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239 Christiana Rd, New Castle, DE
YMCA of Delaware/Pleasantville
- licensed capacity
- 68
- a week, county median
- $106
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About
About YMCA of Delaware/Pleasantville
YMCA of Delaware/Pleasantville is a licensed child care center in New Castle, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 68 children, serving school-age children.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 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
- 68 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 784-8379 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 | 68 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
YMCA of Delaware/Pleasantville 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/Pleasantville
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 68 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #690019
Summary
4 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Feb 26, 2026
7 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
- Health, medication and illness 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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Feb 26, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
IA Investigation (Substantiated)
Dec 10, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“OCCL s investigation of regulatory non-compliance began after clearance from other agencies was received. On September 30, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding an allegation of a staff member having drugs at the workplace and providing the drug to three children. The facility self-reported this incident to OCCL on September 26, 2025. Based on documentation received and staff statements, this complaint is substantiated for a staff member having drugs at the workplace and providing the drug to three of the children. The staff member admitted to accidentally providing candy with THC to three children. The facility terminated the staff member s employment immediately.”
Sep 12, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
40T Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Child #2 needs a health appraisal.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025
37T Staff Communication
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #3 needs health appraisal and TB results”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025
Sep 19, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
65T First Aid Kits
“Ensure FA kit is complete. Instant ice pack is missing.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024
40T Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Immunization record needed for Child #5 Blood lead results needed for Child # 4 and 5”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2024
30T Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs CPR and FA, service letters, Staff #2 needs 2 more training hours, PD plan and fingerprinting receipt Staff #3 needs DEEDs cert, CPR and FA, OCCL health and safety training, orientation, abuse and neglect review, PD plan, eligibility letter, adult abuse Health appraisal and TB, service letter Staff #4 needs DEEDs cert, orientation, references, employee declaration, fingerprinting receipt, service letters Staff #5 needs fingerprinting receipt, service letters Staff #6 needs orientation, 1 more reference, fingerprinting receipt and service letters Staff #7 needs H&S training, orientation, job description, employee declaration, drug and alcohol statement, fingerprinting receipt, adult abuse, health appraisal and TB, release of employment, service letters and DEEDs cert Staff #8 needs CPR/FA Admin of meds, H&S training, orientation, Job description, employee declaration, drug and alcohol statement, release of employment, service letters and DEEDs cert Staff #9 needs DEEDs cert, CPR/FA, H&S training, orientation, references, employee declaration, fingerprint receipt, service letters TB results”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2024
Sep 25, 2023Inspection2 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 current health appraisal with immunizations for one child.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2023
30T Personnel Files
“All staff files must be complete. Send seven-hour health and safety training, the adult health appraisal, and service letters for one staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about YMCA of Delaware/Pleasantville
Is YMCA of Delaware/Pleasantville licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was YMCA of Delaware/Pleasantville last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on February 26, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has YMCA of Delaware/Pleasantville had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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/Pleasantville care for?
68, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does YMCA of Delaware/Pleasantville accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are YMCA of Delaware/Pleasantville's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 784-8379 to confirm.
How much does YMCA of Delaware/Pleasantville cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 784-8379 to ask.
What is YMCA of Delaware/Pleasantville's phone number?
(302) 784-8379.
Where is YMCA of Delaware/Pleasantville?
16 Pleasant Place, New Castle, DE 19720. The nearest other daycare we list is Hope Lutheran Early Education Center, 0.2 miles away.