, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does YMCA of Delaware/Old State accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are YMCA of Delaware/Old State's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 932-3976 to confirm.
How much does YMCA of Delaware/Old State cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 932-3976 to ask.
What is YMCA of Delaware/Old State's phone number?
(302) 932-3976.
Where is YMCA of Delaware/Old State?
580 Tony Marchio Dr, Townsend, DE 19734. The nearest other daycare we list is Brilliant Little Minds @ Odessa Preschool, under 0.1 miles away.